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SolidWorks 2005

SolidWorks 2005

SolidWorks 2005

(OP)
SolidWorks website announces the beta program for SW2005. Is there anyone who can tell us more about added functionality/improvements in SW2005?

RE: SolidWorks 2005

I could tell you, but I'd have to kill you  <grin>

RE: SolidWorks 2005

I just hope the 2D functionality is a little better.

RE: SolidWorks 2005

Thanks Scott. I just finished registering.

RE: SolidWorks 2005

(OP)
Apparently the software is not yet available for download

RE: SolidWorks 2005

What is required when you are in the beta program?  Do you have to use the software for a certain number of hours or antyhing?  I checked out the SW website but looks like you can't get much info unless you sign up.

mncad

RE: SolidWorks 2005

Nothing! You get to test it out in beta and see what theb eta version is all about. You have to remember it's beta it might crash or do weird things. Those things you report to SW. The more bugs you turn in, the better your chances are of you winning a prize. There are suppose to be 10 winners this year vs. the 5 they had last year.

I believe Gildashard (Jason Capriotti) won 1st place last year. Which by the way Jason how's that computer running that you won?

I'm not sure of the prizes this year, but I'm going to try and participate as much as possible. But between my home life and my work life it's hard to find the time to use it.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP
http://www.3dvisiontech.com
http://www.scottjbaugh.com

FAQ731-376

RE: SolidWorks 2005

No, there are no requirements exactly. You install it, play around with it, and if you want to, use the online form to submit bugs, crashes, suggestions, quirkyness, etc.

You get points for your submitted issues. Top point leaders gets one of the prizes listed.

Some issues are worth more points than others, like repeatable crashes.

At least, that's how it worked last year.

Jason Capriotti
ThyssenKrupp Elevator

RE: SolidWorks 2005

Just curious, when I get 2005 for beta testing, can I download it or will it come on CD's? If I download it, can I install it seperate from 2004? My VAR did not know.

RE: SolidWorks 2005

ctopher - I highly recommend installing it on a completely different machine, not using it on any of your production model work (copies are ok, just nothing you haven't got backed up on CD) because in the past you couldn't back rev your models (I don't know for a fact that you can or can't with 2005, and I couldn't admit it if I did know - I am just looking back to history.)

RE: SolidWorks 2005

You should be able to install it on the same computer. I ALWAYS add the version at the end of my install path - C:\Program Files\Solidworks04 - That away, if I have more than one seat on my machine I'll know which one is which.

You will have to Download your Beta version from the site.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP
http://www.3dvisiontech.com
http://www.scottjbaugh.com

FAQ731-376

RE: SolidWorks 2005

<Glonoin) I highly recommend installing it on a completely different machine
<SBaugh) You should be able to install it on the same computer

I do both: just a different boot OS. While the app itself can behave well on the same space, some of the activex stuff used in API coding doesnt play well with others.

RE: SolidWorks 2005

Great, thanks guys

RE: SolidWorks 2005

If you use a lot of API callouts. That might be true. But if you don't (Like me) use a lot of API callouts then I have not seen an issue. But we all did move to the WI installer. This might have a large bearing on how SW05 will install on your machines. We will all find out when that day gets here.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP
http://www.3dvisiontech.com
http://www.scottjbaugh.com

FAQ731-376

RE: SolidWorks 2005

The computer is a decent a machine and a nice prize that replaced my aging 400mhz P2. Sad part is that it's faster than my work PC. Just can't convince the powers that be, even with nearly 3 times faster rebuild times.

2.4ghz, 512mb ram, QuadroFX 500

Work PC
933mhz, 1gb ram, Quadro2

Jason Capriotti
ThyssenKrupp Elevator

RE: SolidWorks 2005

I signed up for the beta program, but cant find any download or anything, and no instructions on how to obtain a copy  of the beta.  Can any of you enlightened guys give me a tip on how it is supposed to be done ?

Best regards, Bernt.

RE: SolidWorks 2005

Ok, LOL, tanks Scott!!!  have to wait and see then.  

RE: SolidWorks 2005

The email I got has May 13.

Jason Capriotti
ThyssenKrupp Elevator

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