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"Tiny Tidbits"

Download October Tiny Tidbits

Here is the .pdf file of the presentation if you want links to all the sites we visit.

Wednesday, Wednesday, Wednesday!

Last Wednesday...
was Tridaq's 2010 roll-out.  None other than Jon Hirshtick was the acclaimed speaker.  Attendees listened contently as the founder of their beloved design tool gave a history of SolidWorks, where SolidWorks is today, and his vision of CAD in the future.

We were treated with fun stories of the budding company involving Jon and a blow dryer shrink wrapping product and a large bell they rang in their small office every time an order was placed for a license.  SolidWorks has come a long way!

Jon's predictions include touch and motion user interface, web-based CAD, and gaming technology.  This was a similar speech from World '09.  My favorite part from World was when he shared the clip from Ironman.  If you haven't seen the movie, you should check it out.  You may be designing like Robert Downey Jr. in the future.  (Here is an interesting YouTube video as well.)

This Wednesday...
was our CADD advisory board meeting.  Discussions included Building Information Modeling with Revit, Industry Partnerships, SolidWorks curriculum, and related courses.

Next Wednesday...
is the SWUGONE quarterly meeting.  Terry of Chief Industries will demonstrate how to use design tables to control instances and distances in assemblies.  We will also discuss news and highlights of SolidWorks and SWUGONE.

Thank you for looking out!

Sitting at my desk.  Waiting, waiting, waiting.  PhotoWorks is rendering an example for 3D Visualization class tomorrow.  I remind students to be patient when rendering.  Wish I was!  :)

While "patiently" waiting for this math/magic to happen, I am inclined to share with you a thought.  A lingering thought since the first snow here in Nebraska.  (Yes, snow!  When I woke up Saturday morning, I had to remind myself it is only October!)

My thought: Don't you just LOVE engineers and designers?

After days of driving through this wintry mix of record-cold weather, my tail is still toasty and warm!  All thanks to heated leather seats in my shiny new stimulus to the economy.  I am amazed how something so simple can be so sublime.  I can't stop smiling.  This has to be heaven on four wheels, right?  Not to mention turbo-charged, all-wheel action packed, power everything, feels like I'm in a theater sound system.  Hello!  Yes, I'm quite certain engineers are my favorite people.  They're always looking out for my... well, you know!

AMAZING

This 8 minutes is worth checking out!

An Appitizer for Anaheim

Hello Nebraska!  Here is the site for the SWUGN summit in Colorado: http://www.swugn.org/pages/summit/SWUGN_Technical_Summit_Denver09.html

September 15th and only $40!  What a bargain!
Think of it as a SolidWorks mini-getaway!  With the Rockies in the background, this retreat is complete with soothing sheet metal, calming CAD management, and revitalizing rendering.  Who needs sand, sea salt, and shiatsu when you can get the treat of SolidWorks tips and tricks?

Far enough away it feels like a vacation; close enough you can drive!
An appetizer if you will... for Anaheim.  Enjoy!

Are you on Facebook?

If so; become a fan of SWUGONE!  (SolidWorks User Group of Nebraska.)

We have a meeting this evening at Southeast Community College.  Our agenda includes: "Engineering a Changing World" by Dan Masters, Program Chair of Computer Aided Design Drafting and "SolidWorks DimXpert" by Richard Doyle, User Community Manager of SolidWorks Corp.

I'm excited to hear both Dan and Richard speak!  Both are amazing speakers and I learn something new every time I'm in either of their presence.

Where did the good go?

When wished a "good morning," what happened to the "good" in some people's response?  Occasionally you will hear "morning" as a reply.  And just when you think you've recovered from the unsubstantial wishes of the morning; the perps strike again!  You hear folks reply, "night" after wishing upon them a good night.

What happened to the good part?  Are they just wishing you a morning or a night?  It is inevitable there is going to be a morning and a night.  Of course I'm going to have a morning, and yes, there will be a night too.  Thank you for reminding me.  :)

Invite college students to User Group Meetings.

When I first started inviting students to come to user group meetings, I knew they would benefit from the information as well as the opportuntiy to network.  I had no idea just how much it would benefit the group as well!  These students (who are now graduates) have gone into industry; are designing amazing products, and continue to attend meetings as professionals.  Soon I will be persuading them to contribute to our technical sessions and the learning/teaching will come around full circle!

At the risk of sounding like a sap; I still get choked up seeing students transformed into professionals.  I'm amazed at their accomplishments and how well they're all doing as designers!  They are making this world a better place, and I'm honored they've allowed me to share in their journey.  Thanks CADD grads!  My life wouldn't be the same without you!

Are you on the campaign trail?

At the next SWUGONE meeting in April, we will be electing a Vice President.  This position has been well sought in the past and I hope this election will be similar!  If you would like to participate in the leadership and organization of this fabulous user group, please start campaigning now!