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The 10 Golden Rules of Solid Modeling

Even as synchronous modeling makes great strides with each new release of Solid Edge, I thought of taking a hint from Matt Lombard’s following quote in his very useful guidelines for blog authors. …

Windows XP End Of Life

Some Solid Edge users have a reputation for being obstinant, and clinging to the past. So I mention this gingerly: Windows XP support is ending. You may be able to continue using it for some time, bu…

ST7 Sneak Peek: Units Selection and Change

When I arrived on Solid Edge’s doorstep last June and started learning the software in earnest, I already had a pretty well defined idea of how I thought units should be handled in CAD software. Don’…

Solid Edge Design Optimization using Excel Solver

This articles discusses about:
• How to drive a Solid Edge part from an Excel Spreadsheet. • The Excel Solver Add-In. • Using Solver for design optimization in Solid Edge.
The Scenario …

Exposing Variables in Solid Edge and its Applications

The variable table in Solid Edge displays, defines, and manipulates design variables and functional relationships between the variables. The variable table can also be looked upon as a window for the…

ST7 Sneak Peak: Fixed Length Curve

ST7 Sneak Peak: Fixed Length Curve

In the last week or so I’ve finally had a look at ST7, and I gotta tell you, I don’t know about anyone else, but I am excited about this release. A lot of these additions look familiar to me.
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New Solid Edge University Video Released

New Solid Edge University Video Released

The Solid Edge University machine is kicking into high gear. Lots of information now coming out about the event. You don’t want to miss this year, with the certification, the keynotes, and Rick Mason…

Solid Edge University Keynote Speaker Announced

The design of toys that go is an exciting field. Toys that are crazy fun even for adult(ish) size people are even better. There’s nobody who knows this business better than Ali Kermani, from Razor US…

Solid Edge Certification Event at Solid Edge University 2014

Solid Edge is reviving the user certification program, and you can be one of the first in the door. At Solid Edge University this year, a limited number of users will get the opportunity to take the …