In CAD

3 Key Methods to Successful SolidWorks Training

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This post was guest blogged by Albert Whatmough at Inspirtech.com

For one reason or another, engineers, designers and trades people are constantly faced with the demand to continue learning new CAD applications. Depending on their current level of expertise, the ideal training solution can change. The various methods of learning a CAD application can be broken into three groups:

  1. Instructor led training
  2. Self-paced training
  3. Discussions and collaboration

Each training solution offers specific advantages and disadvantages and used in the right combination these three methods can make learning SolidWorks extremely enjoyable. Let’s break it down.

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In ROCKIN

Stump the Freakin’ Chump

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Have you ever had a question about SolidWorks you think nobody can answer? Here’s your chance. Some of you may be going to SolidWorks World 2008. One of the sessions is called Stump the Chump, hosted by Ben over at SolidMentor, where a panel of SolidWorks Bloggers, Matt Lombard, Rob Rodriguez, Ricky Jordan, Lou Gallo,…

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In CONTESTS

SpaceClaim Turns On the Charm

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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…

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In ROCKIN

If CAD Was Like Drumming…

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If CAD was like drumming… the Swiss would be the 3D pummeling force of a 5000 lb. gorilla. I lived in Basel for a little bit, but didn’t get to see the Top Secret Drum Corps. If you like drums and junk, you’ll love this. This is exactly what I would be doing if I…

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In SMACKDOWN

Friday Smackdown

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Wow, so thats how many times you can poke a dead cat until it actually moves. These links have nothing to do with that. Icons for your Desktop and More – If you told me there were such a thing as too many Icons, I would never believe you. Layout-o-matic – I wish I had…

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