This one-day training and networking event is hosted by the SolidWorks User Group Network and features technical presentations by SolidWorks Program Managers and local SolidWorks experts. Two technical tracks include sessions on general SolidWorks functionality and specialty sessions on such topics as PhotoView360, PDMWorks, and Simulation.

The cost is only $40.00 and includes sessions and meals.

Scheduled to appear:

Ricky Jordan – Dynetics

Gary Hall – Stanley Associates

Brian McElyea – Intuitive Research and Technology

Steve Uptain – Central Alabama SolidWorks User Group

Rustin Webster – Intuitive Research and Technology

Jeremy Clark – Intuitive Research and Technology

Nicole Walden – Chattanooga SolidWorks User Group

Lyle Fischer – Capvidia

John Milbery – DS SolidWorks

Richard Doyle – SolidWorks Corporation

Agenda:

7:30am – 8:00am Registration opens/Breakfast

8:00am – 8:45am Opening session, orientation

8:45am – 10:00am Session 1A – Sketching in SolidWorks

Session 1B – SolidWorks Simulation

10:15am – 11:30am Session 2A – Drawing Practices and ASME Y14.5

Session 2B –  TBD

11:30am – 12:30pm Lunch

12:30pm – 1:45pm Session 3A – Assembly Tips and Tricks

Session 3B – Multi-Body Modeling in SolidWorks

2:00pm – 3:15pm Session 4A – Advanced Surfacing in SolidWorks

Session 4B – Using the Property Tab Builder

3:30pm – 4:45pm Session 5A – Working with Imported Models

Session 5B – What’s REALLY New/Tips for SolidWorks 2011

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE SWUGN PAGE TO REGISTER!

Don’t miss out on this chance to experience an event similar to SolidWorks World – but without all the travel!

If you have any questions about the event, feel free to let me know. I hope to see you there!

Ricky Jordan gave a presentation outlining Tips and Tricks in SolidWorks Sketching.  The first part of the presentation outlined some uncommon options in various Sketch tools in SolidWorks that can often be overlooked.  Details for Rectangles, Ellipse, Polygons, and Sketch Text were highlighted along with the Fully Define Sketch command.  The next part of the presentation included a list of recommended sketching methods.  Those items included customizing the CommandManager, working with relations visually, offsetting geometry, trimming geometry, dynamic mirroring and leveraging Sketch Blocks for large 2D data sets.  The last portion of the presentation outlined some Sketch Troubleshooting techniques which included the usage of Display/Delete Relations and SketchXpert.

Richard Hall was next presenting on the topic, Using Design Tables. Design tables can be used to control several different items.  Richard demonstrated a set of models touching on some of items controllable with Design Tables.  For a full set of details pertaining to Design Tables, be sure to check the SW help file under the search heading “design tables”.

A design table can be used to control dimensional changes by configuration in a part file.  A Mil spec bulkhead connector example showed that several dimensions in different features can be controlled by name with a configuration.  This allows each “shell” size of the connector to be controlled by the Mil spec value.  As many or as few variables as needed or required can be controlled.

The Assembly file example showed another use for design tables.  In this example of the connector, the o-ring seal and the attachment nut are added in normal fashion.  The difference is that each configuration by “shell” size is controlled by changing the part configuration in the design table configuration.  This allows you to set up multiple “read that infinite” variations for both connector size and material thickness.

Drawings can also take advantage of models using design tables.  A general table can be created and linked to a variable dimensional variable such as length that is driven by a design table.  This will take some practice to get the syntax correct but it is fun and frustrating to try.  Try your hand at this and let Richard know how it turns out.

For any questions concerning design tables or the models used as examples you can contact Richard at: rich@naswug.com

Brian McElyea presented on Using Equations.  The presentation focused on how equations can be used in Solidworks, including conveying design intent and creating animations.  Brian covered the different types of variables that could be used in SolidWorks equations and how to use comments to document what the equations do.  The supported operators, constants, and functions were shown, as well as a few undocumented functions to help with more advanced equations and adding logic.  The presentation was wrapped up with a SolidWorks demonstration showing how to enter and edit equations, and some basic functions.  Brian also showed a couple of animations of parts (a spring and a hydraulic cylinder) driven by equations.

Ricky wrapped up the meeting thanking everyone for coming. The next meeting should be the NASWUG RSA meeting some time in August.