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Considerations for Implementing a Document Management System Considerations for Implementing a Document Management System

By Synergis Software

A practical guide to understanding document management system requirements.

Industry Update on 3D Printing Industry Update on 3D Printing
By Terry Wohlers, Wohlers Associates

Wohlers discusses additive manufacturing, his interview with Director James Cameron and other advances in 3D printing.
Staying In Control When Requirements Change Staying In Control When Requirements Change
By IBM

Learn how an effective change management process can help you better identify how alterations will affect cost and schedule.
SolidWorks Shortcuts to Help Save Time
SolidWorks Shortcuts to Help Save Time

Two quick tips from the SolidWorks Blog designed to help you save time.
Designing and Machining Plastic Parts
Designing and Machining Plastic Parts
By Pro CNC
Pro CNC presents a discussion on the unique challenges of designing and machining plastic parts.
An Update on Flexible e-paper
An Update on Flexible e-paper
By Steve Sechrist, Insight Media

Find out what is happening with flexible e-ink displays in this column by Insight Media.

Tips & Tricks

SolidWorks Shortcuts to Help Save Time SolidWorks Shortcuts to Help Save Time
Two quick tips from the SolidWorks Blog designed to help you save time.
Finding Parts in an Assembly Finding Parts in an Assembly
Learn how one setting can save you time every day.
Sheetmetal Design Stages in SolidWorks Sheetmetal Design Stages in SolidWorks
This is a teaser video of a sheetmetal Jeep made completely out of a single piece.
Changing Template Border Colors in SolidWorks Changing Template Border Colors in SolidWorks
Find out how to change grey lines in the border and title block templates in this helpful SolidWorks tip.
What's New in SolidWorks Simulation 2010? What's New in SolidWorks Simulation 2010?
Seth Bischoff of 3DVision Technologies walks users through some features in 2010 Simulation that they may not know about.
The HIDDEN Relations in SolidWorks The HIDDEN Relations in SolidWorks
3DVision’s Randy Simmons explains how SolidWorks users can use a shortcut to create a 3D Sketched entity.
Second Page Variable Solution for SolidWorks Second Page Variable Solution for SolidWorks
One of the most common issues users have with drawings occurs when they add a second page to a drawing. Learn how to set the Second Page Variable.
SolidWorks Context Toolbars SolidWorks Context Toolbars
A new SolidWorks tip explaining how users can take advantage of SolidWorks Context Toolbars.
Creating Isometric Section Views in SolidWorks Creating Isometric Section Views in SolidWorks
Learn how to create a section view and isometric section view in this new "quick tip."
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Graphics Issues
Hi, I am having some graphics issues with Solidworks 2008 SP3.1 and NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500. I have the proper drivers for the card. I have…
Printing problem PDF from Solidworks
Has anyone encountered a problem with large PDF files not printing properly? Thru software integration with our ERP system (SAP) we automatically generate PDF documents…
Drawing layers in .pdf files
Does anyone know of an easy way of maintaining SW drawing layers in a .pdf file when saved directly out of SW? Currently the…
SW'09 performance with 8GB verse 4GB?
Will SW2009's performance on a Vista 64bit O/S be better by increasing memory from 4GB to 8GB?…
2 cylinders intersecting
I want to cope a round tube and weld it to a larger round tube, on axis. This used to be a problem for older…
Skew multiple motor laminations in an assembly
How can an assembly be easily created using multiple insertions of the same part along a common axis, with each part rotated (skewed) by the…
weldments
How to make a custom cut-list template?…
Why?
Why can't the student version be re licensed once one graduates?. I want my copy to be re activated. I have not found employment since…
Modeling a Drum Cam
I am trying to model a drum cam in SolidWorks 2009. Currently, we define the cam path in a customized MathCAD worksheet, which outputs…
Using analysis/simulation for stamping tool design
Has anyone used this for validating steel stamping tool design? we are looking for ways to optimize tool design to create tooling for customers not…
Windows 7 XP Mode
Hello, I am having a problem using SolidWorks 2008 in Windows 7 XP mode. I have a 64 bit OS set up, an NVIDIA FX1500…
SW's Drawing features that frustrate me to anger.
I am not writing this as a negative but with the hope that something may change or that solutions might come about. I have been…
STL Generation in 2009-2010
I have a student edition of the 2009-2010 version, and I cannot find the "save as STL" feature I am used to in 2007. How…
Industry Spotlights

Industry Spotlight: Best Practices and Solutions by IBM
This collection of articles and webcasts by IBM focus on best practices businesses can employ…

2010 Analysis and Simulation Industry Spotlight
Analyst Outlook on CAE 2009 was a year of rapid change for the computer-aided engineering (CAE)…

2010 3D Laser Scanning and Reverse Engineering Industry Spotlight
Laser scanning technology has made leaps and bounds in just the past five years. While…

2009 Sustainable Design
With a new global economy forcing companies to reevaluate how they do business, and a…

2009 Rapid Prototyping/3D Printing Industry Spotlight
The rapid prototyping industry has seen many advancements in recent years, including an increase in…

2009 High Performance Computing Industry Spotlight
This year’s High Performance Computing Industry Spotlight is brought to you by Premier Sponsor Intel,…

2009 Automotive Design & Innovation Industry Spotlight
The Automotive Design & Innovation Industry Spotlight is brought to you by ConnectPress, Premier Sponsor…

Computer Aided Manufacturing
Welcome to the ConnectPress special report on CAM. ConnectPress would like to thank Delcam for sponsoring this roundup. Please see …

Visualization Simulation Tools
The 2008 SolidWorks Community Visualization & Simulation Roundup by ConnectPress ConnectPress is proud to present its 2008 Roundup of Visualization and Simulation. …

Rapid Prototyping & 3D Printing
2008 Rapid Prototyping Roundup In this Special Report ConnectPress brings Community Members groundbreaking coverage on key players and issues in …

Analysis
Even a perfect CAD model can still have flaws discovered in the manufacturing phase; catching errors before this stage can …

Hardware
Workstations, Large-Format Printers and Scanners & More Hardware is one of few universal challenges for all CAD users. After all …

Workstations
2008 Workstations Roundup by ConnectPress ConnectPress is proud to offer its 2008 Roundup on Workstations. Contained in this special report is a …

Interoperability
2009 Collaboration & Interoperability Industry Spotlight Welcome to the Collaboration & Interoperability Industry Spotlight sponsored by Premier Sponsor Longview Advisors, and …

Digital Parts Catalogs
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Reverse Engineering
Reverse Engineering Round Up by ConnectPress ConnectPress is proud to offer its 2008 Reverse Engineering Roundup. This special report features a collection …

News

Spanish Engineering Students Get SolidWorks
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New Hydrokinetic Alternative Energy Programs
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PDM Migration Expert Series Free Webinars
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ArcherGrey Joins Aras Partner Program
Aras announced that ArcherGrey has joined the …
Team Invictus Deployed HyperWorks
Airbus engineers leverage HyperWorks’ aerospace technology to …
3DVision Approved by Kentucky Board for Education
3DVision Technologies announced their approval by the …
New Version of Tools Released by AMC Bridge
AMC Bridge LLC released new version of …
Successful Conference for AMC Bridge
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Agreement Extends Collaboration to Clients
AT&T provides Accenture with platform to allow …
Need Help Writing Your Whitepaper?
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Next CIMdata PLM Certificate Program Scheduled in Germany
The CIMdata PLM Certificate Program prepares PLM …
Processia Solutions Joins Aras Partner Program
Processia Solutions provides a full range of …
Lattice Technology Releases Lattice3D Reporter Ver. 3.1
The latest version of the Lattice3D Reporter …
Pratt & Miller Used ANSYS in Re-design of Race Car Part
Pratt & Miller used a combination of …
Geometric to Demonstrate CAMWorks 2010 and DFMPro
Geometric will attend DieMould India 2010 to …
The Workstation Market Takes Another Step Forward in Q4'09
JPR reports robust results for the workstation …
Cyon Research Opens Spring 2010 Survey for Engineering Firms
Survey focuses on business outlook at firms …
3D Systems Reports Results for Fourth Quarter 2009
3D Systems Corporation announced its operating results …
Carestream Health Selects Aras as Enterprise PLM Backbone
Aras announced that Carestream Health has …
Augmented Reality for All
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EOS CEO to Speak at Rapid 2010
Dr. Hans J. Langer, a pioneer of …
Planit Appoints Ambo Technologies as New Radan Reseller
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Release of Adept 8.2 Announced
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Features

Considerations for Implementing a Document Management System
A practical guide to understanding document management system requirements. …
Industry Update on 3D Printing
Wohlers discusses additive manufacturing, his interview with Director James Cameron and other advances in 3D printing. …
Staying In Control When Requirements Change
Learn how an effective change management process can help you better identify how alterations will affect cost and schedule. …
SolidWorks Shortcuts to Help Save Time
Two quick tips from the SolidWorks Blog designed to help you save time. …
Designing and Machining Plastic Parts
Pro CNC presents a discussion on the unique challenges of designing and machining plastic parts. …
An Update on Flexible e-paper
Find out what is happening with flexible e-ink displays in this column by Insight Media. …
Adopting an All-digital Workflow
Wes Shimanek discusses how Intel technology delivers the capability to concurrently perform CAD, meshing and CAE on a single platform. …
Finding Parts in an Assembly
Learn how one setting can save you time every day. …
2010 Laser Scanning & Reverse Engineering Industry Spotlight
Trends, how far the industry has come, and the future of laser scanning are featured in this Industry Spotlight. …
The Status of Laser Scanning
An overview of the laser scanning industry and where it could be headed. …
27 Years of Unusual & Wacky Laser Scanning Projects
Steve DeRemer and Larry Carlberg of GKS share some of their favorite, unusual scanning projects in the last 27 years. …
The Latest in Savvy Laser Scanning Tools
A rundown of recent developments in the field of reverse engineering. …
Key Advantages of NVisions HandHeld Laser Scanner
NVision presents three case studies explaining how their laser scanning technology helped customers solve difficult engineering problems. …
The Mac World Goes Pro – CAD Space Growing on the Mac
Maher provides an update on the increase in CAD applications being made available for MAC users and the impact of the new Apple iPad. …
Alternative Energy Lights up the Detroit Auto Show
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The Saga of the Solar Teapot — Go or No Go? PT II
Find out if the solar teapot pitch gets the ok from management and how Value-based Management plays a role. …
The Building Blocks to a Smarter Planet
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Sheetmetal Design Stages in SolidWorks
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