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Re: What Was Your Favorite SOLIDWORKS World Special Event?

JeffMirisola — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 14:46:41 -0000

You displease me.

Re: NVIDIA’s K5100M Graphics Running On HP’s ZBook 17

JeffMirisola — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 23:34:09 -0000

Generally, upgrading graphics cards in laptops isn't the easiest thing to do. That being said, I really have no idea how easy they'd be to upgrade in this particular model. I only had it long enough to write the review.

Re: SWUGN Group Leader Spotlight – Dan Riffell

JeffMirisola — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:33:47 -0000

This is the baconest interview ever! Bacon yeah!

Re: 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Enterprise [Review]

JeffMirisola — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 17:26:32 -0000

So I've just gotten my grubby hands on the enterprise and am enjoying it. However, I fear that I'm not doing it justice when it comes to all the buttons as I only use a handful of them (see what I did there?), because I reprogrammed one to my 'S' key, which carries all the rest.

Re: SOLIDWORKS Meets Chairslayer: Part I

JeffMirisola — Thu, 19 May 2016 19:53:05 -0000

So utterly awesome!

Re: SWUGN Group Leader Spotlight – Richard Doyle

JeffMirisola — Wed, 11 May 2016 13:17:05 -0000

Like so many others, I owe a big debt of gratitude to Richard. It was he that got me started blogging. It was he that helped me transition into leading SASPUG and it was he who helped me get SASPUG-South started (along with its leader, Francisco).
He's a staunch advocate for the community, an incredible mentor, a genuine "good guy", a decent poker player and someone I'm honored to call a friend. I truly am so thankful to have met Richard 10 years ago.
Thank you, Richard, for all that you do for all of us. You are an inspiration.

Re: 20 Years: The Seattle Area SOLIDWORKS Power User Group

JeffMirisola — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 10:10:18 -0000

Best post you've ever written! 5 stars all the way!

Re: Get Glass: The SOLIDWORKS User Group Network Awards

JeffMirisola — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 10:48:25 -0000

Man, I'm a slacker. I need to step up my game.

Re: SOLIDWars: Behind the Scenes of the SOLIDWORKS 2017 What’s New Skit

JeffMirisola — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:51:23 -0000

The CADfather. Naturally, I'd be happy to play a henchman should the need arise.

Re: SOLIDWORKS World 2016 in Pictures

JeffMirisola — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 14:47:08 -0000

Only once or twice...

Re: SOLIDWORKS World 2016 Special Event Preview

JeffMirisola — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 14:34:07 -0000

Sweet!

Re: Weekly App Smack 51.15: Draft 4, Photomath, Carrot To-Do and More…

JeffMirisola — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 11:12:52 -0000

FYI - Carrot is not free.
Also, the photomath app is very cool!

Re: The 3Dconnexion CadMouse [Review]

JeffMirisola — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 18:25:01 -0000

Is that some sort of dig on my manhood, Scott? :)

Re: The 3Dconnexion CadMouse [Review]

JeffMirisola — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 18:24:24 -0000

One, I forgot about that feature too. Two, no I don't like it.

Re: The 3Dconnexion CadMouse [Review]

JeffMirisola — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 17:56:09 -0000

While I love the smart scroll feature, that's about all I like about this mouse and the only reason it's still plugged into my computer. The side buttons are positioned such that I only use the furthest one back to go back one page while surfing the web. Never use the middle button and completely forgot about the command quick access.
That all being said, I do find myself missing it when I'm working at home or on my Surface. So, I guess I have a love/hate relationship with it.

Re: Learning SolidWorks

JeffMirisola — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 06:46:08 -0000

You must have had quite a few beers, Glenn, to have stumbled this far...

Re: Take Office Warfare to the Next Level with the Pennypult Desktop Trebuchet

JeffMirisola — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 22:40:42 -0000

Patiently waiting for mine to arrive, then let the games begin.

Re: SOLIDWORKS 2016 – A Power User’s Perspective Part I

JeffMirisola — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 15:07:20 -0000

Glad you liked it, Devon.

Re: Why YOU Should be Presenting at SOLIDWORKS World 2016

JeffMirisola — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 13:00:48 -0000

Still not 100% comfortable presenting, but speaking if front of my user group is helping make it easier. Still can't think of a good presentation for SWW though.

Re: “I’d Like to Meet Phil Sluder Please”

JeffMirisola — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 17:20:03 -0000

It was great to see everyone, as well as meeting new people. I wish I'd been able to stay through Wednesday, but work.

Re: Dassault Systèmes Launches SOLIDWORKS 2016 [Watch Live]

JeffMirisola — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 16:22:07 -0000

I'm going to be there, possibly heckling.

Re: The State of Subscription Pricing | Autodesk, SolidWorks, Solid Edge and Onshape

JeffMirisola — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 13:54:09 -0000

I wish I'd been able to hear the announcement myself, but I had to leave early to catch a plane. I'm hoping what I'm repeating here is correct and not misheard information.

Re: The State of Subscription Pricing | Autodesk, SolidWorks, Solid Edge and Onshape

JeffMirisola — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 13:52:59 -0000

We'll see what happens, Josh.

Re: The State of Subscription Pricing | Autodesk, SolidWorks, Solid Edge and Onshape

JeffMirisola — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 13:43:07 -0000

SolidWorks is moving to, or at least going to offer, month-to-month "rental". Gian Paolo said as much at his recent user group tour here in the Pacific Northwest. Expect a formal announcement at SWW 2016. I'm sure that this will get Adam back on board, right?

Re: The New SolidWorks Subscription Late Policy (and How to Avoid It)

JeffMirisola — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:37:21 -0000

Thanks for the summary, Josh. I think what aggravates me the most is that we, the users, will beat our fists against our desks to no avail. SolidWorks can't do anything because of Dassault, and Dassault just won't care. The hit to their bottom line will be unnoticeable to them for the immediate future.
I think there are a lot of long-time users who see this as a death knell for SolidWorks as we knew it. The body is still there, but the last vestiges of the soul that it had aren't enough to sustain it.