CATIA V5 - Creating Views using different axis system

This demo is for those who want to use a different Axis System than the absolute one provided by default in CATIA V5.

SolidWorks Lip & Groove Feature

This demo shows how to use the new Lip & Groove feature in SolidWorks. It is part of the fastening features and was added mainly for matching plastic parts in a quick and efficient way.

CATIA V5 - How to Open EXP Files

There are cases when you'll received an EXP file. How would you open this file format? Thankfully, CATIA V5 has the tool that can do just that.

EXP files come from V4 and unlike *.model files, EXP files need to be extracted for V5 to see them. The process may seem hard, but it's actually isn't. Just follow the simple steps in the video and you should be OK. Please post your comments if you need more calcification.

Autodesk Inventor - How to create a Variable Pitch Coil

This demo shows how to build a Variable pitch coil or Helix cut on a cylindrical shaft. One good application for that is a Feed screw. Note that the original sketch has to always be shown so that it can be selected for axial reference. the final cut was done to clean up the design and make sure of a proper entry cut.

Autodesk Inventor - How to create Projects

In this demo we show how to create a project in Inventor. This is very useful when you have to handle more than one design project at a time. The user can easily switch between projects without having to worry about where files are being stored. Also, it minimizes the need to search for "misplaced" files on your network. It is simple,easy and does not require a guru to use it.

SolidWorks - Create and use Custom Title blocks

Some users don't have the ability to change existing templates in SolidWorks. In this demo, you see how to create a 2D drawing template and then add as part of a custom template path without being a Windows admin. It is important to remember to switch from Novice mode to Advanced in order to see the tab page that contains your custom templates.

Remember to click the HD button at the bottom of the video. The quality keeps getting better!

CATIA V5 - Pocket Machining

This is a simple demo that shows how to machine a pocket using Prismatic machining in CATIA V5 NC.