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 February 22, 2011 - v5, i4


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exceltips
February
24Webinar: Create Better Documentation - Faster!
March
4 SolidWorks Hands-on Test Drive
11 Simulation Hands-on Test Drive
11 Seminar: Technical Communication
11 SolidWorks Hands-on Test Drive - ROCHESTER
11 3DVIA Composer Hands-on Test Drive - ROCHESTER
17 Lunch & Learn Webinar: Import and Export Best Practices
18 SolidWorks Hands-on Test Drive
24 Webinar: Securing your Data
25 3DVIA Composer Hands-on Test Drive
25 SolidWorks Hands-on Test Drive - DULUTH
25 3DVIA Composer Hands-on Test Drive - DULUTH
 more...see Full Event Calendar
Most of these events are FREE. Learn more or register by clicking on the event above.
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February
24Simulation Professional
28 Weldments
28Mold Design Essentials
March
1 File Management
1 Mold Design Advanced
2 Workgroup PDM CAD Editor
2-3 Surface Modeling
3 Administering Workgroup PDM
7-10 Essentials
14-15 Sheet Metal
16-17 Assembly Modeling
21-24 Essentials
28-29 Drawings
29-31 Using 3DVIA Composer
30-31 Advanced Part Modeling
 more...see Full Training Calendar
These training classes have a fee. Learn more or request to register by clicking on the class above.
ssnewszcorpWHAT'S NEW FROM Z CORPORATION
3D Printer and Pixar - Amazing Use Cases
Pixar has taken their 3D CAD experience to the next level.  Joseph Flaherty from ReplicatorInc.com posted an article about some recently posted images of some 3D printed models by
Toy Story 3 Director Lee UnkrichTake a look!

Cool Tools - Z Corporation's ZBuilder Ultra  featured in Desktop Engineering
In the January edition of Desktop Engineering, Z Corporation's ZBuilder Ultra was featured as a COOL TOOL.  The article gives a breakdown of the unit's features and specs along with an image of the unit.

Also, there is a great article by Jeff Ray about the paradigm shift in the design software industry's "center of gravity" from the vendor to the user community. 
Check out both articles! 
viaupdateNEW 3DVIA RELEASE - ADD A NEW DIMENSION TO YOUR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS
SolidWorks is pleased to announce the release of 3DVIA Composer V6R2011x. This innovative release adds significant enhancements to improve workflow and optimize output quality in technical communications.

3DVIA Composer is available for download from the Customer Portal.  Customers under maintenance as of November 15, 2010 are eligible to receive the new release.

Key highlights:

Lifelike Experience: New shading and rendering methods include alpha channel support and ambient occlusion.

Improved Communication and Usability: Custom hotspots, new silhouette methods and new layered rendering features help to improve downstream communications and increase productivity.

Additional Features and Enhancements: Unicode character encoding, a customizable compass and EPS output are just a few of the additional features that make this the best release of 3DVIA Composer to date.
 simulation first look video
 
NationalEngineersWeekTRAINING DISCOUNT IN HONOR OF NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK
At Symmetry Solutions, we offer the most comprehensive SolidWorks training programs in the region. Regardless of your expertise level, we have a range of training courses for the first time user to the expert looking to fine tune his/her design skills. In honor of National Engineers Week this week (Feb 20-26), we are offering a 10% discount on any training course we receive a purchase order for in February!* Now's the time to take your design skills to the next level with Symmetry's training programs! Take a look at our latest training calendar.
rochesterSYMMETRY IS COMING TO ROCHESTER AND DULUTH IN MARCH!
In March, we will be visiting the Rochester and Duluth areas.  We have a number of Hands-on Test Drive events scheduled so register soon before we run out of available seats. 

Rochester - March 11
SolidWorks Hands-on Test Drive REGISTER
3DVIA Hands-on Test Drive REGISTER

Duluth - March 25

SolidWorks Hands-on Test Drive REGISTER
3DVIA Hands-on Test Drive
REGISTER  
highlightedeventWebinar:
Create Better Documentation
 - FASTER!
Thursday, Feb. 24
1-2pm

3DVIA Composer enables technical illustrators and documentation personnel to repurpose 3D content faster by eliminating the need to rely on engineering for 2D and 3D images.

Join our webinar to learn more about this time saving solution!
 
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
LUGSouthern MN SolidWorks User Group
Date: February 23,
3-6pm
Learn more and RSVP


LA Crosse, Eau Claire, Winona Area (LEWA) SolidWorks User Group
Date: February 24,
1-4pm
Learn more and RSVP
SWnewsSolidWorks 'Let's Go Design' web series is back with a 2nd project!

Jeremy Luchini is back with a 2nd project - a Multi- Sport Practice Cage. Jeremy is already 3 episodes into this project.   

 

Check it out! 

 
 
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New SolidWorks tutorials page available on SolidWorks.com
To help out those of you who like the tutorial option, SolidWorks has created a new SolidWorks Tutorials page on their website. With the help from SolidWorks educators, these tutorials are to be shared by all users that are new to SolidWorks and to the engineering design process with 3D CAD tools. Read more


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* 10% Training class discount only offered for classes taking place in Brooklyn Park, MN
 location.