Friends,
I hope to download SolidWorks soon, if my graphics drivers will accommodate it.
Do we have...
- An Official User Group, with leaders and or mentor / trainers.
- Have we started an EAA Library of parts ( MS fasteners, wheels, brakes etc etc etc ).
Thank you and I look forward to your replies,
My best,
Anthony
Official EAA Users group: You're on it - welcome aboard.
EAA Library of parts: Great Idea - perhaps we can convince the EAA (Cory?) to get some space assigned on the EAA servers?!
Our advice is to post designs to GrabCAD (https://grabcad.com/library/software/solidworks) and share the link on this Forum thread: http://eaaforums.org/showthread.php?...S-Designs-Here
Honestly, you could post them anywhere as long as you share a link with us on the thread above.
For the library; I'd recommend GitHub or similar services: no need for Cory et al to set up anything special.
I started a small library with AN hardware and some bearings way back when, here: https://github.com/fidot1983/swx
Description with pictures and file by file links: http://79ft.net/pages/solidworks-models.html
Gents,
Thanks. I downloaded SW & without a recommended graphics card it works, for now. Getting into heavy modeling might be a different story. Former Cad wonk on this end 20 yrs in the biz but that was a couple of careers ago. A Local Community College has a class, any thoughts on signing up? I'd have to do it today, or wait until next semester. Any thoughts?
My best,
Anthony
Do it, and don't hesitate. Trying on my own is frustrating.
Classes at your local community college is a great way to go. I would sign up for this semester if you can fit it into your schedule.Originally Posted by AJLiberatore
Folks,
An update. I am almost done with the class. Frankly, I am not sure I could have gotten to this point with my modeling and drawing skill set without it. IMHO this might be a difficult program to learn on your own, classes might be a must, it is complicated and intertwined software. Tangent to this is the tips and tricks { that you have to ask about } ( or follow the directions in the books to the tee, i.e. a command with in a command { and auxiliary snipped within a spline } can cost you dearly in time consumed trying to use the software. At this point, any suggestions as to the Solidworks user groups ( and this one ) in terms of assistance? I almost wish their was a help line at times....
My best, Anthony
Hi Anthony (May I call you Tony, or AJ?)
There IS an EAA help line with the emphasis on at times. It's my understanding that that's what this forum is all about.
Speaking strictly for myself, I can and am willing to talk to you on Whatsapp, at times. In addition there exists a neat freeware program called TeamViewer that enables you to remotely work on my computer desktop (or me to work on yours) in Internet "real time", all this at times.
I emphasize the at times because I have to set expectations in this regard:
1. My clock is 6 or 7 hours ahead of yours,
2. I have to earn a living (sometimes) and I'm doing this on a voluntary basis so I can't commit to be available at any particular times or to react within any given time,
3. I have no access to official SW support so I can't guarantee that I can answer all your questions and I certainly don't know everything about everything. (However, in the past I gained considerable experience giving telephone support to CAD users, and very seldom required help from the official help-desk.)
On the positive side, I'm sure there are also other EAA users of SW who can contribute similar (if not better) hot-line support subject to their particular limitations.
Jeffrey
A Big Thanks for the willingness to assist
This software offering is the Single Largest Benefit to EAA membership and there ARE many. I have ideas for Burt Rutan's SkiGull Wing, Phil Lockwood's AirCam Fuselage and the incorporation of some USN SEAL buddies M80 hydrodynamic Sponson designs for amphibious use. After many $$ into my computer for the most memory, newest processor, three 4K monitors and triple monitor mount I would love to engage the benefits of Solidworks. The Roadmap is neither Clear nor Understandable. My VAR (Hawkridge) just wants to sell a Premium License. Thanks GSC for trying this partnership. I want tutorial, I want to hear it in English and a desperately want to understand every Icon, every keystroke and yes the features of 2016-17 Student. I would love to be sold on which level of licensing I will need for Fluid Flow Dynamics and Stress Analysis which does not look like Student will ever do. The products, the pricing and clear instruction on the training to grasp oh yes and what skills to develop. My local college passes saying they are not set up for it. Ask a local user group.
John Cox
Lifetime EAA member and twenty years in pursuit of this journey
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