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Judging by various discussion boards, we have noticed several people are getting ‘Error 1603’ when attempting to install AutoCAD 2012. The error states that the user must ‘install DirectX’ before the installation can commence. To solve this, you need to install DirectX End-User Runtimes (March 2009) from the Microsoft website, and then run the installation…

Solid Edge ST4 has been launched, the latest release enables manufacturers to: – Utilise synchronous technology – Collaborate more effectively with suppliers and customers – Validate sheet metal designs faster – Reduce documentation costs To ensure Nova stay on the front foot with all CAD software, we shall be upgrading to ST4. For more information…

Problems are being experienced with Windows 7 Service pack being installed automatically with Windows updates. These problems are not related to the service pack itself but with the way it is installing. The problem is being caused when it installs alongside other updates. The solution is to either install the service pack manually by downloading…

ANSYS 13.0 has been announced, delivering performance improvements and new features for making multiphysics more accessible.  We are currently using ANSYS Design Space 12.1 here at Nova.

Autodesk software has gone mobile, meaning assembly instructions can now be viewed on an iPhone, the full article can be viewed here.

View the official Autodesk Inventor Podcast #42 here, which includes tips on leveraging DWG files between AutoCAD and Inventor.

We are pleased to announce that we have upgraded our UGS NX software!

In addition to Autodesk VIZ, we are now running Vis Mockup and Vis Jack, further extending our digital prototyping options.  Vis Jack allows us to place a human into an environment, testing our designs to the last detail.

We understand, and have experienced ourselves that 1601 or 1603 Windows Installer errors have been occurring when installing SolidWorks 2010.  If your installation is stopping and failing to continue at around 12-13% then the following should fix this problem: The error is linked to Microsoft Windows Installer 4.5 and is identified as ‘KB942288-v3’ (32 bit)…

Autodesk have today released Service Pack 1 for Inventor 2010, Autocad Mechanical 2010 and also Autocad Electrical 2010. Both x32 and x64 versions are available for download. Inventor 2010 – http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=13713884&linkID=9242019 Autocad Mechanical 2010 – http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=13842127&linkID=9240898 Autocad Electrical 2010 – http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=13777929&linkID=9240738 These will be installed at Nova over the next couple of days. I’ll provide…

A recent issue has come to light : When trying to launch AutoCAD 2010 as a non-admin user or any other new user whose windows profile was created after AutoCad installation you may get the following errors/warnings: – Unable to load profile file. Some profile information saved in last session may not be restored. or/and…