Okay, I know some of you are expecting the next model for the stapler. To be honest, I needed a day off. So I took a page from Josh’s book and decided to do a summary post for all of my new subscribers. If you are new there are a few good tips you may have missed. Today, I will introduce you to some of my favorite post.

What Happened to my Scroll Bars?

With the release of SolidWorks 2008, the scroll bars in the graphics area were conspicuously missing. Don’t fret, there are extremely easy to turn them back on.

Original Post: Do you miss your scroll bars?

How do I Get Rid of That Darn Drawing Background?

This has got to be the most popular post ever on The SolidWorks Geek. For some reason, SolidWorks adding a simple graphic on the drawing sheet really struck a nerve with the SolidWorks Community. Relax… You can remove the image or even add your own, or download one of mine.

Original Post: Drawing Sheet Background in SolidWorks 2008 – Revisited

What is a Shortcut Bar?

My favorite new function in SolidWorks definitely has to be the Shortcut bar. I use the shortcut bar everyday…all day. It is awesome because I am always visiting other user’s systems and I know that I will always find the tool I am looking for, no matter how the toolbars are configured.

Original Post: Improve Productivity – Use Shortcut Bars

How Do I change the Way my Parts Look?

It was funny, the week right after I wrote this post I received an email from a co-worker about how to change the colors in an assembly. All I had to do was cut and paste directly into my email…I saved sooo much time.

Original Post:The Appearance of Things – Appearance Callouts

Original Post: The Appearance of Things – Display Pane

Original Post: The Appearance of Things – Display States

What are On-Screen Rulers?

On-screen rulers are used when using Instant3D to create and modify features on-screen easily and accurately.

Original Post: Instant3D On-screen Rulers Explained

Additional Examples: Building a Stapler – The Base

What is your Favorite Mate?

Easy. I absolutely love the Width mate. One can ask how can someone love a mate? Use it and you will see.

Original Post: Buried Treasures

What is the Proper Way to Title a Drawing?

If there is one article I have written that I would prefer that all of my readers read, it would be on titling your drawing per ASME standards. This is one area of the drawing that gets overlooked by many and yet causes so many issues.

Original Post: Standards Tuesday – Titling your drawing

What is the Easiest Way to Use Configurations?

Configuring components, features and dimension could not be any easier.

Original Post: Configuring Components in Assemblies

Original Post: Configuring Features and Dimensions

How do I Link Dimensions, Adding Equations and Using Variables?

Linking dimensions, using equations and variables is a huge time saver that is extremely easy to use. Not only does it speed up the design process but they are huge time savers when making revisions. Do feel intimated, it is a lot easier then it sounds.

Original Post: Linking Dimensions in Sketches

Original Post:Sum Simple Equations

How do I Customize the Symbol Library?

The Symbol Library comes fully loaded with just about every symbol you might need…just about. If you are feeling adventurous why not make your own symbols to add to the library?

Original Post: Making the Symbol Library Yours

How do I Hide and Show Extension and Dimension Lines?

The first time I need to hide an extension line in SolidWorks 2008, I had to pause. It took me a few minutes to figure it out and i want to save you that time.

Original Post:Hide / Show Extension and Dimension Lines

What are the New Selection Methods in SolidWorks 2008?

I love these new selection tools. Try them all and I hope you will agree.

Original Post: Component Selection Tools in Assemblies

Original Post: More Selection Methods

Next Week

Next week I will return to the normal schedule plus I will announce the winner for the Machinery’s Handbook. If you haven’t entered yet, you still have time. All entries must be in my midnight saturday the 2nd. Good Luck!

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