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A Look at the CSWA Exam and SolidProfessor’s CSWA Prep Course

CSWA stands for “Certified SolidWorks Associate” – a certification that’s not handed out to just anyone!

July 29, 2013 | John Farmer

Workshop – Weldments In a Nutshell

Take advantage of 3D sketching tools to layout parts, add structural members, trim, extend, and add plates, gussets, end caps and weld beads …

July 16, 2013 | John Farmer

User Library Updates & Viewed Lesson Indicators

The SolidProfessor user’s library content is now separated into software categories, as shown in the example below.

July 11, 2013 | John Farmer

SolidProfessor Now Supports HTML5

We now support HTML5 and other content types such as .doc and .zip lessons.

July 11, 2013 | John Farmer

SolidProfessor Attends the 2013 U.S. News STEM Solutions Conference

Over 2,000 attendees from the education, business, and government communities were on hand to exchange ideas and work together with regards to STEM …

July 11, 2013 | John Farmer

SOLIDWORKS Student Version: Start Exploring SOLIDWORKS Concepts

What is SOLIDWORKS Student Edition?

July 11, 2013 | John Farmer

An In-Depth Look at the Content in SolidProfessor’s New Virtual Internship Program

SolidProfessor’s new Virtual Internship program is loaded with useful content for students looking for advanced, yet easy-to-follow training in SolidWorks.

July 11, 2013 | John Farmer

Are you using project-based learning for your CAD classes?

Previously, we talked about the rapidly growing contingent of teachers who are using a Flipped Classroom to increase retention with their students.  The advent of quality video curriculum (SolidProfessor) is an important part of succeeding with a flipped classroom model.  Hands-on exercises and project-based learning is another important component, which we will discuss today.

May 31, 2013 | John Farmer

AutoCAD to SolidWorks has been updated for 2013

We’ve been developing the AutoCAD to SOLIDWORKS course for our members since 2008 and this course has now been updated for SOLIDWORKS 2013 …

May 21, 2013 | John Farmer