Come
join your local DASI Solutions team and see What's New in SolidWorks
2006 and COSMOS 2006!
DASI will be hosting a
series of SolidWorks and COSMOS rollout sessions to help your design
team become even more productive. During the sessions we will
cover in detail each of the new enhancements added to SolidWorks
2006 & COSMOSWorks 2006. Click
here for a list of events
in your area. SolidWorks 2006 has over 200 customer driven
enhancements that make transitioning to 3D easier & faster than
ever. The new performance enhancements & innovations bring
productivity to a new level for all SolidWorks customers.
See
for yourself why COSMOS® is the world’s #1
mainstream design analysis software! Our Analysis
for the Designing Engineer seminar series lets you
explore demonstrations of specific design
validation, optimization, fluid flow and motion
simulation capabilities inside COSMOS. We showcase
dozens of success stories from multiple industries
documenting dramatic productivity increases and
ROI.
Click here for a list of COSMOS
events in a city near you. If you should
have immediate questions, contact our CAE Product
Manager Scott Ziemba at 517-223-8674 or scottz@dasi-solutions.com
The Design
Library tab
is located in the Task Pane.
The Design Library provides a central location for reusable
elements such as:
Parts
Assemblies
Annotation favorites
Blocks
Library features
DXF/DWG
files
TIP: You can use the
“Design Library” to insert a series of holes.It may seem time consuming to add the sketch
relationships and dimensions necessary to place them correctly
into your part and maintain your design intent.Click on the image (above right) to see a short avi
example of how to use using this feature.Notice there is no need to manually add dimensions or
relationships.We simply use drag and drop functionality!
(Note: If you have trouble
viewing the avi example, you can click here to download
it.)
EXAMPLE: Simply click the image
(above right) to see an avi example of this
library feature. You can also click
here to download the feature to add to your own
library.
**DASI Solutions
offers a wide range of certified instructor-led training
courses in SolidWorks and Cosmos. From the introductory level
to customized training and mentoring services. Our instructors
use SolidWorks on a daily basis and are recognized as industry
experts. Every DASI instructor has been through a rigorous
training program with SolidWorks Corporation to become
Certified SolidWorks Professionals (CSWP's).**
Looking
to Automate areas within your design
process???
We get the same
question quite often, can I "program SolidWorks" to help me
automate my process? The answer is yes, and DriveWorks
can help you make that job even easier.
What is DriveWorks you
might ask? DriveWorks is a Knowledge
Based Engineering (KBE) tool that lets you capture and re-use
the rules needed to specify, design, manufacture and engineer
to order. DriveWorks lets you automate repetitive tasks and
can be easily integrated with other company systems such as;
PDM, MRP or ERP. Here are a few items that DriveWorks
helps companies conquer...
Automate repetitive
tasks to save time and money
Produce
manufacturing data automatically
Increase speed and
accuracy of output and response to
customers
Allow non-technical
personnel such as sales department (and even customers)
to quote, specify and configure product whilst
maintaining your design & engineering
integrity
**If
you would like to learn more or to see a custom demonstration
of DriveWorks please contact either Scott
Byrne (West & Mid Michigan) or Michele
Christensen (East Michigan).
You can also take a tour of
DriveWorks Express by clicking here.
Sign up to
participate in a SolidWorks Hands On Test Drive at our office
and receive a FREE 90 day license of SolidWorks.
At DASI
Solutions, we don't believe in just handing out software and
hoping you can find the tools you need. The Hands On
Test Drive exposes you to the basic functionality of
SolidWorks and familiarizes you with the interface to help you
get the most out of your trial period.
By attending
this session, you will learn how to build 3D Parts and
Assemblies and Create 2 Dimensional Drawings as well as learn
the benefits of Parametric Solid Modeling and SolidWorks'
Powerful Tri-Directional Associativity. This allows
designers to maximize their productivity and minimize errors
typical of Old, 2D drafting systems or Hard to Use 3D
systems.
Come join us
and see why SolidWorks is the Standard in Mainstream 3D Solid
Modeling.
Click
Here to Register for a Hands On Test Drive in Your
Area.
Looking for a
free viewer for AutoCAD and SolidWorks files?...Look no
further.
Download free eDrawings Viewer
software to view, print, and review all types of
eDrawings files. In addition, eDrawings is a free
AutoCAD® Viewer (DWG & DXF) and
free SolidWorks® Viewer for parts,
assemblies, and drawings.
Eliminate the need to upgrade
AutoCAD licenses just to be able to share work and
collaborate with other AutoCAD users. DWGgateway™ is the
first free data translation plug-in that lets AutoCAD
users work easily with DWG files created by any version
of AutoCAD software.
To download and try DWG Gateway,
simply click the button to the right. All
we ask is that if you find DWG Gateway valuable, please
forward this e-mail or a link to the website to your
friends and colleagues.
The
DWGeditor is for SolidWorks customers who use
AutoCAD® to edit or maintain existing DWG files.
The DWGeditor provides a low risk, low cost
alternative for making those quick edits of DWG
files in their native format, using a familiar
user interface. Unlike AutoCAD, the DWGeditor is
available without costly upgrades from multiple
vendors.
NEW! Standalone DWGeditor is
Now Available
The End User License Agreement (EULA) has
been changed to give SolidWorks Subscription
Service customers a license to install and use 3
copies of the DWGeditor software for each license
of the SolidWorks® software they own. A
standalone version of DWGeditor is now available
in the SolidWorks 2005 SP2 download area of
Subscription Support
website. NOTE: You must be
logged in as a Subscription customer to see the
link for the DWGeditor download.
If you are not
familiar with the DWG Editor simply click here to get a closer
look.
DASI Partners with Emerging
Industries and Technology Sectors.
In today's
rapidly changing business climate it is vital for
technology integrators to be pro-active rather than
re-active. Only then can a technology partner be
prepared to assist their partners and customers before
the need should arise. DASI Solutions is committed
to being one of the very best and brightest companies at
reviewing up and coming industry segments as well as the
tools and technologies necessary to support
them.
Hundreds of new jobs are
expected acrossMichigan as part
of the
"Emerging Sectors" business attraction strategy.
In addition, various
county Panning & Economic Development Services
operating under the direction of Gov. Jennifer Granholm
are traveling the world to attract these new business
sectors to Michigan. (Below is a list of emerging sectors
that we will all undoubtedly be hearing about in the
near future.)
"Michigan's recruitment efforts
are expected to draw attention to the wealth of
engineering and manufacturing capacity that are
under utilized within our region," said David
Darbyshire, Engineer / Owner of DASI Solutions. "
Our role is to provide the technical resources
to these Emerging Sector businesses who will develop
innovative products and technologies. As a company that is dedicated to the growth of
it's people, it's customers, and the community, we are
continually exploring the "emerging industries" and
technology sectors within the market
place."
ADVANCED ELECTRONIC AND CONTROL
SYSTEMS
Advanced
Transportation Technologies, Aeronautics,
Simulation, Telematric, Mechantronics and
Navigation Systems
ADVANCED MATERIALS AND
CHEMICALS
Chemical
Engineering and Production, OLED, Thermal
Management, Digital Imaging, Pharmaceuticals,
Composites and Coatings
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
AND POWER GENERATION
Advanced
Battery Technology, Fuel Cells, Hydrogen, Solar
and Wave Energies and Power Systems
BIO-TECHNOLOGY
Bio-infomatics, Bio-pharmaceuticals,
Environmental Monitoring, Ecology, Forensics,
Molecular Imaging and Genomes
COMMUNICATIONS
Wi-Fi
Technologies including Bluetooth and Sensor
Networks, Microwave Technology, B2B Solutions,
Knowledge Systems and Infomatics
FAST-GROWTH BUSINESS SECTORS
New Age
Entertainment, Financial Services, Specialty
Market Research,
Artificial
Limbs and Organs, Diagnostic and Testing Systems,
Medical Treatment Equipment, Dental Applications,
Orthopedics, Ultrasonic and other X-ray
Technologies
NANOTECHNOLOGY
Micro
Electromechanical Systems (MEMS), Laser
Technologies, Blue Chip Technologies and
Micro-machining
ROBOTICS, MACHINE
VISION & OTHER COMPUTER
TECHNOLOGIES
Automated
Manufacturing, Computer Aided Design, Computer
Architecture, Robotic Systems Engineering and
Factory Simulation Systems
Many firms which
have expanded into these new markets are
achieving a high growth rates by implementing the
SolidWorks and Cosmos applications as the tool of
choice for their Designing Engineers. DASI
Solutions is sponsoring seminars that
showcase the various Emerging
Sector firms along with the technologies used
for virtual product development, validation, and
project collaboration. To speak with someone from
DASI regarding your companies technology needs and
(or) challenges, please feel free to contact us
anytime at 800-276-6486 or visit our website
at...
DASI will be hosting a
series of SolidWorks and COSMOS rollout sessions to help your design
team become even more productive. During the sessions we will
cover in detail each of the new enhancements added to SolidWorks
2006 & COSMOSWorks 2006. 
Increased Large Assembly
Performance
is located in the Task Pane.
The Design Library provides a central location for reusable
elements such as:
Assemblies
The
DWGeditor is for SolidWorks customers who use
AutoCAD® to edit or maintain existing DWG files.
The DWGeditor provides a low risk, low cost
alternative for making those quick edits of DWG
files in their native format, using a familiar
user interface. Unlike AutoCAD, the DWGeditor is
available without costly upgrades from multiple
vendors.
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
AND POWER GENERATION
COMMUNICATIONS
MEDICAL DEVICES
& INSTRUMENTS
ROBOTICS, MACHINE
VISION & OTHER COMPUTER
TECHNOLOGIES