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SolidSmack: SolidWorks 2009: Decimate the Weak

  • Charles · 1 year ago
    I think if they increase performace, than it is impossible for it to be a bad change. You can complain about UI changes if you don't like them. Noone will complain about true performance speed enhancements.
  • Dustin · 1 year ago
    I like the sound of the instant dimensions while sketching, the magnifying glass, and I'd give a minor appendage for that title block wizard NOW since I'm converting all our blocks manually over to SWX from AutoCAD
  • K Mason · 1 year ago
    I like 'em. The UI update for 2008 was great, I love that, but that can be left alone for a while, good to see them getting back to performance.
  • Bruce Buck · 1 year ago
    Now if they could just make it do all my work for me...
  • BRS · 1 year ago
    I could go for that too. I would seriously pay some big bucks if they did that.. we could get one of those SW robots to help too..
  • Josh · 1 year ago
    Someone reminded me of another feature. If I remember correctly, Dual units on the measure command will be in 2009. no more switching back and forth in options. It's little things like that make all the difference.
  • aspen · 1 year ago
    how do you create a solid in order to control sheet metal? is this a part that i can use to wrap the metal around?

    i know dumb question; however it was brought to my attention and it has been mentioned in here.

    Thank you
  • aspen · 1 year ago
    is there anyone that can help me?
  • Josh · 1 year ago
    Hey there Aspen, from what it looked like on the screen, the solid was used to define the inner faces of the sheet metal. It was quick, but the solid looked like it was inside the sheet metal that was 'wrapped' around it. I'm not sure how bends and open edges are determined quite yet. Beta Testing will begin shortly (April or May) so you may want to sign up to test things out.
  • aspen · 1 year ago
    Thank You so much for getting back with me. I've tried 2 things in versions '06-07 -create a solid with rounds, shell it then convert it to sheet metal.-create solid minus thickness, sketch sheet metal constraining to edges of solid, hide solid. i would like to know how this "wrapping" works i have not figured it out. my concerns are tabs and welding seems also flat patterns. in the above operations that was a concern as well and reverting back to the basics was safe and time consuming. granted I'm new to SolidWorks, please forgive my ignorance thats why I'm here; to learn what i can. i would like to know if I'm really off my rocker? where would i find out about the testing and getting certified?
  • Josh · 1 year ago
    Hey Aspen, sorry if I wasn't too clear. The wrap sheetmetal feature will be in the next version of SolidWorks, 2009. It will probably release around September of 08.

    Sheet metal can be challenging. I've done some post on it and if you want specific sheet metal training, your reseller should offer that course. You can start here to find out about certification.

    Hope this helps you!
  • Mike · 1 year ago
    My only question to Solidworks Corp is with all performance changes coming in 2009 release, how are they going to address stability problems. Everyone I know thats using Solidworks on a daily basis has a different machine/software/hardware setup; as a result, have been faced with machine reboots and program lockups. Will this new release also require hardware upgrades such as graphic cards and memory? I'm all about change and new features to make engineers and designers like myself jobs more easier, but Solidworks need to focus on one release every couple years, rather than every year.
  • Josh · 1 year ago
    Hey Mike, I think the performance improvements are meant to address stability. I'm going to be looking at what the requirements are for upgrading and will mention that in a future post. Thanks!
  • boko · 1 year ago
    thanks you
  • simon · 1 year ago
    Have they fixed the 'Failed to save file' error? I'm running out of service pack CDs to burn as offerings to the CAD deities...
  • Josh M · 1 year ago
    Hey guys, I'm not sure really. I've used it off and on in Beta for the last few months. I just installed SP0.0 and haven't gotten it on anything yet. I'm attempting to 'break' some configurations so they don't rebuild completely before switching, but have been unable to reproduce the 'Failed to Save' event so far. I will touch on this topic after more testing.

    One thing I can say for sure. I am able to open configurations of some assemblies without crashing. It my opinion that 09 SP0 is more stable than 08 SPX. Which is why I'm moving everyone else over this week.
  • dimac · 7 months ago
    I installed and cracked Solid Works 2009, but when I click on the icon nothing happening, not to open SolidWorks. Please help me: (
  • Dave Moore · 7 months ago
    Call 1-800-899-7349.
  • Josh M · 7 months ago
    Like Dave says. I wouldn't recommend trying to crack any software. I use to be that guy. nothing good comes of it. try Sketchup if you don't have cash, or Rhino if you have a little. 09 has an activation you have to go through, so it's not going to run with the crack you've applied.