Snapshot
This 3-part Ask SolidProfessor series offers an introduction to Cloud Services now included with all licenses of SOLIDWORKS and is a great place for new users to learn the basics of 3DEXPERIENCE tools through working examples. It provides a holistic overview of the purpose and capabilities of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and is recommended as a prerequisite before enrolling in any other 3DEXPERIENCE training to gain a better understanding of why and how to use the platform.
This series was developed as a result of hundreds of hours of involvement in 3DEXPERIENCE implementation, onboarding, and training, and uses a hands-on approach to answer the most important and commonly asked questions from our students and customers.
Replacing a file with a revision using the 3DEXPERIENCE add-in for SOLIDWORKS
Series Highlights
Our series on Cloud Services details the standard workflows and applications of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform as they relate to users with different goals and levels of experience:
- Part 1 – Using Cloud Services in SOLIDWORKS
- Enable the 3DEXPERIENCE add-in for SOLIDWORKS
- Understand the function of a Collaborative Space
- Upload files to cloud storage
- Apply Bookmarks to organize projects
- Control read/write access of files
- Revise files in SOLIDWORKS
- Share files internally
- Part 2 – Getting Started with Browser-Based Cloud Services
- Create and populate a dashboard on the browser-based 3DEXPERIENCE platform
- Understand the function of common 3DEXPERIENCE applications
- Locate/review files
- Manage tasks
- Manage product lifecycle
- Part 3 – Improving Workflows with Cloud Services
- Understand how designers, managers, and external users collaborate on projects
- Review files and assign tasks internally
- Manage read/write access
- Revise files in SOLIDWORKS
- Share and review files externally
- Manage product lifecycle
Creating a dashboard and reviewing 3DEXPERIENCE browser-based applications
Additionally, the Ask SolidProfessor series includes author-on-screen throughout the lessons, which results in a more natural, conversational tone. Viewers have commented that this style of live narration makes the material easier to understand and retain, similar to learning in an in-person environment. This format alternates between full-screen during discussion and picture-in-picture while demonstrating the software.
Example of full-screen discussion transitioning to software demonstration
Who is this series for?
Each installment in this 3-part series addresses specific users with unique needs who will use 3DEXPERIENCE differently. These users include those who:
- Use SOLIDWORKS as their primary design tool and are interested in learning the basics of the included 3DEXPERIENCE add-in for SOLIDWORKS
- Do not typically use SOLIDWORKS and are interested in the 3DEXPERIENCE browser-based applications
- Are already familiar with 3DEXPERIENCE or who expect to use both 3DEXPERIENCE and SOLIDWORKS and wish to see examples of collaborative projects between them
How can you use these tools?
- Streamline collaboration between 3DEXPERIENCE users
- Store and organize design data more effectively
- Share and review files internally and externally
- Control design revisions
- Manage product lifecycle
- Access new productivity tools to improve design, documentation, and communication
Collaboration between a Designer, Manager, and Third Party on a 3DEXPERIENCE project
Our series on 3DEXPERIENCE Cloud Services is the perfect place to begin if you’re interested in getting started with 3DEXPERIENCE, regardless of your experience level or how you intend to use the tools. With workflows and examples for all types of users, you’ll be ready to handle your next design project more efficiently and effectively with SOLIDWORKS, browser-based tools, or maybe even both!
