ilovesketch-ship-demoSpeaking of touchscreen display technology you’ll want to take a look at this. Found at Joe Moak’s, Hey, That’s a Great Idea via Develop3D, a revisit to the I(heart)Sketch. INDEED.

You’ve seen I(heart)Sketch on SolidSmack before, but this actual demo of a ship being created is glorious. It’s even more amazing than the normal touchscreen silliness, because it actually applies design in a semi-3D environment via a touch interface.

Video after the jump.

albatron-optical-monitorI bet all of you are anxious to have someone stick their donut fingers all over your monitor screen as soon as these touchscreen displays start showing up. And showing up they will. March 2009, marks the month Albatron Technology will debut their 21.5″ Full HD multi-touch display.

This sneaks in right on the heels of a Windows 7 Beta release that sports multi-touch capability. This could mean big changes in the future for desk and CAD jockeys alike.

Oh and this isn’t just any old touchscreen monitor…

solidworks-world-09While all the bloggers and SolidWorks people are busy freaking out about SolidWorks World 2009, I imagine there’s quite a few unable to go to. So instead of posting boring photos of wiring bundles behind exhibitor booths and other stuff you may not be interested in, you get to have your say about what shows up on SolidSmack. It’s cuz we luv you.

So. Technical Sessions? Partner Pavilion? Keynotes? Events? Totally Random Stuff?

What most interests you about SolidWorks World? If you have another suggestion just hit the comments. We’ll probably listen intently and think you are extra cool for doing so.

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eating-paperWhy, it was only a few days ago you were enticed to get your Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) certificate. Now, however, SolidWorks is elevating the enticement by offering the exam to current subscription customers for the rest of 2009… for FREE.

Customers wishing to take the exams must redeem their code no later than December 31st, 2009, and all the exams must be completed by July 31st, 2010.Mike’s CAD Blog

Where do you get the code?

Log into the Customer Portal and the offer will be on the right hand side. Here’s more details on the various SolidWorks Certification Exams offered. Need some reasons to get it? Here’s what some CSWP’s say:

improve-solidworks-partsOh, the joys of using a really poorly modeled part and trying not to tear someone’s head off. Quell your rage with this. We’re going to deconstruct a simple part to show you exactly how to optimize part building in SolidWorks.

The part is simple but each tiny facet hold the possibilities of wrecking havoc on your assembly rebuild times. Why does how a part is modeled play such a big role? It creates a standard for you and others to maintain consistent result.

Get these basics down and your co-workers will not feel the need to smash each other. Now, let’s improve the heeeeeeee…ck out of your parts.