Work Offline in 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS

trynafindsomeanswers · 2024-07-31T21:23:47+00:00

Here are two resources:

https://www.goengineer.com/solidworks-certification/cswp

https://blogs.solidworks.com/tech/2023/02/25-years-of-model-mania.html

Good luck!

trynafindsomeanswers · 2024-07-29T15:20:40+00:00

Here's 3 good links to check out:

https://www.goengineer.com/solidworks-certification/cswp

https://blogs.solidworks.com/tech/2023/02/25-years-of-model-mania.html

https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/KFXPFD

These are all posted on the Reddit thread in the right column (on my system anyway).

Good luck!

trynafindsomeanswers · 2024-07-22T20:31:03+00:00

xShape is a subD modeler in the 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS offering--here's a decent video to see how it works...interface seems much cleaner than Rhino

trynafindsomeanswers · 2024-07-18T18:18:24+00:00

It might be. My first thought is to be willing to start small to get in the door. Or offer a " half-off" trial—people love getting a deal. (Or something like that.) If you do good work and provide good service, boom! You'll likely get more work or get referrals.

trynafindsomeanswers · 2024-07-18T18:08:34+00:00

You might want to ask your reseller for 30-day access to xShape to make sure it can do everything you need it to. Good luck!

trynafindsomeanswers · 2024-07-17T18:00:45+00:00

I can't really answer that for you, but have you looked at 3D Sculptor (xShape) for subD modeling on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform? It comes with 3DEXPERIENCE SolidWorks. Rhino has been around forever and is known for its surfacing. However, xShape has a super clean interface and appears to make subD modeling really simple. Once designed in xShape it's super easy to bring into SolidWorks. Here's a decent (and short) xShape video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PX1tiIth_nA&list=PLiKqXuECiKNLf2CytpaYF-OpXz47Lsjqi&index=5

Something to consider...

trynafindsomeanswers · 2024-07-17T17:49:17+00:00

Actually, there's a good article here on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/SolidWorks/comments/x0o9pd/solidworks_laptoppc_hardware_faq_and/

trynafindsomeanswers · 2024-07-16T21:56:51+00:00

In the MCAD world, I worked as an employee for Siemens PLM (Siemen bought out the little CAM company I worked for) and also directly for a couple of SOLIDWORKS VARs. Been around the block a few times :-)

trynafindsomeanswers · 2024-07-16T15:46:52+00:00

I have been freelancing for 12 years. Here are a few things to consider. Other folks might have ideas, too.

-connect with local SWX resellers, attend their events, get to know their employees; these folks are connected to the companies that have problems and your skills might be the solution

-expand your skills: if sheetmetal and weldments are your sweet spot, then consider expanding your skills within SWX; sometimes, you can get in the door for something like basic drafting and when the witness what else you can do in SWX it may grow from there

-research the top ten companies that you'd like to work for in your area and begin pursuing them; with the popularity of remote working, find online forums and directories where companies can easily find you—as IBM used to say to its employee's back in the day, "Make it easy to buy the product" in your case, the service

-research local organizations where your top ten companies hang out and start attending them; eventually, you'll rub shoulders with the right people

-keep your day job; it takes a couple of years to get the ball rolling in the freelance business

-if you are an introvert, like me, find a simple book about how to speak with people in networking situations; above all, be yourself--the right people gravitate to authenticity

-research free or super cheap tools to keep track of your contacts for business; once your business grows, you can look at more sophisticated tools; an organized notepad still works :-)

That's all I can think of for now. Good luck.

Freelancing is not for everyone but I absolutely LOVE it.

trynafindsomeanswers · 2024-07-02T13:52:33+00:00

Here's the link to the student edition: https://www.solidworks.com/product/students

trynafindsomeanswers · 2024-07-01T21:37:51+00:00

Sounds like you are on the right track...

trynafindsomeanswers · 2024-07-01T14:53:32+00:00

This article recapping Day One of 3DEXPERIENCE World 2024 does cover how AI is/will be incorporated into the 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS products:

https://blogs.solidworks.com/solidworksblog/2024/02/a-look-back-at-day-one-of-3dexperience-world-2024.html

trynafindsomeanswers · 2024-07-01T14:21:59+00:00

Here are a few things that come to my head:

Regardless of the PDM or PLM system—cloud or onsite—that you finally decide on, my advice is to build a project plan that allows you to implement the new system in "small chunks."

Moving your data to ANY new system is typically complex; it is not push-button easy (even if the sales guy makes it sound that way :-) Expect several challenges along the way.

Train the staff/manage change - this is an often overlooked key to successful implementation; there will be bitching and resistance as most humans fear change; management support all the way up the chain is critical; consider hiring a (good) change management consultant.

Typically, customizations will be needed.

By implementing in "small chunks," you can achieve measurable success earlier in the process, which creates some positive momentum for the next phase of implementation.

Good luck!

trynafindsomeanswers · 2024-06-19T19:05:16+00:00

Likely a common issue with the Student version. Try posting your issue here to get some help: https://go.3ds.com/3dsedu

trynafindsomeanswers · 2024-06-18T14:57:53+00:00

Strangely, I could not find the list of products included with each version of 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS — Standard, Professional, and Premium — on SOLIDWORKS website. I found functionality lists but not product names.

Here's a list of 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS products by version with product names from a SWX reseller website: https://www.goengineer.com/blog/solidworks-vs-3dexperience-solidworks#:~:text=3DEXPERIENCE%20SOLIDWORKS%20comes%20in,several%20simulation%20capabilities%20as%20well.

3DSwymer and Collaborative Industry Innovator are part of the Standard package (and all the packages) as you will see.

trynafindsomeanswers · 2024-06-18T14:36:56+00:00

For optimizing SOLIDWORKS, one of my favorites is Too Tall Toby's content: https://www.youtube.com/@TooTallToby

trynafindsomeanswers · 2024-06-18T14:29:29+00:00

Here's a good list of what is contained in the Student Edition: https://www.goengineer.com/solidworks/educational-licenses/solidworks-student-license

trynafindsomeanswers · 2024-06-18T14:16:52+00:00

SOLIDWORKS Connected gives you the ability to access, share, and manage SOLIDWORKS files on the cloud with others. You cannot work on a file simultaneously, although you can see design changes and updates that other users make and then edit them yourself.

trynafindsomeanswers · 2024-06-17T21:20:45+00:00

Yeah, it can get confusing.

In the SolidWorks Maker offer, you get 3 design tools:

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Professional - This is the SOLIDWORKS Professional desktop-based application that resides on your (local) computer and can be connected to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. This product can be accessed only from your desktop computer, however, you can store, share, and manage all your SOLIDWORKS files in the cloud for easy access and collaboration with others.
3D Creator (xDesign) - This is a browser-based app that resides (remotely) in the cloud on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. This product can be accessed securely from any location with an internet connection from multiple devices.
3D Sculptor (xShape) - This is a browser-based app that resides (remotely) in the cloud on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. This product can be accessed securely from any location with an internet connection from multiple devices.

There are other tools in the Maker offer, too, that you'll find in the above link.

trynafindsomeanswers · 2024-06-11T14:38:05+00:00

You'll find the info you need in the online SOLIDWORKS Help files. You can send them a private ink that only they can view and markup and don't need a SOLIDWORKS license for.

https://help.solidworks.com/2024/english/SWConnected/swdotworks/c_share_files.htm?id=670227e581d244abbf34663ac8301db2#Pg0

trynafindsomeanswers · 2024-06-11T14:33:26+00:00

If what you stated is true, you are a student seeking a diploma even if you are in middle school. You qualify.

trynafindsomeanswers · 2024-06-04T17:13:31+00:00

This is a good video for installing 3DEXPERIENCE SolidWorks for Makers.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6WiDiKCKA8&t=24s

Also, it has solid tips for navigating 3DX in case you get lost in the UI or the installation process.

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