Simulation Tips- Quick and Painless

Simply double clicking on your Color Plot will get you into chart options.

Also, double clicking on the deformation scale will get you into edit definition to make changes.

Getting the mate in place -

Do you ever need to get your assembly positioned correctly but dont want to keep the mate. If you keep the mate it might lock the assembly down which can be undesirable.

Use the option in the mate dialog, "use for position only". It will put in place but not save the mate.

Need a break...?

I was turned onto this website called "people of Walmart." I have laughed myself right out of my chair and into oblivion. It is definitely PG-13 or worse so please be advised but some of the captions are excellent.

Google people of Walmart to find the site.

Print the list of shortcuts

If you like having a printed sheet with all the shortcuts it easy to do.

Tools - Customize - Keyboard

You can also assign new ones and change existing as needed.

Alt + Tab - Windows Trick

Do you keep a couple applications open. Do you need jump from a pdf with dimensions back into SolidWorks?

Do you need to jump from Solitaire to SolidWorks?

ALT + TAB makes life easier.

Welcome Back-

Well, I have taken some time off in the recent weeks not only from work but also from posting. I am back and since school is starting, I figure it is a great time to get back to posting everyday. It was terrific summer full of biking and getting outside.

If you have a second be sure to check out the archive of posts for any tips that are already there and might be helpful in your daily work.

If you would like to discuss any topics or ask questions, shoot me an email at :
tbeck@goengineer.com

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Mouse traps

I have been asked what type of mouse do i like to use. Some users love the power mouse and the space pilot(an addtional 3D input device - http://www.3dconnexion.com/3dmouse/spacepilot.php ) - i talk more about that later. I have to travel often with my laptop so i try to keep it simple. I use and love the basic optical mouse from Microsoft.




On the left button I like to program the left button for the "S" key and the right I program for "enter". This enables me to do 90% of my sketching with my right hand.

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New Tips Starting August

Sorry for taking a break from posting.

I have been traveling like a crazy person. I will have some new tips for August.