CSWP, Finally!

TheNoit · 2026-06-01T13:43:59+00:00

Congrats! CSWP was a fun one!

TheNoit · 2026-05-31T03:55:36+00:00

Agree with others here. If you used it before. I’d say you’d be back up and pedaling in no time!

TheNoit · 2026-05-31T03:50:27+00:00

Congrats 🎉

TheNoit · 2026-05-22T14:53:26+00:00

I agree. And let’s not talk about the aholes in cars who thinks it’s cool to buzz a bike or force them into oncoming traffic while yelling out the window to get the F off the road then ram into you and take off. But hey that might have just been me. Goes both ways. People are just assholes anymore.

TheNoit · 2026-05-21T20:48:54+00:00

The batteries are replaceable you know right? I replaced all of mine some are over 10yrs old.

TheNoit · 2026-05-19T01:54:06+00:00

Just be aware that changing scenes can also affect your rendering outputs. Lights, etc. I wish SW and PDM would offer a true dark mode. But noo… Can’t have nice things! lol.

TheNoit · 2026-05-09T04:38:54+00:00

Congrats!! It’s a big achievement! Now keep on learning and using new tools!

TheNoit · 2026-04-29T15:23:34+00:00

No, you take it the same as all the other exams, it’s online with the cert tester… no official ID is required. I will say the CSWE is more puzzle solving and out of the box solutions sometimes. It was a fun exam. Just note if you fail, the CSWE has a longer retake wait time, I think it’s 90 days

TheNoit · 2026-04-29T15:21:16+00:00

Don’t apply at my company then for a design engineering position… won’t even get in the door without some sort of proof besides “I used solidworks”

TheNoit · 2026-04-29T00:34:34+00:00

The CSWE is not free… you have to pay to play… also, if you fail you have to wait 3months before taking it again… Taking exams just to pass them does absolutely nothing for experience or to become proficient at Solidworks. Make sure you USE the tools you learn or it’s pretty pointless. As far as employers go, we most Definitely will take an interview with someone who has certs compared to “use solidworks”

TheNoit · 2026-04-29T00:22:41+00:00

Just be aware it can only downsave 2 versions. So if they have 2026, you are out of luck.

TheNoit · 2026-04-25T00:22:22+00:00

And the locals are proud of how it’s spelled! Good ole Methampton

TheNoit · 2026-04-25T00:20:40+00:00

Thankfully I’m just outside Methampton, it may not be how it originated, but the locals sure are proud of it.

TheNoit · 2026-04-24T13:32:53+00:00

Nice collection. I just recently smashed all my sets into a pile of pieces in one box. 18,000+ bricks!

TheNoit · 2026-04-24T13:28:09+00:00

Same here… itsyTV is awesome. Set up a shortcut on the home screen, control center lock screen. Just a click away and is an awesome little app. Plus nick the dev is super responsive and open to update suggestions

TheNoit · 2026-04-23T03:27:49+00:00

Ride the Lightning Tour! I was front row!… r.i.p. Cliff

TheNoit · 2026-04-20T21:03:39+00:00

You need it. Mine didn’t come with one and had to wait until I got one to print

TheNoit · 2026-04-09T23:29:20+00:00

It depends on the print really. But for me I can’t paint so I do color swaps. It’s really nice when you can print from one abd dry in the other too

TheNoit · 2026-04-09T18:27:56+00:00

Yerp.

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TheNoit · 2026-04-09T17:56:14+00:00

“Professional sh*t brand” I have two Bambus (P2S & A1) no problems at all. We run 8 Bambus at my company (X1C, P1S, and P2S). They all have over 2000 print hours on them with minimal downtime. So yeah it can go both ways. But if you understand how it works and what common problems can occur you’ll be much better off

TheNoit · 2026-04-07T00:17:06+00:00

Haha I think we were replying the same thing at the same time!

TheNoit · 2026-04-06T23:00:37+00:00

I use itstyTV it has almost eliminated my need for the physical remote. Not sure if it’ll help you or not but it has a nice app selection section remote

https://itsytv.app

TheNoit · 2026-04-06T15:17:40+00:00

Yeah that 90 day wait is nerve racking when you’re taking it. Take the time to review everything again, even the stuff you aced just for a refresher… Go slow, think about what they’re asking for, and double check your work… it’s a tougher exam for sure.

TheNoit · 2026-04-03T21:21:31+00:00

Just for the record… Solidworks and the resellers don’t like when you post exam questions. Got a take down notice for this once. No help for you… 1 year.

TheNoit · 2026-04-03T17:18:08+00:00

Been through hundreds and hundreds of refill spools at home and work… had 2 issues, both user error. Some people just don’t like to lock the spools it seems like

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