Choosing and evaluating products for managing data is a daunting task. With the ease of access to broad, general information – which is often conflicting – getting your decision-makers and Very Important People using the same vocabulary is the first step to developing...
Introduction: Creo Customization Hi everyone, I am Daniela. I am the CADME at SPK and Associates. Today I'm going to be giving a high-level overview of three tips for customizing toolbars and enhancing your views in Creo. Tip 1: Customizing Your Ribbon and Quick...
Introduction Hello and welcome to Preparing for a Smooth Transition from SolidWorks to NextGen CAD Platforms. My name is Michael Roberts, Vice President at SPK and Associates. I'm here with Daniela. Uh, Daniela, feel free to introduce yourself. Hi everybody, I'm...
As any engineer knows, time is a critical resource. Nothing is more frustrating than being stuck in a cycle of waiting. For those working with SolidWorks on large assemblies, the pain is all too familiar. Frequent crashes, slow loading times, and the sheer size of...
As the new year approaches, Dassault users must start thinking about migrating from CATIA v5 and SOLIDWORKS. By 2025, Dassault is aiming to convert ⅔ of its customers to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Like all platforms, the 3DEXPERIENCE platform has pros and cons, but...
In this Vlog, Chris McHale, CEO of SPK and Associates, is joined by Mike Solinap, Director of DevOps and Cloud Operations who has 17+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure and application management. Together, they discuss the advantages of SolidWorks PDM...
The 3DExperience (3DX) World 2024 displayed the convergence of innovative technologies and creative ideas in design and engineering. Hosted by Dassault Systèmes, it is an epicenter for SolidWorks users, third-party app suppliers, gold partners, and major workstation...
Hi everyone, I am Daniela with SPK and Associates. Today, I’ll be showing you how to work with your vCAD instance so you can start working with applications like SolidWorks. I'll cover how to create an instance, login to vCAD, stop and restart a session, and how to...
Hi everyone, I am Daniela, the SolidWorks PDM SME for SPK and Associates. Today, I’ll be sharing a helpful guide for troubleshooting SolidWorks .STP files and importing a STP (referred to as "STEP" files) assembly as SolidWorks parts. This technique has proven...
Considering the leap to cloud-based CAD and PDM solutions? A move to platforms like SolidWorks 3D CAD in the cloud paves the way for unmatched flexibility. Imagine accessing intricate engineering data from anywhere at any time. And, the benefits don’t end there. In...
Hi everyone, I am Daniela, the SolidWorks PDM SME for SPK and Associates. Today, I’ll be showing you the SolidWorks blank feature tree vault and how it fix it quickly. You can watch the video as Daniela walks through the step-by-step tutorial. Alternatively, follow...
We're thrilled to share that all-new SolidWorks Desktop CAD licenses will now encompass "Cloud services" as part of your subscription. Moreover, for our existing SolidWorks users, a seamless avenue will open up to integrate these secure cloud capabilities. You might...