As time goes on, Dassault Systems is migrating more and more users from CATIA V5 to its newer 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) platform. For many organizations, this shift is more than just a few software updates. The migration can lead to costly investments, a steep learning curve...
Daniela Alcantar
Essential Components for Your Creo Post-Installer
Introduction to Creo Post-Installers Hi everybody, I am Daniela, and I am with SPK and Associates. Today, I'm jumping over from the SolidWorks side into Creo, and I'll be discussing post installers for Creo—what they are, what they do, and what we commonly see used in...
Overcoming Solidworks Slowdowns on Large Assemblies
As any engineer knows, time is a critical resource. Nothing is more frustrating than being stuck in a cycle of waiting. For those working with SolidWorks on large assemblies, the pain is all too familiar. Frequent crashes, slow loading times, and the sheer size of...
Migrating From Oracle Agile PLM to PTC Windchill
Oracle Agile PLM is approaching its end of life, with Oracle confirming that the final version, 9.3.6, will receive Premier Support until December of 2027. After this period, support will shift to Sustaining Support, which only addresses critical security...
Mastering vCAD- A Step-by-Step Guide
Hi everyone, I am Daniela with SPK and Associates. Today, I’ll be showing you how to work with your vCAD instance so you can start working with applications like SolidWorks. I'll cover how to create an instance, login to vCAD, stop and restart a session, and how to...
Troubleshooting SolidWorks: Can’t open .STP files
Hi everyone, I am Daniela, the SolidWorks PDM SME for SPK and Associates. Today, I’ll be sharing a helpful guide for troubleshooting SolidWorks .STP files and importing a STP (referred to as "STEP" files) assembly as SolidWorks parts. This technique has proven...
SolidWorks Blank Feature Tree: How to Fix It Fast
Hi everyone, I am Daniela, the SolidWorks PDM SME for SPK and Associates. Today, I’ll be showing you the SolidWorks blank feature tree vault and how it fix it quickly. You can watch the video as Daniela walks through the step-by-step tutorial. Alternatively, follow...
How SolidWorks Sandbox Vault Boosts PDM Productivity
Hi everyone, I am Daniela, the SolidWorks PDM SME for SPK and Associates. Today, I’ll be showing you the SolidWorks sandbox vault (also known as the QA vault). I'll show you the many benefits of having a separate testing environment and how it can enhance your PDM...
Solidworks On Mac And iPad: Powered By vCAD
Hi, everyone. I am Daniela, and I am the SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM SME for SPK and Associates. Today, I wanted to go over a fun topic that we're all familiar with, and that is accessing SolidWorks on the go. I'll show you how to quickly get SolidWorks on Mac and...
SolidWorks Error: Could Not Connect To The Archive Server
Hi everyone, I am Daniela, the SolidWorks PDM SME for SPK and Associates. Today, I’ll be showing you how to fix the SolidWorks error message “could not connect to the archive server.” You can watch the video as Daniela walks through the step-by-step tutorial....
Solidworks Error: No Database Attached To This View – Part 2
Hi everyone, I am Daniela, the SolidWorks PDM SME for SPK and Associates. Today, I’ll be showing you how to fix the SolidWorks error message “no database is connected to this view.” This video is split in to two parts. Check out part one here. You can watch the video...
SolidWorks PDM Error: No Database Attached to this View Part 1
Hi everyone, I am Daniela, the SolidWorks PDM SME for SPK and Associates. Today, I’ll be showing you how to fix the SolidWorks error message "no database is connected to this view." This video will be split in to two parts. You can watch the video as Daniela walks...