1. Happy 10th Anniversary CISUG

2. SOLIDWORKS User Group Network
But first….
The SOLIDWORKS User Group Network
265 local chapters worldwide
19 new already in 2015
36 countries represented
17,000+ attendees projected

3. Happy 10th!! Central Indiana SOLIDWORKS User Group
Founded by Walter Darnell – October 2005
1st meeting – 10/06/2005, 28 people
Biggest meeting – 102 in 2012
Average attendance is

4. SOLIDWORKS User Group Network
Central Indiana SOLIDWORKS User Group
SWUGN User Group Leader of the Year
Peter Fischer

5. A little bit of “What ELSE” is new in SOLIDWORKS 2015 with some tips tossed in along with some stuff you should be using
Richard Doyle

6. SOLIDWORKS 2015
User interface
Quick configuration change

7. SOLIDWORKS 2015
User interface
Previous Selection

8. SOLIDWORKS 2015
User interface
The most obscure new thing…

9. SOLIDWORKS Tips
User Interface
Get rid of those arrows

10. SOLIDWORKS 2015
User interface
Customizable Shortcut Menus

11. SOLIDWORKS 2015
User interface
Model display (preview)

12. SOLIDWORKS 2015
Sketching
Center rectangle options

13. SOLIDWORKS 2015
Sketching
Segmenting entities

14. SOLIDWORKS Tips
Sketching
Dynamic Mirror

15. SOLIDWORKS 2015
Sketching
This is Sweet!

16. SOLIDWORKS Tips
Sketching
Arc Length Dimension

17. SOLIDWORKS 2015
Assemblies
Deleting selected items

18. SOLIDWORKS 2015
Assemblies
Select by views

19. SOLIDWORKS 2015
Assemblies
Mate profile center

20. SOLIDWORKS 2015
Assemblies
Radial explode

21. SOLIDWORKS 2015
Assemblies
Copy with mates is easier

22. SOLIDWORKS 2015
Assemblies
Move face while editing a part

23. SOLIDWORKS 2015
Assemblies
Make independent
Better than “Save As”

24. SolidWorks Tips I Like to Move it Move it Mate Options
If you are really obsessive, use this in conjunction with the new Lock Rotation option

25. Stuff You Should be Using
I’ve Been Using This All Day
Recent Files
There are 8 now 9 ways to insert a part into an assembly:
Insert Component PM
Drag from File Explorer
Drag from open doc window
Drag from Windows Explorer
Hyperlink from IE
Ctrl-drag within assembly
Drag from design library
Smart Components
Drag from recent files

26. New Enhancements in SolidWorks 2014
Some Folks Don’t Believe This
Sketch Scaling
Start with this
End up with this

27. SOLIDWORKS 2015 Drawings There are some new sheet formats
And the default text is STILL Century Gothic

28. SolidWorks Tips
I’m a Drafter
Broken Breaklines

29. SOLIDWORKS Tips
Drawings
Notes in notes

30. SOLIDWORKS 2015
Drawings
Spline leaders

31. SOLIDWORKS 2015
Drawings
Open part in position

32. SOLIDWORKS 2015 Parts and Features PEM standard holes
Submit an ER for Tolerances

33. SOLIDWORKS Tips Parts Create a Hollow Feature
Create another Hollow Feature

34. Stuff You Should be Using
Turn Some Stuff Off
Customize your Toolbox Browser

35. Stuff You Should be Using
My #1 All Time Favorite Enhancement
ALL UPPERCASE!!!!!!

36. SOLIDWORKS 2015
Weldments
Internal End Caps

37. SolidWorks Tips
Please…Don’t do This
Fully Define Sketch

38. SOLIDWORKS 2015
Weldments
Gusset this…

39. SOLIDWORKS Tips
Sheet Metal
Watch those corners

40. Stuff You Should be Using
This One is Mine!
Sticky Stuff

41. SOLIDWORKS Tips and Tricks
Sheet Metal
Gauge Tables

42. Stuff You Should be Using
Dimension Palette
Don’t be afraid

43. SOLIDWORKS Tips and Tricks
Imported Geometry
Instant3D

44. Thank You Richard Doyle richard.doyle@3ds.com