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SW 2005 Question
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SW 2005 Question

SW 2005 Question

(OP)
If anyone has access to to 2005, Is it possible to do a linear pattern of a hole series at the assembly level?

RE: SW 2005 Question

You will have to wait till after Wednesday (July 14th) for an answer ... that's the SW2005 Launch Day. Prior disclosure of new features is a no-no.

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RE: SW 2005 Question

Just got word from our VAR that they are postponing their "What's new in SW 2005" by a month, due to SolidWorks delaying the release of 2005 to the end of August.  Doesn't make me want to be one of the early adapters of the new release, as must mean they are still ironing out some major bugs.

RE: SW 2005 Question

It is typical of most software. I didn't expect it until Aug anyway. PaulnKY, maybe send in an enhancement request anyway just in case.

RE: SW 2005 Question

They are still due to launch the "what's new" on July 15th. Just saw the rollout demo today and must say that I like what I see so far.

RE: SW 2005 Question

What you saw yesterday was solidworks catching up to rest of the cad world.  They are about a year behind.

RE: SW 2005 Question

SWUSER,
In what way are they behind? Which software?
Just curious.
thanks

RE: SW 2005 Question

SWUSR,

When was the last time you used Inventor?  What you need to realize is every MCAD system has strengths and weaknesses.

RE: SW 2005 Question

I have used inventor, thinkdesign, pro-e, solidedge, Alias Maya, Alias studiotool, 3dmax and catia over the last year.  And most of them already have most features that solidworks just introduced in 2005.

RE: SW 2005 Question

They all have their pros and cons. I prefer SW over most of them.

RE: SW 2005 Question

SWUSER,

When SW05 comes out... I would like you to reply to this thread and elaborate to all of us, on what is new to SW05 vs. these other packages!!

Regards,

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

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RE: SW 2005 Question

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SWUSER: I don't mean to sound too harsh - and somebody please Red Flag me if I cross the line - but if you've really "used inventor, thinkdesign, pro-e, solidedge, Alias Maya, Alias studiotool, 3dmax and catia over the last year", along with SolidWorks, it seems like your usage was likely too superficial to have a strong handle on what features are/are not present from one package to another.

On the other hand, maybe you're just a super-duper CAD expert.

Not being an multi-platform expert (though I've used SE & INV along with SWX, all at different release stages), I'm eagerly looking forward to your comparative assessment.

RE: SW 2005 Question

Hummanuh,
That was exactly the first thought that crossed my mind.

RE: SW 2005 Question

ditto

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and i agree with the consensus. Anybody that has had that much access to multiple cad programs in a year must either be a Cad Reviewer like Greco or someone constantly fired because of imcompentence.

RE: SW 2005 Question

WOW! It's getting pretty hot in this thread. I'll put my 2 cents in at another time.

Later,

Macduff

RE: SW 2005 Question

I agree, I think it's getting a bit off-topic.

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RE: SW 2005 Question

LMAO , too funny guys

RE: SW 2005 Question

Hummanuh makes a strong point and the rest of us should wait to hear SWUSER's response instead of taking this subject off topic any further.

Regards,

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

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RE: SW 2005 Question

Geez!  Didn't mean to get anyone's blood pressue up.

I am a daily solidworks users.  I have used it ever since solidworks 96.  I love the software but what annoys me is solidworks claims that they are first to implement something in there software and it is something unique.  I use Alias Maya and Studiotool on weekly bases.  I have used SolidEdge for several years since it came out.  I review the software every new release.  I took Catia training within last 12 months to work on one project that my company had to do.  I have used think design to use it's "FLEX" features to modify imported geometry in the same way as "FLEX" feature in SW2005 does.  The new triad that now you can move flex object in that in 3d space has been in Think design, MAYA, 3dMAX, StudioTool and other program for over 5 years.  Maya, studio tool, 3dmax had "FLEX", "Deform", "Continuous Curvature", and many other tools designed towards consumer products for years.  Inventor has had design journal for over a year.  Inventor has had excellent tools in weldment and in sheetmetal modeling that solidworks is just implementing.  

My point in all this is SolidWorks claims.  They are not the innovators as they claim they are.  They play catchup.  Perhaps one or two features are truly innovative.

Try others programs yourself and see for yourself.

I always submit enhancements to solidworks to what programs and the features in them that they should study to improve their program.  They implement them in ever new realease.  That's a good thing.

RE: SW 2005 Question

Thanks for the reply and clarifying your point on how and why you use so many CAD packages.

Let the Bashing begin - I'm only joking!!

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

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Sorry Swuser, I too have used many cad and cad cam packages over the last few years and many of the "innovative" features of recent Solidworks releases have been around for some time.  My only gripe is the speed at which they have been putting out new versions (not service packs) lately.  I have defended them in the past on this but 05 already, thats a bit much.  I am sure 06 beta is just around the corner, before you know it they will release 2021 in 2008.  Anywho, that ought to take some heat off ya and put in my direction, I know the guys get all wired up when ever someone has a negative thing to say bout SW.  Any way sorry if we have offended ya in any way, its all in good fun.

RE: SW 2005 Question

Now....I'm feeling the love in this Thread! LOL!

Have a good Friday fellas,

Macduff

RE: SW 2005 Question

It's been a year since the release of 2004. I don't think a release a year is too many.

RE: SW 2005 Question

The only thing I love bashing is AutoCAD!
Good for you SWUSER for learning so many CAD programs.
I wish more people were experienced in other programs, it makes them a better designer, IMO.

RE: SW 2005 Question

Quote (rockguy):

It's been a year since the release of 2004. I don't think a release a year is too many.

Obviously you have never spent your own money on a cad package.  I feel I got more my moneys worth out of SW99 then I have out of SW2001, 2001+, 2003 or 2004.  Granted I like the improvements since 99 but it was nice to have a release stay on the market that long, from a buyers prospective. The rapid release of new versions tends to cramp the budget and force us to make decisions on what we can live with and what we cannot.  Don't get me wrong, from a users point of view, I am like a kid at xmas when the new disks come in.  But when its time to sign the bill, thats another story.

RE: SW 2005 Question

I don't think anybody wins in terms of "we're the innovators." From my view, they each leap-frog the others. I remember evaluating packages back in '98 and we chose SE because it was the only one of the desktop platforms with an included sheet metal module. Now, that's standard for everybody (I think).

I'm delighted that there exists such spirited debate among users and that the market remains broad. It drives the innovation in the industry.

That's the problem with MS, no competition so they just do what they want with no fear of losing market share. Innovation at Microsoft is driven by "how do we string people along to continue buying new versions of the same software" instead of "how do we develop features so that our demos blow the socks off people comapared to xxx"

The latter drives innovation at a much faster clip than does the former.

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I cant agree with you more 'Beggar'.

RE: SW 2005 Question

From the release of '99, When I started using SolidWorks I think the $100 a month ($1200/yr subscription) I've been paying to be using SW 2005 is money well spent.  I can do more with it now than I could then.  I suppose you could skip subscription and still be using '99 if you feel the subscription is too much.

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