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    Looking for 3dConnexion button mappings for Solidworks

    I just got my SpaceTraveler and I have been trying to learn how to use it the right way in Solidworks. One thing I can't figure out is how to look a certain rotation orientation. Right now I just double click with my middle mouse button and that lets me rotate the model around whatever I...
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    Surfacing in Solidworks?

    1.) Do a lot of people create their parts using 'surfaces' and then fill the surfaces in to make a solid body? or is it a better idea to just use extruded boss's, etc. to create a solid body right away? 2.) What are the main uses of Surfaces? 3.) Is Surfaces one of Solidworks big plus's...
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    Should I be using PDM works and server?

    I am the only one for my small 3 person company designing in Solidworks, should I even bother setting up PDM works? what benefits would it give me? Thanks
  4. solidmecman

    Performance and Image Quality settings in SW2006?

    I will have my new Quadro FX 1000 card coming to me soon and was wondering what you guys have your settings at for the 'Performance' and 'Image Quality' sections in the options? maybe a screen capture would be helpful, I don't know where to put my sliders, and what specific settings DRASTICALLY...
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    What the big guys use?

    I did a search in the forum and found a couple of threads from a few years ago talking about how Boeing using Catia, etc. I was wondering if any of this has changed with the latest versions of Solidworks. I was always curious as to what the big guys like Boeing, Airbus, all the big car...
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    Anybody ever use the 3d stereo effects in SW2006?

    I was reading an article about 3d stereo technology with shutter glasses and it looks pretty cool, but I wonder how good it actually works, anybody experience this?

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