Rio
Joined: 11 Feb 2008
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Location: Gastonia, NC
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Mon Feb 11, 2008 5:56 pm Post subject:
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I have to agree, SW is intimidating and, yes, there is a significant learning curve. The adjustment is particularly difficult for those migrating from AutoCAD because it is totally different way of doing things. However, once you accept SW's methods, you quickly realize you are creating a virtual prototype of your design. Beyond the model, you annotate your design using various views of the model you created. The drawing views will exactly match your model.
If your model is complete, and correct, and you have properly annotated the drawing, you can't miss - the fabricated product that meets your drawing specifications is going to work. That is the payback!
It is all like building blocks - if the bottom course, and each successive course, is correct - then the end result will be, as well. SolidWorks takes you through these steps in such a way that your chance of error is minimized.
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Rio Benson, Benson Consulting
Conceptual Machine Design
SolidWorks & PDMWorks Integration
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Joined: 02 Apr 2008
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Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:33 am Post subject:
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| i agree. making a transformation from autocad to sw is different. i think SW is a much better program to use than autocad. of all programs i have used, between AutoCAD, Inventor, ProE, and SolidWorks... i think solidworks is better. it is more ease of use and less confusing. although autocad is more customizable which is very good if you know how to manipulate the menu's and buttons. |
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