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CAD & PDM Management Specialist

CAD & PDM Admin Specialist

SWUGN Leader

Sr. PLM\CAD Administrator

<p>Welcome all Solidworks Admins and future Admins. Thank you for joining the CAD Admin Solidworks User Group. we are excited to announce our first of many great meetings we have planned for you all.</p><p>The meeting will be held Virtually (as will all our meetings) on Wednesday, May 20 from 12:00-1:00 PM EDT.</p><p><strong><u>Craig Lalumiere</u></strong>, the leader of the Northern Vermont Solidworks User group, will be presenting <strong>"<em><u>Top SOLIDWORKS settings you need to know!</u></em>"</strong></p><p><u>Presentation Description:</u></p><h3>“Top 20 SOLIDWORKS Settings You Need to Know!” was one of the top 5 most popular breakout sessions at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2022. Building on that success, this updated session for SOLIDWORKS 2026 explores the essential settings that will optimize your overall SOLIDWORKS experience. We'll examine each option in depth—explaining what it does, why it matters, and how it directly impacts your workflow.</h3><h3>Together, we will explore these different settings to improve performance, appearance, and/or functionality. We will think outside the box and remind ourselves that not every user needs the same settings. This is a session that can drive an immediate impact to your users/customers - don’t miss the check box!</h3><p>We hope to see everyone there!</p><p>Best Regards,</p><p>Tom Cote &amp; Glen Lepage</p><p>PS: We are looking for ideas for future  meeting topic ideas. What is it that our members are most intesested in learning about? If you have some ideas please don't hesitate to reach out to us or bring your ideas to this meeting. We have also opened a discussion board on this same topic on our Bevy site. if you have any thoughts, Please comment on the discussion board.</p>

Welcome all Solidworks Admins and future Admins. Thank you for joining the CAD Admin Solidworks User Group. we are excit...

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First Ever Solidworks Admin User Group Meeting

<p>Join us for the 30th anniversary celebration of the Seattle Area SOLIDWORKS Power Users Group, the first SOLIDWORKS User Group! This milestone event is not just a celebration of three decades of shared knowledge, but also a chance for you to connect with fellow SOLIDWORKS enthusiasts, share experiences, and be inspired by the innovations that have shaped our journey. Whether you're a veteran user, launching a new startup, or new to the world of SOLIDWORKS, this is an opportunity to discover new ideas and rekindle your passion.  </p><p>This is the very first SOLIDWORKS User Group to hit 30 years and we are so excited to celebrate with the entire community. </p><p>This event is <u>totally free</u> and will also be livestreamed on Zoom. </p><h3>What to Expect</h3><ul><li><p>🎉 <strong>Celebrate 30 Years of Community</strong> — honoring the world’s first SOLIDWORKS User Group and the people who built it</p></li><li><p>💡 <strong>Inspiring Technical Sessions</strong> — real-world tips, workflows, and insights you can immediately apply</p></li><li><p>🗨️ <strong>Exclusive Panel Discussion with Tech Executives</strong> - <strong>Suchit Jain (</strong>VP Strategy &amp; Business Dev SOLIDWORKS) &amp; <strong>Vineet Thuvara (</strong>Chief Product Officer at Fluke Corporation)</p></li><li><p>🤝 <strong>Unmatched Networking</strong> — connect with engineers, designers, makers, startups and industry leaders from across the region</p></li><li><p>🚀 <strong>Community Energy</strong> — meet passionate SOLIDWORKS users who love sharing knowledge and helping each other grow</p></li><li><p>🍽️ <strong>Food, Conversations &amp; Celebration</strong> — because the best ideas happen between sessions. Coffee, snacks, and a full dinner.</p></li><li><p>😎 <strong>Prizes and Giveaways</strong> - SOLIDWORKS SWAG, software, gift cards, and more!</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Agenda</strong></h3><h3>2 PM - Doors open to light snacks and coffee in the main room</h3><h3>2:30 – Opening remarks in the main room.</h3><h3>3:30 – Breakouts 1</h3><ol><li><p><strong>30 Years of Essential <u>Part Modeling and Sketching Skills</u>, Tip, and Techniques - Hawkridge</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>30 Years of Essential <u>Drawing</u> Skills, Tip, and Techniques - TriMech</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Tips and Tricks from Tech Support and User Group Leaders - Dan Wagner </strong>(SOLIDWORKS SWUGN Community Manager)</p></li></ol><h3>4:15 - Transition </h3><h3>4:30 - Breakouts 2</h3><ol><li><p><strong>Panel Discussion - Startups and the Future of Product Development: What’s Changing Right Now</strong><br>Featuring<strong> Suchit Jain (</strong>VP Strategy &amp; Business Dev SOLIDWORKS) &amp; <strong>Vineet Thuvara (</strong>Chief Product Officer at Fluke Corporation)</p></li><li><p><strong>Cloud Services Demystified  - Visiativ</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>30 Years of Essential <u>Assembly</u> Skills, Tips, and Techniques - GoEngineer</strong></p></li></ol><h3>5:30 – Closing remarks in the Main Room</h3><h3>6:00 – Dinner &amp; SOLIDWORKS Trivia</h3><p></p><h3>RSVP now to save your seat and get notified as the agenda is updated.</h3>

Join us for the 30th anniversary celebration of the Seattle Area SOLIDWORKS Power Users Group, the first SOLIDWORKS User...

SASPUG: Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation

In this session, I share how I best manage ADHD in the workplace and provide practical tips on how you can do the same. I also showcase common signs of ADHD to help you recognize your own patterns or those of your colleagues. We close with a group discussion to hear how you are managing your own ADHD quirks and to open up the conversation further. My goal is to start these conversations within the session so that you can carry them into your personal and professional life to better help yourself or your team.

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Using ADHD as a Superpower in Your Career

<p>During our engaging in-person meeting at 3D Experience World 2026, Tor introduced an exciting new feature in 2026 called "Transfer Ownership of Checked-Out Files." Join us for an informal fireside chat where we'll explore this new functionality, discuss best practices, and share what you can expect moving forward.</p><p>About the Man, Myth and Legend Tor Iveroth: He has over 20 years of experience in supporting SOLIDWORKS PDM and was part of the original team that created the product. He works daily with worldwide SOLIDWORKS PDM technical support for resellers and customers.</p>

During our engaging in-person meeting at 3D Experience World 2026, Tor introduced an exciting new feature in 2026 called "Transfer Ownership of Checked-Out Files." Join us for an informal fireside chat where we'll explore this new functionality, discuss best practices, and share what you can expect moving forward.

What was that Tor????? New feature in 2026 that made you leaders pause!

<p>Open discussion forum for PDM SWUG members activity using or looking at implementing SOLIDWORKS PDM. This session welcomes all questions, technical issues, and workflow challenges. Members are encouraged to bring specific topics they'd like to discuss, ask for peer support, and share solutions. Whether you're troubleshooting a problem or looking for best practices, this is the place to connect and help fellow users.</p>

Bring your SOLIDWORKS PDM questions and issues! This is an open forum where we discuss the software, help troubleshoot problems, and support each other in finding solutions.

SOLIDWORKS PDM Open Forum: Ask Questions, Solve Problems, Connect

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