Drafting and Dimensioning in Solid Edge Tutorial

Ally PLM has created another wonderful Lunch Bytes Solid Edge video tutorial. This time the topic they cover is Solid Edge drafting, dimensioning, and annotation tips and tricks. More detailed topics include how to create drawings in Solid Edge, how to create a quicksheet template, how to add different views, how to create dimensions and annotations, how to make sheet metal callouts, and more. Watch this awesome Solid Edge tutorial below:

Solid Edge Synchronous and Ordered Modeling Video Tutorial

Ally PLM released their latest Lunch Byte video tutorial, this time covering the topics of synchronous and ordered modeling. These videos are meant to showcase some of the feature of Solid Edge that you may not be aware of. Watch the embedded tutorial below to learn about how synchronous modeling accelerates the design process allowing for fast and flexible edits.

Solid Edge simulation express video

Ally PLM returns with another video edition of Lunch Bytes, this time talking about Solid Edge simulation express. Watch the Solid Edge video tutorial below.
 

Solid Edge - Simulation Express Tutorial Video

Welcome to another edition of Ally PLM's Lunch Bytes series. This time their topic in this edition is simulation express. Watch the video tutorial below:

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CAD Viewers: Solid Edge Viewer (SE)

Viewer for Solid Edge CAD Files
What type of files can Solid Edge Viewer read?

• part, (.par)
• Sheet metal (.psm)
• assembly models (.asm)
• Weldment assemblies (pwd)
• Draft or drawing files (.dft)
• Drawing files (.dwg, .dft)
• 3D viewing and file sharing CAD models (JT)
• Packaged collaboration files (pcf) for NX and SE
• Metafile documents (Microsoft) CGM
• JT files

Solid Edge Viewer Controls and Limitations

• Rotate, size, or fit to window by selecting desired view control button from above the pressing left mouse button and dragging.
• Printing of model picture or drawings are allowed
• Cannot save files
• Cannot measure drawings or models
• Can hide or view individual components in an assembly model
• Cannot view Parasolid, IGS, or Step files

Solid Edge 2D Drafting

• Stand Alone Drafting Software
• Similar to AutoCAD lite.
• Complete 2d Drafting Capabilities.
• Opens and saves documents as dft, dwg, dxf, 2D IGS
• Save documents as dwg or dxf if they are to be distributed.
• Can print drawings with included pdf printer. (SAVE AS pdf)
• Tutorial are available

Solid Edge 2D Drafting Software
(with included 2D/3D Solid Edge Viewer )

• Software should be downloaded directly from the Siemens Site
• Solid Edge Viewer Comes with the 2D software.
• If you already have an existing SE Viewer loaded on your computer, you’ll need to uninstall it prior to installing the updated viewer. 
• *Solid Edge Viewer (PART, ASM, DRT)
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