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Wow, you all have some really interesting ideas about the future. I think you need to be in charge of some stuff or hooked into a giant hummin’ glowing thing that sucks all your good ideas out and turns the bad ones into compost for a colony of really nitrogen-depleted scientists.
Until then, congratulate the two winners of the SpaceNavigator/iTunes contest. Using the power of Random.org they have been randomly selected to randomly receive these great prizes!
Daniel B. - wins the 3DConnexion SpaceNavigator. Rotate!
Muenzer - wins the iTunes gift Card! Music!
You two should send me your contact info and then go rub it in everyones face how much cooler you will be in 3-10 business days after delivery. Rockin’ fun everyone! and look out for for more contest goodness comin’ your way with all the other mildly interesting tips and CAD related tech on SolidSmack.com!
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If you haven’t made a comment to win the 3DConnexion SpaceNavigator, you have until tomorrow morning to add one! The comments so far have been an interesting look at what some think the future of CAD might be or how they would use this handy device. You can see them below and if you add had a website I provided a link.
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Ahh, It’s one stormy day before April. What better time than this to give away a SpaceNavigator courtesy of 3DConnexion. Don’t know what it is? It’s a 3D mouse that allows you to move every which way in a 3D environment. I’ve been using one and really like it after getting use to it.
So, in honor of being able to manipulate things in 3D, I’m giving a SpaceNavigator away to a randomly chosen person. All you have to do is a leave a comment below. Tell me what you think the future of CAD will be like or how you want to use this thing. As an added bonus if you follow me on Twitter and send me a message, your name will be entered twice. Just type:
@solidsmack I want to win the SpaceNavigator!!
The winner will be announce this Friday, April 4th at noon (CST)!!
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CGSociety.com is tempting you to make something more inspirational that a block sitting on a mound of dirt. With some of the submission already, it’s more like a dare for SolidWorks users.
Personally, I’m not sure if anyone can do create an architectural marvel in SolidWorks that could rival something created in another program. I hope some one proves me wrong, of course, and waves a brand new nVidia Quaddro FX 5600 in my saddened face.
The prizes may get your creative juices flowing: 1st Prize: 2 x NVIDIA Quadro FX 5600 cards and 1 week ‘all inclusive’ holiday valued at $10,000 (USD). 2nd Prize: NVIDIA Quadro FX 5600 and a $500 (USD) American Express Gift Card. 3rd Prize: NVIDIA Quadro FX 3700 and a $500 (USD) American Express Gift Card.
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January 31st is the last day to enter the Acrobat 3D contest and if you’re a SOlidWorks users there’s really no reason why you shouldn’t enter because it’s super dang easy to create a 3D PDF. Hey, you don’t even need Adobe Acrobat installed.
2 step process for SolidWorks Users
Open your favorite model and Save As… PDF (select 3D PDF option)
Prizes include a Dell Precision M4300 laptop valued at $1500, Apple iPhones, Apple Video iPods, 3Dconnexion navigation devices, Acrobat 3D, PhotoShop CS 3 E, and the Technical Communication Suite. Today is the last day in case you didn’t read the headline.
Acrobat 3D PDFs not only provide a easy way to document 3D data. They also allow you to communicate with a format that is already used in nearly every industry. If you want to learn more and play with a trial version visit the Adobe Acrobat 3D site or read my review series (1, 2, 3).
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Can you just feel the holiday creeping up on you outta nowhere. It’s enough to make you downright irritable about work, silly blog posts and 3D software problems isn’t it?
Well, we want to get all that pent up rage out of your system before Christmas morn’ so you can enjoy all the goodness of the holidays and celebrating the New Year.
So, bring it on. You get credit for typing your trolliest of comments and points will be awarded for the following:
Sarcasm
Wit
Insult
First Comment
Humor
What will this get you?
For purging yourself of hate and having the wiliest comment, you will win a $80 gift certificate to Amazon or iTunes that will be awarded next Monday. Imagine that. Rid of all malice, plus a very nice wad of cash to blow online for whatever you could want.
Here’s the catch. Look for the posts with the following image at the bottom. Make a comment to be part of the contest. Here we go a’trollin’!
Note: you don’t need to paste this image in the comment, just make a comment!!
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So, SpaceClaim has been sending out the vibes for a while and now they’re turning on the charm with a little contest.
For those that are not aware, SpaceClaim is a CAD system, that is either trying to take over SolidWorks… or complement it. I’m not sure yet, but, I’ll tell you right now, it’s a smooth and sultry divination of history-free design.
We’ll wait to see what happens in the world o’ CAD with this bunch, but in the meantime we’ll enter their contest and take free software from them. Here’s the scoop.
Good ol’ Howie Markson from SpaceClaim was nice enough to let me know (last week-i’m slow) they’re hosting this challenge to win a seat of SpaceClaim 2007+ (1 year subscription.) All you have to do is record yourself importing and modifying a CAD file. This is a perfect chance to try out the Free Camtasia Studio software.
There’s four criteria to aim at:
Degree of difficulty of the design modifications
Complexity of the model
Credibility of the modifications and the use case
The “entertainment factor”
All this is saying is, you will win if your video is cool. If it’s lame, forget it. Good examples are here. Here’s my example of lame.
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That’s right, a Dell Precision M4300 laptop valued at $1500. And it couldn’t be easier for SolidWorks Users. Adobe Acrobat Users Community is running a contest for users to submit example of 3D PDFs that show the capabilities of Acrobat 3D and 3D PDFs. Other prizes include Apple iPhones, Apple Video iPods, 3Dconnexion navigation devices, Acrobat 3D, PhotoShop CS 3 E, and the Technical Communication Suite. It’s running Oct 15, 2007 - Jan 31, 2008.
2 step process for SolidWorks Users
Find your favorite model and Save As… PDF (select 3D PDF option)
Acrobat 3D PDFs not only provide a easy way to document 3D data. They also allow you to communicate with a format that is already used in nearly every industry. If you want to learn more and play with a trial version visit the Adobe Acrobat 3D site or read my review series (1, 2, 3).
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Thanks to everyone who joined in the contest. It was a great way to start off September and really interesting to see what you all enjoy.
I’m please to announce that Shawn M ,who likes sun dresses and disc golf, is the proud new owner of a Sandisk 4GB Flash Drive. Way to go Shawn. I’m sure you will do great and wonderful things with your new storage ability.
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Wow, you all have some really interesting ideas about the future. I think you need to be in charge of some stuff or hooked into a giant hummin’ glowing thing that sucks all your good ideas out and turns the bad ones into compost for a colony of really nitrogen-depleted scientists.
…you could win a SolidWorks compliant video card.
Ok, You all had some seriously angst-ridden comments for the Troll contest. Some of you must practice on a daily basis. Phew.
So, SpaceClaim has been sending out the vibes for a while and now they’re turning on the charm with a little contest.
Thanks to everyone who joined in the contest. It was a great way to start off September and really interesting to see what you all enjoy.
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