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Welcome. I have decided to set up a BLOG dedicated to Solid Edge (www.solidedge.com) related topics. I was kind of feeling left out in the world as it seems everybody and their brother has a BLOG (especially on some of those other 3D systems).

Now I feel a little better, and I hope that I can post to this frequently enough, and with enough relevant information, that you will find it usefull and will revisit often.

A little history about me:
I am a CAD Adminstrator for a large window and door manufacturer who happens to use Solid Edge (my working for them in this capacity was no coincidence). I have used Solid Edge since it's infancy (also used it's predecessor, I/EMS, and it's predecessor, IGDS) when it was still a part of Intergraph (www.intergraph.com). I attempt to be active in Solid Edge's development through frequent BETA testing and remaining in contact with the many wonderful individuals that make up the Solid Edge portion of UGS (www.ugs.com). I also try to be an active member of the Solid Edge newsgroups (http://bbsnotes.ugs.com/) hosted by UGS.

For me, Solid Edge is a hobby and I spend a fair amount of time playing around with it at home. I enjoy spreading the knowledge that I have learned with others, and therefore the reason for this BLOG

Comments

Anonymous said…
Good on you Ken - keep up the good work.
Mark Fort - Australia
Anonymous said…
HI

It is nice to see people like you invest a little bit of their time to make this happed.

I already put you on my bookmark. And into my RSS reader.

Luc
Anonymous said…
Your blogspot is now in my fav list/ Pär Friberg - Sweden
Anonymous said…
Your blogspot is now in my fav list/ Pär Friberg - Sweden
Anonymous said…
Hi all

Anyone plan to attend the user summit in april?
Anonymous said…
Mark Fort ANONYMOUS? Yeah, right ...

Well done, Ken! Now you can 'tell it like it is' in your OWN space ;-)

Rick Mason
Sydney, Australia
Anonymous said…
Keep going pella, this blog can become a valuable resource for all edgers around the world
bgvasilis said…
usefully information

bgvasilis -Bulgaria

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