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Challenges faced by switching CAD software

Alan — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 21:29:30 +0000

I recently read an article by a CAD vendor highlighting the main reasons it is hard to switch from one CAD system to another and how they can overcome these. The number one issue they gave was Legacy Data: “As of now, there is still no automatic way to translate files from one major CAD

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Solid Edge ST8 – MSI Maintenance Pack 1 Announcement

Alan — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 01:56:39 +0000

Note: The Solid Edge ST8 Maintenance Pack format and process has changed PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Release Notes: Microsoft Installer (MSI) Maintenance Packs – Beginning with Solid Edge ST8, Maintenance Packs are delivered as and installed using Microsoft Installer (MSI) technology. Solid Edge MSI based Maintenance Packs are installed and tracked as Product Updates. • MSI Product

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Solid Edge. Design better.

Andrew Ecker — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 22:56:15 +0000

Check out some of the great things people are designing with Solid Edge in the new video from Siemens. 831 total views, no views today

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Solid Edge ST6 Maintenance pack 10

Andrew Ecker — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 01:16:46 +0000

The latest Maintenance Pack (MP10) for Solid Edge ST6 is now available for download. The address below will take you to the download page on the Siemens support website (GTAC). Nb: You will need a valid Webkey account to login in.

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Downloading Solid Edge ST7

Andrew Ecker — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 21:06:43 +0000

Solid Edge ST7 is available right now for maintenance customers to download from GTAC. The download is approximately 3GB in size, so you will need a reasonable internet connection. You may also want to look at download managers, especially if your internet connection is not 100% reliable. Goto the download area at GTAC and login

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Solid Edge ST7 is released

Andrew Ecker — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 02:02:08 +0000

Solid Edge ST7 has been released and is available for download (if you can’t wait for it to arrive in the post). If you are going to install it you will need to download a new ST7 license too. If you are ‘mid-project ‘ we’d recommend waiting until MP1 is released to ensure any ‘gremlins’

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How can I work ‘smarter’ in Solid Edge?

Andrew Ecker — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 23:33:29 +0000

New to Solid Edge or an experienced ‘Super User’? Even if you’ve been using 3D CAD for years it’s never too late to pick up good or better habits. Something which would almost certainly help you achieve this is the implementation of something called Resilient Modelling. If you’ve not heard the term before (and I

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The Future?

Alan — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 00:48:19 +0000

Where is CAD going? What can I do to work smarter? Should I take a look at what PDM can do for my business (again)? This pdf, published via GRABCAD, puts the latest spin on future trends for engineering. Food for thought. GUIDE TO NEXT GEN PDM 823 total views, no views today

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Solid Edge ST6 Maintenance pack 8

Alan — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 22:40:25 +0000

The latest Maintenance Pack (MP8) for Solid Edge ST6 is now available for download. The address below will take you to the download page on the Siemens support website (GTAC). Nb: You will need a valid Webkey account to login in. https://download.industrysoftware.automation.siemens.com/solid_edge/ST6/ There is a comprehensive list of all of the fixes delivered in the

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Femap used by NASA

Alan — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 22:08:34 +0000

Delivering a roving science laboratory from Earth to the planet Mars requires meticulous planning and precision performance. You only have one chance to get it right; there’s no margin for error. Engineers and scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) at the California Institute of Technology had to make crucial decisions thousands of times over

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