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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-1898.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Simulation</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Simulation-1940.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;3 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The 3 day course covers a wide range of stress analysis topics for part and assembly linear analysis. The content of this course covers the software facilities offered in the SolidWorks Premium package, (more advanced Simulation Packages are covered in separate courses). &lt;br /&gt;Understand the seamless integration between the SolidWorks and Simulation user interface, understand basics of FEA and how these are interpreted into solving real life engineering problems, inevitably reducing the required number of physical prototypes and testing. &lt;br /&gt;The course gradually introduces more and more functionality of the package- understanding the meshing process, interpreting results and outputs, assembly contact and connector conditions. Learn how to speed up the analysis process of analysing structural behaviour of SolidWorks parts and assemblies, as per real life. This is a must for engineers who have a requirement to test their products under loading conditions. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- A basic understanding of SolidWorks commands and the user interface is needed, therefore the SolidWorks Essentials course is the only required prerequisite &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2056.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2027.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2073.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Weldments</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Weldments-1899.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Using weldments in SolidWorks is a powerful means of creating fabricated structures within a single part environment. Use a vast library of standard profiles, weldments allows you to create complex structures from simple base sketches. Additional content of the course includes furniture design using weldments, 3D Sketching tips and stress analysis of beam structures. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks fundamentals such as sketching and therefore should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Assembly Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-2028.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Pipe Routing</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Pipe-Routing-1942.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br /&gt;The routing aspect of SolidWorks is available as a Premium add-in. Pipe routing covers the ability to create flexible and orthogonal links within your SolidWorks Assemblies. Learn how to generate rapid connections between key components and output as cut lists and assembly layout drawings. &lt;br /&gt;Discover the libraries available in SolidWorks and also how to create your own standard route parts &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have taken both the SolidWorks Essentials and Assembly Modelling courses &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Sheet Metal</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Sheet-Metal-1900.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The sheet metal functionality built into SolidWorks is a powerful aspect of the package that allows users to create the fully folded design and quickly generate the flattened form for manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;Use specific sheet metal commands such as edge and miter flanges, hems and jogs as well looking at how standard SolidWorks models can be converted to sheet metal designs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course builds on the basic methods and fundamentals taught in the SolidWorks Essentials course, and therefore the only required prerequisites is that the Essentials course has been taken.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-1901.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-1976.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-1943.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Mold Design</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Mold-Design-1958.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Mold tool design in SolidWorks allows you to generate the core and cavity models from your SolidWorks design. Account for draft angles, ejector pins and parting lines in your design to check the requirements for the tool design. Understand techniques how to use imported data and repair ready for the tooling design.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees need a good understanding of SolidWorks fundamentals and should have taken the SolidWorks Essentials course as well as the Advanced Part &amp;amp; Assembly modules&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Electrical Routing</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Electrical-Routing-2205.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The routing aspect of SolidWorks is available as a Premium add-in. Electrical routing allows you to complete your electrical circuits in a fast and accurate fashion. Discover the component libraries within SolidWorks and the ability to create parts lists and wiring diagrams for assembly and manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have taken both the SolidWorks Essentials and Assembly Modelling courses &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Assembly Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-2088.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2029.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Sheet Metal</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Sheet-Metal-1977.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The sheet metal functionality built into SolidWorks is a powerful aspect of the package that allows users to create the fully folded design and quickly generate the flattened form for manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;Use specific sheet metal commands such as edge and miter flanges, hems and jogs as well looking at how standard SolidWorks models can be converted to sheet metal designs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course builds on the basic methods and fundamentals taught in the SolidWorks Essentials course, and therefore the only required prerequisites is that the Essentials course has been taken.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Weldments</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Weldments-1978.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Using weldments in SolidWorks is a powerful means of creating fabricated structures within a single part environment. Use a vast library of standard profiles, weldments allows you to create complex structures from simple base sketches. Additional content of the course includes furniture design using weldments, 3D Sketching tips and stress analysis of beam structures. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks fundamentals such as sketching and therefore should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-1944.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>3D Via Composer</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/3D-Via-Composer-2030.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;3D Via Composer is an the newest product offering in the the SolidWorks family that enables you to create technical publications that stay parametric with your SolidWorks CAD designs. This means you can begin the creation of tech pubs in parallel with the CAD designs rather than afterwards to dramatically streamline your processes. Over&amp;nbsp;2 days, learn how to create high quality vector output images, animate assembly sequences and create fully interactive documents amongst many other commands. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Prior experience of SolidWorks would be beneficial but not necessary as 3D Via Composer runs as a standalone application to SolidWorks and hence has its own user interface. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
 &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT PART OF THE SOLIDWORKS TRAINING PASSPORT AND MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2156.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Enterprise PDM</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Enterprise-PDM-1947.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br /&gt;SolidWorks Enterprise PDM is a data management software suite working within a Windows Explorer enviroment. Allowing you to work in collaboration with the whole organisation, EPDM allows Vault replication across mutliple sites. The course content is aimed at the system administrator, and will cover the Vault setup, the creation of typical data workflows and revisioning schemes. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Familiarity with the Windows operating system is needed.&amp;nbsp;This course is aimed at the person(s) who will be managing/ administrating the PDM system within the organisation.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
 &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT PART OF THE SOLIDWORKS TRAINING PASSPORT AND MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Flow Simulation</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Flow-Simulation-1946.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;SolidWorks Flow Simulation is used to analyse the flow and thermal affects within your designs. Determine the flow of liquids and gases internal and external of your assemblies to ensure maximum efficiency and understand whether thermal implications may cause a problem. Learn about the range of powerful animation outputs from the software that help visualise how design changes may improve your design. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have completed the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
 &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT PART OF THE SOLIDWORKS TRAINING PASSPORT AND MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-2031.aspx</link>
<guid>0dd8843a-4d3f-4f07-a1e3-09b9bde9a8f5</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-1904.aspx</link>
<guid>83937460-c9d6-4555-a9c6-19c73690da19</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-1962.aspx</link>
<guid>3ffa7fe7-61dc-4b21-821d-e5299e6e1e2b</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Surface Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Surface-Modelling-1949.aspx</link>
<guid>46b91084-2a03-4852-bb18-56b9cd3b4c1e</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The surface modelling course is ideal for consumer and product designers who have a requirement to create complex shapes and forms. This course introduces the concept of modelling with surfaces. The ability to mix and match between surfaces and solids is discussed in depth and a typical surface modelling workflow is one of the seven topics covered. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISTIES- Attendees should have attended the Advanced Part Modelling course as many of the commands are re-used and prior knowledge is expected. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-1948.aspx</link>
<guid>3fc58f60-03b2-49bc-9096-de66835380c3</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2032.aspx</link>
<guid>f83d2cfe-3dd7-401c-8cd8-e25c8a3e2114</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Flow Simulation</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Flow-Simulation-2033.aspx</link>
<guid>8c3d149c-eaa3-47f3-b65a-c4542cbee166</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;SolidWorks Flow Simulation is used to analyse the flow and thermal affects within your designs. Determine the flow of liquids and gases internal and external of your assemblies to ensure maximum efficiency and understand whether thermal implications may cause a problem. Learn about the range of powerful animation outputs from the software that help visualise how design changes may improve your design. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have completed the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
 &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT PART OF THE SOLIDWORKS TRAINING PASSPORT AND MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>Automation</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/Automation-2440.aspx</link>
<guid>f98cfd89-7960-4071-92b0-1cef11852ad6</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;3&amp;nbsp;Days Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;DriveWorks is a SolidWorks Gold Partner product that is used to automate the design process. If your designs are the same but different then automation can be a very efficient way of reusing design data. The DriveWorks Professional course, held over 3 days, includes the means of building customisable user input forms to build models, as well as configuring rules into the designs to ensure they behave correctly. Learn how to link DriveWorks to external spreadsheets and databases as well as how it can be used to automate the creation of documents such as engineering drawings, PDFs, quotes and cover letters. The full course content is shown below.&lt;/p&gt;
 &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should be familiar with SolidWorks commands. Any previous experience with excel based logic and formulae would be beneficial.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
 &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
 &lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; Lesson 1 - Creating a Group and Capturing Models &lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Lesson 2 - Building a User Interface in DriveWorks Administrator &lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Lesson 3 - Building Rules &lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Lesson 4 - Running your Project &lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Lesson 5 - File Name and Relative Path Rules &lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Lesson 6 - Static Replacement Files &lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Lesson 7 - Tables &lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Lesson 8 - Form Navigation &lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Lesson 9 - Dynamic Replacement Files &lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Lesson 10 - Documents &lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Lesson 11 &amp;ndash; Drawings &lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Lesson 12 - Advanced Forms &lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Lesson 13 - Specification Control &lt;br /&gt;&amp;bull; Lesson 14 - Linking to Data &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Sheet Metal</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Sheet-Metal-1950.aspx</link>
<guid>d97031be-2dd7-415b-8484-a57dadae8469</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The sheet metal functionality built into SolidWorks is a powerful aspect of the package that allows users to create the fully folded design and quickly generate the flattened form for manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;Use specific sheet metal commands such as edge and miter flanges, hems and jogs as well looking at how standard SolidWorks models can be converted to sheet metal designs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course builds on the basic methods and fundamentals taught in the SolidWorks Essentials course, and therefore the only required prerequisites is that the Essentials course has been taken.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Weldments</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Weldments-1951.aspx</link>
<guid>b703e65e-79e8-4d35-a93d-fb280d39bdde</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Using weldments in SolidWorks is a powerful means of creating fabricated structures within a single part environment. Use a vast library of standard profiles, weldments allows you to create complex structures from simple base sketches. Additional content of the course includes furniture design using weldments, 3D Sketching tips and stress analysis of beam structures. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks fundamentals such as sketching and therefore should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>PhotoView Rendering</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/PhotoView-Rendering-1953.aspx</link>
<guid>705cb316-c261-4225-a22a-a65068c98ff5</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;PhotoView is a SolidWorks Professional add-on product that allows users to generate photorealistic images from their SolidWorks 3D CAD files. This product replaced the long standing PhotoWorks product in SolidWorks 2011.&amp;nbsp;Learn tips and tricks that can bring your images to life, lighting and material effects. Discover the file formats available for exporting and sharing your rendered images. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks user interface and should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials training course &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Workgroup PDM</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Workgroup-PDM-1952.aspx</link>
<guid>0a1084d2-ace5-441b-b816-bade8740d58d</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;SolidWorks Workgroup PDM is a SolidWorks Professional add-in product and is used for secure data management of your CAD and associated data. This course shows you how to use the common commands used within the PDM system such as checking in and out documents. Discover how PDM alerts you to the status of documents and learn how to query and search your data. Administration of the PDM system is NOT covered on this course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees need some basic understanding of the SolidWorks User Interface. As only a limited amount of SolidWorks commands are covered, attendees should have at least used SolidWorks before to navigate around the user interface easily. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-1905.aspx</link>
<guid>8d06d4a8-36a9-423e-9c0c-fc0aedee5240</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Surface Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Surface-Modelling-1979.aspx</link>
<guid>71fe5d61-8382-465e-8675-260fc67395f7</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The surface modelling course is ideal for consumer and product designers who have a requirement to create complex shapes and forms. This course introduces the concept of modelling with surfaces. The ability to mix and match between surfaces and solids is discussed in depth and a typical surface modelling workflow is one of the seven topics covered. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISTIES- Attendees should have attended the Advanced Part Modelling course as many of the commands are re-used and prior knowledge is expected. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2057.aspx</link>
<guid>1bb994e9-9f8b-491f-969f-a532505f4a56</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Electrical Routing</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Electrical-Routing-1956.aspx</link>
<guid>3fac9a75-9ef8-48ad-8267-5688239c0b12</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The routing aspect of SolidWorks is available as a Premium add-in. Electrical routing allows you to complete your electrical circuits in a fast and accurate fashion. Discover the component libraries within SolidWorks and the ability to create parts lists and wiring diagrams for assembly and manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have taken both the SolidWorks Essentials and Assembly Modelling courses &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-1954.aspx</link>
<guid>c57901b2-043c-4402-b434-55221418c35f</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2034.aspx</link>
<guid>914cf340-0491-430d-a932-1294de52cf0e</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Weldments</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Weldments-1906.aspx</link>
<guid>4e5b3674-8536-4add-a9e7-85e7cbb494a0</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Using weldments in SolidWorks is a powerful means of creating fabricated structures within a single part environment. Use a vast library of standard profiles, weldments allows you to create complex structures from simple base sketches. Additional content of the course includes furniture design using weldments, 3D Sketching tips and stress analysis of beam structures. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks fundamentals such as sketching and therefore should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Assembly Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-2035.aspx</link>
<guid>82130c2c-ee3a-40ed-a018-62ba807b47c1</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Assembly Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-1955.aspx</link>
<guid>e80ecde9-1eec-4536-93e8-a355f3b4462f</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Sheet Metal</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Sheet-Metal-1907.aspx</link>
<guid>aa779bd0-364d-4b41-a998-c975712b4b37</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The sheet metal functionality built into SolidWorks is a powerful aspect of the package that allows users to create the fully folded design and quickly generate the flattened form for manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;Use specific sheet metal commands such as edge and miter flanges, hems and jogs as well looking at how standard SolidWorks models can be converted to sheet metal designs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course builds on the basic methods and fundamentals taught in the SolidWorks Essentials course, and therefore the only required prerequisites is that the Essentials course has been taken.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-1957.aspx</link>
<guid>cff0292f-3a45-4c88-9029-f376768ec67b</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>PhotoView Rendering</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/PhotoView-Rendering-2191.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;PhotoView is a SolidWorks Professional add-on product that allows users to generate photorealistic images from their SolidWorks 3D CAD files. This product replaced the long standing PhotoWorks product in SolidWorks 2011.&amp;nbsp;Learn tips and tricks that can bring your images to life, lighting and material effects. Discover the file formats available for exporting and sharing your rendered images. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks user interface and should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials training course &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-1908.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Simulation</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Simulation-1959.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;3 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The 3 day course covers a wide range of stress analysis topics for part and assembly linear analysis. The content of this course covers the software facilities offered in the SolidWorks Premium package, (more advanced Simulation Packages are covered in separate courses). &lt;br /&gt;Understand the seamless integration between the SolidWorks and Simulation user interface, understand basics of FEA and how these are interpreted into solving real life engineering problems, inevitably reducing the required number of physical prototypes and testing. &lt;br /&gt;The course gradually introduces more and more functionality of the package- understanding the meshing process, interpreting results and outputs, assembly contact and connector conditions. Learn how to speed up the analysis process of analysing structural behaviour of SolidWorks parts and assemblies, as per real life. This is a must for engineers who have a requirement to test their products under loading conditions. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- A basic understanding of SolidWorks commands and the user interface is needed, therefore the SolidWorks Essentials course is the only required prerequisite &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-2454.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Assembly Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-2074.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>PhotoView Rendering</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/PhotoView-Rendering-1909.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;PhotoView is a SolidWorks Professional add-on product that allows users to generate photorealistic images from their SolidWorks 3D CAD files. This product replaced the long standing PhotoWorks product in SolidWorks 2011.&amp;nbsp;Learn tips and tricks that can bring your images to life, lighting and material effects. Discover the file formats available for exporting and sharing your rendered images. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks user interface and should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials training course &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Simulation</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Simulation-2445.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;3 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The 3 day course covers a wide range of stress analysis topics for part and assembly linear analysis. The content of this course covers the software facilities offered in the SolidWorks Premium package, (more advanced Simulation Packages are covered in separate courses). &lt;br /&gt;Understand the seamless integration between the SolidWorks and Simulation user interface, understand basics of FEA and how these are interpreted into solving real life engineering problems, inevitably reducing the required number of physical prototypes and testing. &lt;br /&gt;The course gradually introduces more and more functionality of the package- understanding the meshing process, interpreting results and outputs, assembly contact and connector conditions. Learn how to speed up the analysis process of analysing structural behaviour of SolidWorks parts and assemblies, as per real life. This is a must for engineers who have a requirement to test their products under loading conditions. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- A basic understanding of SolidWorks commands and the user interface is needed, therefore the SolidWorks Essentials course is the only required prerequisite &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2162.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2327.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Workgroup PDM</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Workgroup-PDM-2220.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;SolidWorks Workgroup PDM is a SolidWorks Professional add-in product and is used for secure data management of your CAD and associated data. This course shows you how to use the common commands used within the PDM system such as checking in and out documents. Discover how PDM alerts you to the status of documents and learn how to query and search your data. Administration of the PDM system is NOT covered on this course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees need some basic understanding of the SolidWorks User Interface. As only a limited amount of SolidWorks commands are covered, attendees should have at least used SolidWorks before to navigate around the user interface easily. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Assembly Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-2163.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Sheet Metal</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Sheet-Metal-2455.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The sheet metal functionality built into SolidWorks is a powerful aspect of the package that allows users to create the fully folded design and quickly generate the flattened form for manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;Use specific sheet metal commands such as edge and miter flanges, hems and jogs as well looking at how standard SolidWorks models can be converted to sheet metal designs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course builds on the basic methods and fundamentals taught in the SolidWorks Essentials course, and therefore the only required prerequisites is that the Essentials course has been taken.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Motion</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Motion-2446.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Motion Simulation is a SolidWorks Premium add-in and allows you to calculate and test mechanisms built into your parts and assemblies. Using the animation interface of SolidWorks, Motion Simulation can accurately simulate motors and inter-part relationships with graphical outputs such as power usage and cam trace paths. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have taken both the SolidWorks Essentials and Assembly Modelling courses &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2164.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2328.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2296.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2316.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2111.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Motion</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Motion-2369.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Motion Simulation is a SolidWorks Premium add-in and allows you to calculate and test mechanisms built into your parts and assemblies. Using the animation interface of SolidWorks, Motion Simulation can accurately simulate motors and inter-part relationships with graphical outputs such as power usage and cam trace paths. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have taken both the SolidWorks Essentials and Assembly Modelling courses &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2222.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
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<title>SolidWorks Assembly Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-2329.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-2297.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-2370.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>PhotoView Rendering</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/PhotoView-Rendering-2039.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;PhotoView is a SolidWorks Professional add-on product that allows users to generate photorealistic images from their SolidWorks 3D CAD files. This product replaced the long standing PhotoWorks product in SolidWorks 2011.&amp;nbsp;Learn tips and tricks that can bring your images to life, lighting and material effects. Discover the file formats available for exporting and sharing your rendered images. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks user interface and should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials training course &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>3D Via Composer</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/3D-Via-Composer-2165.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;3D Via Composer is an the newest product offering in the the SolidWorks family that enables you to create technical publications that stay parametric with your SolidWorks CAD designs. This means you can begin the creation of tech pubs in parallel with the CAD designs rather than afterwards to dramatically streamline your processes. Over&amp;nbsp;2 days, learn how to create high quality vector output images, animate assembly sequences and create fully interactive documents amongst many other commands. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Prior experience of SolidWorks would be beneficial but not necessary as 3D Via Composer runs as a standalone application to SolidWorks and hence has its own user interface. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
 &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT PART OF THE SOLIDWORKS TRAINING PASSPORT AND MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-2166.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Surface Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Surface-Modelling-2371.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The surface modelling course is ideal for consumer and product designers who have a requirement to create complex shapes and forms. This course introduces the concept of modelling with surfaces. The ability to mix and match between surfaces and solids is discussed in depth and a typical surface modelling workflow is one of the seven topics covered. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISTIES- Attendees should have attended the Advanced Part Modelling course as many of the commands are re-used and prior knowledge is expected. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-2082.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2330.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2223.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Weldments</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Weldments-2167.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Using weldments in SolidWorks is a powerful means of creating fabricated structures within a single part environment. Use a vast library of standard profiles, weldments allows you to create complex structures from simple base sketches. Additional content of the course includes furniture design using weldments, 3D Sketching tips and stress analysis of beam structures. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks fundamentals such as sketching and therefore should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Weldments</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Weldments-2372.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Using weldments in SolidWorks is a powerful means of creating fabricated structures within a single part environment. Use a vast library of standard profiles, weldments allows you to create complex structures from simple base sketches. Additional content of the course includes furniture design using weldments, 3D Sketching tips and stress analysis of beam structures. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks fundamentals such as sketching and therefore should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Assembly Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-2224.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Sheet Metal</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Sheet-Metal-2168.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The sheet metal functionality built into SolidWorks is a powerful aspect of the package that allows users to create the fully folded design and quickly generate the flattened form for manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;Use specific sheet metal commands such as edge and miter flanges, hems and jogs as well looking at how standard SolidWorks models can be converted to sheet metal designs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course builds on the basic methods and fundamentals taught in the SolidWorks Essentials course, and therefore the only required prerequisites is that the Essentials course has been taken.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Sheet Metal</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Sheet-Metal-2373.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The sheet metal functionality built into SolidWorks is a powerful aspect of the package that allows users to create the fully folded design and quickly generate the flattened form for manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;Use specific sheet metal commands such as edge and miter flanges, hems and jogs as well looking at how standard SolidWorks models can be converted to sheet metal designs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course builds on the basic methods and fundamentals taught in the SolidWorks Essentials course, and therefore the only required prerequisites is that the Essentials course has been taken.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Electrical Routing</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Electrical-Routing-2170.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The routing aspect of SolidWorks is available as a Premium add-in. Electrical routing allows you to complete your electrical circuits in a fast and accurate fashion. Discover the component libraries within SolidWorks and the ability to create parts lists and wiring diagrams for assembly and manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have taken both the SolidWorks Essentials and Assembly Modelling courses &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2169.aspx</link>
<guid>35df2bc6-abc4-4cc1-b146-409a0640452d</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2317.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Simulation</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Simulation-2331.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;3 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The 3 day course covers a wide range of stress analysis topics for part and assembly linear analysis. The content of this course covers the software facilities offered in the SolidWorks Premium package, (more advanced Simulation Packages are covered in separate courses). &lt;br /&gt;Understand the seamless integration between the SolidWorks and Simulation user interface, understand basics of FEA and how these are interpreted into solving real life engineering problems, inevitably reducing the required number of physical prototypes and testing. &lt;br /&gt;The course gradually introduces more and more functionality of the package- understanding the meshing process, interpreting results and outputs, assembly contact and connector conditions. Learn how to speed up the analysis process of analysing structural behaviour of SolidWorks parts and assemblies, as per real life. This is a must for engineers who have a requirement to test their products under loading conditions. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- A basic understanding of SolidWorks commands and the user interface is needed, therefore the SolidWorks Essentials course is the only required prerequisite &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Simulation</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Simulation-2132.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;3 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The 3 day course covers a wide range of stress analysis topics for part and assembly linear analysis. The content of this course covers the software facilities offered in the SolidWorks Premium package, (more advanced Simulation Packages are covered in separate courses). &lt;br /&gt;Understand the seamless integration between the SolidWorks and Simulation user interface, understand basics of FEA and how these are interpreted into solving real life engineering problems, inevitably reducing the required number of physical prototypes and testing. &lt;br /&gt;The course gradually introduces more and more functionality of the package- understanding the meshing process, interpreting results and outputs, assembly contact and connector conditions. Learn how to speed up the analysis process of analysing structural behaviour of SolidWorks parts and assemblies, as per real life. This is a must for engineers who have a requirement to test their products under loading conditions. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- A basic understanding of SolidWorks commands and the user interface is needed, therefore the SolidWorks Essentials course is the only required prerequisite &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2075.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2374.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2225.aspx</link>
<guid>a1bc010c-4a47-4d06-97a6-930fd1bddbf1</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Assembly Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-2318.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Enterprise PDM</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Enterprise-PDM-2458.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br /&gt;SolidWorks Enterprise PDM is a data management software suite working within a Windows Explorer enviroment. Allowing you to work in collaboration with the whole organisation, EPDM allows Vault replication across mutliple sites. The course content is aimed at the system administrator, and will cover the Vault setup, the creation of typical data workflows and revisioning schemes. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Familiarity with the Windows operating system is needed.&amp;nbsp;This course is aimed at the person(s) who will be managing/ administrating the PDM system within the organisation.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
 &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT PART OF THE SOLIDWORKS TRAINING PASSPORT AND MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>PhotoView Rendering</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/PhotoView-Rendering-2319.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;PhotoView is a SolidWorks Professional add-on product that allows users to generate photorealistic images from their SolidWorks 3D CAD files. This product replaced the long standing PhotoWorks product in SolidWorks 2011.&amp;nbsp;Learn tips and tricks that can bring your images to life, lighting and material effects. Discover the file formats available for exporting and sharing your rendered images. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks user interface and should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials training course &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Motion</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Motion-2171.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Motion Simulation is a SolidWorks Premium add-in and allows you to calculate and test mechanisms built into your parts and assemblies. Using the animation interface of SolidWorks, Motion Simulation can accurately simulate motors and inter-part relationships with graphical outputs such as power usage and cam trace paths. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have taken both the SolidWorks Essentials and Assembly Modelling courses &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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<title>SolidWorks Pipe Routing</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Pipe-Routing-2332.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br /&gt;The routing aspect of SolidWorks is available as a Premium add-in. Pipe routing covers the ability to create flexible and orthogonal links within your SolidWorks Assemblies. Learn how to generate rapid connections between key components and output as cut lists and assembly layout drawings. &lt;br /&gt;Discover the libraries available in SolidWorks and also how to create your own standard route parts &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have taken both the SolidWorks Essentials and Assembly Modelling courses &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-2226.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Simulation</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Simulation-2172.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;3 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The 3 day course covers a wide range of stress analysis topics for part and assembly linear analysis. The content of this course covers the software facilities offered in the SolidWorks Premium package, (more advanced Simulation Packages are covered in separate courses). &lt;br /&gt;Understand the seamless integration between the SolidWorks and Simulation user interface, understand basics of FEA and how these are interpreted into solving real life engineering problems, inevitably reducing the required number of physical prototypes and testing. &lt;br /&gt;The course gradually introduces more and more functionality of the package- understanding the meshing process, interpreting results and outputs, assembly contact and connector conditions. Learn how to speed up the analysis process of analysing structural behaviour of SolidWorks parts and assemblies, as per real life. This is a must for engineers who have a requirement to test their products under loading conditions. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- A basic understanding of SolidWorks commands and the user interface is needed, therefore the SolidWorks Essentials course is the only required prerequisite &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Simulation Premium- Non Linear</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Simulation-Premium-Non-Linear-2333.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1&amp;nbsp;Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This Simulation module focuses on the three branches of non linear analysis: &lt;br /&gt;Non Linear Material behaviour (rubbers and composites), Non Linear Geometric conditions (large displacements) and Non Linear contact considerations. Discover material models that can be considered in Non Linear analysis. Predict buckling points in your models, plastic deformation and metal forming.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have good knowledge of FEA in SolidWorks and therefore should have already attended the SolidWorks Simulation training course. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
 &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT PART OF THE SOLIDWORKS TRAINING PASSPORT AND MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Mold Design</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Mold-Design-2227.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Mold tool design in SolidWorks allows you to generate the core and cavity models from your SolidWorks design. Account for draft angles, ejector pins and parting lines in your design to check the requirements for the tool design. Understand techniques how to use imported data and repair ready for the tooling design.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees need a good understanding of SolidWorks fundamentals and should have taken the SolidWorks Essentials course as well as the Advanced Part &amp;amp; Assembly modules&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Simulation Premium- Dynamics</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Simulation-Premium-Dynamics-2334.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1&amp;nbsp;Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;In this Simulation module attendees learn about the effects that random vibration and dynamic loading conditions have on their designs. Also understand how damping and excitation can impact the day to day use of components. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have good knowledge of FEA in SolidWorks and therefore should have already attended the SolidWorks Simulation training course &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
 &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT PART OF THE SOLIDWORKS TRAINING PASSPORT AND MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Electrical Routing</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Electrical-Routing-2375.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The routing aspect of SolidWorks is available as a Premium add-in. Electrical routing allows you to complete your electrical circuits in a fast and accurate fashion. Discover the component libraries within SolidWorks and the ability to create parts lists and wiring diagrams for assembly and manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have taken both the SolidWorks Essentials and Assembly Modelling courses &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Simulation Professional</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Simulation-Professional-2335.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Simulation Professional, an additional bolt on to SolidWorks, covers a range of additional tools for structural analysis. Investigate slender parts&amp;rsquo; resistance to buckling, predict fatigue life of your designs and analyse thermal situations. Optimise your models to save money in your designs, investigate vibration in your components and understand how your parts react if dropped. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have good knowledge of FEA in SolidWorks and therefore should have already attended the SolidWorks Simulation training course &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
 &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT PART OF THE SOLIDWORKS TRAINING PASSPORT AND MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2174.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Surface Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Surface-Modelling-2173.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The surface modelling course is ideal for consumer and product designers who have a requirement to create complex shapes and forms. This course introduces the concept of modelling with surfaces. The ability to mix and match between surfaces and solids is discussed in depth and a typical surface modelling workflow is one of the seven topics covered. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISTIES- Attendees should have attended the Advanced Part Modelling course as many of the commands are re-used and prior knowledge is expected. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Surface Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Surface-Modelling-2230.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The surface modelling course is ideal for consumer and product designers who have a requirement to create complex shapes and forms. This course introduces the concept of modelling with surfaces. The ability to mix and match between surfaces and solids is discussed in depth and a typical surface modelling workflow is one of the seven topics covered. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISTIES- Attendees should have attended the Advanced Part Modelling course as many of the commands are re-used and prior knowledge is expected. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Flow Simulation</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Flow-Simulation-2376.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;SolidWorks Flow Simulation is used to analyse the flow and thermal affects within your designs. Determine the flow of liquids and gases internal and external of your assemblies to ensure maximum efficiency and understand whether thermal implications may cause a problem. Learn about the range of powerful animation outputs from the software that help visualise how design changes may improve your design. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have completed the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
 &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT PART OF THE SOLIDWORKS TRAINING PASSPORT AND MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2336.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Assembly Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-2175.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>3D Via Composer</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/3D-Via-Composer-2377.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;3D Via Composer is an the newest product offering in the the SolidWorks family that enables you to create technical publications that stay parametric with your SolidWorks CAD designs. This means you can begin the creation of tech pubs in parallel with the CAD designs rather than afterwards to dramatically streamline your processes. Over&amp;nbsp;2 days, learn how to create high quality vector output images, animate assembly sequences and create fully interactive documents amongst many other commands. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Prior experience of SolidWorks would be beneficial but not necessary as 3D Via Composer runs as a standalone application to SolidWorks and hence has its own user interface. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
 &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT PART OF THE SOLIDWORKS TRAINING PASSPORT AND MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Sheet Metal</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Sheet-Metal-2228.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The sheet metal functionality built into SolidWorks is a powerful aspect of the package that allows users to create the fully folded design and quickly generate the flattened form for manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;Use specific sheet metal commands such as edge and miter flanges, hems and jogs as well looking at how standard SolidWorks models can be converted to sheet metal designs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course builds on the basic methods and fundamentals taught in the SolidWorks Essentials course, and therefore the only required prerequisites is that the Essentials course has been taken.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Surface Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Surface-Modelling-2076.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The surface modelling course is ideal for consumer and product designers who have a requirement to create complex shapes and forms. This course introduces the concept of modelling with surfaces. The ability to mix and match between surfaces and solids is discussed in depth and a typical surface modelling workflow is one of the seven topics covered. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISTIES- Attendees should have attended the Advanced Part Modelling course as many of the commands are re-used and prior knowledge is expected. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Weldments</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Weldments-2229.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Using weldments in SolidWorks is a powerful means of creating fabricated structures within a single part environment. Use a vast library of standard profiles, weldments allows you to create complex structures from simple base sketches. Additional content of the course includes furniture design using weldments, 3D Sketching tips and stress analysis of beam structures. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks fundamentals such as sketching and therefore should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2176.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2337.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2231.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Workgroup PDM</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Workgroup-PDM-2378.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;SolidWorks Workgroup PDM is a SolidWorks Professional add-in product and is used for secure data management of your CAD and associated data. This course shows you how to use the common commands used within the PDM system such as checking in and out documents. Discover how PDM alerts you to the status of documents and learn how to query and search your data. Administration of the PDM system is NOT covered on this course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees need some basic understanding of the SolidWorks User Interface. As only a limited amount of SolidWorks commands are covered, attendees should have at least used SolidWorks before to navigate around the user interface easily. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Sheet Metal</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Sheet-Metal-2300.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The sheet metal functionality built into SolidWorks is a powerful aspect of the package that allows users to create the fully folded design and quickly generate the flattened form for manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;Use specific sheet metal commands such as edge and miter flanges, hems and jogs as well looking at how standard SolidWorks models can be converted to sheet metal designs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course builds on the basic methods and fundamentals taught in the SolidWorks Essentials course, and therefore the only required prerequisites is that the Essentials course has been taken.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Assembly Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-2338.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-2379.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Weldments</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Weldments-2301.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Using weldments in SolidWorks is a powerful means of creating fabricated structures within a single part environment. Use a vast library of standard profiles, weldments allows you to create complex structures from simple base sketches. Additional content of the course includes furniture design using weldments, 3D Sketching tips and stress analysis of beam structures. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks fundamentals such as sketching and therefore should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>PhotoView Rendering</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/PhotoView-Rendering-2339.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;PhotoView is a SolidWorks Professional add-on product that allows users to generate photorealistic images from their SolidWorks 3D CAD files. This product replaced the long standing PhotoWorks product in SolidWorks 2011.&amp;nbsp;Learn tips and tricks that can bring your images to life, lighting and material effects. Discover the file formats available for exporting and sharing your rendered images. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks user interface and should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials training course &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-2177.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2302.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Surface Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Surface-Modelling-2380.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The surface modelling course is ideal for consumer and product designers who have a requirement to create complex shapes and forms. This course introduces the concept of modelling with surfaces. The ability to mix and match between surfaces and solids is discussed in depth and a typical surface modelling workflow is one of the seven topics covered. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISTIES- Attendees should have attended the Advanced Part Modelling course as many of the commands are re-used and prior knowledge is expected. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2232.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2340.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2284.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Weldments</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Weldments-2178.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Using weldments in SolidWorks is a powerful means of creating fabricated structures within a single part environment. Use a vast library of standard profiles, weldments allows you to create complex structures from simple base sketches. Additional content of the course includes furniture design using weldments, 3D Sketching tips and stress analysis of beam structures. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks fundamentals such as sketching and therefore should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Weldments</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Weldments-2381.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Using weldments in SolidWorks is a powerful means of creating fabricated structures within a single part environment. Use a vast library of standard profiles, weldments allows you to create complex structures from simple base sketches. Additional content of the course includes furniture design using weldments, 3D Sketching tips and stress analysis of beam structures. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks fundamentals such as sketching and therefore should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Assembly Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-2233.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Sheet Metal</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Sheet-Metal-2179.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The sheet metal functionality built into SolidWorks is a powerful aspect of the package that allows users to create the fully folded design and quickly generate the flattened form for manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;Use specific sheet metal commands such as edge and miter flanges, hems and jogs as well looking at how standard SolidWorks models can be converted to sheet metal designs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course builds on the basic methods and fundamentals taught in the SolidWorks Essentials course, and therefore the only required prerequisites is that the Essentials course has been taken.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Sheet Metal</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Sheet-Metal-2382.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The sheet metal functionality built into SolidWorks is a powerful aspect of the package that allows users to create the fully folded design and quickly generate the flattened form for manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;Use specific sheet metal commands such as edge and miter flanges, hems and jogs as well looking at how standard SolidWorks models can be converted to sheet metal designs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course builds on the basic methods and fundamentals taught in the SolidWorks Essentials course, and therefore the only required prerequisites is that the Essentials course has been taken.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>PhotoView Rendering</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/PhotoView-Rendering-2180.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;PhotoView is a SolidWorks Professional add-on product that allows users to generate photorealistic images from their SolidWorks 3D CAD files. This product replaced the long standing PhotoWorks product in SolidWorks 2011.&amp;nbsp;Learn tips and tricks that can bring your images to life, lighting and material effects. Discover the file formats available for exporting and sharing your rendered images. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks user interface and should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials training course &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2181.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Mold Design</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Mold-Design-2383.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Mold tool design in SolidWorks allows you to generate the core and cavity models from your SolidWorks design. Account for draft angles, ejector pins and parting lines in your design to check the requirements for the tool design. Understand techniques how to use imported data and repair ready for the tooling design.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees need a good understanding of SolidWorks fundamentals and should have taken the SolidWorks Essentials course as well as the Advanced Part &amp;amp; Assembly modules&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Simulation</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Simulation-2341.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;3 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The 3 day course covers a wide range of stress analysis topics for part and assembly linear analysis. The content of this course covers the software facilities offered in the SolidWorks Premium package, (more advanced Simulation Packages are covered in separate courses). &lt;br /&gt;Understand the seamless integration between the SolidWorks and Simulation user interface, understand basics of FEA and how these are interpreted into solving real life engineering problems, inevitably reducing the required number of physical prototypes and testing. &lt;br /&gt;The course gradually introduces more and more functionality of the package- understanding the meshing process, interpreting results and outputs, assembly contact and connector conditions. Learn how to speed up the analysis process of analysing structural behaviour of SolidWorks parts and assemblies, as per real life. This is a must for engineers who have a requirement to test their products under loading conditions. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- A basic understanding of SolidWorks commands and the user interface is needed, therefore the SolidWorks Essentials course is the only required prerequisite &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Surface Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Surface-Modelling-2285.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The surface modelling course is ideal for consumer and product designers who have a requirement to create complex shapes and forms. This course introduces the concept of modelling with surfaces. The ability to mix and match between surfaces and solids is discussed in depth and a typical surface modelling workflow is one of the seven topics covered. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISTIES- Attendees should have attended the Advanced Part Modelling course as many of the commands are re-used and prior knowledge is expected. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2234.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Workgroup PDM</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Workgroup-PDM-2133.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;SolidWorks Workgroup PDM is a SolidWorks Professional add-in product and is used for secure data management of your CAD and associated data. This course shows you how to use the common commands used within the PDM system such as checking in and out documents. Discover how PDM alerts you to the status of documents and learn how to query and search your data. Administration of the PDM system is NOT covered on this course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees need some basic understanding of the SolidWorks User Interface. As only a limited amount of SolidWorks commands are covered, attendees should have at least used SolidWorks before to navigate around the user interface easily. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2182.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Simulation</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Simulation-2112.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;3 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The 3 day course covers a wide range of stress analysis topics for part and assembly linear analysis. The content of this course covers the software facilities offered in the SolidWorks Premium package, (more advanced Simulation Packages are covered in separate courses). &lt;br /&gt;Understand the seamless integration between the SolidWorks and Simulation user interface, understand basics of FEA and how these are interpreted into solving real life engineering problems, inevitably reducing the required number of physical prototypes and testing. &lt;br /&gt;The course gradually introduces more and more functionality of the package- understanding the meshing process, interpreting results and outputs, assembly contact and connector conditions. Learn how to speed up the analysis process of analysing structural behaviour of SolidWorks parts and assemblies, as per real life. This is a must for engineers who have a requirement to test their products under loading conditions. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- A basic understanding of SolidWorks commands and the user interface is needed, therefore the SolidWorks Essentials course is the only required prerequisite &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Pipe Routing</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Pipe-Routing-2384.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br /&gt;The routing aspect of SolidWorks is available as a Premium add-in. Pipe routing covers the ability to create flexible and orthogonal links within your SolidWorks Assemblies. Learn how to generate rapid connections between key components and output as cut lists and assembly layout drawings. &lt;br /&gt;Discover the libraries available in SolidWorks and also how to create your own standard route parts &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have taken both the SolidWorks Essentials and Assembly Modelling courses &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2342.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Surface Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Surface-Modelling-2235.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The surface modelling course is ideal for consumer and product designers who have a requirement to create complex shapes and forms. This course introduces the concept of modelling with surfaces. The ability to mix and match between surfaces and solids is discussed in depth and a typical surface modelling workflow is one of the seven topics covered. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISTIES- Attendees should have attended the Advanced Part Modelling course as many of the commands are re-used and prior knowledge is expected. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Assembly Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-2183.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Enterprise PDM</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Enterprise-PDM-2459.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br /&gt;SolidWorks Enterprise PDM is a data management software suite working within a Windows Explorer enviroment. Allowing you to work in collaboration with the whole organisation, EPDM allows Vault replication across mutliple sites. The course content is aimed at the system administrator, and will cover the Vault setup, the creation of typical data workflows and revisioning schemes. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Familiarity with the Windows operating system is needed.&amp;nbsp;This course is aimed at the person(s) who will be managing/ administrating the PDM system within the organisation.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
 &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT PART OF THE SOLIDWORKS TRAINING PASSPORT AND MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-2286.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-2236.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2184.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Surface Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Surface-Modelling-1963.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The surface modelling course is ideal for consumer and product designers who have a requirement to create complex shapes and forms. This course introduces the concept of modelling with surfaces. The ability to mix and match between surfaces and solids is discussed in depth and a typical surface modelling workflow is one of the seven topics covered. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISTIES- Attendees should have attended the Advanced Part Modelling course as many of the commands are re-used and prior knowledge is expected. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Motion</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Motion-2385.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Motion Simulation is a SolidWorks Premium add-in and allows you to calculate and test mechanisms built into your parts and assemblies. Using the animation interface of SolidWorks, Motion Simulation can accurately simulate motors and inter-part relationships with graphical outputs such as power usage and cam trace paths. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have taken both the SolidWorks Essentials and Assembly Modelling courses &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2343.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2237.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>PhotoView Rendering</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/PhotoView-Rendering-2303.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;PhotoView is a SolidWorks Professional add-on product that allows users to generate photorealistic images from their SolidWorks 3D CAD files. This product replaced the long standing PhotoWorks product in SolidWorks 2011.&amp;nbsp;Learn tips and tricks that can bring your images to life, lighting and material effects. Discover the file formats available for exporting and sharing your rendered images. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks user interface and should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials training course &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2304.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Assembly Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-2344.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-2386.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-2185.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Surface Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Surface-Modelling-2387.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The surface modelling course is ideal for consumer and product designers who have a requirement to create complex shapes and forms. This course introduces the concept of modelling with surfaces. The ability to mix and match between surfaces and solids is discussed in depth and a typical surface modelling workflow is one of the seven topics covered. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISTIES- Attendees should have attended the Advanced Part Modelling course as many of the commands are re-used and prior knowledge is expected. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2305.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2345.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Motion</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Motion-2134.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Motion Simulation is a SolidWorks Premium add-in and allows you to calculate and test mechanisms built into your parts and assemblies. Using the animation interface of SolidWorks, Motion Simulation can accurately simulate motors and inter-part relationships with graphical outputs such as power usage and cam trace paths. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have taken both the SolidWorks Essentials and Assembly Modelling courses &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2238.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Weldments</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Weldments-2186.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Using weldments in SolidWorks is a powerful means of creating fabricated structures within a single part environment. Use a vast library of standard profiles, weldments allows you to create complex structures from simple base sketches. Additional content of the course includes furniture design using weldments, 3D Sketching tips and stress analysis of beam structures. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks fundamentals such as sketching and therefore should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Weldments</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Weldments-2388.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Using weldments in SolidWorks is a powerful means of creating fabricated structures within a single part environment. Use a vast library of standard profiles, weldments allows you to create complex structures from simple base sketches. Additional content of the course includes furniture design using weldments, 3D Sketching tips and stress analysis of beam structures. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks fundamentals such as sketching and therefore should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Assembly Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-2239.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Sheet Metal</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Sheet-Metal-2187.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The sheet metal functionality built into SolidWorks is a powerful aspect of the package that allows users to create the fully folded design and quickly generate the flattened form for manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;Use specific sheet metal commands such as edge and miter flanges, hems and jogs as well looking at how standard SolidWorks models can be converted to sheet metal designs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course builds on the basic methods and fundamentals taught in the SolidWorks Essentials course, and therefore the only required prerequisites is that the Essentials course has been taken.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Sheet Metal</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Sheet-Metal-2389.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The sheet metal functionality built into SolidWorks is a powerful aspect of the package that allows users to create the fully folded design and quickly generate the flattened form for manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;Use specific sheet metal commands such as edge and miter flanges, hems and jogs as well looking at how standard SolidWorks models can be converted to sheet metal designs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course builds on the basic methods and fundamentals taught in the SolidWorks Essentials course, and therefore the only required prerequisites is that the Essentials course has been taken.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2188.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>3D Via Composer</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/3D-Via-Composer-2189.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;3D Via Composer is an the newest product offering in the the SolidWorks family that enables you to create technical publications that stay parametric with your SolidWorks CAD designs. This means you can begin the creation of tech pubs in parallel with the CAD designs rather than afterwards to dramatically streamline your processes. Over&amp;nbsp;2 days, learn how to create high quality vector output images, animate assembly sequences and create fully interactive documents amongst many other commands. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Prior experience of SolidWorks would be beneficial but not necessary as 3D Via Composer runs as a standalone application to SolidWorks and hence has its own user interface. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
 &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT PART OF THE SOLIDWORKS TRAINING PASSPORT AND MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Surface Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Surface-Modelling-2320.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The surface modelling course is ideal for consumer and product designers who have a requirement to create complex shapes and forms. This course introduces the concept of modelling with surfaces. The ability to mix and match between surfaces and solids is discussed in depth and a typical surface modelling workflow is one of the seven topics covered. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISTIES- Attendees should have attended the Advanced Part Modelling course as many of the commands are re-used and prior knowledge is expected. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Sheet Metal</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Sheet-Metal-2291.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The sheet metal functionality built into SolidWorks is a powerful aspect of the package that allows users to create the fully folded design and quickly generate the flattened form for manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;Use specific sheet metal commands such as edge and miter flanges, hems and jogs as well looking at how standard SolidWorks models can be converted to sheet metal designs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course builds on the basic methods and fundamentals taught in the SolidWorks Essentials course, and therefore the only required prerequisites is that the Essentials course has been taken.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Simulation</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Simulation-2346.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;3 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The 3 day course covers a wide range of stress analysis topics for part and assembly linear analysis. The content of this course covers the software facilities offered in the SolidWorks Premium package, (more advanced Simulation Packages are covered in separate courses). &lt;br /&gt;Understand the seamless integration between the SolidWorks and Simulation user interface, understand basics of FEA and how these are interpreted into solving real life engineering problems, inevitably reducing the required number of physical prototypes and testing. &lt;br /&gt;The course gradually introduces more and more functionality of the package- understanding the meshing process, interpreting results and outputs, assembly contact and connector conditions. Learn how to speed up the analysis process of analysing structural behaviour of SolidWorks parts and assemblies, as per real life. This is a must for engineers who have a requirement to test their products under loading conditions. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- A basic understanding of SolidWorks commands and the user interface is needed, therefore the SolidWorks Essentials course is the only required prerequisite &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Simulation</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Simulation-2390.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;3 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The 3 day course covers a wide range of stress analysis topics for part and assembly linear analysis. The content of this course covers the software facilities offered in the SolidWorks Premium package, (more advanced Simulation Packages are covered in separate courses). &lt;br /&gt;Understand the seamless integration between the SolidWorks and Simulation user interface, understand basics of FEA and how these are interpreted into solving real life engineering problems, inevitably reducing the required number of physical prototypes and testing. &lt;br /&gt;The course gradually introduces more and more functionality of the package- understanding the meshing process, interpreting results and outputs, assembly contact and connector conditions. Learn how to speed up the analysis process of analysing structural behaviour of SolidWorks parts and assemblies, as per real life. This is a must for engineers who have a requirement to test their products under loading conditions. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- A basic understanding of SolidWorks commands and the user interface is needed, therefore the SolidWorks Essentials course is the only required prerequisite &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2240.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Weldments</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Weldments-2292.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Using weldments in SolidWorks is a powerful means of creating fabricated structures within a single part environment. Use a vast library of standard profiles, weldments allows you to create complex structures from simple base sketches. Additional content of the course includes furniture design using weldments, 3D Sketching tips and stress analysis of beam structures. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks fundamentals such as sketching and therefore should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-2321.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-2306.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2287.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Motion</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Motion-2444.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Motion Simulation is a SolidWorks Premium add-in and allows you to calculate and test mechanisms built into your parts and assemblies. Using the animation interface of SolidWorks, Motion Simulation can accurately simulate motors and inter-part relationships with graphical outputs such as power usage and cam trace paths. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have taken both the SolidWorks Essentials and Assembly Modelling courses &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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<title>SolidWorks Surface Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Surface-Modelling-2262.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The surface modelling course is ideal for consumer and product designers who have a requirement to create complex shapes and forms. This course introduces the concept of modelling with surfaces. The ability to mix and match between surfaces and solids is discussed in depth and a typical surface modelling workflow is one of the seven topics covered. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISTIES- Attendees should have attended the Advanced Part Modelling course as many of the commands are re-used and prior knowledge is expected. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Pipe Routing</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Pipe-Routing-2135.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br /&gt;The routing aspect of SolidWorks is available as a Premium add-in. Pipe routing covers the ability to create flexible and orthogonal links within your SolidWorks Assemblies. Learn how to generate rapid connections between key components and output as cut lists and assembly layout drawings. &lt;br /&gt;Discover the libraries available in SolidWorks and also how to create your own standard route parts &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have taken both the SolidWorks Essentials and Assembly Modelling courses &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2347.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Workgroup PDM</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Workgroup-PDM-2241.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;SolidWorks Workgroup PDM is a SolidWorks Professional add-in product and is used for secure data management of your CAD and associated data. This course shows you how to use the common commands used within the PDM system such as checking in and out documents. Discover how PDM alerts you to the status of documents and learn how to query and search your data. Administration of the PDM system is NOT covered on this course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees need some basic understanding of the SolidWorks User Interface. As only a limited amount of SolidWorks commands are covered, attendees should have at least used SolidWorks before to navigate around the user interface easily. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Pipe Routing</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Pipe-Routing-2263.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br /&gt;The routing aspect of SolidWorks is available as a Premium add-in. Pipe routing covers the ability to create flexible and orthogonal links within your SolidWorks Assemblies. Learn how to generate rapid connections between key components and output as cut lists and assembly layout drawings. &lt;br /&gt;Discover the libraries available in SolidWorks and also how to create your own standard route parts &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have taken both the SolidWorks Essentials and Assembly Modelling courses &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Electrical Routing</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Electrical-Routing-2393.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The routing aspect of SolidWorks is available as a Premium add-in. Electrical routing allows you to complete your electrical circuits in a fast and accurate fashion. Discover the component libraries within SolidWorks and the ability to create parts lists and wiring diagrams for assembly and manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have taken both the SolidWorks Essentials and Assembly Modelling courses &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Electrical Routing</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Electrical-Routing-2136.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The routing aspect of SolidWorks is available as a Premium add-in. Electrical routing allows you to complete your electrical circuits in a fast and accurate fashion. Discover the component libraries within SolidWorks and the ability to create parts lists and wiring diagrams for assembly and manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have taken both the SolidWorks Essentials and Assembly Modelling courses &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-2242.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Simulation Professional</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Simulation-Professional-2348.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Simulation Professional, an additional bolt on to SolidWorks, covers a range of additional tools for structural analysis. Investigate slender parts&amp;rsquo; resistance to buckling, predict fatigue life of your designs and analyse thermal situations. Optimise your models to save money in your designs, investigate vibration in your components and understand how your parts react if dropped. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have good knowledge of FEA in SolidWorks and therefore should have already attended the SolidWorks Simulation training course &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
 &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT PART OF THE SOLIDWORKS TRAINING PASSPORT AND MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2264.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2315.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2113.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Flow Simulation</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Flow-Simulation-2394.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;SolidWorks Flow Simulation is used to analyse the flow and thermal affects within your designs. Determine the flow of liquids and gases internal and external of your assemblies to ensure maximum efficiency and understand whether thermal implications may cause a problem. Learn about the range of powerful animation outputs from the software that help visualise how design changes may improve your design. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have completed the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
 &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT PART OF THE SOLIDWORKS TRAINING PASSPORT AND MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2349.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Surface Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Surface-Modelling-2245.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The surface modelling course is ideal for consumer and product designers who have a requirement to create complex shapes and forms. This course introduces the concept of modelling with surfaces. The ability to mix and match between surfaces and solids is discussed in depth and a typical surface modelling workflow is one of the seven topics covered. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISTIES- Attendees should have attended the Advanced Part Modelling course as many of the commands are re-used and prior knowledge is expected. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Assembly Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-2265.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Assembly Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-2350.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Assembly Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-2114.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Sheet Metal</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Sheet-Metal-2243.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The sheet metal functionality built into SolidWorks is a powerful aspect of the package that allows users to create the fully folded design and quickly generate the flattened form for manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;Use specific sheet metal commands such as edge and miter flanges, hems and jogs as well looking at how standard SolidWorks models can be converted to sheet metal designs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course builds on the basic methods and fundamentals taught in the SolidWorks Essentials course, and therefore the only required prerequisites is that the Essentials course has been taken.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-2395.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Weldments</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Weldments-2244.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Using weldments in SolidWorks is a powerful means of creating fabricated structures within a single part environment. Use a vast library of standard profiles, weldments allows you to create complex structures from simple base sketches. Additional content of the course includes furniture design using weldments, 3D Sketching tips and stress analysis of beam structures. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks fundamentals such as sketching and therefore should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2266.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Electrical Routing</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Electrical-Routing-2251.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The routing aspect of SolidWorks is available as a Premium add-in. Electrical routing allows you to complete your electrical circuits in a fast and accurate fashion. Discover the component libraries within SolidWorks and the ability to create parts lists and wiring diagrams for assembly and manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have taken both the SolidWorks Essentials and Assembly Modelling courses &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Surface Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Surface-Modelling-2307.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The surface modelling course is ideal for consumer and product designers who have a requirement to create complex shapes and forms. This course introduces the concept of modelling with surfaces. The ability to mix and match between surfaces and solids is discussed in depth and a typical surface modelling workflow is one of the seven topics covered. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISTIES- Attendees should have attended the Advanced Part Modelling course as many of the commands are re-used and prior knowledge is expected. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2351.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Surface Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Surface-Modelling-2396.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The surface modelling course is ideal for consumer and product designers who have a requirement to create complex shapes and forms. This course introduces the concept of modelling with surfaces. The ability to mix and match between surfaces and solids is discussed in depth and a typical surface modelling workflow is one of the seven topics covered. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISTIES- Attendees should have attended the Advanced Part Modelling course as many of the commands are re-used and prior knowledge is expected. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2246.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Flow Simulation</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Flow-Simulation-2252.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;SolidWorks Flow Simulation is used to analyse the flow and thermal affects within your designs. Determine the flow of liquids and gases internal and external of your assemblies to ensure maximum efficiency and understand whether thermal implications may cause a problem. Learn about the range of powerful animation outputs from the software that help visualise how design changes may improve your design. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have completed the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
 &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT PART OF THE SOLIDWORKS TRAINING PASSPORT AND MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Assembly Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-2308.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Weldments</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Weldments-2397.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Using weldments in SolidWorks is a powerful means of creating fabricated structures within a single part environment. Use a vast library of standard profiles, weldments allows you to create complex structures from simple base sketches. Additional content of the course includes furniture design using weldments, 3D Sketching tips and stress analysis of beam structures. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks fundamentals such as sketching and therefore should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Sheet Metal</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Sheet-Metal-2398.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The sheet metal functionality built into SolidWorks is a powerful aspect of the package that allows users to create the fully folded design and quickly generate the flattened form for manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;Use specific sheet metal commands such as edge and miter flanges, hems and jogs as well looking at how standard SolidWorks models can be converted to sheet metal designs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course builds on the basic methods and fundamentals taught in the SolidWorks Essentials course, and therefore the only required prerequisites is that the Essentials course has been taken.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>PhotoView Rendering</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/PhotoView-Rendering-2352.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;PhotoView is a SolidWorks Professional add-on product that allows users to generate photorealistic images from their SolidWorks 3D CAD files. This product replaced the long standing PhotoWorks product in SolidWorks 2011.&amp;nbsp;Learn tips and tricks that can bring your images to life, lighting and material effects. Discover the file formats available for exporting and sharing your rendered images. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks user interface and should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials training course &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>PhotoView Rendering</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/PhotoView-Rendering-2040.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;PhotoView is a SolidWorks Professional add-on product that allows users to generate photorealistic images from their SolidWorks 3D CAD files. This product replaced the long standing PhotoWorks product in SolidWorks 2011.&amp;nbsp;Learn tips and tricks that can bring your images to life, lighting and material effects. Discover the file formats available for exporting and sharing your rendered images. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks user interface and should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials training course &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-2253.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Weldments</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Weldments-2322.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Using weldments in SolidWorks is a powerful means of creating fabricated structures within a single part environment. Use a vast library of standard profiles, weldments allows you to create complex structures from simple base sketches. Additional content of the course includes furniture design using weldments, 3D Sketching tips and stress analysis of beam structures. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks fundamentals such as sketching and therefore should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2309.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Simulation</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Simulation-2353.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;3 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The 3 day course covers a wide range of stress analysis topics for part and assembly linear analysis. The content of this course covers the software facilities offered in the SolidWorks Premium package, (more advanced Simulation Packages are covered in separate courses). &lt;br /&gt;Understand the seamless integration between the SolidWorks and Simulation user interface, understand basics of FEA and how these are interpreted into solving real life engineering problems, inevitably reducing the required number of physical prototypes and testing. &lt;br /&gt;The course gradually introduces more and more functionality of the package- understanding the meshing process, interpreting results and outputs, assembly contact and connector conditions. Learn how to speed up the analysis process of analysing structural behaviour of SolidWorks parts and assemblies, as per real life. This is a must for engineers who have a requirement to test their products under loading conditions. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- A basic understanding of SolidWorks commands and the user interface is needed, therefore the SolidWorks Essentials course is the only required prerequisite &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2399.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2247.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Sheet Metal</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Sheet-Metal-2323.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The sheet metal functionality built into SolidWorks is a powerful aspect of the package that allows users to create the fully folded design and quickly generate the flattened form for manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;Use specific sheet metal commands such as edge and miter flanges, hems and jogs as well looking at how standard SolidWorks models can be converted to sheet metal designs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course builds on the basic methods and fundamentals taught in the SolidWorks Essentials course, and therefore the only required prerequisites is that the Essentials course has been taken.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Weldments</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Weldments-2254.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Using weldments in SolidWorks is a powerful means of creating fabricated structures within a single part environment. Use a vast library of standard profiles, weldments allows you to create complex structures from simple base sketches. Additional content of the course includes furniture design using weldments, 3D Sketching tips and stress analysis of beam structures. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks fundamentals such as sketching and therefore should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Assembly Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-2248.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Sheet Metal</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Sheet-Metal-2255.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The sheet metal functionality built into SolidWorks is a powerful aspect of the package that allows users to create the fully folded design and quickly generate the flattened form for manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;Use specific sheet metal commands such as edge and miter flanges, hems and jogs as well looking at how standard SolidWorks models can be converted to sheet metal designs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course builds on the basic methods and fundamentals taught in the SolidWorks Essentials course, and therefore the only required prerequisites is that the Essentials course has been taken.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-2354.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Enterprise PDM</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Enterprise-PDM-2391.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br /&gt;SolidWorks Enterprise PDM is a data management software suite working within a Windows Explorer enviroment. Allowing you to work in collaboration with the whole organisation, EPDM allows Vault replication across mutliple sites. The course content is aimed at the system administrator, and will cover the Vault setup, the creation of typical data workflows and revisioning schemes. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Familiarity with the Windows operating system is needed.&amp;nbsp;This course is aimed at the person(s) who will be managing/ administrating the PDM system within the organisation.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
 &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT PART OF THE SOLIDWORKS TRAINING PASSPORT AND MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2256.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Mold Design</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Mold-Design-2355.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Mold tool design in SolidWorks allows you to generate the core and cavity models from your SolidWorks design. Account for draft angles, ejector pins and parting lines in your design to check the requirements for the tool design. Understand techniques how to use imported data and repair ready for the tooling design.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees need a good understanding of SolidWorks fundamentals and should have taken the SolidWorks Essentials course as well as the Advanced Part &amp;amp; Assembly modules&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2249.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Simulation Premium- Dynamics</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Simulation-Premium-Dynamics-2356.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1&amp;nbsp;Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;In this Simulation module attendees learn about the effects that random vibration and dynamic loading conditions have on their designs. Also understand how damping and excitation can impact the day to day use of components. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have good knowledge of FEA in SolidWorks and therefore should have already attended the SolidWorks Simulation training course &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
 &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT PART OF THE SOLIDWORKS TRAINING PASSPORT AND MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Assembly Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-2288.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Simulation Premium- Non Linear</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Simulation-Premium-Non-Linear-2357.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1&amp;nbsp;Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This Simulation module focuses on the three branches of non linear analysis: &lt;br /&gt;Non Linear Material behaviour (rubbers and composites), Non Linear Geometric conditions (large displacements) and Non Linear contact considerations. Discover material models that can be considered in Non Linear analysis. Predict buckling points in your models, plastic deformation and metal forming.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have good knowledge of FEA in SolidWorks and therefore should have already attended the SolidWorks Simulation training course. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
 &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT PART OF THE SOLIDWORKS TRAINING PASSPORT AND MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2257.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Mold Design</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Mold-Design-2115.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Mold tool design in SolidWorks allows you to generate the core and cavity models from your SolidWorks design. Account for draft angles, ejector pins and parting lines in your design to check the requirements for the tool design. Understand techniques how to use imported data and repair ready for the tooling design.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees need a good understanding of SolidWorks fundamentals and should have taken the SolidWorks Essentials course as well as the Advanced Part &amp;amp; Assembly modules&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Surface Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Surface-Modelling-2250.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The surface modelling course is ideal for consumer and product designers who have a requirement to create complex shapes and forms. This course introduces the concept of modelling with surfaces. The ability to mix and match between surfaces and solids is discussed in depth and a typical surface modelling workflow is one of the seven topics covered. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISTIES- Attendees should have attended the Advanced Part Modelling course as many of the commands are re-used and prior knowledge is expected. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Simulation</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Simulation-1964.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;3 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The 3 day course covers a wide range of stress analysis topics for part and assembly linear analysis. The content of this course covers the software facilities offered in the SolidWorks Premium package, (more advanced Simulation Packages are covered in separate courses). &lt;br /&gt;Understand the seamless integration between the SolidWorks and Simulation user interface, understand basics of FEA and how these are interpreted into solving real life engineering problems, inevitably reducing the required number of physical prototypes and testing. &lt;br /&gt;The course gradually introduces more and more functionality of the package- understanding the meshing process, interpreting results and outputs, assembly contact and connector conditions. Learn how to speed up the analysis process of analysing structural behaviour of SolidWorks parts and assemblies, as per real life. This is a must for engineers who have a requirement to test their products under loading conditions. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- A basic understanding of SolidWorks commands and the user interface is needed, therefore the SolidWorks Essentials course is the only required prerequisite &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2267.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2310.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2358.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2274.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Motion</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Motion-2400.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Motion Simulation is a SolidWorks Premium add-in and allows you to calculate and test mechanisms built into your parts and assemblies. Using the animation interface of SolidWorks, Motion Simulation can accurately simulate motors and inter-part relationships with graphical outputs such as power usage and cam trace paths. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have taken both the SolidWorks Essentials and Assembly Modelling courses &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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<title>SolidWorks Workgroup PDM</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Workgroup-PDM-2401.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;SolidWorks Workgroup PDM is a SolidWorks Professional add-in product and is used for secure data management of your CAD and associated data. This course shows you how to use the common commands used within the PDM system such as checking in and out documents. Discover how PDM alerts you to the status of documents and learn how to query and search your data. Administration of the PDM system is NOT covered on this course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees need some basic understanding of the SolidWorks User Interface. As only a limited amount of SolidWorks commands are covered, attendees should have at least used SolidWorks before to navigate around the user interface easily. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Assembly Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-2359.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Assembly Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-2311.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-2402.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-2268.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2312.aspx</link>
<guid>58d2c5a7-d422-47c9-829d-2d3d0d6ee556</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Surface Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Surface-Modelling-2293.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The surface modelling course is ideal for consumer and product designers who have a requirement to create complex shapes and forms. This course introduces the concept of modelling with surfaces. The ability to mix and match between surfaces and solids is discussed in depth and a typical surface modelling workflow is one of the seven topics covered. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISTIES- Attendees should have attended the Advanced Part Modelling course as many of the commands are re-used and prior knowledge is expected. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2360.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Surface Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Surface-Modelling-2403.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The surface modelling course is ideal for consumer and product designers who have a requirement to create complex shapes and forms. This course introduces the concept of modelling with surfaces. The ability to mix and match between surfaces and solids is discussed in depth and a typical surface modelling workflow is one of the seven topics covered. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISTIES- Attendees should have attended the Advanced Part Modelling course as many of the commands are re-used and prior knowledge is expected. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2275.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Weldments</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Weldments-2269.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Using weldments in SolidWorks is a powerful means of creating fabricated structures within a single part environment. Use a vast library of standard profiles, weldments allows you to create complex structures from simple base sketches. Additional content of the course includes furniture design using weldments, 3D Sketching tips and stress analysis of beam structures. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks fundamentals such as sketching and therefore should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Assembly Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-2276.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Weldments</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Weldments-2404.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Using weldments in SolidWorks is a powerful means of creating fabricated structures within a single part environment. Use a vast library of standard profiles, weldments allows you to create complex structures from simple base sketches. Additional content of the course includes furniture design using weldments, 3D Sketching tips and stress analysis of beam structures. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks fundamentals such as sketching and therefore should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Sheet Metal</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Sheet-Metal-2270.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The sheet metal functionality built into SolidWorks is a powerful aspect of the package that allows users to create the fully folded design and quickly generate the flattened form for manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;Use specific sheet metal commands such as edge and miter flanges, hems and jogs as well looking at how standard SolidWorks models can be converted to sheet metal designs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course builds on the basic methods and fundamentals taught in the SolidWorks Essentials course, and therefore the only required prerequisites is that the Essentials course has been taken.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Sheet Metal</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Sheet-Metal-2405.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The sheet metal functionality built into SolidWorks is a powerful aspect of the package that allows users to create the fully folded design and quickly generate the flattened form for manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;Use specific sheet metal commands such as edge and miter flanges, hems and jogs as well looking at how standard SolidWorks models can be converted to sheet metal designs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course builds on the basic methods and fundamentals taught in the SolidWorks Essentials course, and therefore the only required prerequisites is that the Essentials course has been taken.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2258.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2324.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Simulation</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Simulation-2361.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;3 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The 3 day course covers a wide range of stress analysis topics for part and assembly linear analysis. The content of this course covers the software facilities offered in the SolidWorks Premium package, (more advanced Simulation Packages are covered in separate courses). &lt;br /&gt;Understand the seamless integration between the SolidWorks and Simulation user interface, understand basics of FEA and how these are interpreted into solving real life engineering problems, inevitably reducing the required number of physical prototypes and testing. &lt;br /&gt;The course gradually introduces more and more functionality of the package- understanding the meshing process, interpreting results and outputs, assembly contact and connector conditions. Learn how to speed up the analysis process of analysing structural behaviour of SolidWorks parts and assemblies, as per real life. This is a must for engineers who have a requirement to test their products under loading conditions. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- A basic understanding of SolidWorks commands and the user interface is needed, therefore the SolidWorks Essentials course is the only required prerequisite &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2277.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Mold Design</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Mold-Design-2362.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Mold tool design in SolidWorks allows you to generate the core and cavity models from your SolidWorks design. Account for draft angles, ejector pins and parting lines in your design to check the requirements for the tool design. Understand techniques how to use imported data and repair ready for the tooling design.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees need a good understanding of SolidWorks fundamentals and should have taken the SolidWorks Essentials course as well as the Advanced Part &amp;amp; Assembly modules&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2271.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2116.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Flow Simulation</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Flow-Simulation-2406.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;SolidWorks Flow Simulation is used to analyse the flow and thermal affects within your designs. Determine the flow of liquids and gases internal and external of your assemblies to ensure maximum efficiency and understand whether thermal implications may cause a problem. Learn about the range of powerful animation outputs from the software that help visualise how design changes may improve your design. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have completed the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
 &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT PART OF THE SOLIDWORKS TRAINING PASSPORT AND MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-2278.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2363.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Assembly Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-2272.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-2313.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Enterprise PDM</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Enterprise-PDM-2407.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br /&gt;SolidWorks Enterprise PDM is a data management software suite working within a Windows Explorer enviroment. Allowing you to work in collaboration with the whole organisation, EPDM allows Vault replication across mutliple sites. The course content is aimed at the system administrator, and will cover the Vault setup, the creation of typical data workflows and revisioning schemes. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Familiarity with the Windows operating system is needed.&amp;nbsp;This course is aimed at the person(s) who will be managing/ administrating the PDM system within the organisation.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
 &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT PART OF THE SOLIDWORKS TRAINING PASSPORT AND MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Mold Design</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Mold-Design-2279.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2&amp;nbsp;Day Duration&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Mold tool design in SolidWorks allows you to generate the core and cavity models from your SolidWorks design. Account for draft angles, ejector pins and parting lines in your design to check the requirements for the tool design. Understand techniques how to use imported data and repair ready for the tooling design.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees need a good understanding of SolidWorks fundamentals and should have taken the SolidWorks Essentials course as well as the Advanced Part &amp;amp; Assembly modules&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Simulation Professional</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Simulation-Professional-2364.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Simulation Professional, an additional bolt on to SolidWorks, covers a range of additional tools for structural analysis. Investigate slender parts&amp;rsquo; resistance to buckling, predict fatigue life of your designs and analyse thermal situations. Optimise your models to save money in your designs, investigate vibration in your components and understand how your parts react if dropped. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have good knowledge of FEA in SolidWorks and therefore should have already attended the SolidWorks Simulation training course &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
 &lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT PART OF THE SOLIDWORKS TRAINING PASSPORT AND MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2273.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Surface Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Surface-Modelling-1965.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The surface modelling course is ideal for consumer and product designers who have a requirement to create complex shapes and forms. This course introduces the concept of modelling with surfaces. The ability to mix and match between surfaces and solids is discussed in depth and a typical surface modelling workflow is one of the seven topics covered. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISTIES- Attendees should have attended the Advanced Part Modelling course as many of the commands are re-used and prior knowledge is expected. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2365.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2314.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2294.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Simulation</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Simulation-2408.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;3 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The 3 day course covers a wide range of stress analysis topics for part and assembly linear analysis. The content of this course covers the software facilities offered in the SolidWorks Premium package, (more advanced Simulation Packages are covered in separate courses). &lt;br /&gt;Understand the seamless integration between the SolidWorks and Simulation user interface, understand basics of FEA and how these are interpreted into solving real life engineering problems, inevitably reducing the required number of physical prototypes and testing. &lt;br /&gt;The course gradually introduces more and more functionality of the package- understanding the meshing process, interpreting results and outputs, assembly contact and connector conditions. Learn how to speed up the analysis process of analysing structural behaviour of SolidWorks parts and assemblies, as per real life. This is a must for engineers who have a requirement to test their products under loading conditions. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- A basic understanding of SolidWorks commands and the user interface is needed, therefore the SolidWorks Essentials course is the only required prerequisite &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2280.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Assembly Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-2295.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Assembly-Modelling-2366.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 8 assembly specific topics. Learn about designing &amp;ldquo;top down&amp;rdquo; within the context of an assembly, ideal for bespoke/ one off components. Speed up assembly generation with shortcuts and tips and tricks for standard parts and fixings. &lt;br /&gt;The course also looks at automated assemblies with configurations, post assembly modifications, assembly animation, and an in depth look at assembly management. &lt;br /&gt;This course is a must for customers that generate larger assemblies to understand how to reap benefits of large assembly performance and management, but also those who spend time working on repetitive tasks in their assemblies. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course needs an understanding of the software environment and also the basic software fundamentals, and so the SolidWorks Essentials course is a required prerequisite. For general best practice and assembly management, this course should hold a high priority within your training program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>PhotoView Rendering</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/PhotoView-Rendering-2367.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;PhotoView is a SolidWorks Professional add-on product that allows users to generate photorealistic images from their SolidWorks 3D CAD files. This product replaced the long standing PhotoWorks product in SolidWorks 2011.&amp;nbsp;Learn tips and tricks that can bring your images to life, lighting and material effects. Discover the file formats available for exporting and sharing your rendered images. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES-Users should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks user interface and should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials training course &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Drawings</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Drawings-2259.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration&lt;em&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This course, focused entirely on the 2D drawings aspect of the package, goes in depth into setting up drawing sheets, creating drawing views and applying dimension schemes. Time is spent customising drawing borders for company specific requirements. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees are required to have taken the SolidWorks Essentials training course to ensure familiarity with the SolidWorks User Interface. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Surface Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Surface-Modelling-2410.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The surface modelling course is ideal for consumer and product designers who have a requirement to create complex shapes and forms. This course introduces the concept of modelling with surfaces. The ability to mix and match between surfaces and solids is discussed in depth and a typical surface modelling workflow is one of the seven topics covered. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISTIES- Attendees should have attended the Advanced Part Modelling course as many of the commands are re-used and prior knowledge is expected. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Essentials</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Essentials-2368.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;4 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The SolidWorks Essentials course is encouraged for anyone new to SolidWorks. Whether you have migrated from 2D CAD, another 3D system, or have no experience with CAD at all this course is suited for you. Starting from the very basics of the program, the course develops looking at modelling essentials required for day to day use of the software, right through to some advanced topics for automating designs. Over the 4 days the three modes of SolidWorks are introduced; Part and Assembly modelling and also the 2D drawing environment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- As this is the first SolidWorks training course, the only prerequisites we advise are a) have experience navigating around the Windows Operating System and b) completing the &amp;ldquo;Getting Started&amp;rdquo; Tutorials- (Help &amp;gt; SolidWorks Tutorials) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Advanced Part Modelling</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Advanced-Part-Modelling-2281.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;2 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A 2 day course covering 4 main topics related to advanced modelling techniques in SolidWorks &lt;br /&gt;Learn about the multibody environment within SolidWorks, using Boolean operations and the master model technique. Delve deeper into the Sweep and Loft feature, looking in depth at the advanced options that are used to create organic and contoured shapes. &lt;br /&gt;The course finishes off by looking at some of the lesser known SolidWorks features, including advanced filleting options, interactive model manipulation and freeform design. &lt;br /&gt;The whole course also looks more in depth at advanced sketching tools and curve generation. &lt;br /&gt;A must for consumer and product designers, as well as general SolidWorks users looking to gain a more rounded view of what the product is capable of from a complex shape point of view. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This is a faster paced course and so the SolidWorks Essentials course must have been taken prior to attending. Ideally 4 weeks of regular use of the software will be ideal to provide a good foundation of learning the advanced techniques. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Weldments</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Weldments-2260.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Using weldments in SolidWorks is a powerful means of creating fabricated structures within a single part environment. Use a vast library of standard profiles, weldments allows you to create complex structures from simple base sketches. Additional content of the course includes furniture design using weldments, 3D Sketching tips and stress analysis of beam structures. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks fundamentals such as sketching and therefore should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Sheet Metal</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Sheet-Metal-2282.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The sheet metal functionality built into SolidWorks is a powerful aspect of the package that allows users to create the fully folded design and quickly generate the flattened form for manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;Use specific sheet metal commands such as edge and miter flanges, hems and jogs as well looking at how standard SolidWorks models can be converted to sheet metal designs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course builds on the basic methods and fundamentals taught in the SolidWorks Essentials course, and therefore the only required prerequisites is that the Essentials course has been taken.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Weldments</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Weldments-2411.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Using weldments in SolidWorks is a powerful means of creating fabricated structures within a single part environment. Use a vast library of standard profiles, weldments allows you to create complex structures from simple base sketches. Additional content of the course includes furniture design using weldments, 3D Sketching tips and stress analysis of beam structures. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks fundamentals such as sketching and therefore should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Sheet Metal</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Sheet-Metal-2261.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:00:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The sheet metal functionality built into SolidWorks is a powerful aspect of the package that allows users to create the fully folded design and quickly generate the flattened form for manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;Use specific sheet metal commands such as edge and miter flanges, hems and jogs as well looking at how standard SolidWorks models can be converted to sheet metal designs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course builds on the basic methods and fundamentals taught in the SolidWorks Essentials course, and therefore the only required prerequisites is that the Essentials course has been taken.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Sheet Metal</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Sheet-Metal-2412.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The sheet metal functionality built into SolidWorks is a powerful aspect of the package that allows users to create the fully folded design and quickly generate the flattened form for manufacture. &lt;br /&gt;Use specific sheet metal commands such as edge and miter flanges, hems and jogs as well looking at how standard SolidWorks models can be converted to sheet metal designs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- This course builds on the basic methods and fundamentals taught in the SolidWorks Essentials course, and therefore the only required prerequisites is that the Essentials course has been taken.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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<title>SolidWorks Weldments</title>
<link>http://www.SolidSolutions.co.uk/SolidWorks-Customer-Training/SolidWorks-Weldments-2283.aspx</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 09:30:00 UTC</pubDate>
<description>&lt;strong&gt;1 Day Duration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Using weldments in SolidWorks is a powerful means of creating fabricated structures within a single part environment. Use a vast library of standard profiles, weldments allows you to create complex structures from simple base sketches. Additional content of the course includes furniture design using weldments, 3D Sketching tips and stress analysis of beam structures. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;PREREQUISITES- Attendees should have a good understanding of the SolidWorks fundamentals such as sketching and therefore should have attended the SolidWorks Essentials course. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong &gt;</description>
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