Great Lakes SolidWorks User Group

08/03/2026

Solidworks Presentation, Design Intent

Hi all,

There is still time to send in your responses for the upcoming meeting.

We are looking at Tuesdays at either 7pm or 8pm in August/September.

Please see the link below to pick which days and times work for you.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe43OF6IkBulbhVf_yrBY1a9_QWw4_hs6BSRioKxMoDyqCxcg/viewform?usp=dialog

07/27/2026

Solidworks Presentation, Design Intent

Hi all,

The next meeting will be a presentation from Brad Meador on Design Intent.

Below is a scheduling link so we can schedule for a date and time that works for everyone.

We are looking at Tuesdays at either 7pm or 8pm in August/September.

Please see the link below to pick which days and times work for you.

Hi everyone, we are looking to meet on a Tuesday night in August/September, please note what times and dates work for you.

08/11/2025

SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, September 17th, 7:00PM EST Join us for a great presentation on tiops and tricks from SWUGN Leaders! Check our Bevy page for more details!

Virtual Event - This presentation teaches handy tips and tricks from SWUGN Leaders

07/21/2025

SAVE THE DATE:
Wednesday, August 6th, 7:00PM EST
Join us for an exciting presentation by 3Dconnexion, the industry leader in 3D input devices, as they showcase their innovative products designed to enhance your efficiency and precision in SolidWorks. Discover how their advanced technologies can transform your design process and take your modeling skills to the next level. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, 3Dconnexion's tools offer something for everyone to improve their workflow.

Check our Bevy page for more details!

Virtual Event - This presentation teaches the basics of recording and editing a SOLIDWORKS macro. With a little experience, you can automate common tedious tasks.

06/25/2025

SAVE THE DATE:
Wednesday, August 6th, 7:00PM EST
Join us for an exciting presentation by 3Dconnexion, the industry leader in 3D input devices, as they showcase their innovative products designed to enhance your efficiency and precision in SolidWorks. Discover how their advanced technologies can transform your design process and take your modeling skills to the next level. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, 3Dconnexion's tools offer something for everyone to improve their workflow.

Check our Bevy page for more details!

Innovators around the world trust SOLIDWORKS® CAD and cloud product development solutions to create, collaborate, and deliver extraordinary product experiences.

04/14/2025

SAVE THE DATE:
Wednesday, May 14th, 7:00PM EST
We're thrilled to invite you to the first event of the Great Lakes SolidWorks User Group since we have moved to Bevy! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow SolidWorks enthusiasts and dive into the world of design together.
Our special guest Mike Spens will be giving a presentation on the basics of using API Macros to automate common tedious tasks.
Check out our Bevy page for more details! The meeting will be held online via Zoom.

Virtual Event - This presentation teaches the basics of recording and editing a SOLIDWORKS macro. With a little experience, you can automate common tedious tasks.

03/31/2025

ABOUT BEVY:

SWUGN Is Moving to Bevy

We’re excited to announce a partnership with SOLIDWORKS User Group Network (SWUGN) and Bevy, a top-tier community management platform!

This new system will provide SWUGN with a unified landing page showcasing all groups and events across the network.

Announcements for meetings will still be uploaded here, but feel free to join the new page!

New group link

Innovators around the world trust SOLIDWORKS® CAD and cloud product development solutions to create, collaborate, and deliver extraordinary product experiences.

10/07/2024

SAVE THE DATE:
Thursday, October 24th, 7:00PM EST

We're thrilled to invite you to the first event of the Great Lakes SolidWorks User Group! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow SolidWorks enthusiasts and dive into the world of design together.

Our special guest Brad "Tank" Meador will be giving an introduction to the SWUGN, followed by a presentation on Display States vs. Configurations.

Check out our Meetup page for more details! The meeting will be held online via Zoom.

We’re thrilled to invite you to the first event of the Great Lakes SolidWorks User Group! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow SolidWorks enthusiasts and

10/02/2024

Welcome to the Great Lakes SolidWorks User Group!

This group is for anyone passionate about Design, 3D modeling, CAD, and SolidWorks, regardless of skill level. Our mission is to create a collaborative environment where users can share experiences, learn new techniques, and enhance their SolidWorks skills. Join us for engaging presentations, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities. Let’s advance our knowledge and drive innovation together in the world of design and manufacturing.