Solidworks CAD Design software

SW2008 SP2.1 Initial Views

Just installed 2008 SP2.1 Premium. I haven't used SW since the 2001 SP1 version and I have to say WOW, both for the fea...

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posted by j.hunter

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2008 - open/closed leaders

I recently had to re-install 2008. I'm back on SP 2.1, but lost all my custom/saved setings/templates etc.... I'm looki...

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posted by matt.dollhopf

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setting all drawings to use IPS (inch pounds seconds)

i would like all my drawing to default to inches pounds and seconds. (i apologize if this is a common question or i miss...

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posted by jjosburn

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unwrap

I have not used Solidworks in a while. Is there a function in Solidworks to unwrap a cylindrial shape with pockets, slo...

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posted by al.kuronya

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DXF Macro

After searching the group for an hour or so, I have seen quite a few posts on this subject. The bad news is that the po...

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posted by goldy001us

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sw08 & Windows Desktop Search

Just installed SW2008 on Friday. What good is this resource hog, Windows Desktop Search, that gets installed with SW200...

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posted by wc

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CAD LIbrary

I'm looking for a good source for solid models. Specificaly I'm looking for a 5hp NEMA motor. Any help would be greatly...

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posted by bobbyhagendorf

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Structural Member - adding more sizes

I have started using structural members (weldment). There are only a couple of choices like under rectangular tubing. I...

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posted by poweredbyplants

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power supplies and stability

Any truth to the rumor that a high $ power supply can help w/ system crashes? 600w POS or 400w expensive? Jason

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posted by divenpuke

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FS: AutoDesk INVENTOR 10 SERIES - LEGAL/FULL/not upgrade/NOT educational; includes AutoCAD [upgradeable to INVENTOR Pro2008 - $909 - RETAIL BOX w/LICENSE/all docs.

FS: AutoDesk INVENTOR 10 SERIES - LEGAL/FULL/not upgrade/NOT educational; includes AutoCAD [upgradeable to INVENTOR Pro...

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posted by MetalBladeSPAMNOMORE

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Re: How Does ProE Do In Areas That SolidWorks Fails Miserably At?

>Given: SolidWorks can often create very complex relations. > >Problem: SolidWorks users get don't care how long it tak...

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posted by brewertr

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OT: Caligari goobled up

http://arstechnica.com/journals/microsoft.ars/2008/02/07/microsoft-acquires-caligari

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posted by paul

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quadro vs geforce

I'm sure this is a very dead argument, but could someone post where I could find a recent and definitive answer? Thanx,...

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posted by divenpuke

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Re: From Joel Orr

>I'm embarking on a series of lectures to college and high-school students. My >goal is to help them decide about a car...

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posted by gmcduffee

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Customs WinXP environment

Is there anything on the market or even within WinXP that will allow me to boot up into a clean custom environment just...

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posted by pevans

6 comments posted 18yrs posted by pevans