Solid Edge with Synchronous 2

by Stewart Linsmith 5. June 2009 00:48

 

Rick and Jason have just returned from Huntsville, AL (the home of Solid Edge) as they do every year with a sudden burst of energy. - a week of Power Points and Demo's will do that! Solid Edge with Synchronous Technology 2 will be released this summer with another round of advancements. Listed briefly below I highlighted some of the key advancements. This will give you a good idea of the direction for this release.This version is on its last stretch, the last beta testers are on their way to complete their evaluation. I estimate by the end of the month they will have a wrap. Add one more month to make the last corrections and another one to finalize the implementation of those corrections before going in production.  Base on my own experience and estimation I would expect to see the shipment to customers somewhere around August/September.Two major additions to this version:
  • Sheet metal
  • Solid Edge simulation (Add-on)
Sheet metalThis environment has been revised from top to bottom to be synchronized. Simulation (Add-on)A new module makes the link between FEMAP Express and FEMAPSimulation module has:
  • Solid Edge simulation express (FEMAP Express)
  • Solid Edge simulation
  • FEMAP
The concept of this module follows the simplicity use of Simulation Express:
  • Step one- define the body and the material
  • Then define force and fixed faces
  • Compute the meshing
  • Calculate raw data
  • Test data to show result
 Now with that pesky ribbon bar...
  • Quick access Toolbar allow users to re-order icons.
  • A wide screen mode is available 16:9 this allows to add more icons to the home menu.
  • A option is available to use bigger icons for those who use larger resolution on big monitor (30 inch + monitor with resolution higher then HD)
Procedural featureProcedural features take more precedent. A procedural feature is a standalone operation that can be recomputed.The helical feature is a good exampleExtend the life span of sketchIn the first release, once a sketch was consumed by a feature, it was transferred into the used sketch bin. This release seems to help extend the life of a sketch. This helps to synchronize features like the helical.Chamfer and draftChamfers and drafts behave like a procedural feature. “Live Rules” PanelLayout of the panel has changedHole alignment is now recognized upfront. No need to dig in a sub menu to access it.New color code gives better feedback to usersExternal filletExternal fillet have made it to this releaseShaft will be resized to correct diameter if need when applied exterior fillet.Polygon/rectangle 
  • The polygon is available in the customized folder is now integrated to the interface
  • 2D and 3D rules keep the integrity of the shape
Rectangle command has received a few enhancements
  • We can now place a rectangle by its center, no need to add constrain to center rectangle
  • Creation of rectangle by two points have also been included
Convert to 3DConvert to 3D workflow has been synchronized and it is in its final step after the 2D geometries are place in the 3D file.Dynamic SectioningYou can define a dynamic section to edit part profile. Dynamic sections can be defined at the part level and modify at the assembly levelYou can hide all part and show only the section to ease the editionFace priorityIn linear modeling, we have to reorder features to get the result we want. In synchronous we give priority to face to get the result we need, no need to reorderPatternPatterns have now a fill option to fill the surface areaPMITwo modes are available to adjust PMI size
  • Part scale
  • Constant Pixel
AssemblyWork has been done to help a better cohabitation between Traditional and Synchronous

 

 

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Solid Edge Video Tutorials

by Stewart Linsmith 1. October 2008 00:59
Developed by Australian design and technology education company Technically Speaking, for a limited time www.solidedgetutorials.com is offering free tutorials for Solid Edge versions 17 through 20. Three free tutorials range from the first video that teaches beginner users some of the basics of the software, to the last video, where the users learn more of the complexities of Solid Edge.

More specifically, the beginner tutorial is seven minutes long and is an excerpt from the full-length tutorial titled “Basics in the Part, Assembly and Draft Environment, Volume 1.” According to Cain Sanchez, industrial technology educator at solidedgetutorials.com, users will see how to use the Revolve Cut, Axis of Revolution, Includes, Trim, Circular Pattern and Mirror Copy tools. It will show users how to remove material from a model, make dynamic cut outs and mirror copy features.The intermediate 13-minute free tutorial is taken from the full-length versions of “‘Advanced Features in the Part Environment’ and ‘Fundamentals in the Sheet Metal Environment, Volume 2.’” Users learn about creating a game console and how to use the surfacing tool, Blue Surf. “Blue Surf allows users to create a surface by adding cross and guide curves. Users will also look at the powerful function of the dynamic edit tool to quickly and easily adjust the surface to the desired shape. This is combined with the Boolean subtraction tool to create a really interesting and ergonomic surface,” said Sanchez.

The third and most advanced tutorial is taken from the full-length video, “Fundamentals in the Assembly Environment.” The shortened, free version is five minutes long. Users are introduced to full motion simulation in assemblies. “This is a truly remarkable feature of Solid Edge that is quite complex to use effectively,” said Sanchez. Users will also learn about the Move Part tool to animate their moving parts.

The free tutorials are for anyone needing to learn more about Solid Edge, but specifically “cater for new users of Solid Edge who need to develop their skills in the program as well as users who might not be familiar with the wide range of features and environments in the program,” said Sanchez.The full-length tutorials are available for purchase on the Solidedgetutorials.com website. The three free offerings from the full-length tutorials will be available for viewing over the next few months. There is no direct instructor, but Sanchez encouraged users to submit questions via email to solidedgetutorials.com.

People who are interested in the free tutorials may sign up on the solidedgetutorials.com website, and soon after will receive an email with the tutorials. “Access to view the video tutorials is sent to their inbox. Users can choose to download the videos or start streaming straight away from a dedicated stream server,” said Sanchez. Users can also watch the videos as many times as they like.

For more information about the free tutorials or the full-length videos, visit www.solidedgetutorials.com. Technically Speaking is developing and will then be releasing tutorials for Solid Edge Synchronous Technology Version 21 in the near future, according to Sanchez.

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FREE! Self Paced Training for Solid Edge with Synchronous Technology

by Stewart Linsmith 26. September 2008 02:47

Access to self-paced training is available at no charge to customers who have purchased Solid Edge Software Maintenance. Working at your own pace, from your own desktop, teach yourself the basics of synchronous part and assembly modeling and drafting with these overviews, animations, and activities. To learn more, visit the GTAC web page. Look under Quick Links for Self-Paced Training for Solid Edge with Synchronous Technology. As always LMGi is here to support you, so give us a call with any questions at all.

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