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Sunday, October 17, 2010

SolidWorks Free CB Model Pro enables rapid 3D organic modeling for 3D Printing

CB Model Pro was built around the idea that surfaces should be manipulated directly. The result is a very intuitive and highly productive tool for 3D content creation that seamlessly fits into the production pipeline. CB Model Pro was developed by the creators of Cosmic Blobs, the award-winning entry-level 3D graphics software.

CB Model Pro is part of Dassault Systèmes exploratory initiative to promote the discovery and use of 3D to all kinds of consumers, in particular young users. Innovative technology development, with products such as CB Model Pro, and interaction with many market communities serves as an incubator for new software concepts and continues to drive thought leadership towards “3D For All."

Q:	What can CB Model Pro be used for?
A:	CB Model Pro enables rapid 3D organic modeling. Although applications for it are only limited by your imagination, we anticipate it to be particularly useful for conceptual design, industrial design, high resolution character design, and creating models to be used as normal maps.

Q:	What are the limitations of this beta?
A:	The beta version is complete and fully functional. We welcome your feedback as we work towards version 1.0.

Q:	What is the output of CB Model Pro?
A:	A model can be exported as a triangular mesh into several 3D formats, including the industry standard STL, VRML, and OBJ formats. VRML and OBJ output also includes texture coordinates and images.

Q:	How do I start modeling?
A:	Click on the sphere primitive at the top of the window to bring up a sphere. Click the Point Pull button on the right side of the window. Click and drag on the sphere to deform it. Move the slider at the bottom of the window to change the deformation shape. Explore the UI and read the documentation for other features.

Q:	How do I create a texture on my surface?
A:	In paint mode use the paint brush and airbrush tools to paint the surface directly. You can also apply your image to a model. See the documentation for instructions on how to do this.

Q:	Can I browse the documentation online?
A:	Yes, CB Model Pro Documentation. Visit our Forum to join in the discussion. The CB Model Pro forum is new and improved so please refresh your browser or empty your cache to get the new link. Free Download; http://www.cbmodelpro.com/download.html MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Windows Windows 2000 or XP Intel or AMD processor 1.5GHz; 512MB RAM; 64MB OpenGL compliant 3D video card 200MB hard disk space Macintosh Mac OS X 10.3.9 Panther; 10.4 Tiger G5 or Intel processor; 512MB RAM 200MB hard disk space THIS IS A 15-DAY FULLY-FUNCTIONAL BETA VERSION. AFTER THIS PERIOD, YOU MUST REGISTER TO CONTINUE USING THE SOFTWARE ABSOLUTELY FREE OF CHARGE. CB Model Pro beta version is distributed as a self-installing executable. Visit CB Model Pro Community Fan Sites: http://cbmodelprofans.blogspot.com/ Video Tutorials; http://s101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/TMeeks/CB%20Model%20Pro/

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Sunday, April 4, 2010

Solidworks Student Edition to STL for 3D printing

From Solidworks Student Edition to STL for 3D printing

If you are a student and learning how to work with Solidworks , your school most likely provided you with the Student Kit version of Solidworks. The Student Kit is student edition of Solidworks and has full access to all its features but prevents you from using for anything beside Solidworks. So when you’re done with your design in Solidworks you can only save the model as a .SLDPRT. A .SLDPRT file is scripted to be used in all Solidworks versions as a single part, but can’t be used in any other CAD software.

Now when you would like to print your design, but you’re stuck with a Student Edition you can turn your .SLDPRT file an .STL file. STL is the most popular file format for 3D printing. This tutorial is meant to let more students upload to Shapeways. But, the information in the tutorial is also great though should your school have its own 3D printer or should you wish to use a 3D printing service bureau.

Step 1: Open E-Drawing

99 out of 100 students will have this software, because its included with the installation of Solidworks. But if you don’t, you can download it here.

Step 2: Open the .SLDPRT file

Open the .SLDPRT file by selecting File>Open Set the filetype to .SLDPRT

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Open the correct file

Step 3: Save

Then save the file as a .STL File>Save as… Select “Save as type” and choose .STL from the list.

Note

Note 1: If the stl is not an options in the list. Close the file and open the .STLPRT again. If you have saved the file as an Edrawing file or any other file type you might lose the option to save it as a .Stl. That date will be lost once saved as a different filetype (see it like saving a Photoshop file(.psd) to a .JPG) all the background information will be lost.

Note 2: If you would like to save your part first as an Edrawings file(.exprt) Check this box to make sure you can still make it a .STL afterwards. Solidworks 3D printing

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Monday, March 29, 2010

SolidWorks Chopper Tutorial

Learn How to Model, Assemble and Render your own Complete Chopper in SolidWorks

http://www.solidworksmodel.com/

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SpaceClaim MultiTouch

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Sunday, February 21, 2010

SOLIDWORKS on MAC

SolidWorks sera prochainement disponible sur Mac !!
L'annonce a été faite lors de SolidWorks World 2010. La version Mac qui a été présentée avait une interface sensiblement différente à celle de la version Windows. Il semble que l'éditeur a décidé de faire les choses bien, et ne se contente pas d'un portage brut de son logiciel de conception assistée par ordinateur 3D.

SolidWorks will be soon available on Mac !!!
This announcement has be done during the SolidWorks World 2010. The Mac version that was presented will be strictly different than the Windows version ! It will be a full and perfect version !

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