4 Redneck Workarounds - Computer Aided Technology · SOLIDWORKS 2016 Mobile App and fill out the survey AF. S The opinions expressed in this presentation are not necessarily the opinions

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Redneck WorkaroundsCreative solutions to everyday challenges

Josh Altergott, CSWE

Technical Support Manager, CATI

Adrian Fanjoy, MCSE

Technical Services Director, CATI

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Backdoor Workarounds:The SolidWorks Equivalent to Duct Tape and Bailing Wire

Adrian Fanjoy, Technical Services Manager

Josh Altergott, Support Team Lead

Computer Aided Technology, Inc.

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Redneck Workarounds For SolidWorks

Duct Tape, Zip Ties and a Super Glue Approach

Josh Altergott, Support Team Leader

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Computer Aided Technology, Inc.

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Creative solutions to everyday challenges


Computer Aided Technology, Inc. (CATI)22 Min Webinar 2014

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SOLIDWORKS, Duct Tape

and Bailing Wire

Creative solutions to everyday challenges

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Adrian Fanjoy, MCSE


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Redneck WorkaroundsCreative solutions to everyday challenges



Adrian Fanjoy, MCSE


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Agenda

• Show you a problem

• Show you a solution to the problem

• Repeat until we run out of time

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Survey Reminder

• Don’t forget to go to the

SOLIDWORKS 2016 Mobile App

and fill out the survey

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Disclaimer

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The information contained in this presentation is meant to assist the audience in improving performance of SolidWorks for the purpose of design, analysis, photo-rendering, and other engineering, design, or related endeavors.

The information and advice published or made available through this presentation is not intended to replace the services of a VAR, nor does it constitute a VAR-User relationship.

The opinions expressed in this presentation are not necessarily the opinions of Computer Aided Technology, or even the person who said it. (There’s no telling what he was smoking.)

Neither presenter, their employing company, nor their spouses are responsible for any negative results that may occur due to use of the techniques. They do however, claim responsibility for all of the positive results.

Use of the techniques described in this presentation can cause immediate results. The user should employ these techniques with caution until he/she know how they may react to the results.

The user should not drive or operate machinery while utilizing these techniques. Call your VAR if your performance worsens or is not better within 7 to 10 days. This may mean that another condition is causing your performance issues.

Walking, eating, driving or engaging in other activities while asleep without remembering it the next day have been reported. Other abnormal behaviors include aggressiveness, agitation, hallucinations and confusion. Those results generally have

occurred with our prosophobic test subjects only, so we’re not sure it’s our fault.

Side effects to this presentation may include unpleasant taste, headache, dizziness and a general distaste for a slight southern accent. If you experience chest pain, nausea, or any other discomforts during this presentation or if this presentation

causes an erection lasting more than 4 hours seek immediate medical help.

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Imported part orientation

Problem:

Your part that you imported has the

wrong orientation and the location of

the Origin is not where you want it.

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Solution Step1:

Create a Sketch to dictate our new

orientation


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Solution Step2:

Insert a Coordinate System (Reference Geometry) setting

your Origin and Axis.


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Solution Step3:

Export the file, setting the Option for

Output coordinate system.

Solution Step4:

Import the file you just saved.


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Adding a Carriage Return to a Custom Property Value

Problem:

Your company name or other property

will not fit into your title block.

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Solution Step1:

In a blank Notepad/Text document create just a carriage return.

Select all (Ctrl + A) and copy (Ctrl + C) to copy the carriage return symbol.


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http://cati.typepad.com/.a/6a00e5510582dd8834019b00c7fd59970b-pi

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Solution Step2:

Open the custom property in the part file and paste (Ctrl + V) the character into the

text string of your custom property value where you want the new line to start.

Note: It won’t look like anything happened when you paste until you click OK.

So, only paste once and click OK.


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Solution Step3:

Check the results: Open File-Properties again and/or the drawing to see the results.


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Problem 1

Problem:

You want one of those fancy big flat

screen TVs that all your friends

have but are low on cash.

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Solution 1

Solution:

Get a used big screen from Craigslist

and make it look like a flat screen.

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Configurable Sketch Text

Problem:

You have text that you want cut into a

part that is different for each

configuration.

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Solution Step1:

Create a Configuration Specific Custom Property.

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Solution Step2:

Create your Sketch Text and link it to the

new Custom Property.

Note: Having an alignment line will help

to control the placement of the text.

Note2: Creating a Design Table will aid in

controlling the text.

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Problem:

Your SOLIDWORKS clients can not get licenses

because the SNL server name has changed

or has been replaced.

You now have to update 20 machines to look at

the new server.

Moving a SOLIDWORKS Network License server

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Solution Step1:

Export the registry key “HKLM\Software\FLEXlm License Manager\”

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\FLEXlm License Manager]

"SW_D_LICENSE_FILE"="25734@myserver"


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Solution Step2:

Change the key to reference the new server and save the file

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\FLEXlm License Manager]

"SW_D_LICENSE_FILE"="25734@newserver"


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Solution Step3:

Build a batch file that will import the reg file

Regedit /S "\\<path>\<reg file name>.reg”


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Solution Step4:

Deploy the command as you prefer:

• Send via email

• Offer it on an internal webpage

• Add the command to the login script for a couple of weeks


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Incremental Sheet Metal Bending

Problem:

You have a complex sheet metal part that you need to form

incrementally.

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Solution Step 1:

• Using Sketches and the Split Line Tool we were able to break the

faces where we wanted our bends.

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Solution Step 2:

• Adding a bridge of material between two of the ears (shown in blue)

allows them to flatten together.

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Solution Step 3:

• Use Convert to Sheet Metal and Collect All Bends to get a part that

has incremental bends.

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Solution Step 4:

• Flatten.

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Disappearing Window

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Problem:

SOLIDWORKS or one of it’s dialog boxes are no longer visible on the screen.

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Solution:

Option (1):

Disappearing Window

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Solution:

Option (2): Change the resolution of your screen to the maximum allowed.

Option (3): Edit the Registry key that is the position holder for that dialog box.

• HKCU\Software\SolidWorks\SolidWorks201X\General

• Find the “Measure Dialog Position” entry.

• Edit this key, delete any/all values, OK.

• Run SolidWorks, try Measure

Disappearing Window

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Solution:

Option (4): Move it, works only with programs.

• Hover over the program in the Taskbar.

• Right Click, select Move.

• Use the Arrow keys or mouse to move the

program to it’s new location.

Disappearing Window

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Problem 2

Problem:

You got a new hunting trailer and

need to move it to your hunting

property.

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Solution 2

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The Dreaded Failed to Save Document Error

Problem:

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Solution1:

Does “Save all” work?


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Solution2:

Try to use Ctrl+Q to perform a forced

regeneration.


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Solution3:

Do you have any configurations?


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Solution4:

Did you just edit a part?


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Solution5:

Turn off all Add-ins


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Solution6:

Resave the assembly with a new name

to a new location


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Solution7:

Pack and Go


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Solution8:

Insert the part or assembly into a new

assembly


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Solution9:

Can you save any of the sub parts?


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Solution10:

SOLIDWORKS Backup?


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Half-way Point

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Junk is randomly starting on my Workstation

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Problem:

How can I turn this stuff off?

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Shortcut for any application WIN7 or WIN8

C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\

Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

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Solution1:

Startup Folder

WIN7 Only

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Solution2:

Startup Folder

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Solution2:

Startup Folder

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Solution3:

Startup Folder

Application

Task Scheduler

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Solution4:

Startup Folder

Application

Task Scheduler

Msconfig

TaskManager

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Solution4:

Startup Folder

Application

Task Scheduler

Msconfig

Task Manager

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HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

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Solution5:

Startup Folder

Application

Task Scheduler

Msconfig

Task Manager

Registry

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HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

Solution5:

Startup Folder

Application

Task Scheduler

Msconfig

Task Manager

Registry

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• You can Auto Launch any program or file that has a default program linked to it.

• It will launch on next login

• Will automatically remove itself and never launch again

• Use your imagination

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

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Solution 666:

Using this for EVIL

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Problem 3

Problem:

You have a laundry list of “junk” in the

garage.

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• Plastic Chair

• Door hinges

• Misc hardware

• String

• Cordless drill

• Zip ties

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Solution 3

Solution:

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Surfaces, surfaces and more surfaces

Problem:

You import a customers file(s) and they

are made up of 100’s or 1,000’s of

surfaces.

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Solution Step 1:

Export the file as another neutral file

format, I have had the best success

with .IGES.


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Solution Step 2:

Import the file you just exported, making

sure to check the Import Options.


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Solution Step 3:

The end result is a file that has far fewer

surfaces and possibly just one solid

body.

Our file had 541 surface and imported as a single solid body with no errors.


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Shell won't Shell

Problem:

You are trying to add a Shell feature but get an error

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Solution Step1:

Add a Fillet to remove the problem area

Shell won't Shell

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Solution Step2:

Add your Shell

Shell won't Shell

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Solution Step3:

Use Delete Face to remove the Fillet

Shell won't Shell

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How big are my parts

Problem:

You have a mold or other multi-body part and want to know the

sizes for purchasing and manufacturing.

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Solution Step 1:

• Make your part into a Weldment.


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Solution Step 2:

Right Click on each Cut List item and use Create Bounding Box.


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Solution Step 3:

The Properties of each item show their overall size as well as volume and material.


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Problem 4

Problem:

You need to move out of a third floor

apartment.

You’re fairly lazy.

Fairly resourceful.

You really love your sofa.

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Solution 4

Solution:

3 long ropes and a couple of stout tie downs.

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Flattening Complex Sheet Metal Parts

Problem:

You have a complex sheet metal part that you need

a flat pattern of for manufacturing.

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Solution Step1:

Use a sweep, loft, or other features to create the end

result shape you are looking for.


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Solution Step2:

Create a 3D Sketch of each profile.

Delete the body of the original part.


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Solution Step3:

Use Lofted Bends and the new 3D Sketches to

create the sheet metal part.


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Solution Step4:

Test your new part to make sure it

flattens properly.


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Atomic Bomb Fillet

Problem:

You have a complex corner that needs Fillets

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Solution Step1:

Add a “dam” to remove the problem area

Atomic Bomb Fillet

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Solution Step2:

Use Delete Face to complete the complex corner

Atomic Bomb Fillet

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SOLIDWORKS White Out

Problem:

You are opening, rebuilding or doing any process that takes an extended period of time to

complete and you get a White Out screen.

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Solution Step 1:

• Start the Windows registry editor and navigate to

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop

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Solution Step 2:

• In the right pane of Desktop, double/click tap on the HungAppTimeout string value to

modify it. The default value is 5000 milliseconds (5 seconds).

NOTE: If you do not have a HungAppTimeout string value, then right click or press and hold on an

empty space in the right pane of Desktop, click/tap on New and String Value,

type HungAppTimeout for the name, and press Enter.

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Solution Step 3:

• Type in a number for how many milliseconds you want to have for the

HungAppTimeout value, and click/tap on OK.

NOTE: It is recommended to not set a value below 1000 milliseconds.

1000 milliseconds = 1 second

180000 milliseconds = 180 seconds (3 minute).

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Open Assembly = Fail

Problem:

You are trying to open a SOLIDWORKS Assembly file and you get the

following message:

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Solution Step 1:

• From the Open Dialog, and the dropdown menu for Configurations select

the <Advanced> configuration.

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Solution Step 2:

• Select the option that opens the assembly with everything suppressed.


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Solution Step 3:

• If the assembly opens then it is not corrupt and you can unsuppress the parts

and assemblies until we find the bad file.


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Solution Step 4:

• Use component properties to find the location of the bad file and open that file on

its own and troubleshoot any errors.


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SW Options that satisfy “IT”

Problem:

Users have the ability to change their System Options at will.

Which can cause problems with consistency in modeling

standards and practices. Also users may use improper

templates, dim standards, etc…

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Solution Step 1:

Using the Copy Settings Wizard create a swSettings.sldreg file that has the

system options set the proper way. Make sure that you only save the

system options.


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Solution Step 2:

Change the file name to swSettings.reg and place it in a common location

where users can read but not write.


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Solution Step 3:

Deploy the new file in one of two ways:

Option1: Add the following line to the Login in script of your SOLIDWORKS users:

Regedit /S "\\<server name>\<share name>\<Path>\swSettings.reg“

Option2: Replace the users SOLIDWORKS launch icons with a batch file that has these

commands in it:

Regedit /S “\\<server name>\<share name>\<Path>\swSettings.reg”

"C:\<install location>\SolidWorks\swspmanager.exe”


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Toolbar Modification the Easy Way

Problem:

You are looking for the easiest way to modify your SOLIDWORKS toolbars.

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Solution:

Use the Alt key

Option (1): To remove icons hold down Alt and drag your unwanted icon off the toolbar.


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Solution:

Use the Alt key

Option (2): To move icons hold down Alt and drag you icon to its new location.


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Monday February, 1st

CATI and InFlow Presentation Schedule• Creating Tech Pub's From Building Blocks With SOLIDWORKS Composer - 1:30pm-2:30pm (Hands On) - Room Trinity 4, Omni Hotel, Brian Reel and Jordan Nardick

• SOLIDWORKS Inspection: Start to Customize - 2:45-3:45pm - Room North D167, Ketul Patel

• SOLIDWORKS Redneck Workarounds – Creative Solutions to Everyday Problems- 2:45-3:45pm - Room Ballroom C 2, Josh Altergott and Adrian Fanjoy

• Becoming a Model-Based Enterprise: an Introduction to SOLIDWORKS MBD - 4:30-6:00pm - Room Ballroom C 2, Robert McGaughey

Tuesday February, 2nd• Admin Image Basics – 10:30am-12:00pm - Room D168, Bryan Pawlak

• Achieving Extreme SOLIDWORKS Performance: Modeling Methodology - 1:30-2:30pm - Room Dallas A/B, Omni Hotel, Josh Altergott, and Adrian Fanjoy

• Creating Animations From Building Blocks With SOLIDWORKS Composer - 2:45-3:45pm (Hands On) - Room Trinity 4, Omni Hotel, Brian Reel and Jordan Nardick

• Harness the Schematic Power: Sub Zero’s Success With SOLIDWORKS Schematic - 2:45-3:45pm - Room D174, Corey Kubichka and Charles Holt (Sub-Zero)

• Upgrading SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional – 4:30pm-6:00pm - Room Ballroom C 3, Justin Webster

• DriveWorksXpress Essentials Hands-On Lab – 4:30pm-6:00pm - Room Trinity 6, Omni Hotel, Ryan Dally

Wednesday February, 3rd

• Administering Toolbox - 10:30am-12:00pm - Room D174, John VanEngen, and Jim Krivoshein

• How to Build and Maintain Effective Design Tables - 2:45-3:45pm - Room D167, Josh Altergott

• Successfully Prepare for Your Workgroup Migration to SOLIDWORKS PDM - 2:45-3:45pm - Room Ballroom C 3, Jeff Barker

For a copy of all CATI and InFlow presentations please go to http://www.cati.com/sww2016

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Survey Reminder

• Don’t forget to go to the

SOLIDWORKS 2016 Mobile App

and fill out the survey

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