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ST8: “Like Me” Synchronous Pattern Recognition

May 20, 2015

With every release, Solid Edge increases the power of Synchronous Technology. Part of that power is how Sync deals with imported data. The ability to extract intelligence or design intent from “dumb”…

By MLombard
2 MIN READ

Using the Solid Edge Relationship Browser

May 20, 2015

Solid Edge Assembly Relationship Browser

Have you ever imported a non-native assembly into Solid Edge and discovered that all of the components came in grounded and then you spent time sel…

By StevenS
4 MIN READ

Vote for Your Favorite Rendering

May 19, 2015

Our first rendering contest is coming to a close. All we need you to do is tell us which image you prefer. Because some people submitted multiple images, vote for the author of the image you like bes…

By MLombard
< 1 MIN READ

ST8: Pattern By Table

May 18, 2015

It’s my favorite time of year again, new release time! For about 10 months out of the year I wait for that second when I can start telling people about the new features in the software. It’s so much …

By MLombard
4 MIN READ

Solid Edge App Marketplace now online!

May 18, 2015

You can go direct to the Solid Edge App Marketplace to browse through the available apps or read a blog post with some background on why we have added this new way of ma…

By DavidChadwick
< 1 MIN READ

Solid Edge Tips and Tricks #9

May 12, 2015

How can I turn the centerlines off in a view? There is no single button to turn off all center lines at one time. However you can create a query to find and select all centerlines, then uncheck the S…

By MLombard
3 MIN READ

Detail Makes Your Keyshot Rendering More Believable

May 8, 2015

I just want to add some variety and show some other techniques. Here I used one of the HDRI environments as the background image. Getting the lighting to match the background can be difficult, but us…

By MLombard
3 MIN READ

Understanding Keyshot Backgrounds

May 4, 2015

As engineers and designers, it is sometimes tempting for us to discount the value of a pretty picture. You spend all of your time establishing the geometry and attributes of the product that few unde…

By MLombard
4 MIN READ

Quick response to late-stage design changes

May 1, 2015

No one needs to tell you how busy you are—you know how busy you are…when you work through lunch (again), stay at your desk much later than you had planned (again), and push off that vacation (again…

By Erin Daly
2 MIN READ