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Join Dell, @Cadalyst\_Mag, & @SolidSmack at #DellCAD, Thursday 4pm East. Info- [http://del.ly/6019Rzi5](http://del.ly/6019Rzi5) | | --- | --- | | Robinson11976 July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @Cadalyst\_Mag: Using #SolidWorks? Join our @SolidSmack TwitterChat today 3pm CST #dellcad [http://t.co/3juQzy1](http://t.co/3juQzy1) | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @SolidSmack: RT @Cadalyst\_Mag: Using #SolidWorks? Join our @SolidSmack TwitterChat today 3pm CST #dellcad [http://t.co/3juQzy1](http://t.co/3juQzy1) | | --- | --- | | bcbenton July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Do you use SolidWorks? Join our chat with @SolidSmack & @Cadalyst\_Mag that starts --in just 3 hours-- using #DellCAD [http://del.ly/6012RzUe](http://del.ly/6012RzUe) | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @DellSMBnews: Do you use SolidWorks? Join our chat with @SolidSmack & @Cadalyst\_Mag that starts --in just 3 hours-- using #DellCAD [http://del.ly/6012RzUe](http://del.ly/6012RzUe) | | --- | --- | | DanitaBlackwood July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @DellSMBnews: Join us, @SolidSmack and @Cadalyst\_Mag TODAY at 3pm Central for a TwitterChat on #SolidWorks. Hastag = #DellCAD [http://del.ly/6012Rzmu](http://del.ly/6012Rzmu) | | --- | --- | | LaurenatDell July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @DellSMBnews: Join us, @SolidSmack and @Cadalyst\_Mag TODAY at 3pm Central for a TwitterChat on #SolidWorks. Hastag = #DellCAD [http://del.ly/6012Rzmu](http://del.ly/6012Rzmu) | | --- | --- | | LPT July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT: Do you use SolidWorks? Join our chat with @SolidSmack & @Cadalyst\_Mag that starts --in just 3 hours-- using #DellCAD [http://t.co/vY2U7gd](http://t.co/vY2U7gd) | | --- | --- | | DellChannel July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @DellSMBnews: Join us, @SolidSmack and @Cadalyst\_Mag TODAY at 3pm Central for a TwitterChat on #SolidWorks. Hastag = #DellCAD [http://del.ly/6012Rzmu](http://del.ly/6012Rzmu) | | --- | --- | | DellSmbUS July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #DellCAD TwitterChat in 1 hour with @SolidSmack: Performance optimization with #SolidWorks. [http://t.co/3juQzy1](http://t.co/3juQzy1) | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | 30 min until our tweetchat w/ @SolidSmack & @Cadalyst\_Mag to talk SolidWorks performance & workstations. #DellCAD [http://del.ly/6011RzSt](http://del.ly/6011RzSt) | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @DellSMBnews: 30 min until our tweetchat w/ @SolidSmack & @Cadalyst\_Mag to talk SolidWorks performance & workstations. #DellCAD [http://del.ly/6011RzSt](http://del.ly/6011RzSt) | | --- | --- | | digitalworldsam July 28, 2011 | | | “ | 20 minutes till @joshmings fills your tweet stream with sweet #SolidWorks Performance Q&A. Grab a ham and follow #DellCAD @Cadalyst\_Mag | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Live Twitter chat on CAD starting now! See #DellCAD to join in the conversation. | | --- | --- | | DellEnterprise July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #DellCAD TweetChat in 5 min with @SolidSmack. Grab a cup of coffee and let's talk #SolidWorks. [http://t.co/3juQzy1](http://t.co/3juQzy1) | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Twitter chat with @solidsmack starting in 4 minutes. Shantanu Kedar from the SolidWorks Partner Team will be helping out on our end #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidWorks July 28, 2011 | | | “ | getting ready to hang with @joshmings to chat about SolidWorks performance and workstations - join #DellCAD (I'll be there as @DellSMBnews) | | --- | --- | | LPT July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT: @DellEnterprise Live Twitter chat on CAD starting now! See #DellCAD to join in the conversation. | | --- | --- | | DellChannel July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Welcome to the #DellCAD TwitterChat with @SolidSmack. We’re talking about #SolidWorks optimization right now. | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | I’m Michelle with @Cadalyst\_Mag. Please use #DellCAD to follow along as we chat with Josh Mings of @SolidSmack about #SolidWorks. | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | One of Cadalyst’s favorite bloggers, Josh Mings @SolidSmack is ready for your questions. Use #DellCAD to ask a ?. | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | We're excited to be partnering with @CADalyst\_Mag and @SolidSmack today to talk workstations and SolidWorks performance at #DellCAD! | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Want to optimize the gravy bits out of #SolidWorks on your workstation? Tell us your story at #DellCAD right about... now. | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Please introduce yourself at any time in the conversation by using the #DellCAD hashtag. | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #DellCAD tweetchat starting now. Join the discussion about optimizing your workstation performance for #SolidWorks | | --- | --- | | LaurenatDell July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Remember to use #DellCAD in your tweets to join in the conversation about optimizing #SolidWorks. | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | My favorite way to optimize SolidWorks? Smart modeling practice - minimize external ref, reduce relations, complex features last #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | checking out #DellCAD looking forward to what Josh has to say John | | --- | --- | | waldenweb July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @Cadalyst\_Mag: I’m Michelle with @Cadalyst\_Mag. Please use #DellCAD to follow along as we chat with Josh Mings of @SolidSmack about #SolidWorks. | | --- | --- | | bcbenton July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @LaurenatDell: #DellCAD tweetchat starting now. Join the discussion about optimizing your workstation performance for #SolidWorks | | --- | --- | | bcbenton July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @waldenweb nice to see ya John. How's the SolidWorks performance these days? #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Jumping into TwitterChat now w/ @SolidSmack #DellCAD - I'm mostly a PDM/PLM guy, but Josh is 2 cool to miss and I've been a SWX fan for yrs | | --- | --- | | jonathanpscott July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #SolidWorks optimization on the hardware side? Maximize CPU speed. You'll be glad you did. #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @jonathanpscott: Jumping into TwitterChat now w/ @SolidSmack #DellCAD - I'm mostly a PDM/PLM guy, but Josh is 2 cool to miss and I've been a SWX fan for yrs | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @LaurenatDell: #DellCAD tweetchat starting now. Join the discussion about optimizing your workstation performance for #SolidWorks | | --- | --- | | CamilleATX July 28, 2011 | | | “ | How do you optimize file colaboration with Solidworks? #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | bcbenton July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @SolidSmack: #SolidWorks optimization on the hardware side? Maximize CPU speed. You'll be glad you did. #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #DellCAD: Josh, we've got a reader who needs to upgrade to run the latest #SolidWorks. What do you recommend? | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @LPT: getting ready to hang with @joshmings to chat about SolidWorks performance and workstations - join #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | JohnEvansDesign July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Running SW2010 on Windows 7 64bit with 8G Ram, working pretty well #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | waldenweb July 28, 2011 | | | “ | If upgrading to SolidWorks 2011, go Windows 7 64bit, 6GB RAM minimum (It's cheap!), 1GB graphics card is nice too. @Cadalyst\_Mag #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Ooh, question about #SolidWorks file collaboration optimization on #DellCAD - now you've got my full attention! | | --- | --- | | jonathanpscott July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @Cadalyst\_Mag: #DellCAD: Josh, we've got a reader who needs to upgrade to run the latest #SolidWorks. What do you recommend? | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @johnevansdesign: RT @LPT: getting ready to hang with @joshmings to chat about SolidWorks performance and workstations - join #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | bcbenton July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @Cadalyst\_Mag: One of Cadalyst’s favorite bloggers, Josh Mings @SolidSmack is ready for your questions. Use #DellCAD to ask a ?. | | --- | --- | | olegshilovitsky July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @waldenweb - 8GB of RAM -- worth it, you think? I believe the more RAM, the better. #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @bcbenton file collaboration: two ways - 1) work off network with established file name convention #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @SolidSmack: If upgrading to SolidWorks 2011, go Windows 7 64bit, 6GB RAM minimum (It's cheap!), 1GB graphics card is nice too. @Cadalyst\_Mag #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @bcbenton file collaboration (cont) 2) invest in PDM system. sad but true with that. pricey but worth it for med to large company. #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | On the @solidsmack tweet stream listening to @joshmings #SolidWorks performance Q&A #dellcad | | --- | --- | | olegshilovitsky July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @SolidSmack: If upgrading to SolidWorks 2011, go Windows 7 64bit, 6GB RAM minimum (It's cheap!), 1GB graphics card is nice too. @Cadalyst\_Mag #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | Lanett78 July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @Cadalyst\_Mag - your reader that is upgrading might find our workstation advisor tool helpful, too: [http://del.ly/6011RztB](http://del.ly/6011RztB) #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @JohnEvansDesign: RT @LPT: getting ready to hang with @joshmings to chat about SolidWorks performance and workstations - join #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | vzinkus July 28, 2011 | | | “ | I like answer #2 to @bcbenton question on SWX file collaboration - use PDM if you can afford it. You get collab AND other benefits #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | jonathanpscott July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Did you know Dell Precision workstations are specifically designed for professionals like those of you who use #SolidWorks? #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @Cadalyst\_Mag @waldenweb running one rig with 2 Processors and 24GB of RAM.... wooooow, worth it. #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | lightweight components and large assembly mode will help with the optimization. #Dellcad | | --- | --- | | lazytrax July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @jonathanpscott what are your thoughts on how PDM helps optimize SolidWorks and Workstation? #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | I just drooled a little: @SolidSmack @waldenweb running one rig with 2 Processors and 24GB of RAM.... wooooow, worth it. #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Questions about CAD hardware configurations? Ask a #Dell expert - @DellRonnie - on #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | LaurenatDell July 28, 2011 | | | “ | true, and SpeedPacks! @lazytrax: lazytrax: lightweight components and large assembly mode will help with SolidWorks optimization. #Dellcad | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #DellCAD @SolidSmack One big way is thru view/search ability - non-PDM SWX users sometimes load everything into session just to find 1 part | | --- | --- | | jonathanpscott July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @SolidSmack @bcbenton 1/file share or 2/PDM is pretty much all what available today mainstream for collaboration. #dellcad | | --- | --- | | olegshilovitsky July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #DellCAD: We've got another reader who is new to #SolidWorks RealView. Any tips on hardware or software optimization? | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #DellCAD @SolidSmack Another PDM plus is managing the 3D->2D link. SWX is OK on the 2D->3D direction. But can cost time to find drws from 3D | | --- | --- | | jonathanpscott July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @dellsmbnews: @Cadalyst\_Mag your reader that's upgrading might find our workstation advisor tool helpful [http://del.ly/6011RztB](http://del.ly/6011RztB) #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | bcbenton July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @LaurenatDell: Questions about CAD hardware configurations? Ask a #Dell expert - @DellRonnie - on #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Is anyone using/not using #SolidWorks RealView? Why or why not? #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @Cadalyst\_Mag: One of Cadalyst’s favorite bloggers, Josh Mings @SolidSmack is ready for your questions. Use #DellCAD to ask a ?. | | --- | --- | | tonyisme July 28, 2011 | | | “ | If there are any specific #Dell questions about CAD workstation configurations, let me know! #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | DellRonnie July 28, 2011 | | | “ | unreal RT @Cadalyst\_Mag: I just drooled a little: @SolidSmack @waldenweb running one rig with 2 Processors and 24GB of RAM.. #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | JohnEvansDesign July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @Cadalyst\_Mag One way to ensure a good RealView experience is to have a professional level graphics card. #DellCAD [http://bit.ly/brRb6X](http://bit.ly/brRb6X) | | --- | --- | | SolidWorks July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #DellCAD @bcbenton One more collab tip for SWX is using "multi-user env" options - bad news is it doesn't always play nice with PDM systems. | | --- | --- | | jonathanpscott July 28, 2011 | | | “ | A SolidWorks certified GPU will help with RealView. Can view here... some req' additional file [http://bit.ly/oyunZT](http://bit.ly/oyunZT) @Cadalyst\_Mag #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @Cadalyst\_Mag - speaking of drooling... here's a fun workstation-related video for motorcycle fans joining #DellCAD [http://del.ly/6013Rzt3](http://del.ly/6013Rzt3) | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Introduce yourself at any time in the conversation by using the #DellCAD hashtag. | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #Dellcad RealView feels distracting/unnecessary, not real. Zebra stripes w/surfaces and preview w/PW pretty much removes the need also | | --- | --- | | tonyisme July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #Dellcad that should be: preview with PhotoView, PV, not PW | | --- | --- | | tonyisme July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @bcbenton: RT @dellsmbnews: @Cadalyst\_Mag your reader that's upgrading might find our workstation advisor tool helpful [http://del.ly/6011RztB](http://del.ly/6011RztB) #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | Kylee\_Dell July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @DellSMBnews: @Cadalyst\_Mag - speaking of drooling... here's a fun workstation-related video for motorcycle fans joining #DellCAD [http://del.ly/6013Rzt3](http://del.ly/6013Rzt3) | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @SolidWorks: Graphics cards! Such a hot topic on #CADspeed. Great link: [http://t.co/jy0baxR](http://t.co/jy0baxR) #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | def for heavy surface modeling! @tonyisme: Zebra stripes w/surfaces and preview w/PW pretty much removes the need for RealView #Dellcad | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @DellSMBnews: Did you know Dell Precision workstations are specifically designed for professionals like those of you who use #SolidWorks? #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | cadesigntek July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @LaurenatDell: Questions about CAD hardware configurations? Ask a #Dell expert - @DellRonnie - on #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | cadesigntek July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Questions about CAD hardware configurations? Ask a #Dell expert - @DellRonnie - on #DellCAD #dellcad | | --- | --- | | Kylee\_Dell July 28, 2011 | | | “ | and not to leave F1 fans in #DellCAD out, we've also got video of Dell workstations helping Cosworth build engines: [http://del.ly/6016Rztu](http://del.ly/6016Rztu) | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #DellCAD Anybody using Solid State Drives to help their #SolidWorks performance? Made a huge difference on my laptop! | | --- | --- | | jonathanpscott July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #DellCAD If you missed Josh's blog on #CADspeed: Optimize #SolidWorks & be a happier user - [http://t.co/BJ1A8MC](http://t.co/BJ1A8MC) | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @SolidSmack: Is anyone using/not using #SolidWorks RealView? Why or why not? #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Do you have a dedicated computer just for #SolidWorks? or do you run everything on one? #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Another hot topic - opinions? @jonathanpscott: #DellCAD Anybody using Solid State Drives to help their #SolidWorks performance? | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Dell Precision certified Workstations are optimized for #Solidworks. Check out our latest workstations: [http://t.co/YylUTNW](http://t.co/YylUTNW) #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | DellRonnie July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @solidsmack I run SWX alongside all my other apps - but then again, I am a PDM guy... #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | jonathanpscott July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @Cadalyst\_Mag: #DellCAD If you missed Josh's blog on #CADspeed: Optimize #SolidWorks & be a happier user - [http://t.co/BJ1A8MC](http://t.co/BJ1A8MC) | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Have you checked out the CADspeed blog yet [http://cadspeed.wordpress.com](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com) #dellcad | | --- | --- | | Kylee\_Dell July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @jonathanpscott #Dellcad ssd impr. file loading a lot. Not much to gain on modeling or sim performance though. The CPU still needs to chew | | --- | --- | | tonyisme July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @jonathanpscott: #DellCAD Anybody using Solid State Drives to help their #SolidWorks performance? Made a huge difference on my laptop! | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @jonathanpscott exactly! you are running SolidWorks (btw me too), but actually not using it (lol) @solidsmack #dellcad | | --- | --- | | olegshilovitsky July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @olegshilovitsky #DellCAD Oleg - you are right about that! LOL I rarely model much more than a plate. :) | | --- | --- | | jonathanpscott July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @Cadalyst\_Mag @jonathanpscott @solidsmack I'm using SSD. Not only for Solidworks. It helps a lot for performance. #dellcad | | --- | --- | | olegshilovitsky July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @cadcompany : Questions about CAD hardware configurations? Ask a #Dell expert - @DellRonnie - on #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | PattyGroenland July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Follow a workstation guru > RT @DellRonnie: Dell Precision certified Workstations are optimized for #Solidworks. dell.com/precision #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @olegshilovitsky: @Cadalyst\_Mag @jonathanpscott @solidsmack I'm using SSD. Not only for Solidworks. It helps a lot for performance. #dellcad | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | SSD and SATA combination environment is a good way to optimize speed and storage. SSD's getting cheaper. @tonyisme @jonathanpscott #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @DellRonnie: Any advice on switching to SSD? #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @SolidSmack: SSD and SATA combination environment is a good way to optimize speed and storage. SSD's getting cheaper. @tonyisme @jonathanpscott #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @Kylee\_Dell: Have you checked out the CADspeed blog yet [http://cadspeed.wordpress.com](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com) #dellcad | | --- | --- | | LaurenatDell July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #DellCAD Not all SSDs are created equally - remember to check the specs. Its like the difference between 4200 RPM drives and 10k RPM drives. | | --- | --- | | jonathanpscott July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @SolidSmack @jonathanpscott #Dellcad SSD for system disk & SATA for storage/simulation dumping ground <- would be my ideal combo | | --- | --- | | tonyisme July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @tonyisme Sounds like a good combo. #DellCAD @DellRonnie - are there Precisions that have multiple HDD config options? | | --- | --- | | jonathanpscott July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @jonathanpscott: #DellCAD Not all SSDs are created equally - check the specs. Its like the diff between 4200 RPM and 10k RPM drives. | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @jonathanpscott: #DellCAD Anybody using Solid State Drives to help their #SolidWorks performance? Made a huge difference on my laptop! | | --- | --- | | Lanett78 July 28, 2011 | | | “ | In case any #DellCAD tweeters need a new workstation quick, 17’’ Precision M6600 w/LCD touch screen now Ships Fast [http://del.ly/6014Rztk](http://del.ly/6014Rztk) | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @jonathanpscott @tonyisme Yes! All of our Precision workstations support multiple HDD configs with RAID options #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | DellRonnie July 28, 2011 | | | “ | This #DellCAD TwitterChat is sponsored by #Dell. Thanks to @DellSMBNews for their support! | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @SolidSmack: Is anyone using #SolidWorks RealView? Not often - hurts my eyes when doing detail work #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | cambridgedesign July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Thanks also to @AMD\_Unprocessed for its support for #DellCAD TwitterChat and the #CADspeed blog. | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Special thanks to one of our favorite bloggers, Josh Mings @SolidSmack for a great #DellCAD TwitterChat. | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #DellCAD: @solidworks Thanks to the #SolidWorks team for their support! | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @DellSMBnews you need to remove the insanely annoying floating "wanna chat" box. Seriously #Dellcad #offtopic | | --- | --- | | tonyisme July 28, 2011 | | | “ | A full transcript will be available after the TwitterChat. Watch for #DellCAD or follow @Cadalyst\_Mag for the link. | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @Cadalyst\_Mag - you're very welcome. And thanks to you, @SolidSmack and everyone else who joined us for #DellCAD today! | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | The #DellCAD TwitterChat is officially closed. Please feel free to keep chatting amongst yourselves. Thanks to all for participating! | | --- | --- | | Cadalyst\_Mag July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @Cadalyst\_Mag: A full transcript will be available after the TwitterChat. Watch for #DellCAD or follow @Cadalyst\_Mag for the link. | | --- | --- | | olegshilovitsky July 28, 2011 | | | “ | #DellCAD Thanks, Josh (@SolidSmack). Good TwitterChat. | | --- | --- | | jonathanpscott July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @Cadalyst\_Mag great initiative! #Dellcad | | --- | --- | | tonyisme July 28, 2011 | | | “ | learned about tweet chat made by #dellcad and @solidsmack. maybe we need to have one about #PLM? | | --- | --- | | olegshilovitsky July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Also, check out the #SolidWorks performance article here on the CADSpeed blog [http://bit.ly/papOs0](http://bit.ly/papOs0) #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | SolidSmack July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Thanks @solidsmack @cadalyst\_mag @DellSMBNews for a nice TwitterChat today #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | razorleaf July 28, 2011 | | | “ | While today's #DellCAD tweetchat has officially ended the conversation doesn't have to stop! Continue to use the hashtag, follow @DellRonnie | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @SolidSmack: Also, check out the #SolidWorks performance article here on the CADSpeed blog [http://bit.ly/papOs0](http://bit.ly/papOs0) #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | JohnEvansDesign July 28, 2011 | | | “ | Also > RT @SolidSmack: \[...\] wondering about SolidWorks/Workstation performance email josh@solidsmack.com or stop by solidsmack.com #DellCAD | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | And > RT @Cadalyst\_Mag: A full transcript will be available after the TwitterChat. Watch for #DellCAD or follow @Cadalyst\_Mag for the link. | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | @razorleaf - you're very welcome! thank you for joining #DellCAD ~LPT | | --- | --- | | DellSMBnews July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @DellSMBnews: In case any #DellCAD tweeters need a new workstation quick, 17’’ Precision M6600 w/LCD touch screen now Ships Fast [http://del.ly/6014Rztk](http://del.ly/6014Rztk) | | --- | --- | | DellChannel July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @DellSMBnews: In case any #DellCAD tweeters need a new workstation quick, 17’’ Precision M6600 w/LCD touch screen now Ships Fast [http://del.ly/6014Rztk](http://del.ly/6014Rztk) | | --- | --- | | adaptivecorp July 28, 2011 | | | “ | RT @DellEnterprise: Live Twitter chat on CAD starting now! 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