Training options for MCAD users.(Industry Trend or Event)

Publication: CADalyst

Publication Date: 01-JUN-01

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Solid modeling vendors today continue the software documentation trend started in the 1990s--less printed training material and more electronic media. Note that some companies still ship free printed tutorials (table 1). Fortunately, this trend means easier access to more training materials and solutions than ever before. Many more options are available as well. New users can choose from paper-based tools, online tools, Web-based tools, game-based tools, instructor-led courses, consulting services, and third-party publications. You should choose your training solution based on a knowledge of issues surrounding each option. For most companies, the best training solution may be a combination of these options.



Table 1. MCAD software training options Company Flagship product Paper-based tools Autodesk, Inc. Inventor Add-on: Autodesk 800.964.6432 Official Training www.autodesk.com CADKEY Corp. CADKEY Yes 508.229.2020 sales@cadkey.com www.cadkey.com PTC Pro/ENGINEER Add-on: with 800.782.3776 instructor-led www.ptc.com courses only SDRC I-DEAS Add-on: Student 513.576.2400, x2458 Guide by M. Lawry www.sdrc.com (McGraw-Hill) SolidWorks SolidWorks Yes 978.371.5000 info@solidworks.com www.solidworks.com think3 thinkdesign No 800.323.6770 sales@think3.com www.think3.com UGS Solid Edge Add-on: with 256.705.2598 instructor-led www.solid-edge.com VX Corp. VX CAD/CAM Built-in 321.676.3222 sales@vx.com www.vx.com Company Online tools Web-based tools Autodesk, Inc. Built-in Add-on: e-Learning 800.964.6432 courses, Virtual www.autodesk.com Classroom Training, Learning Assistance Open Environment[*] CADKEY Corp. Yes Yes 508.229.2020 sales@cadkey.com www.cadkey.com PTC Yes Yes 800.782.3776 www.ptc.com SDRC Built-in: 100+ Built-in 513.576.2400, x2458 tutorials www.sdrc.com SolidWorks Yes; No 978.371.5000 multimedia info@solidworks.com www.solidworks.com think3...

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