Hardware & Systems
The Best Computer Hardware for SOLIDWORKS: Recommendations in 2021
Let’s go through the 4 major components of a CAD workstation and the best hardware recommendations, one by one. That’s CPU, Graphics, RAM, and Disk insights. You can also download our SOLIDWORKS Hardware Recommendations doc to keep on hand!
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The Perfect Complement to Your Workplace Station: 3D Mouse From 3Dconnexion
When working in SOLIDWORKS, many users are still using the same three button mouse they had when they started designing. Your standard mouse is actually very inefficient for modeling; instead, we recommend the 3D mouse by 3Dconnexion.
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Interview Part 2: What Else Should You Know About 3D Printing with HP & Markforged?
In this continued conversation, our 3D Printing Field Engineer explores the industries HP and Markforged printers commonly service, the importance of design for additive manufacturing, and how you can identify applications for 3D.
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Interview Part 1: Real Talk with a 3D Printing Operator on HP & Markforged
Recently, Maddie Frank spoke with GSC’s 3D Printing Field Engineer. An expert on Markforged and HP systems, Aaron Niedermann answers any and all questions regarding the systems.
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HP 3D Printing Best Practice: Away Mode for Maintenance
With many people working from home, learn the best maintenance plan for your HP 3D printer by engaging Away Mode. You’ll still be able to print within a matter of minutes, and you’ll be proactively protecting your equipment.
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Using SOLIDWORKS at Home
Learn the available SOLIDWORKS access options when working from home and using standalone or network licensing.
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SOLIDWORKS & The End Of Windows 7
SOLIDWORKS has long supported Windows 7, but now it’s time to upgrade to Windows 10. Here’s why.
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What IS the Best CPU for SOLIDWORKS?
There seems to be a fair amount of confusion with regard to computer CPUs and SOLIDWORKS performance. I’m here to clear that all up.
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SOLIDWORKS Settings: How to Use Software OpenGL
Software OpenGL is a SOLIDWORKS setting that will tell SOLIDWORKS to emulate OpenGL on its own without using graphics card driver’s OpenGL support. Learn why it exists.
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Technical Support FAQ: Upgrading SOLIDWORKS
Upgrading SOLIDWORKS installations is generally straightforward, but there are different approaches to the upgrade based on your situation.
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What is the Best Computer Hardware for SOLIDWORKS?
The answer to this question varies somewhat on the type of things you design, but mostly the variability comes from time – as in, its passage.
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