The CSWP is an odd beast. Reach a certain level of SolidWorks usage and the test is easy, real easy. On the other hand if you’re new to SolidWorks or don’t spend a good deal of time in the program, the CSWP can be almost impossible to pass the test within the given time limits.… Read more...
With the right setup, you can create high quality photo realistic renderings in Photoview 360. We’ve just launched a new training section on Photoview 360 that will take beginner to expert in creating SolidWorks renderings, and over the next few weeks, we’ll be adding several more hours of content to the section.… Read more...
You would think that simply cranking up the render quality, in Photoview 360, would be the best option for a beautiful render. This can not only be time consuming, but unnecessary as well. Typically your SolidWorks renderings will have the best balance of quality and time of render on either the “better” or “best” setting.… Read more...
If the HDR image above looks a little weird to you, it’s because it isn’t really meant to be viewed as a 2D image. When working with Realview turned on in SolidWorks or Photoview added in, you may have noticed the environmental reflections you can see coming off your model, like the picture below.… Read more...
Usually Photoview 360 is relatively good about setting the floor correctly. Once in a while the floor offset needs to be changed to fix a cut off model, like the one in the picture above. The issue in this case is SolidWorks isn’t finding the right point to set the floor, so it has to be adjusted manually.… Read more...
You probably do it all the time; I know I do. You set up the perfect view, for a render, in Photoview 360 and create a render, only to have to make a small change to the model for a new render.… Read more...