A collection of SolidWorks-related links: the Solidworks and Computer Aided Technology Inc. websites; discussion boards, CAD publications, user-groups, and more. If you would like to suggest a site to be added to the list, please DO SO.
SolidWorks.com
- SolidWorks Home Any SolidWorks info you need
- SolidWorks Customer Portal Check this one regularly (requires log-in)
- Get involved A few ways to get involved in the SolidWorks community
- SolidWorks World Info about the annual user convention
- SolidWorks Training SolidWorks training class info
- Authorized Training Centers Authorized SolidWorks training centers
- Partner Products Find SolidWorks-related tools
- Certification Learn about getting your SolidWorks skills certified
- Certified Users Find certified SolidWorks users
SolidWorks Community
- SolidWorks Express SolidWorks community news
- SWUGN Network of SolidWorks User Groups
- User Blogs List of blogs from SolidWorks users
- SolidWorks Blog Lots of tips & tricks
- New Old SolidWorks Community Blog Community Blog through April 2010 and after April 2011
- Old SolidWorks Community Blog SolidWorks Community Blog April 2010-April 2011
- Even Older SolidWorks Community blog Community Blog through March 2006
- Old SolidWorks Podcasts SolidWorks podcasts through May 2009
Free downloads from SolidWorks
- Free eDrawings for SolidWorks, Autodesk, Pro/E, Catia, UG, SolidEdge
- Free eDrawings (Mac) Review and print any DWG, DXF, or eDrawings file
- SolidWorks Labs Download new software SolidWorks is developing
- Free Cosmic Blobs Kids 3D graphics software - DISCONTINUED
- Free DWG Gateway Free AutoCAD plug-in: use any DWG version - Dead Link
CATI.com
- CATI Home Any CATI info you need
- CATI Training Not just standard training, CATI offers exclusive classes
- CATI Events CATI regularly hosts and sponsors events
- CATI Support Get support from CATI
- CATI Tech Blog Good info, updated regularly
- CATI Community Page Links to community resources
User Groups
- SolidWorks User Group Network Info for and about all of the user groups
- Lafayette SolidWorks User Group Lafayette SolidWorks User Group
- CSUG Chicago SolidWorks User Group
- MASWUG Madison Area SolidWorks User Group
- SMART SolidWorks Milwaukee Area Resource Team
Discussion Boards
- SolidWorks forum Discussion board hosted by SolidWorks (requires log-in)
- Eng-tips Forum Discussion board hosted by eng-tips.com
- Usenet group via Google comp.cad.SolidWorks accessed through google
Helpful Sites
- Dimonte Tutorials Great material from Ed Eaton
- Lenny's Resources Tips, macros, and advice
- Mike J Wilson More tips, macros, and advice
- SoildMentor Blog, forum, more
- 3D Content Central Free Supplier certified models
- Eng-tips Links Comprehensive list of SolidWorks resources
- Dimonte Group Industrial design and product development services
- Impact Engineering Design and engineering services and staffing
CAD Publications
- upFront eZine CAD business info
- World CAD Access Blog style page from upFront
- CADinfo.net CAD articles
- MCAD online CAD CAM CAE news
- CADWire.net CAD CAM CAE news
- Ten Links CAD CAM CAE news
- SolidWorks Ten Links SolidWorks info
- CAD Digest CAD reading room