A 2006 Rave
A 2006 Rave
(OP)
I know this site is usuall a bitchfest (I mean helping each other fix problems) but I wanted to give the guys at SWx a big round of applause. The Hole wizzard in 2006 is great. It's so much better being in the pannel than as a popup window, and it looks really cool too (reminds me a little of pro/e... but that was a long time ago.)
What do you guys LIKE about 2006. There has got to be more good stuff than problems (why else would we be using it). And I'm sure the people as SWx would love the praise
What do you guys LIKE about 2006. There has got to be more good stuff than problems (why else would we be using it). And I'm sure the people as SWx would love the praise
Wes C.
------------------------------
Make a dent in the Universe... do something great...






RE: A 2006 Rave
Although I have not had a chance to use SW06 yet, my list of favourites gleaned from demos & "Whats New" files is:-
Fill Patterns ... Used this often in SE. It's great for setting up a linear pattern of holes in a part of varying lengths. Previously had to use an equation in SW.
Layout of Sketch Blocks ... Creation of Assembly Layout of parts from sketches.
Mates in Multibody Parts.
Auto Size of Configured Parts.
Transparency for Raster Files
Sheet Metal Bend Notes.
Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
RE: A 2006 Rave
Wes C.
------------------------------
Make a dent in the Universe... do something great...
RE: A 2006 Rave
1. The addition of the width mate. This alone has saved me so much time it's unbelievable.
2. The ability to rotate views within a drawing.
3. Sheet metal bend notes.
4. Linked split pane views
I can't think of any more right now, but I would have a hard time going back to 05.
RE: A 2006 Rave
RE: A 2006 Rave
Since we do alot of wire and bent tubes, the new 3D Sketcher makes things easier. Now you can make arcs in 3D sketches, where before you had to cheat by using fillets when changing the drawing axis.
curve through x,y,z points: enter spline points through an X,Y,Z table.
Textures in drawings is a new capability. Haven't tried it yet, but that would help with expanded metal and perforated steel.
Feature paint: pick a feature and copy it to another feature (such as hole wizard holes).
Dimensions for text in isoviews on sheets look better.
Flores
SW 2005 SP 4.
RE: A 2006 Rave
And where is feature paint?
Jason
UG NX2.02.2 on Win2000 SP3
SolidWorks 2005 SP5.0 on WinXP SP2
SolidWorks 2006 SP0.0 on WinXP SP2
RE: A 2006 Rave
Sketch blocks are a huge plus for us as is the new camera.
Rob Rodriguez CSWP
www.robrodriguez.com
SW 2006 SP 1.0EV
RE: A 2006 Rave
So what is this width mate you speak of? Looked for it quickly in some of the what's new documentation, but couldn't find it.
RE: A 2006 Rave
Gildashard ... Feature Paint
http:
cadnutcase ... Width Mates
[img=http:/
Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
RE: A 2006 Rave
Jason
UG NX2.02.2 on Win2000 SP3
SolidWorks 2005 SP5.0 on WinXP SP2
SolidWorks 2006 SP0.0 on WinXP SP2
RE: A 2006 Rave
RE: A 2006 Rave
Also the 3D sketch improvements with spline handle control--and that I can do a loft with a single sketch--very nice. Great for surfacing.
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reality is no respecter of good intentions.
RE: A 2006 Rave
Whenever I closed the drawing, I got a pop-up box that said: "Some drawing views are being processed and will be saved in draft quality. The next time you open the drawing, the views will be converted to high quality." and there is a "Don't ask me again" checkbox.
Flores
SW 2006 SP1.0
RE: A 2006 Rave
Drag Select in the design tree rocks too.
RE: A 2006 Rave
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
RE: A 2006 Rave
Especially the fact that it gives a preview of each hole you create, not just the first point/hole.
System: Dell Precision 650—Intel Xeo @ 2.66 GHz with 1/2G RAM
OS: Windows 2000 SP3
Graphics: NVidia Quadro FX 500 128Mb (OpenGL set to Solidworks) V 6.14.01.4354
Version: Solidworks 2005, SP0.1
RE: A 2006 Rave
SW2005 SP5.0
Dell Dimension 3.2 GHz 1GB RAM
nVidia GeForce 6800 GPU PCI with 256 MB RAM
Windows XP Pro SP2
RE: A 2006 Rave
Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
RE: A 2006 Rave
RE: A 2006 Rave
Best Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
RE: A 2006 Rave
RE: A 2006 Rave
Wes C.
------------------------------
In this house, we OBEY the laws of thermodynamics! - Homer Simpson
RE: A 2006 Rave
RE: A 2006 Rave
1) Display states - allow you to deal with view options (hide/show, shaded/shaded with edges/wireframe) independently of configurations.
2) Depth setting for section views in drawings - allows you to limit the visibility of parts that are past a specified distance.
3) Invert selection - finally !
4) Appearance callouts - how many times have we seen questions from people who can't figure where a color/texture has been applied?
PhotoWorks improvements:
1) Much better interface for locating decals. The drag handles make this so easy and give realtime display of the decal.
2) Help files have been updated with a lot of good info regarding the effects of various settings and their dependencies. Some examples are given with the settings used to create them. This is long overdue.
3) Decals can now be viewed in the part/assembly in addition to the rendered view.
4) Camera view is great for creating realistic closeups. Depth-of-field is a huge addition. You used to have to fake this by using gradient blurs in Photoshop. I have also not seen the problem of the PhotoWorks tab not becoming active when selected. This bug had been around since PWX 1, so I am hoping it is gone for good. Photoworks is getting some stiff competition. It is nice to see them finally start to keep pace with the rest of the rendering world.
No stability problems.
I have seen some mate errors that were not there before the upgrade.
Overall this is a very good release. They have come a long way since 2003...
RE: A 2006 Rave
1. Display States and Design Tables. Compare to Configurations in Design Tables...When you type in a new Config name, the Table creates a new Configuration. Sure would be nice to do the same for Display States.
2. Display States of Assembly Components. Compare to a Drawing View. If you are editing a drawing and right click a Drawing View to get Properties, there’s a familiar dialogue box containing a pullout for Configuration Name, in addition to a new pulldown for Display State of that Configuration. Awesome! Now try right clicking on a component in an assembly file. You get the good old Configuration Pulldown and would expect to see that brand spankin new Display State pulldown. But guess what, it’s not there!
I was really warming up to the idea of Display States but #2 killed my excitement. What’s the use of implementing something if it’s not fully integrated? Solidworks dangled a carrot in front of my nose and I followed it right into a wall.
System: Dell Precision 650—Intel Xeo @ 2.66 GHz with 1/2G RAM
OS: Windows 2000 SP3
Graphics: NVidia Quadro FX 500 128Mb (OpenGL set to Solidworks) V 6.14.01.4354
Version: Solidworks 2006, SP1.0
Motion Control: Spaceball 5000 V5.3.3 Firm 3.2
RE: A 2006 Rave
Is there a "technique do's & dont's" book that I'm missing.
If technique can cause SolidWorks to crash, it was never mentioned in any of the training classes I've taken.
My technique has remained the same, but with SW06 I've gone from 0 crashes with 2005 to ~20 crashes with 2006 since we upgraded 6 weeks ago!
Stupidity is the basic building block of the universe. F.Z.
RE: A 2006 Rave
Flores
SW 2006, SP1.0