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Navigate Your Data Like Never Before with SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional

The Alignex Team on November 19, 2020 at 11:30 AM

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SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional is a powerful tool that helps define, organize and publish product design data. It guides the design process directly in 3D, which helps streamline product development, cut cycle time, reduce errors and support industry standards.

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Alignex Guide to SNL Options File

The Alignex Team on November 12, 2020 at 11:30 AM

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This guide will take you step by step through the process of updating your SolidNetWork License Manager (SNL) on your server or host computer. The SNL is required to be upgraded to match the most recent version of the SolidWorks Client Installations. In this guide we will download the necessary files, deactivate/uninstall the old SNL, then reinstall/reactivate the new SNL.

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5 Ways You Could be Printing with Metal

The Alignex Team on October 22, 2020 at 11:30 AM

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While metal 3D printing is not replacing traditional manufacturing methods, it is changing how we think about fabricating metal parts. Building a part additively instead of subtractively brings distinct advantages like more geometric freedom, no tooling to make, and the ability to fabricate parts using a completely automated workflow.

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Ultimate Guide to Getting Started with eDrawings

The Alignex Team on October 8, 2020 at 11:30 AM

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What do you do when someone wants to view your designs, but does not have access to SOLIDWORKS? For over a decade, eDrawings has been a staple for many of our users to view and share CAD information. The Professional ($) version comes with a handful of additional neat features, our focus here is on the free version, eDrawings Viewer.

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What's New in SOLIDWORKS 2021

The Alignex Team on September 24, 2020 at 11:30 AM

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It's that time of year again! SOLIDWORKS 2021 is around the corner and we finally have word of what is new to come in this years release. So if you haven't had a chance to see the extensive feature list of what is coming to this year's launch, sit down, grab a cup of coffee and take a look at what you can expect!

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CADCamp Training Programs Now Available

The Alignex Team on May 7, 2020 at 11:30 AM

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Alignex is offering an exclusive online, instructor-led training program called CADCamp. For a one-time discounted cost of $600, the student can take as many of the eligible Alignex EXTEND and EXTEND MASTERCLASS courses as they would like.

All courses included in this offer have been developed by our Application Engineers based on requests from customers that were looking more user development options beyond standard SOLIDWORKS training.

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A SOLIDWORKS Story - McNeilus

The Alignex Team on April 16, 2020 at 11:30 AM

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McNeilus is North America’s market share leader in refuse and concrete mixer trucks. Since 1970, the McNeilus commitment has been the same: to listen to the customer and never stop improving the products and services that help them face the challenges of a demanding business.

That commitment leads to the research, testing, analysis, design and quality manufacturing that drive McNeilus trucks to deliver performance that sets the standard for reliability and durability.

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Using SOLIDWORKS from Home During the Covid-19 Shutdown

The Alignex Team on March 26, 2020 at 2:18 PM

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At a time when more and more employees are working from home to limit the spread of COVID-19, we want to make sure you have all the resources you need to use SOLIDWORKS successfully.

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Ultimate Guide to SOLIDWORKS Certification - CSWE

The Alignex Team on March 19, 2020 at 11:30 AM

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One of the many great things SOLIDWORKS offers it's customers is the ability to prove their technical know-how through a wide variety of certifications. Obtaining a SOLIDWORKS certification proves that you have what it takes to get the job done. Whether trying to advance at your current position or looking for a new one, having a SOLIDWORKS Certification on your resume will help you get where you need to go.

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Are You Using SOLIDWORKS Certified Hardware?

The Alignex Team on March 5, 2020 at 11:30 AM

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If you are anything like us, when you make a big purchase you want to know you are getting the most out of that product. This especially goes for software purchases like SOLIDWORKS.

One way to ensure you are getting all you can out of your seat of SOLIDWORKS is pairing it with the optimal hardware setup. But how do you know if your hardware setup is holding you back? Well look no further than the SOLIDWORKS Hardware Certification.

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