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Re: First Creo Unite, Then Inventor AnyCAD, Now SolidWorks 3D Interconnect

Ricky Jordan — Sat, 08 Oct 2016 10:42:49 -0000

Adam - I was under the impression that the Creo multi-CAD functionality you are discussing is sold as add-on modules called "Creo Collaboration Extension" and that the functionality is not included in the base package of Creo. Is this the case?

Re: Reinventing CAD – Where are we headed? – Part 3

Ricky Jordan — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 16:32:06 -0000

Hey Richard,

That's exactly what I was referring to in the article when I spoke about the server on premise. Companies doing server based CAD "could" make the cloud based software available for on premise installations. Offsite "Cloud Servers" are not going to be for everyone. If it ever came around - It would likely be trailing once a good performance cloud server comes into the field.

Ricky

Re: SolidWorks 2008: Inserting and Mirroring Parts

Ricky Jordan — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 20:00:23 -0000

I just tried this in SW 2017 Beta and I get the Break link option. Here is what I did: Open a part. Select the plane I want the mirror part to be mirrored about. Select Insert->Mirror Part from the pull down menu. What version of SW are you running?

-Ricky

Re: The SolidWorks Secret Weapon: The Wrap Tool

Ricky Jordan — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 19:25:15 -0000

Stay tuned this fall...some of the questions you left in your comment may have answers soon.

-Ricky

Re: SolidWorks Electrical Routing – Part 2

Ricky Jordan — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 23:45:48 -0000

Hi Alan,

Sorry for the delayed response. I posted the video to my youtube channel for you.

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Best Regards,

Ricky

Re: New Product: SolidWorks Mechanical Conceptual

Ricky Jordan — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 03:11:32 -0000

Hi Chris,

Its hard to tell at this point. We know the models will "transfer" to SolidWorks (somehow) but that is about it. I'm curious to see how the combination of History, Parametrics, & Direct Editing works. We'll find out more when the product gets closer to release.

Ricky

Re: Coming Up: SolidWorks World 2013

Ricky Jordan — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 08:57:39 -0000

As I said before....have a good day Jon. :-)

Ricky

Re: Coming Up: SolidWorks World 2013

Ricky Jordan — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 01:41:20 -0000

Hi Jon,

Lots of great "discussions" going on in many places. Hope you are having a good day. :-)

Take care,

Ricky

Re: SolidWorks Doesn't Do Trains, Planes and Automobiles

Ricky Jordan — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:31:02 -0000

Really enjoyed this article. I remember the unveiling of the Vanquish video at SWW03. (That was actually my FIRST SolidWorks World!) I was totally blown away when I saw that model was built completely in SW2003!

Mark - I can't say enough how much we as SolidWorks users appreciate all your contributions to the product over the years.

Ricky

P.S. - You've still got "the touch". :-) That Porsche model is AWESOME!

Re: SolidWorks 2013 Announced

Ricky Jordan — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 23:24:20 -0000

Good to hear from you Chris. Hope things are going well for you.

Ricky

Re: SolidWorks 2013: Multiple Exploded Views

Ricky Jordan — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 23:22:19 -0000

LOL...Its all good. I honestly can't remember if you showed it or not. It was already on my radar anyway. :-) You guys had enough other stuff to show...its hard to show everything.

Thanks again for getting us up to speed. Great session!

Ricky

Re: SolidWorks 2013 Announced

Ricky Jordan — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:33:56 -0000

I think it has some good uses. It may not be the complete backwards compatibility that many users have asked for, but it does allow you to work with files from a future version in a previous version. No other 3D CAD software has even addressed this, so yes....this is a substantial development.

Just my 2 cents....

Ricky

Re: SolidWorks 2013 Sneak Peek

Ricky Jordan — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 22:10:55 -0000

The intersect tool is interesting...might have some interesting surfacing applications. There are a few other things coming that somewhat apply to surfacing....will have more on that as soon as the NDA is lifted in September.

Ricky

Re: SolidWorks 2013 Sneak Peek

Ricky Jordan — Sat, 12 May 2012 01:53:48 -0000

Just curious....what types of Drawing problems would you like to see solved?

Re: SolidWorks V6 Due In 2013

Ricky Jordan — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:31:57 -0000

Everything you read on the web about SolidWorks V6 amounts to lots of opinions and guesses on what it will be like. Until there is a PRODUCT AVAILABLE, it will remain nothing but that.

I for one am taking the optimist approach. I have seen NOTHING to indicate SolidWorks is forcing anyone to do anything. We'll see how all this starts to pan out in 2013. I can assure you all eyes will be on SolidWorks when they roll it out...and they know that more so than anyone.

Ricky Jordan

Re: SolidWorks 2013 Sneak Peek

Ricky Jordan — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:10:41 -0000

Hi Jay,

I just updated the description for this item in the post. Thanks for the heads up!

Ricky

Re: SolidWorks 2013 Sneak Peek

Ricky Jordan — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:00:28 -0000

After re-reading that one...I agree...something is off there. I'll go back and listen to the audio for that part and update. Thanks for point that out!

Ricky

Re: SolidWorks 2010: Multibody Materials

Ricky Jordan — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:55:40 -0000

Jayesh,

Hmmm....Are you right clicking in side the Solid Bodies Folder in the FeatureManager or the graphics area?

Ricky

Re: SW 2007: Boundary Surface

Ricky Jordan — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 23:23:57 -0000

The short explanation is Boundary Surfaces are best for 4 sided surfaces and sometimes even number surfaces (edge count). Filled Surfaces are best for surfaces with an odd number of edges.

Ricky

Re: DraftSight – FREE 2D For ALL

Ricky Jordan — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:31:08 -0000

Tom,

You should be able to download the latest copy of Draftsight and you will be able to view your drawings again.

Ricky

Re: SolidWorks Electrical Routing – Part 2

Ricky Jordan — Tue, 17 May 2011 01:36:48 -0000

Harry,

Thanks for the reminder! :-)

I've FINALLY completed the Part 3 video. You can find it here:

http://www.rickyjordan.com/...

Ricky

Re: SolidWorks Tip: Import DXF/DWG Set Origin

Ricky Jordan — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 01:14:32 -0000

Ahhh...So it is a new option then for 2011.

After reading your comment I went back and looked in the 2011 What's New Guide and it is mentioned on page 79.

Thanks for pointing this out Gale.

Ricky

Re: DraftSight – FREE 2D For ALL

Ricky Jordan — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 01:14:42 -0000

Hello Mark,

You can do this through the System Options. In the menu system to to Tools->Options, then select "System Options" in the left column. Expand the "Display" section and Select "Element Colors" -> "Model Background". I have included a link to an image showing the options screen.

http://rickyjordan.com/imag...

Ricky

Re: DraftSight Officially Released

Ricky Jordan — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:14:17 -0000

Glad to hear it has improved!

Ricky

Re: Model Mania & Design Contest Winners

Ricky Jordan — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 08:50:46 -0000

Hi Rick,

They keep that information pretty closely guarded....but I'll see what I can find out.

You can probably look at some of the SolidWorks World 2011 Flickr Group Pictures and snag a Screenshot of the model.

Ricky