Go Paperless with SOLIDWORKS Model Based Definition

Go Paperless with SOLIDWORKS Model Based Definition

Hi there,
Thinking of taking your operations paperless but aren't sure how to do it if you've got a big company and you're using SOLIDWORKS? Think again! Check out this video. http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/paperless-solidworks/   & learn about SOLIDWORKS Model Based Definition.
Thanks! 
Rosanna D, VTN

SOLIDWORKS Warrior Workshops & more

SOLIDWORKS Warrior Workshops, Lunar Explorations & more

http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/solidworks-warrior-workshop/ 

Learn what SOLIDWORKS is doing to help veterans get their designs to market. Plus lunar explorations and more! Good stuff from SOLIDWORKS.
Thanks, Rosanna D, VTN

Webinar - Improve design with built-in simulation tools (SOLIDWORKS)

SOLIDWORKS Simulation tools help improve design - register for the webinar

SOLIDWORKS is hosting an upcoming webinar about how you can use the built-in simulation tools to improve design work; check it out and register today. Nov 10, 9am Mountain. http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/improve-solidworks-designs-webinar/
Thanks!
Rosanna D, VTN

Improve your SOLIDWORKS designs webinar...

Study SOLIDWORKS Simulation - video

How to Study SOLIDWORKS Simulation

http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/studying-solidworks-simulation/ - Check out this short video from SOLIDWORKS about how to use its Simulation module (FEA tool). Thanks!
Rosanna D, VTN

Studying SOLIDWORKS Simulation

AutoDesk licensing updates, FYI

Updates to AutoDesk Licensing Procedures

An FYI for AutoDesk software users: AutoDesk will be updating its licensings procedures for releases going forward to eliminiate perpetual licenses!

Click here to read more...>>  http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/autodesk-ends-perpetual-licenses/

Thanks! Rosanna D, VTN

AutoDesk Fusion 360 Tips & Tricks

AutoDesk Fusion 360 Tips & Tricks - training

Interested in learning AutoDesk Fusion 360? Check out this link.

http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/autodesk-fusion-360-tips-training/

 (AutoDesk Fusion 36o - this is a history-free Inventor "light," in a nutshell.)

Thanks! Rosanna D, VTN

What's New in SOLIDWORKS 2016

Interested in seeing the new face of SOLIDWORKS 2016? Take a test drive with this SOLIDWORKS video. Click the link below. 

http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/see-the-new-face-of-solidworks-2016/

Thanks! Rosanna D, VTN

SOLIDWORKS 2016 - where to get help?

SOLIDWORKS 2016 - Looking for assistance?

If you are looking for assistance while you've got SOLIDWORKS 2016 launched, check out this summary of resources.

http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/whats-new-in-solidworks-2016-where-to-get-fast-help/

Thanks! Rosanna D, Video-Tutorials.Net

AutoDesk Dev Days Dev Hack Coming Soon!

Autodesk Dev Days Dev Hack Around the Corner

Let the fun begin! The annual DevDays Dev Hack that precedes the AutoDesk University is coming soon! Click here to read more. http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/autodesk-devdays-devhack-2015/

Thanks! Rosanna D, VTN

AutoDesk University coming soon! When, where?

AutoDesk University 2015 Coming Soon

Read on for details! This is truly the premiere CAD event on the planet, and it promises to be extra fun and inspiring this year. Read on! http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/autodesk-university-2015-coming-soon/ 

AutoDesk University 2015 Coming Soon!

SOLIDWORKS - create limit mates, SOLIDWORKS 2016 launch events

Some SOLIDWORKS news & help...

Attend a SOLIDWORKS 2016 launch event near you! Release date for SOLIDWORKS 2016 is Sept 8, 2015 - already! http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/solidworks-2016-launch-events/


Here's a SOLIDWORKS video tutorial - learn how to use the limit mate (this tool was actually improved in the 2015 release). http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/create-limit-mates-solidworks-tutorial/


Thanks! Rosanna D, VTN

SOLIDWORKS beginner training video - Apply centerlines to your rectangles

SOLIDWORKS - Centerlines on Rectangles

Here's a short and sweet beginner training video that shows you how to apply centerlines to your rectangle sketches. This is very useful as construction geometry for applying relations precisely and easily as you build your model...check it out!
Thanks,
Rosanna D, VTN


http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/solidworks-centerline-rectangles/

Testing a Shark Cage with SOLIDWORKS Simulation

Shark Cage Test with SOLIDWORKS Simulation

Hiya,
Hope everyone is having a good summer. Some fun stuff coming from Dassault to help promote its Simulation module for SOLIDWORKS; this is an add-on for the basic package that handles linear stress tests via finite element analysis (FEA). Anyway, a SOLIDWORKS designer with a love of danger tests a shark cage...tornado propelled sharks, too? Yep! Check it out! :)


http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/shark-cage-test-solidworks-simulation/


Thanks,
Rosanna D, VTN

SOLIDWORKS 2016 Technical notes...

Some SOLIDWORKS 2016 Preliminary Observations!

I'm not allowed to say much, but here's what I can report so far!
http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/solidworks-2016-technical-notes/


Thanks, Rosanna D, VTN

SOLIDWORKS World 2016 coming to you in the state of...

SOLIDWORKS World 2016 - Announcements have been made!

Find out where it's being held and when! Click the link below for more information:
http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/solidworks-world-2016/


Thanks! Rosanna D, VTN

AutoDesk Cloud Accelerator Program - held in Prague this September

Autodesk Cloud Accelerator 2015 Program call for proposals.

Attention engineers, inventors, designers, artists! The Autodesk Cloud Accelerator 2015 program is coming up soon. Event to be held in Prague, from September 13-18, 2015. Exciting opportunity for anyone who wants a week of full time help from the Autodesk dream team!  http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/autodesk-cloud-accelerator-2015-program-call-for-proposals/

Thanks, Rosanna D, VTN

Autodesk Cloud Accelerator 2015 Program coming up!

Stress test a drone before it takes flight with SOLIDWORKS

SOLIDWORKS Simulation Webinar - validation before flight

Learn how to work with SOLIDWORKS simulation software in this webinar hosted by SOLIDWORKS about how to validate a drone before it takes flight.
   http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/flight-with-solidworks/
  Check it out!


Rosanna D, VTN

Does SOLIDWORKS software work on Windows 10?

Does SOLIDWORKS software work on Windows 10?

Wondering if your SOLIDWORKS software will work on Windows 10? What if you're using older SOLIDWORKS software? Read on to find out what's in the pipeline from Dassault regarding the July 2015 release of Windows 10 by Microsoft!


http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/does-solidworks-software-work-on-windows-10/


Thanks,
Rosanna D, VTN


PS, happy fourth tomorrow! Please enter julyfourth in my cart to save 20% on all courses! :)

Happy Canada Day! Read to save 15% on all courses!

Happy Canada Day!

Save 15% on all courses by entering a secret code in our shopping cart, through July 5, 2015. Enjoy the first long weekend of summer!
http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/happy-canada-day/


Thanks,
Rosanna D, VTN

SOLIDWORKS 2016 Beta is out! Get in on the testing!

 It's out...SOLIDWORKS 2016 Beta

http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/solidworks-2016-beta-is-out/ - Uh, SOLIDWORKS 2016 Beta was released on June 22, 2015; get in on the Beta testing by signing up at the Beta website. And there are prizes!

Kind regards,

Rosanna D, VTN

Stop errors when creating extruded cuts with open profiles - SOLIDWORKS tutorials

How to create extruded cuts in SOLIDWORKS using open profiles

Getting some requests for basic troubleshooting...here's a video that should help for one topic I was asked about this week, and that is, why does my open profile generate an error when accepting my cut-extrude? Well, there's a trick... to see what to do, check out my video. Thanks!
http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/solidworks-cut-features-from-open-profiles/

Rosanna D, VTN

SOLIDWORKS tutorials by Video-Tutorials.Net

Bad seller alert! MyLocalWebstop.com

Problems with MyLocalWebStop.com

FYI: I purchased a web plug in from www.mylocalwebstop.com. There was no way for me to test the plugin first, there was no support for the plugin, and when I tested it out and found it didn't meet my technical requirements, they refused to give me a refund, saying the product is sold as-is. Don't work with this company; not trustworthy or honorable.
Thanks,
Rosanna D, VTN

Video-Tutorials.Net News Update - SOLIDWORKS 2015, free course raffle, spring sale.

Video-Tutorials.Net News Update - 

Hi everyone. The year is passing quickly! Hard to believe my kids will soon be out of school and I'll start tooling around with SOLIDWORKS 2016 beta come summer!

SOLIDWORKS 2015 webinar

In case you're still considering SOLIDWORKS 2015, check out this link for a short webinar highlighting what's new in SOLIDWORKS 2015. There's no major cosmetic changes, but there are lots of tweaks that help you improve your productivity.
http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/new-in-solidworks-2015-video-from-dassault/

Monthly raffle for a free video course

And the winner of my monthly draw for a free course is...see the link below! :) If you want to enter the raffle, please email me or like me on google or facebook.
http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/and-the-winner-is/

Spring sale! 25% off

Finally, don't forget the 25% sale! Enter partners at checkout to save 25% on all courses.
Shop now at www.video-tutorials.net

VTN on Google Plus - join my circle to enter the monthly draw for a free course!

New-in-solidworks-2015-video-from-dassault

SOLIDWORKS Robotics - tools for advanced development

SOLIDWORKS Robotics - Case Study

http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/solidworks-robotics/ - the leader in advanced CAD studies is no longer CATIA; take a look at this SOLIDWORKS case study that shows how a robotics company used SOLIDWORKS to develop the most humanoid robot available today.

Thanks!
Rosanna D, VTN

SOLIDWORKS Tutorials - Hidden Bodies- video tutorial

SOLIDWORKS Tutorials - Hidden Bodies

 Hi there! Here's a video about how to work with hidden bodies in SOLIDWORKS - check it out! http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/solidworks-tutorials-hidden-bodies/ 

Rosanna D & VTN on Google Plus

Last call for proposals! AutoDesk University 2015

AutoDesk University 2015 - final call for proposals

AutoDesk University 2015 - last call for proposals May 26, 2015!

Last call for proposals for the AutoDesk University (2015). This is a great opportunity for both experts and attendees; AutoDesk's massive, diverse software portfolio is really exciting, and this company is up to so much progressive stuff that I'm crazy about it.  For more info on the last call for the Las Vegas, USA conference Dec 1-3, 2015, click here!
http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/autodesk-university-2015/

Thanks, Rosanna D - Video-Tutorials.Net on Google Plus - follow us here!

Nastran-in-CAD part 5 - software review

NASTRAN-in-CAD - bringing top level simulation power into design workflow

Review - part 5 by Rosanna D, VTN
Hi y'all,
Here's the final section of my review on Autodesk's Nastran-in-CAD FEA simulation software, which you can embed right in SOLIDWORKS or Inventor (Professional).
http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/more-about-nastran-in-cad/

Happy Memorial Day to our American friends: may it be a day of remembrance for those men and women who gave their lives doing what they thought was best, in fighting in so many morally unworthy wars around the globe for rich or crazy men who continue their play for physical power. May we all start choosing peace and love in each moment instead of fear and anger, so that we can stay connected to what's right!

Nastran-in-CAD - top level simulation (FEA) embedded in design workflow.

SOLIDWORKS videos - Limit Mates - Assembly environment

Hi folks,
Here is a video showing you how to work with Limit Mates in the SOLIDWORKS assembly environment; enjoy!
http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/solidworks-limit-mates/

Thanks! Rosanna D, VTN

Learn to work in the SOLIDWORKS assembly environment - Limit Mates by Video-Tutorials.Net

NASTRAN-in-CAD FEA Simulation - review part 4

Review of NASTRAN-in-CAD part 4 -

Well, hello; here is my review (part 4) of AutoDesk's new Nastran-in-CAD FEA Simulation module; this you can integrate within both SOLIDWORKS and Inventor (cool!). Check it out!

http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/nastran-in-cad-fea-simulation/

Nastran-in-CAD FEA Simulation Module - mesh on a computer chip assembly

Rosanna D & VTN on Google Plus!

AutoDesk Nastran-in-CAD - review by Video-tutorials.net - part 3

AutoDesk Nastran-in-CAD - powerful simulation embedded in design
Hi--this is part 3 of my review of the new AutoDesk Nastran-in-CAD FEA module that's embedded inside Inventor or SOLIDWORKS; check it out!
 
http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/autodesk-nastran-in-cad-fea/

Thanks!
Rosanna D, VTN

How Nastran-in-CAD works - pt 2

How does Nastran-in-CAD work? Part 2

Click to read the second part of my review of Nastran-in-CAD, which is Autodesk's new module for Finite Element Analysis that you embed right into the CAD software. So, it works seamlessly with Inventor Professional (also Inventor Basic) and SOLIDWORKS.
http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/how-nastran-in-cad-works-2/

Thanks! Rosanna D, VTN

Autodesk Nastran-in-CAD - FEA module embedded in CAD software.

AutoDesk University - call for submissions.

AutoDesk University 2015 - call for submissions opens soon.

That's right, from April 22 until May 26, the annual awesome AutoDesk University is accepting submissions. Click here to learn more about what they're looking for, and what is offered:

http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/call-for-submission-autodesk-university/  

Thanks! Rosanna D, VTN

AutoDesk Nastran-in-CAD - bringing serious testing horsepower to designers

AutoDesk Nastran-in-CAD - Powerful simulation analyses now available to designers

Nastran-in-CAD by AutoDesk hails the age of simulation driven design--learn more in my review of this great software. http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/nastran-in-cad-1/

Thanks! Rosanna D, VTN

AutoDesk NASTRAN-in-CAD - new from AutoDesk! Works with SOLIDWORKS too.

AutoDesk NASTRAN-in-CAD - top end simulation power now offered during design workflow! 

 Hello! I'm just starting a review of AutoDesk NASTRAN-in-CAD, and am really excited about this software. It hails the common era of simulation driven design. Let's see if we can get this delivered to the oil patch in Calgary; lots of the engineers I know are still working in 2D AutoCAD!  Check out my preliminary thoughts about this new module, which works with (gasp) both SOLIDWORKS and Inventor simultaneously, if you use a network license!!

http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/autodesk-nastran-in-cad/

Thanks! Rosanna D, www.video-tutorials.net

AutoDesk Cloud Accelerator Program now underway

It's happening! AutoDesk Cloud Accelerator Program

Two exciting weeks in San Francisco, for a lucky group of 12 software engineers and the awesome AutoDesk Cloud engineering team...read all about it!
http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/autodesk-cloud-accelerator-program/

Thanks,
Rosanna D, VTN

How to create sketched bends in your sheet metal models - SOLIDWORKS tutorials

 Sheet Metal SOLIDWORKS tutorials by Video-Tutorials.Net - 

Don't forget to enter "15VTN" during checkout to save 15% on all my courses!

Hi there! I've just posted a new video from my SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Part & Design course, in which I teach you how to create sketched bends. The Sketched Bend is just one of many tools SOLIDWORKS gives us for creating customized bending of your sheet metal part. Scroll down for the video.

 Thanks! Rosanna D, VTN

http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/solidworks-sheet-metal-tutorials-bends/

Learn how to hide edges quickly in your SOLIDWORKS drawing document

SOLIDWORKS Drawing Tutorials - how to hide/show multiple edges simultaneously

Hi there, welcome back. Here's a video tutorial from my SOLIDWORKS Drawing course, where I show you how to quickly hide/show edges in your drawing. This is a shortcut that lets you customize your drawing view more quickly than you could otherwise, by clicking and hiding each edge. Check it out! Scroll down for the link to the videos.

Thanks! Rosanna D, VTN

How to hide edges in your drawings - a SOLIDWORKS Drawings tutorial by Video-Tutorials.Net

Top two tips for protecting your vocal cords - Part 2

Top two tips for keeping your singing voice in top shape

For many years to come...here is part two in this Singer's Bible series - where I give you specific vocal habits to correct so that you can maximize your resonance and reduce daily injury and wear 'n tear on your vocal cords. Enjoy!
http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/top-two-tips-2/

Thanks,
Rosanna D, VTN

Top two tips for saving your voice - the Singer's Bible - part 1

Top two tips to keep your voice in tip-top shape - Part 1

 Want to learn how to protect your voice so that you'll be in top performing shape for many years to come? Here's my top two tips for taking the best care of your pipes!
http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/top-two-tips/

Thanks! Rosanna D, VTN - www.video-tutorials.net

How to create and edit splines - SOLIDWORKS beginner tutorials

Using the Spline Tool in SOLIDWORKS

More in our SOLIDWORKS tutorials for beginners series.  Learn to create and edit spline. In SOLIDWORKS, you use the Spline tool to create complex lines and hence how you can generate complex custom shapes very quickly. Check out this video tutorial:

 http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/solidworks-beginner-tutorials-splines/ 

Thanks! Rosanna D
Video-Tutorials.Net

Create a curve through reference points - SOLIDWORKS tutorials

Surface modeling - create a curve through reference points

http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/how-to-create-a-curve-through-reference-points-solidworks-tutorials-surface-design/  

Here's a video showing you how to create a curve through reference points... gives you great flexibility in creating complex surfaces. Check it out; thanks!

Rosanna D, VTN

Knit multiple surfaces into a single continuous surface - SOLIDWORKS tutorials surface design

Learn to knit multiple surfaces into a single continuous surface

In SOLIDWORKS, one way to unite discrete surfaces into a single continuous surface is using the Knit Surface tool. It allows you to merge overlapping entities, and automatically knit gaps that are smaller than 0.1 millimeters. In this tutorial, I show you how to make use of this tool. This is a beginner tutorial for surface design and modeling. Check it out!  http://bit.ly/1LnzBTq

Thanks! 
Rosanna D - VTN

AutoDesk University - get ready!

AutoDesk University - Lots of Free Online Classes

 Time for the online AutoDesk University - get ready for many great Inventor tutorials and much more - please check it out!
http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/autodesk-university-available-online-for-free/

Live streaming SOLIDWORKS World 2015

Live streaming of SOLIDWORKS 2015

Can't make it to SOLIDWORKS World 2015? Make sure you catch some live streaming of this annual event, where you can learn plenty of SOLIDWORKS skills...
http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/live-streaming-solidworks-world-2015/

Thanks! Rosanna D, VTN

AutoCAD 2016, Inventor 2016

 AutoDesk beta releases of 2016 software out!

 http://bit.ly/1CtfmSJ

 

Stay tuned for my analysis of what's new! ;) https://plus.google.com/b/111442593501552717307/+Video-tutorialsNet/postsrosanna d, vtn

 

Assembly Sketch SOLIDWORKS Tutorial pt 1

Solidworks Tutorial -Assembly Sketch - part #1

Interested in strategies for creating top-down assembly design? Here is a Solidworks video tutorial on working with assembly sketches...
http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/solidworks-tutorial-assembly-sketch-1/

Thanks! Rosanna D, VTN

Learn how to build good assemblies in SOLIDWORKS

Assembly Design in SOLIDWORKS by Video-Tutorials.net

Well, hello there. I 'm just in the process of posting a new SOLIDWORKS Assembly Design playlist on youtube,  in order to celebrate (aka advertise :-) the release of my new SOLIDWORKS 2015 Assembly Design course. If you're interested in the ins and outs of how to make your bits fit into the larger whole, and in turn, how to create the bits when you're starting with the vision of the whole, this is a good course for you! You'll need SOLIDWORKS Essentials under your belt first (basic sketching and part modeling). 

http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/solidworks-assembly-design/

Thanks! Rosanna D, VTN

180fusion - another SEO company bites the dust

Reporting on another SEO Bomb - 180fusion

http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/another-lame-seo-company-180fusion/

Unfortunately I don't have a single success story to share about any of the SEO companies I've worked with. I must say however, that the Indian companies I've worked with have much more well educated and well mannered staff but they were still unable to deliver results, even when I was spending several hundred dollars, gasp--a lot for a small business--per month. The American companies are full of rude un-technical con men, including 180fusion.  Follow the link for a recap of my latest SEO flop...this time the company of honor is 180fusion.
Thanks! Rosanna D, VTN

Jerks! Boo.

SOLIDWORKS 2015 Interface 101 - part 1

SOLIDWORKS beginner tutorials - Interface 101

 Looking for a place to start with SOLIDWORKS software? Check out my Essentials training for beginner SOLIDWORKS tutorials (2015 and earlier versions are available). Here is a link to part one of a training document with videos about the SOLIDWORKS interface: http://bit.ly/1CPNYv4. 

My SOLIDWORKS beginner training videos cover how to use the interface, customize the tool display, parametric modeling basics, how to sketch objects, how to constrain your geometry so it's appropriate for modeling features and parts that can be precisely manufactured, how to create sketch-based features and other features, how to combine these features into parts, and how to assemble your parts into a working model. There's a lot of material! 

What should you learn about when studying the interface?

• creating new part documents, new assembly documents, new drawing documents, and when to use each type of document. 
• how to choose an appropriate template
• how to choose your units of measurement
• what the graphic area is and what you do there (this is where you perform most of your actions, in all environments--part modeling, assembly design and drawing production).
• what the ribbon is, how it is organized, how you add and remove tools, and which tools are located where.
• what the task pane is
• what the feature manager design tree is and how to use it
• the usefulness of context-sensitive menus in SOLIDWORKS
• the configuration manager, the properties manager, the dimension expert manager, and the display manager, and what you can do from each of these tabs.
• SOLIDWORKS help and callouts; how to modify these. 
• How to access the command manager to modify your toolbars.
• How to access the Options window so you can make changes to System Options (software-wide) and Document options (document-specific selections).

If you're interested in a playlist of SOLIDWORKS Beginner Tutorials in SOLIDWORKS 2015, please visit my youtube channel, www.youtube.com/videotutorials2. Here is the link to the playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx-VY2mDlK2ElKT2q1BhK_hm1nkha105d

Thanks! Rosanna D, VTN

The AutoDesk Cloud Accelerator program - deadline approaches

AutoDesk Cloud Accelerator - another AutoDesk hit!

http://www.video-tutorials.net/vtnet/autodesk-cloud-accelerator/ 

This is a great opportunity if you have some solid ideas that can be developed using AutoDesk technology. I recommend that you read more; this is a very good opportunity.
Thanks,
Rosanna D, VTN

Good news! Finally free from Viso.tv / Broadband!

Alleluia! No more Viso.tv!

Praise be! Viso.tv / Broadband FINALLY released me from their terrible contract and services, hurray! Social media whining really pays off!!
Kind regards,
Rosanna D, VTN
www.video-tutorials.net