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Even on those platforms that are native to "SolidWorks", not everyone knows about the existence of the so-called "SolidWorks Connected". In short, it's just a full-fledged "SolidWorks", but with a distribution system through an inexpensive subscription with a "for makers" option for the personal needs of enthusiasts. If you do something in "SolidWorks Connected", you can still save everything on your computer, and the format of this saving will be the same as in the full-fledged enterprise version. So, for me, this option is literally a no-brainer. But like the full-fledged "SolidWorks", "SolidWorks Connected" is not available on "MacOS". And in such moments, "Parallels" really saves.
But in the case of "SolidWorks Connected", unfortunately, the installation process in "Parallels" is full of uncertainty. And some people just eventually give up and search for any alternatives.
One of the users on the official "Parallels" forum
shared how he got "SolidWorks Connected" to work on his "Apple Silicon" system. And his post helped me a lot, so I decided to write this short article with the steps to take in case the original post disappears somewhere.
Open full article for the detailed step by step guide.
I already have an article about a specific type of HID device called
trackballs, so I decided to make the picture complete and do a much bigger and ambitious one about mechanical keyboards.
For now, we will talk rather more about types and variations instead of particular keyboards. So here we go: numerous customization routes.
This article will be actively updated with new information and also with my current "one to go" config.
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While I am in another city and do not have access to my tools or a 3D printer, I decided to assemble a mobile workplace that will be suitable for such long stays away from home. Games in this case are not the main thing. The main things: energy efficiency, small size, pleasant usability. The weight is also not critical because this is not the workplace that is carried in a backpack every day, but the workplace that I can take with me and deploy in the hotel room.
I will update this article and photo as I find some cool things to add or change in this setup. Pure for fan article, so to speak.
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+ 16.08.2024 update with "Wacom Movink" as a main monitor.
+ 10.01.2025 update removing all this useless screens and information about iPad as monitor.
I am a big fan of "natural-like digital drawing" idea when we are trying to emulate real drawing media workflow with digital tools instead of just do imitate this drawing media look with assortment of brush shapes.
The main idea of this project was to emulate the process of drawing wi`th a charcoal pencil as closely as possible with the usage of the Krita software. As well as explain the brush creation process in "Krita" without abstract examples and with the particular goal. For sure, I still do not know a lot about brush engines in "Krita" but I hope this article will get in use by people who are only trying to figure it out from scratch by themselves... like I did.
And here is the sneak peek of the result.
If you want details, as well as to download the latest version of the bundle, open the full version of the article.
Я вирішив розпочати вести стрічку про CAD моделювання. Я бачу що в нашій країні є запит на таке, але люди зупинились десь на рівні "Компаса 3Д" з котрим мали справу в універі і це все просто жахливо. Тож давайте починати. Хочу зазначити, що я далеко не професіонал цієї справи, але деякі напрацьовки маю і хочу ними поділитись.
Якщо цікавить відкривайте статтю і читайте першу частину.
Aside from my past experience with FDM 3D printing, which was more of a pain than a pleasure, since i bought "Prusa Mini +", those emotions have changed dramatically. I finally see great example of FDM 3D printer that prints good out of the box, and the option to buy it as a "kit" format and assemble it piece by piece gives a complete understanding of the design and removes the fear of modifying this design. So... what I am doing. This article will be the list of my mods for "Prusa Mini +".
Read more inside!
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