SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services – TriMech https://trimech.com Your complete engineering resource, we specialize in delivering and supporting SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXPERIENCE, 3D Printing, FEA tools and more. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:45:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://trimech.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cropped-trimech-icon-32x32.webp SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services – TriMech https://trimech.com 32 32 3DEXPERIENCE Admin Tutorial Webinars https://trimech.com/3dexperience-admin-tutorial-webinars/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:48:57 +0000 https://trimech.com/?page_id=67804

3DEXPERIENCE Admin Tutorial Webinars

Discover the tools you need to set up, configure and administer your 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.

Series Overview

What will you learn?

Our 3DEXPERIENCE admin webinars are the perfect introduction for 3DEXPERIENCE administrators to learn the basics of administrating and configuring the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.

Over the course of two webinars you will learn how to manage users and roles, how to create and share dashboards, how to configure the cloud storage spaces in the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, and best practices for configuring the platform to work with SOLIDWORKS

3DEXPERIENCE Admin Tutorials

Webinar Schedule

 

Part 1

09:00 - 12:00 EST
14:00 - 17:00 GMT

Topics Covered:

  • Platform Management – initial login 
  • Platform Management Dashboard
  • Understanding Roles
  • Installations
  • The Content tab
  • Creating Dashboards
Part 2

09:00 - 12:00 EST
14:00 - 17:00 GMT

Topics Covered:

  • Collaborative Spaces
  • Bookmarks
  • Deleting Data
  • File Naming/Attributes
  • Templates
  • SOLIDWORKS Admin Settings
  • Communities
Getting Started 3DEXPERIENCE
Learning options

Video and Written Starter Guides

If you are looking to get started with SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform but can't wait until our next webinar, then why not check out some of our other resources.

We have created a series of short video guides to take you through everything you need to know to get started, from activating 3DEXPERIENCE, to managing files and revisions.

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TriMech Cloud Services https://trimech.com/trimech-cloud-services/ Thu, 23 Nov 2023 14:28:46 +0000 https://trimech.com/?page_id=64073

TriMech Cloud Services

Need Cloud Services help?

We help companies run SOLIDWORKS CAD and/or PDM on the cloud, connect remote workers, deliver better system performance. You could run SOLIDWORKS on any workstation or laptop with TriMech cloud services!

TriMech's Certified Amazon Web Service (AWS) and Microsoft Azure Experts provide cloud infrastructure and application migration solutions to small and medium sized businesses.

TriMech can help you to Plan, Design, Build, Migrate, Run, Operate, and Optimize SOLIDWORKS on the cloud. For any stage of your cloud planning, adoption, or management process, you can rely on the TriMech Team to help you achieve your goals.

TriMech Service

Certified Services you can rely on

  • Expert advice for the selection of AWS or Azure Services
  • Connect your existing Network Infrastructure to Azure or AWS
  • Installation and Setup of your chosen Cloud Solution
  • System Health Check and Disaster Recovery Testing
  • Help to run SOLIDWORKS Desktop and/or PDM Standard or Professional on the Cloud
  • Improve SOLIDWORKS workstation performance with virtual machines and fast VPN services
TriMech Cloud Services
Overview

Cloud Based Collaboration

TriMech Services

Choose from the following Cloud Services

Cloud Consultation

Choosing the right Cloud System can be a challenge, our Cloud Experts will advise you on how your PDM system should be used and configured. So you can make the right decision on the best system to fit your business needs.

Certified Setup & Guidance

Gain confidence in the knowledge that a Certified AWS Expert with years of experience will be implementing your system. You will receive recommendations and advice on the configuration that best suits your requirements.

AWS Systems

When you need computer power and content delivery AWS services provides you with sophisticated systems with increased flexibility, scalability and reliability.

Resource Monitoring

Your servers will be monitored to ensure your hardware can keep up with your usage requirements. Hardware adjustments can be implemented in a moments notice. Usage trends are also available to properly plan for additional resource needs.

Patch Management

Critical operating system and Microsoft SQL software updates and patches are applied to keep your systems up to date with the latest security updates by Microsoft. Less critical patches are also applied as requested or required as needed.

Back-ups

Regular full system back-ups are also preformed & retained. Optional Features: Back-up testing and validation. 

Interested in a Cloud Service

Contact us for a consultation and quote for the best solution for your business

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How to Activate the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform https://trimech.com/how-to-activate-the-3dexperience-platform/ https://trimech.com/how-to-activate-the-3dexperience-platform/#respond Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:04:35 +0000 https://trimech.com/?p=65412 In this post, we’ll show you how to activate the 3DEXPERIENCE platform so you can access the SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services and wider platform offerings.

 

NOTE: Once you’ve activated the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, you can begin using the Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS role as well as access the Cloud Data Management and Share & Markup tools that are part of the SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services.

How to Activate the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

After your order is confirmed, your company’s Platform Administrator will receive an email. This contains the terms and conditions that they’ll need to read and agree to before using the platform.

Welcome email with instructions on how to activate the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

3DEXPERIENCE Activation Welcome Email

The Administrator must then click the ‘Make Me Administrator’ link in the email and log in with their 3DEXPERIENCE ID to activate your licenses and invite other members to the platform.

Check out this article to learn how to invite other users and assign them roles.

What is a 3DEXPERIENCE ID?

Your 3DEXPERIENCE ID is your login to the entire 3DEXPERIENCE platform. You’ll have just the one 3DEXPERIENCE ID per email address, so you can use the same one to log into any tenant and view files that you are granted access to.

3DEXPERIENCE Log In Screen

3DEXPERIENCE Log In Screen

3DEXPERIENCE IDs are free to create and give you access to the Dassault Systèmes communities.

These have replaced SOLIDWORKS IDs that were previously used to log into your SOLIDWORKS accounts and legacy portals and forums. Effectively, your SOLIDWORKS ID has been upgraded to a 3DEXPERIENCE ID and all of your account information will have been transferred.

What if I don’t have the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Activation Email?

If you haven’t received the email, or have misplaced it, then please contact your Account Manager or local support team, and we’ll be happy to assist.

You can find the details of your local Technical Support team at the bottom of this post.

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What’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2024 https://trimech.com/whats-new-solidworks-2024/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 16:05:26 +0000 https://trimech.com/?page_id=65363

What's New in SOLIDWORKS 2024

All the latest updates to the popular 3D CAD software

Welcome to the future

SOLIDWORKS 2024 Updates

The latest release of SOLIDWORKS is here. Read on to find out what’s new in SOLIDWORKS 2024, including a new automatic repair command, sheet metal tools, and a much-awaited new saving ability.

Alongside picking out the 'Top 10' best new features of SOLIDWORKS 2024, we’ve dedicated this page to introducing you to all the fantastic new functionality that will enhance your design experience across the SOLIDWORKS portfolio.

SOLIDWORKS 2024 brings enhancements to help you model, visualize, and validate more easily with new cloud-based tools to aid collaboration and boost your productivity.

Parts & Features

Discover all the new features coming to the core of SOLIDWORKS part modelling.

Fabrication

All the brand-new tools for fabricators coming to SOLIDWORKS 2024.

Cloud Services

The SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services are now integrated directly into your SOLIDWORKS interface.

Across the Portfolio

Browser-Based CAD Software

Supplement your design journey with applications from the 3DEXPERIENCE Works portfolio.

Cloud-powered Design Tools

Access powerful new tools that link seamlessly with SOLIDWORKS and provide new options to efficiently meet complicated design requirements.

  • Sub-divisional modelling, lattice design, and generative, function-driven design applications can all integrate with SOLIDWORKS.
  • Combine design tools with native PDM & PLM applications to manage the lifecycle of your products across departments.
  • Build on the SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services and harness even more powerful applications to collaborate and design effectively.

Advanced Simulation

World-leading Abaqus technology powers advanced simulation solutions in your browser.

  • Run complex structural, fluid, electromagnetic, and plastic injection analyses from your browser or local machine.
  • Full data associativity with CAD files via a secure connection to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
  • Integrate simulation data with PLM and go beyond the capabilities of SOLIDWORKS simulation to discover versatile solutions.

Digital Manufacturing

Design, monitor, and simulate every stage of your manufacturing process, from order to shipping.

  • Monitor production of any scale with an integrated ERP & MEP system that puts the shop floor at the center.
  • Design your shop floor, program CNC machines, tooling operations, and integrate automated robotic solutions to manufacture efficiently.
  • Accelerate growth with DELMIAWorks, so you’ll always know how much you are making and how well you are making it.

Interested in SOLIDWORKS 2024?

The latest SOLIDWORKS versions are available as free downloads for all SOLIDWORKS subscription customers.

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CAD Data Management Software https://trimech.com/cad-data-management-software/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:16:41 +0000 https://trimech.com/?page_id=65254

CAD Data Management Software

Collaborate, Store, and Manage SOLIDWORKS Data

What is CAD Data Management?

CAD Data Management enables users to store, organize, and revise complex CAD relations, files, and related design data.

Keeping SOLIDWORKS data organized is integral to maintaining efficient and productive design and manufacturing teams. A reliable data management system ensures security for and brings traceability to your CAD data.

The security provided by CAD data management software comes from controlling file access and visibility with strict user permissions and workflows to map paths for files throughout the design and manufacture phases.

Traditionally, CAD data management adds a layer of protection by storing files on a server. All of our CAD data management solutions integrate seamlessly with SOLIDWORKS, and we offer both on-premise and cloud-based solutions.

Benefits of CAD Data Management

  • Security for your CAD files and associated data.
  • Rapid database searching mean you can access data easily and work within customized folder stuctures.
  • All interactions with files are logged to give complete traceability to file history through controlled user permissions.
  • Automated revision management ensures modifications are logged and approval routes are utilized.
  • Our solutions are scalable, so you can benefit no matter the size of your business or CAD data.
OVERVIEW DEMO

Why you need Data Management for SOLIDWORKS

Discover TriMech Data Management Services

Installation, configuration, data migration & admin support services provided by our certified technicians.

Data Migration

Data Migration Services

TriMech’s Data Migration Service is for all customers – whether a new or existing SOLIDWORKS PDM system – adding data to their vaults.

Learn More...
SOLIDWORKS PDM Upgrade Service for PDM Standard and Professional

SOLIDWORKS PDM Upgrade Service

TriMech’s team of Certified Experts can provide you with a comprehensive SOLIDWORKS PDM Upgrade Service for SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard or Professional.

Learn More...
SOLIDWORKS MANAGE

SOLIDWORKS Manage Deployment System

Get the best start using SOLIDWORKS Manage, our team will help get you set up with best practices so you can begin taking advantage of better SOLIDWORKS Document Control, BOM Management, ECX Process Control, and Project Management.

Learn More...

Interested in CAD Data Management Software?

Contact us and get your questions answered today

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Technical Support https://trimech.com/support/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:53:49 +0000 https://trimech.com/?page_id=64448

Support Resource

The TriMech technical support team is ready to answer your questions and assist with your software or hardware issues.

Partner Resources

Search the DS SOLIDWORKS Knowledge Base

Get answers to your questions about SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE software

Search the Artec 3D Knowledge Base

Get answers to your questions about Artec 3D scanners and related 3D scanning software

Search the Stratasys Knowledge Base

Get answers to your questions about Stratasys 3D printers, post processing machines and related software

Search the ZEISS GOM Knowledge Base

Get answers to your questions about ZEISS GOM 3D Scanners and related 3D scanning software

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3DEXPERIENCE World Session

3DEXPERIENCE World 2024: Day 3 Recap

Day 3 of 3DEXPERIENCE World 2024 is in the books and it was another hugely successful event, not just for us but also for our clients.

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3DEXPERIENCE World 2024: Day 2 Recap

Day 2 of 3DEXPERIENCE World was met with continued excitement, as well as warm, sunny, Texas weather.

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3DEXPERIENCE World 2024: Day 1 Recap

We’re here at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2024 and we’re diving into the exciting sessions and information to be gleaned here in Dallas.

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TriMech 3DEXPERIENCE Training and Support for the powerful platform

TriMech 3DEXPERIENCE Specialist Wayne White discusses training and support for the cloud-based 3DEXPERIENCE platform in our latest Tech Talk article.

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What is the SOLIDWORKS Cloud 2024

Get to Know SOLIDWORKS Cloud 2024

See a demonstration of SOLIDWORKS Cloud 2024 and learn how to collaborate on a design using 3DEXPERIENCE collaboration tools.

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ZEISS GOM ATOS Q 3D Scanner

Automating QA Tasks Using ZEISS Scanners and Software

This webinar explores the efficiency of 3D scanning in revolutionizing dimensional inspection for mechanical parts, replacing traditional manual measurements with a single scan capable of assessing numerous Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances (GD&T).

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Report Your Problem to Support

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Using Share and Markup in SOLIDWORKS https://trimech.com/using-share-and-markup-in-solidworks/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:31:49 +0000 https://trimech.com/?p=62395 In this guide we show how to start using Share and Markup in SOLIDWORKS. Before you begin using these tools your Platform Administrator should enable some options as detailed in our enabling Share and Markup guide.

NOTE: To start using Share and Markup in SOLIDWORKS, you need the latest SOLIDWORKS Service Pack and 3DEXPERIENCE platform update.

The new Share and Markup functionality included with SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services makes it easy to share SOLIDWORKS files between users on the platform and in SOLIDWORKS.

How to use Share and Markup in SOLIDWORKS

To share a file, simply click the Share a file command on the Lifecycle and Collaboration tab on the command manager. If you are looking to use this command regularly, then you can even assign the command to a keyboard shortcut or even use it as a mouse gesture.

Share a file command SOLIDWORKS

Share a file command SOLIDWORKS

When you use the command, the 3DEXPERIENCE platform will automatically create a shareable link for the file and upload it to your own personal 3DDrive. This link can be copied and access can be restricted to specific users by email addresses. As you share a file you can decide whether to allow guest comments and add a short message if required. Clicking share will send an email to the recipient and activate the link for access.

Share and markup command options

Share and markup command options

 

From within the task pane inside SOLIDWORKS you can see easily see which files you have shared, and update who has access to each shared file.Share and markup taskpane

How to view a file that has been shared

When you share a file the recipient will receive an email that includes the comments from the sender and a link to access the file in a 3D viewer. To view the file they will need to log in with a 3DEXPERIENCE ID, this is free to sign up for and does not require any paid licenses or additional software.

Share and markup email

Share and markup email

Files are viewed directly within an internet browser, which makes it straightforward to access the files on any device.

Using the markup tools

The tools to markup a file are simple and intuitive, you can highlight areas with the pencil tool, add annotations with the text tool and save comments and screenshots for designers to review. When comments are added the designer will be notified within SOLIDWORKS and can quickly view the part and the markup information by clicking the notification.

After making the required changes files can be shared again by simply click the Share a file command another time.

Share and markup is a simple but powerful tool to assist you when designing in SOLIDWORKS. If you have any questions about using the new functionality within SOLIDWORKS or the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, then please use the contact options below to get in touch with your local SOLIDWORKS team.

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How to Enable Share and Markup for SOLIDWORKS https://trimech.com/how-to-enable-share-and-markup-for-solidworks/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:31:44 +0000 https://trimech.com/?p=62387 In this guide we will show you how to enable share and markup functionality included in the SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services, to do this there are a couple of settings your Platform Administrator will need to turn on.

 

Platform Manager dashboard

In the 3DDashboard app, Platform Administrators will have access to the Platform Management dashboard. Find this in the list of dashboards under the hamburger menu on the left and click on it to enter the dashboard.

Platform Management Dashboard

Platform Management dashboard

In the list of tabs along the top of the Platform Management dashboard, click the Content tab and locate the widget for the Drives Control Center app. Widgets can be maximized for better visibility.

On the Share with External section here, there are a couple of settings you will need to turn on to enable share and markup. Enable Shareable Link will allow users to create a link for sending out SOLIDWORKS data to external platform users, while Enable Comments will allow recipients to comment and be more collaborative with your team.

External sharing options to enable share and markup

External sharing options to enable share and markup

 

Once these settings are enabled you’re ready to start sharing, to learn more check out video guide on using Share and Markup.

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SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE Tutorial Webinars https://trimech.com/3dexperience-tutorial-webinars/ Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:57:05 +0000 https://trimech.com/?page_id=62336

SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE Tutorial Webinars

Learn best practices and optimize your setup

Webinar Schedule

Optimization Webinars - SOLIDWORKS & 3DEXPERIENCE Tutorial

Free for customers to attend our optimisation webinars will guide you through best practice setup advice for managing SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE.

These SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE tutorial sessions also provide an easy opportunity for you to ask questions to our onboarding team. Find out more about the sessions below and use the links to register.

Building Your Foundation

6th March
10:00 - 11:00 EDT
15:00 - 16:00 BST

For an optimal experience using SOLIDWORKS it is important to configure your computer and SOLIDWORKS settings in the most robust way possible.

This webinar introduces you to the concept of data management, discusses best practice for your computer setup, and explores the resources available to you from TriMech and Solid Solutions.

Workflow & Templates

13th March
10:00 - 11:00 EDT
15:00 - 16:00 GMT

Knowing how to effectively use templates in SOLIDWORKS can help you save time with every project and reduces the chance of making mistakes.

In this webinar we will teach you how to correctly link your parts and drawings’ meta data and how to optimise your SOLIDWORKS settings

Using Your Data

21st February
10:00 - 11:00 EDT
15:00 - 16:00 GMT

In the previous sessions, we have covered techniques for how to optimise your hardware and software and shown how to create and store your designs efficiently.

In this webinar, we will explore some of the ways you can make use of your SOLIDWORKS models including how to virtually test your designs, efficiently share data and create photorealistic imagery of your products.

Making the Most of the Platform

28th February
10:00 - 11:00 EDT
15:00 - 16:00 GMT

In this final episode we explore how to go take advantage of cloud functionality that links directly to SOLIDWORKS through your web browser.

These tools can enable you to store, share and manage data efficiently, as well as providing a connection to a range of powerful browser-based tools.

Getting Started 3DEXPERIENCE
Learning options

Video and Written Starter Guides

If you are looking to get started with SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform but can't wait until our next webinar, then why not check out some of our other resources.

We have created a series of short video guides to take you through everything you need to know to get started, from activating 3DEXPERIENCE, to managing files and revisions.

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SolidProfessor Online Training https://trimech.com/solidprofessor-online-training/ Thu, 25 May 2023 11:02:52 +0000 https://trimech.com/?page_id=61309

SolidProfessor Online Training

SolidProfessor is an online video-based training service for learning SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE

What is SolidProfessor?

SolidProfessor is the largest online training platform for design engineers. With more than 15,000 video tutorials covering SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXPERIENCE, PDM, GD&T, certification prep, and more, your engineering team can improve their skills to achieve higher rates of accuracy, productivity, and innovation for your business.

Go-to on-demand learning resource

Boost your design process and support your team with resources to help them work faster and smarter to transform your product development into business success.

  • Tutorial Videos: Thousands of video tutorials for SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXPERIENCE, PDM, Autodesk, CATIA, Mastercam, GD&T, Certification and more.
  • SOLIDWORKS Add-in: SolidProfessor SOLIDWORKS Add-in Tool to solve problems on the fly.
  • Custom Training: Create a culture of learning with customizable training programs within the platform.
  • Skills Assessment: Measure your team’s SOLIDWORKS skills

SolidProfessor Benefits

Get unlimited access to 15,000+ expert-led engineering tutorials. No matter your experience level, SolidProfessor has courses to help you learn SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXPERIENCE, AutoCAD, Inventor, and more!

SolidProfessor SOLIDWORKS Add-in
Obtain New Skills

Whether you manage a small machine shop or a product development team at a major enterprise, SolidProfessor for Business can help you achieve your engineering design goals with their online training platform.

Become proficient with Engineering software

With hundreds of courses available for mainstream CAD applications, you’ll find basic to advanced tutorials for your tool of choice.

Testing and Reporting

Uncover skill gaps and quantify design proficiency with SolidProfessor assessments and testing. Team members will receive personalized course recommendations straight from the SolidProfessor library that’ll help them to stay focused in key areas — come back and test anytime to gauge improvement.

Customize a Training Program

Use the SolidProfessor admin dashboard to create a training program. Assign tutorials, exercises, and comprehension tests to your new hires, entry-level employees, or entire team.

Use It as a Handy Reference Tool

When you’re stumped, use the SolidProfessor search tool or SolidProfessor SOLIDWORKS Task Pane Add-in to pull up a short tutorial, learn the skill, and continue designing.

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SolidProfessor Features

A complete Learning Management System (LMS) for SOLIDWORKS and related applications

On-demand Training

SolidProfessor is an On-demand Video Learning Management System

Training doesn’t have to be an all-day event. With SolidProfessor’s 3-7-minute video tutorials for engineers and designers, you can troubleshoot, learn a skill in a matter of minutes, and get right back to your workday.

  • 15,000+ video tutorials for SOLIDWORKS, PDM, Autodesk products, and more to train anytime, anywhere
  • SolidProfessor SOLIDWORKS Add-in Tool to solve problems on the fly
  • Customizable training programs for your team
  • Admin dashboard and reporting tools to see how your team is progressing
  • A Customer Success Manager dedicated to your account
Video Courses
SOLIDWORKS Add-in
Custom Training
Skills Analyzer
Reporting Tools
Certification Prep
Technical Certificates

"It’s one of those things you don’t realize what you’re missing until you have it, and once you have it, you don’t know how you got by without it. I couldn’t imagine going back to the old way of training that we used to do."

Justin Steele
Engineering Manager, Knapheide

"We implemented SolidProfessor because it was apparent that employee productivity and concept retention would increase with an on-demand training resource."

Aaron Godwin
Principle CAD Designer at GENTEX
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SOLIDWORKS Subscription Service for North American Clients https://trimech.com/solidworks-subscription-service-north-america/ Thu, 25 May 2023 09:14:46 +0000 https://trimech.com/?page_id=61267

SOLIDWORKS Subscription Service for North American Clients

Get the latest releases, cloud services, and expert technical support.

Why SOLIDWORKS Subscription Service?

To enhance your current and future opportunities, it's paramount to maintain an up-to-date design and development environment that helps keep you competitive and improve your operational efficiency.

The TriMech Enhanced SOLIDWORKS Subscription Service Program offers a smart, flexible way to protect your investment in the 3D design experience.

Benefits of the service

  • To enhance your investment in SOLIDWORKS software, you get comprehensive support from TriMech to coach you through any challenge.
  • Get software updates and new releases to ensure you always have access to the best features and enhancements to give you a competitive advantage.
  • NEW Cloud Services for 3D design sharing, markup, data storage, design review, and collaboration using the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
Overview Demo

New Cloud Services

Service Capabilities

Boost your design process and support your team with resources to help them work faster and smarter.

Support, upgrades, cloud services, certification — all designed exclusively for SOLIDWORKS Subscription Service program members. You can improve your performance and productivity with an intuitive 3D design experience for a competitive advantage.

Manufacturing document control
Award winning technical support

Telephone, email and web support provided by our certified technicians. Includes remote desktop support service - support directly on your machine.

Software Upgrades & Service Packs

Download the latest version and upgrades plus early visibility (EV) access for testing purposes.

SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services

Starting in July 2023, all new SOLIDWORKS Desktop CAD licenses will include “Cloud services” as part of the subscription. Providing secure data storage and sharing, versioning and revision management, easy design reviews with other CAD users and nontechnical team members, and a single hub to keep everyone on the same page.

SOLIDWORKS Certification Exams

Take a certification exam for FREE as part of your annual service.

SolidProfessor On-demand Video Training

An online, video-based training resource designed for engineers. SolidProfessor includes a SOLIDWORKS add-in, which provides quick, on-demand access to over 15,000 searchable tutorials, broken into 3-7-minute videos. Learn more about SolidProfessor »

Authorized Tech Support

Enhanced SOLIDWORKS Subscription Service Plans

Choose from an Essential and Elite Service Plan

Service Benefit Essential Service Elite Service
Live Technical Support
SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services
Software Upgrades & Service Packs
SolidProfessor 15K+ Video Based Tutorials
SolidProfessor Site License
Logins for up to 3x the number of Elite SOLIDWORKS Subscription users
SOLIDWORKS Enhancement Requests
MySolidWorks Community & Resources
Free SOLIDWORKS Certification Exams
SOLIDWORKS Visualize Standard Software
Available with SOLIDWORKS Professional or Premium
SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard Software
Advanced Manufacturing Services Voucher ($500 value)
Client Care Visit (CCV)
Ask a TriMech Expert Live Sessions
Live In-person Training Course Voucher ($500 value)
TriMech Services Discount (20% off)
Applies to Professional Services (up to $10K a year)
Cannot be combined with vouchers
Does not apply to Professional Engineering Group (PEG) Services

 

NOTE: Services and benefits are only available during the SOLIDWORKS Subscription Service term.

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Enhanced Subscription Service Benefits

Good reasons why you should subscribe with TriMech

NEW Cloud Services

NEW Cloud Services

Take advantage of 3D design sharing, markup, data storage, design review, and collaboration with SOLIDWORKS Subscription:

  • Share and Markup: Need to share your designs with colleagues, contractors or clients? Now you can do so from directly within SOLIDWORKS.
    • Whoever you're working with can then view the files from any browser, no download or installation required.
    • Better yet they can add markup and comments directly to the shared file, making it easy to keep track of collaboration history.
  • Store and Revise: Access secure cloud based storage from within the SOLIDWORKS interface with the new tools available as part of SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services.
    • This isn't just Dropbox or Google Drive either, the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform is CAD intelligent so it can understand how files relate and provides tools so that you can easily share, revise and review your files.
    • Collaborating with other designers is also streamlined with the ability to lock files your working on, revert to previous revisions and provide feedback attached to files.
  • Manage and Control: If your requirements grow more complex then it is easy to scale up with the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.
    • At any point you can upgrade to gain access to advanced process, project and file management, allowing for better control over your data and workflows.
    • Plan projects, assign tasks, control engineering change, resolve issues and eliminate data silos by managing your CAD data on the 3DEXEPRIENCE Platform.
Stay ahead
Keep up-to-date
Community & Resources
SolidProfessor Videos
SolidProfessor Site License
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
SOLIDWORKS CAM
Free Certification Exams
Manufacturing Service Voucher ($500 Value)
SOLIDWORKS Training Voucher ($500 Value)
Client Care Visit (CCV)
Ask an Expert Session

"SOLIDWORKS Premium Subscription is the best money I have ever spent! You wouldn't buy a car without good warranty! The SOLIDWORKS Support Team keeps my program in perfect running condition. The technical team is amazing, knowledgeable, friendly, and simple and easy to access. They make you feel like an important part of their family."

Nick Panasiuk
Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada

"The TriMech Support Team continues to be a life saver and valued extension to our on going needs with SOLIDWORKS and PDM. Always helping us to find a resolution on issues from small questions, best practices, how to, and OMG the world just collapsed."

Carlo Ceroli
GE Water and Process Technologies Canada

"TriMech's staff and technical support are excellent. They are knowledgeable, helpful and thorough. Technical questions are always answered; either immediately or in a timely manner. We're a high quality, fast-paced operation that expects the same from our support team."

Christa Carey
Protocase Inc.

Why Subscribe with the TriMech Group?

Partner with the largest SOLIDWORKS Value Added Reseller

TriMech Tech Support

Getting the best support with a service provider who you can partner with is just as important as the 3D design software you choose for your business. Here are a few good reasons to choose TriMech:

Local Staff

TriMech has locations in US, Canada, UK and Ireland with the best local service.

Extended Support Hours

Get the help you need with SOLIDWORKS Subscription Service. Technical support is available 13.5 hours a day Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM (ET)

Helping small businesses

80% of our clients are small businesses. We help thousands of clients get on the road to success by supplying the best 3D design software, comprehensive training, mentoring, and a reliable service.

An Expanding Support Team

You will have access to a certified SOLIDWORKS staff with real industry experience helping clients in a variety of industries including agriculture, oil and gas, water purification, manufacturing, healthcare, and education. We are currently expanding our team and continually educating existing team members with the latest best practices.

3DEXPERIENCE Works Team
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Learn 3DEXPERIENCE – Getting Started https://trimech.com/learn-3dexperience/ Wed, 24 May 2023 16:47:52 +0000 https://trimech.com/?page_id=60770

Learn 3DEXPERIENCE – Getting Started

How to activate, install, and use the SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services

Introduction

Whether you’re a solo designer or part of a larger team, the 3DEXPERIENCE platform offers many benefits that you can start taking advantage of today.

For SOLIDWORKS users the SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services provides the perfect entry point to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. The guides on this page will teach you how to use them but before you can get started, your Platform Administrator must first log in and activate your license.

For administrators

How to Activate your 3DEXPERIENCE platform

After your order is confirmed, your company's platform administrator will receive an email. This contains the terms and conditions CLOSA that they'll need to read and agree to before using the platform.

The administrator must then click the link in the email and log in with their 3DEXPERIENCE ID to activate the licenses and invite other members to the platform.

If you haven't received the email, or have misplaced it, then please contact your account manager or local support team, and we'll be happy to assist.

Step 1

Check Your Inbox

Look for the email with the subject, "Action Required: Your 3DEXPERIENCE platform is ready"

Click on “ACCESS your 3DEXPERIENCE platform.”

Step 2

Sign up/Log in

Log in with your 3DEXPERIENCE ID or create a new login if needed.

Step 3

Accept the CLOSA

Click to confirm you are the Administrator and accept the CLOSA (Customer License and Online Service Agreement).

Step 4

Get Started

As the Administrator you can begin by inviting users, assigning roles and installing your apps.

Use the guides below to learn how to get started.

For Users & Administrators

Ways to learn SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services

Once you've activated your 3DEXPERIENCE platform, choose an option below to start
learning how to use the 3DEXPERIENCE tools included in SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services.

Option 1

Self Starter - Video Tutorials

Follow along with our videos below at your own pace to learn the fundamentals of the SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services and the wider 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Contact the support team if you run into any issues.

View Videos

Option 2

Guided Learning - Live Webinars

Attend one of our regularly scheduled live optimisation webinars to learn the basics of the SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services and the wider 3DEXPERIENCE platform while our expert engineers answer your questions.

View Webinars

Option 3

Assisted - Implementation Service

Get the best start with our implementation service. One of our expert engineers will help you get set up and find the best way to integrate the SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services and 3DEXPERIENCE platform into your workflow.

Contact us to Book

The Complete Guide to Using the SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services

From installing SOLIDWORKS to sharing your designs, our guides cover all the fundamentals to using the SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services effectively.

For administrators

Installation & Setup Guides

Watch our installation guides for a step-by-step guide to installing SOLIDWORKS and connecting SOLIDWORKS to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

For Users & Administrators

How to Manage Files with the SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services

Learn how to take advantage of the cloud-based file management features of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform from directly within SOLIDWORKS.

For Users & Administrators

How to Share and Markup Files in SOLIDWORKS

With these two quick guides you'll know everything you need to easily share your SOLIDWORKS files with anyone for 3D viewing and markup.

Learning 3DEXPERIENCE

Next Steps

Understanding Dashboards

Our tutorials above have focused on the new tools that are available on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform directly from within SOLIDWORKS, however there is a lot more to the platform that you can only access through a web browser.

After logging into the platform, you'll be able to view different dashboards that can be configured to your requirements. Dashboards are interfaces where apps and widgets can be opened, pinned, and operated. 

This video explains how to create and manage dashboards and we highly recommend watching once you are ready to start accessing more of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform's capabilities.

More 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Tutorials

Ready to go beyond the SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services? Learn how to use the wider 3DEXPERIENCE platform to access even more Cloud-based functionality.

Learn 3DEXPERIENCE - 3DEXPERIENCE Training

3DEXPERIENCE Training Courses

Your journey into the 3DEXPERIENCE platform is only just beginning. Equip yourself and your team with the skills to succeed by attending our CPD-accredited training courses.

Our courses are delivered in-person and online by our expert and friendly engineers and will help you to gain confidence working with 3DEXPERIENCE software and enhance your professional development.

Need help getting started?

Contact us and get your questions answered today.

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How to Organise your Files with 3DEXPERIENCE Collaborative Spaces https://trimech.com/how-to-organise-your-files-with-3dexperience-collaborative-spaces/ https://trimech.com/how-to-organise-your-files-with-3dexperience-collaborative-spaces/#respond Thu, 18 May 2023 15:27:43 +0000 https://trimech.com/?p=60921 When saving data to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, your files are stored in a Collaborative Space. 3DEXPERIENCE Collaborative Spaces are cloud storage destinations similar to network drives. Collaborative Spaces are managed through the 3DSpace app. They allow us to ensure the correct user groups have access to the correct files on the platform.

 

Multiple Collaborative Spaces can be used when working on different projects or isolating data between work groups in your company. It is important to know which Collaborative Space you’re working in at any time.

3DEXPERIENCE Collaborative Spaces

You can use the MySession window to switch between Collaborative Spaces, and the title bar if you’re using SOLIDWORKS Connected. When you save a file to 3DEXPERIENCE, it will become visible in the Collaborative Space it was saved in, which in turn is visible from the 3DSpace app on the platform.

3DEXPERIENCE Collaborative Space Selection

3DEXPERIENCE Collaborative Space Selection

 

Searching within SOLIDWORKS

When it comes to opening our files in SOLIDWORKS, we want to be able to find these files quickly. To do this, we’ll first use a search. We can search directly from the SOLIDWORKS File Open window. Using tags, we can isolate parts depending on what 3DEXPERIENCE Collaborative Space they reside in, who their author is, when they were last modified, etc. tags, strings, the file type, and so much more can be used to filter search results. We can also use the file window quick link to see files we have locked for ourselves.

Searching in the 'Open' Window

Searching in the ‘Open’ Window

Search scenarios

Searches can be favourited for quick access going forward or a 3DSearch app can be added to a dashboard. For example, if you are asked by your manager to go through any unreleased parts for the bench assembly and confirm if they’re finished by changing the maturity states.

You can search for the project number, and filter on unreleased items, the results then become a to do list. A quality control member of the team could similarly set up a search filter only to show released items. Another method to find files quickly is by using Bookmarks.

Organising with Bookmarks

If Collaborative Spaces are your cloud storage ‘drives’ then Bookmarks are your cloud storage ‘folders’.

Viewing Bookmarks from the 'Save' Window

Viewing Bookmarks from the ‘Save’ Window

Bookmarks allow you to create a folder structure and browse for content. The ‘Save with Options’ command allows you to assign a bookmark to files being saved. We can also create and manage our bookmarks from here or with the Bookmark Editor app on the platform.

Files can be added from a Collaborative Space to a Bookmark by dragging between apps.

The File Open window in SOLIDWORKS allows us to navigate to the bookmarks for our files, much like we’re used to doing in Windows Explorer. Recently visited bookmarks are saved to the home screen for quick access.

Recent Bookmarks In 'Open' Window

Recent Bookmarks In ‘Open’ Window

Further reading

If you would like to learn more about Collaborative Spaces and other data management advice then please check out our previous posts on Managing CAD Data on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform – Part 1: Terminology and savingPart 2: Organizing data in a collaborative space.

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How to Manage Revisions in 3DEXPERIENCE https://trimech.com/how-to-manage-revisions-in-3dexperience/ https://trimech.com/how-to-manage-revisions-in-3dexperience/#respond Thu, 18 May 2023 15:21:41 +0000 https://trimech.com/?p=60916 In this video, we look at how revisions are enabled, and configured within the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, as well as how we revise our files within SOLIDWORKS:

 

 

Revisions in 3DEXPERIENCE

Revisions help us to track design changes, and store the history and evolution of our products. While revising files can be driven by change actions, which introduce approval stages, this video focuses instead on the tools available under Lifecycle and Collaboration.

Enable and Configure Revisions in 3DEXPERIENCE

Under the ‘Platform Management’ role, open the ‘Collaborative Spaces Control Centre’ app.

Collaborative Spaces Control Center

Collaborative Spaces Control Center

On the right hand side, select ‘Lifecycle and Collaboration’.

Lifecycle and Collaboration Settings

Lifecycle and Collaboration Settings

To specify the formatting of a revision, under ‘Revision Format’ we can specify ‘Primary’ or ‘Primary.Secondary’.

If a secondary component to the revision is enabled, this is incremented when a ‘New Revision’ is created when the file is not in the ‘Released’ State.

When a new revision is created for a file that is in the ‘Released’ state, the next primary revision is created, and the secondary component is reset.

Primary Revision Scheme

Primary Revision Scheme

Primary and Secondary Revision Scheme

Primary and Secondary Revision Scheme

While the secondary component will always be numerical, we can choose whether we want letters or numbers to denote the primary component of a revision.

Now under ‘Revision Naming Rules’ for Physical Products we can choose which naming convention to follow.

When selecting the alphabetical component a variation can be selected where uncommon letters such as I, O, Q, S. X, and Z are skipped.

Revisions in 3DEXPERIENCE - Naming Rules

Revisions in 3DEXPERIENCE – Naming Rules

Making a New Revision in SOLIDWORKS

While working on our part in SOLIDWORKS, we can use commands under the ‘Lifecycle’ tab to move the file through our maturity graph, and create new revisions for our file.

Using the ‘Maturity’ command, under the ‘Lifecycle’ tab lets us see our maturity graph and the routes available to us to move our file between the states. We’ll use this to release the file.

Maturity Graph

Maturity Graph

Once the file is released, we can start a new revision to implement a design change.

Using the ‘New Revision’ command will move us to the ‘In Work’ state, set the file to Revision B, and lock the file to us so we can implement our design change.

Revisions in 3DEXPERIENCE - Starting a New Revision

Revisions in 3DEXPERIENCE – Starting a New Revision

After modifications are complete, we want to save our changes, unlock the file and use the Maturity command again to release the file to Revision B.

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How to Lock Files on 3DEXPERIENCE https://trimech.com/how-to-lock-files-on-3dexperience/ https://trimech.com/how-to-lock-files-on-3dexperience/#respond Thu, 18 May 2023 13:34:25 +0000 https://trimech.com/?p=60913 In this guide we will cover how to lock files in the 3DEXPERIENCE platform:

Locking & Unlocking with the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

Locking and unlocking files in a collaborative environment is how we indicate that a file is being worked on, and when those changes are complete.

  • A locked file can only be updated by the user it’s locked to.
  • An unlocked file cannot be updated without first being locked.

This is especially useful when working collaboratively on an assembly, where a file being unlocked instantly indicates to you that a colleague has completed their changes.

How to lock files on 3DEXPERIENCE from within SOLIDWORKS

The locking and unlocking commands can be accessed from the bottom of the 3DEXPERIENCE task pane and from the right click menu on the model itself. We can also unlock files using the same method.

Lock files on 3DEXPERIENCE

Lock files on 3DEXPERIENCE

Locking a file will update the icon to a green key.

Locked File

Locked File

The locked status of the model is also viewable from the top of the SOLIDWORKS window.

For an assembly we’re working on, we can see when our colleague starts work on referenced files by the red padlock showing they have those files locked. This will prevent us from editing those files until our colleague saves their changes and unlocks the file.

Locked By A Colleague

Locked By A Colleague

We can work on the top-level assembly that includes the components our colleague is working on, as the top-level file is unlocked.

After making changes and saving, the save window now has an option to ‘unlock’ the file after saving our changes to the platform.

Unlock Files After Saving

Unlock Files After Saving

Lock files on 3DEXPERIENCE with the Bookmark Editor app

Files don’t need to be open to lock or unlock them. We can also lock and unlock files through the Bookmark Editor app, either through the task pane in SOLIDWORKS, or from the 3DEXPERIENCE platform using our browser. Both are accessed by selecting the compass icon, ‘Collaborative Industry Innovator’ role, and then the ‘Bookmark Editor’ app. We recommend adding this to ‘My Favorite Apps’ for easy access.

Lock Files in Bookmark Editor App

Lock Files in Bookmark Editor App

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