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3DVIA your iPod #76: “Automatic Layout Positioning, and Project Mode”
Our very first German post and podcast! Diese Woche begrüße ich herzlich Markus Koechl von SolidWorks Deutschland, der uns mit seinem podcast nicht nur einen großartigen Beitrag, sondern auch den...
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3DVIA your iPod #76: “Automatic Layout Positioning, and Project Mode”...
This week I would like to welcome a guest podcaster from SolidWorks Germany, Markus Koechl, who not only brings us a great tip, but also brought us our very first German-language podcast last week!...
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3DVIA your iPod #78: “Linked Vector Images”
In Markus’ third installment, watch how he creates interactive 2D documents by using the linking ability in 3DVIA Composer. We know that not every use case can utilize interactive 3D documents. Many...
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3DVIA your iPod #79: “Using 3DVIA Sync to Keep Content Up-to-Date”
A couple of weeks ago, Jonathan showed me an interesting way to use 3DVIA Sync to keep your .smg files up-to-date. I had never seen Sync used in exactly this way, and I am happy to pass along this...
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3DVIA your iPod #80: “Custom PDF Templates”
If you have ever wanted to publish Composer content to a PDF, and wanted to change the look of the resulting PDF file, this is the podcast episode you have been waiting for! Again it was Jonathan who...
View Article3DVIA your iPod #81: “3DVIA Player ActiveX”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKBdPSZzeEs In about 10 minutes, you will see how to embed the 3DVIA Player into PowerPoint, and learn how to setup an interactive 3D presentation. By simplifying the...
View Article3DVIA your iPod #82: “Textures”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQSz81-DNvg Well we’re back with another video podcast after an extended absence. iPhone users rejoice! Now you will have two ways to get these podcasts: through iTunes...
View Article3DVIA your iPod #83: “Toolbars and Shortcuts”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZiPn3UkrhU In this episode, Tod shows us the flexibility of the 3DVIA Composer user interface and how to customize it to maximize productivity to the way you like to...
View Article3DVIA your iPod #85: “Alignment Tools”
 httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbalSg4_mQE Did you know that you can merge multiple assemblies into one Composer project? And did you also know that there are alignment tools to help you get your...
View Article3DVIA your iPod #86: Multi-Column BOM Tables
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeZfJ7k8FdM If you have the kind of product that has a lot of information, you might find yourself wondering how to create a Bill of Material table that can show some of...
View Article3DVIA your iPod #87: “Introduction to Kinematics”
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-n3EE6KQYk In this video, Tod introduces you to some uses for 3DVIA Composer kinematics, and then walks you through the basics of how to get it up and running. One of...
View Article3DVIA your iPod #88: “Intro to Kinematics Part 2″
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmqCRYty7Ps Here is Part 2 of Tod’s introduction to 3DVIA Composer kinematics. Remember that with Composer, the goal is to use kinematics to facilitate the creation of...
View Article3DVIA your iPod #90: “More Kinematic Tips”
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhfO_fC6So4 Hi folks, and Happy New Year to everybody. Tod’s been busy with kinematics again, and has prepared yet another informative video on this topic. He provides a...
View Article3DVIA your iPod… wait a minute… Introducing the TodCast!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ke-LrMj8QM We have a TON of new videos to share with you. I was about to post our next “3DVIA your iPod” video, and quickly eclipse our 100th video, and the title...
View ArticleTodCast #2: Routing Wires
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjTeC49Ypdo So you want to route some wires on your 3DVIA Composer animation, but: (a) you don’t have 3D models of wires, and (b) you don’t have a way to make parts...
View ArticleTodCast #3: Animating Conveyors
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIZDkORY6pY For those of us in the northern hemisphere — hot enough for ya? Welcome to the dog days of summer! To help keep you cool, Tod has put together a set of tips...
View ArticleTodCast #4: Custom Color Silhouettes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=–4VY4BhUNs Have you ever wanted to make a technical illustration using non-black silhouette outlines for specific parts? It’s incredibly easy and fast to do, as Tod...
View ArticleTodCast #5: Using Multiple Cameras
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOSqsThzaSY Welcome to the first TodCast of 2012! We have been busy making fresh content for your enlightenment and enjoyment. (Please feel free to tell us what you’d...
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The Inagural 3DVIA Composer User Group!
We’re proud to announce that the first ever 3DVIA Composer User Group meeting was an astounding success! Braving the cold and snow of the Minnesota winter, a broad mix of CAD engineers, engineering...
View ArticleTodCast #6: IP Protection and Secure 3D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X3wFk2-hZI When ever you share 3D data outside your organization, you put your designs at risk of being reverse engineered and stolen. This makes protecting...
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