SolidWorks administration bible /

"It's not enough to know how to use SolidWorks, if your job also requires you to install or maintain it, train new users, and implement standards. This in-depth guide was written for those of you who have to actually manage your company's SolidWorks system. From hardware selection to...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Lombard, Matt
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Indianapolis, Ind. : Wiley, [2010]
Series:	Wiley Online Library.
Subjects:	SolidWorks. Computer-aided design. Software configuration management. Computer Science. Engineering. COMPUTERS > CAD-CAM. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Defining CAD administration
Preparing information technology
Preparing document management
Operating system tools you need to know
Training users
Installing the software
Licensing
Standardizing settings
Maximizing your use of templates
Implementing toolbox
Establishing libraries
Writing a SolidWorks standard
Using custom properties
Establishing best practice rules
Automating tasks with the API
Supporting SolidWorks users
Collaboration
Managing change
Rolling out new service packs
Rolling out new versions
Introducing SolidWorks Workgroup PDM
Installing and configuring the vault
Establishing permissions and managing toolbox
Establishing client best practice
Appendix A: Online help resources
Appendix B: Sources for standards
Appendix C: Tools, options menu settings.