I thought I would like to show some appreciation the guys that seem to working tirelessly to answer all these questions that us beginners have.
* Do I
* Like?
* Follow?
* Share?
* Quests? Points? Badges?
* Mention?
I just got on here about two days ago to get some answers and I'm floored at the amount of content that is on here! Even though I have been using Solidworks for two years already.
Mark the correct answer so that others can benefit.
Melvin Beiler wrote:
I thought I would like to show some appreciation the guys that seem to working tirelessly to answer all these questions that us beginners have.
* Do I
* Like?
* Follow?
* Share?
* Quests? Points? Badges?
* Mention?
I just got on here about two days ago to get some answers and I'm floored at the amount of content that is on here! Even though I have been using Solidworks for two years already.
It has been a long established practice to ask for their PayPal account and provide a small token of appreciation directly related to the benefits that you got from them.
A simple example: let's say your team of 10 saves 10 man-hours after following Deepak's suggestion. That would be 100 hours x $100 = A saving of $10K. I think we all agree that a small token of appreciation equal to 5% of the savings would be a nice gesture.
I am sure Deepak would appreciate that.
This is the correct answer to this thread.
A free plane ride to SWW 2018.
The Like is super important to me. Imaginary internet points mean the world to me.
Really, for me, mark the thread/question answered.
With 2 yrs experience of using SW I believe you have enough knowledge of helping others as beginners
it's the way to show your appreciation to others who help you out !
As far as I'm concerned a simple Reply saying thank you is enough. Although if you send beer I wouldn't turn it down.
Melvin Beiler B-E-E-R! Make mine IPA please...But seriously, I think I speak for many, we just love to help others! And there's the fun aspect of it too...Just look up Rick Becker and John Stoltzfus posts to put a smile on your face amongst others
Melvin Beiler wrote:
...I thought I would like to show some appreciation the guys that seem to working tirelessly to answer all these questions that us beginners have....
Beer. Lots of Beer. (Tea or coffee for some of us)
Melvin Beiler wrote:
...
* Do I
* Like?
* Follow?
* Share?
* Quests? Points? Badges?
* Mention?
Like - Yes
Follow - If you want to. Following really doesn't change anything, it's just nice to have followers.
Share - Yes with everyone with the same question so it won't get asked as often.
Quests - You earn those by being active on the forum
Points - You earn those by being active on the forum / we give them freely back and forth / we earn extras ( Win Free Points - SW2018 - Assembly Open Progress Indicator ; The 14th SOLIDWORKS Power-User Challenge - How many components can you stuff in an assembly? ) 10,000 points and three bucks will get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks / some of us don't earn points anymore ( I see the points are messed up again... )
Badges - (we don't need no stinkin' badges!) You earn mission badges by being active on the forum / you can give badges to others
Mention - Yes with everyone with the same question and, just say thank you.
Other things to do?
Mark you questions with the correct answer when you get the correct answer.
Look here first ( FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) )
Read this and distribute freely ( Some very important steps if you are a NEW FORUM USER.... )
Have fun.
Do your job and don't get caught up in the forum too much.
Go to SWW ( SOLIDWORKS World 2018 - 3D CAD Event | SOLIDWORKS )
Keep off topic discussions (as much as possible) here ( "Kitty Dump" - SWIFT - "Dumpty Dump" )
Melvin Beiler wrote:
...I just got on here about two days ago to get some answers and I'm floored at the amount of content that is on here!
Thank you
Melvin Beiler wrote:
... Even though I have been using Solidworks for two years already.
You know what they call someone who moves to Maine and lives there for 40 years?
Short timer...
2 years is a great start. Keep up the good work!
Somehow I just knew somebody would mention free trip to SWW
I can totally agree with the smile on the face! I nearly rolled on the floor when I read @John Stoltzfus story on the German Design Engineer’s eye strain!
Edward Poole wrote:
Melvin Beiler B-E-E-R! Make mine IPA please...But seriously, I think I speak for many, we just love to help others! And there's the fun aspect of it too...Just look up Rick Becker and John Stoltzfus posts to put a smile on your face amongst others
Brilliant summary, I have one point to add re following
At first I didn't really understand what following meant, but if you want to be a creepy stalker you have to choose to follow AND get notifications. This means when you find a user who is just brilliant, you get to see everything they post. Very useful if you want to see all those golden nuggets.
Plane rides are cheap, how about paying for my hotel in LA?
Steve C
Rob Edwards wrote:
... but if you want to be a creepy stalker you have to choose to follow AND get notifications.... if you want to see all those golden nuggets.
So Rob, how many people are you following in Inbox?
Im sure it's all the usual suspects
Jim Wilkinson was my first... always quality stuff
Rob Edwards wrote:
...Jim Wilkinson was my first... always quality stuff
Truer words have never been written... +1
It was fun.
I still pine for my dear dear Helen...
Hello Melvin,.. personally.. getting a private "thank you" note,.. that alone is priceless.
