Clik here to view.
How to add folders to Design Library
Have you ever wanted to pull custom components and features into your assemblies or part files without having to recreate the same geometry repeatedly? If you answered yes to this question, then this...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Two Directional Linear Pattern Feature
Creating a pattern is one of the most efficient features available to designers in SOLIDWORKS. By choosing to pattern an existing feature in a model, there is no longer the need to create multiple...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Unlock The Power of SOLIDWORKS Hole Wizard
Are you still using the Extrude Cut feature to create holes in your designs? If so, you might be missing out on a highly efficient tool, SOLIDWORKS Hole Wizard. This powerful tool allows you to quickly...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to fix “Source Folder Not Versioned Correctly” Error when modifying...
If you are currently in the process of modifying your SOLIDWORKS installation to change its serial number, or maybe even add and remove certain products, you may run into this error on the summary...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Help, I’m Missing a Face – SOLIDWORKS Model Faces
Nope, this isn’t a scary story…BUT who wants to be faceless? If you are like me, you have come across a missing model face and started to freak out. Don’t worry, the face may be hidden…not missing!...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Using the Split Command in SOLIDWORKS
One of the features that makes SOLIDWORKS so versatile is the “Split” command, which allows users to cut a part into multiple pieces. In this blog post, we will explore how the split command works in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Calculating Internal Volume in SOLIDWORKS
You may have come across several scenarios while designing where you want to calculate an internal volume of a model or determine how much liquid or gas can be contained inside. While doing the hand...
View ArticleClik here to view.
SOLIDWORKS Default Templates are Not Valid? Simply Create New Default Templates
Are your SOLIDWORKS Default Templates not valid? Missing? Not set correctly? Do you see the following message? Before we attempt to make new templates, we must first see if it is simply a file location...
View ArticleClik here to view.
File Properties and Linked Dimensions that Share a Name
Have you ever upgraded your SOLIDWORKS only to find that you now receive this warning about equations: “This equation uses a file property named ________ that shares the same name as a linked dimension...
View ArticleIs SOLIDWORKS Extended Reality (XR) Still Supported?
Introduced in beta version with SOLIDWORKS 2019, SOLIDWORKS Extended Reality (XR) provides the ability to export CAD models to formats that can be utilized in AR, VR and web experiences. Whether you’ve...
View ArticleClik here to view.
SOLIDWORKS Settings with Multiple Versions
With each major release of SOLIDWORKS comes the option to upgrade an existing installation or perform a new/separate installation of the next release (if applicable). The most common choice is to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Less Common Ways That Sketches Are Used In SOLIDWORKS
Sketches are a ubiquitous part of SOLIDWORKS. Obviously, they provide the initial geometry for common 3D features like Extrude, Revolve, Sweep, etc. But their use and utility extend beyond simple...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Two Directional Linear Pattern Feature
Creating a pattern is one of the most efficient features available to designers in SOLIDWORKS. By choosing to pattern an existing feature in a model, there is no longer the need to create multiple...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Twist in SOLIDWORKS
I want to discuss some parameters you can take advantage of to stabilize sweep profiles when given uneven curvature fluctuations. When it comes to working with sweeps, we need our path and profile....
View ArticleClik here to view.
ENHANCEMENT REQUEST! Tell SOLIDWORKS What You Want in their Software
Every SOLIDWORKS user at one time or another has likely found themselves working with the software and caught themselves thinking, “it would be great if it could do this”, or, “it would be awesome if...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Creating Curvature Using Fit Spline
The fit spline tool in SOLIDWORKS is a powerful feature that allows users to create smooth and precise curves that accurately represent a desired shape. The fit spline tool is particularly useful for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Using Zebra Stripes in SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS zebra stripes are a powerful tool that allow you to visualize and analyze the curvature of your models. They are especially useful for identifying areas of your model that may have uneven...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to stop Windows from updating your SOLIDWORKS certified video card driver!
It is a story we hear time and again from customers: They take the time and effort to download the correct certified driver for SOLIDWORKS from the SOLIDWORKS certified list, only to have a Windows...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Adjusting Virtual Memory (Windows Pagefile) for increased SOLIDWORKS Performance
We have found that explicitly setting a static size for the windows page file will assist SOLIDWORKS users upon systems where SOLIDWORKS is having difficulty with importing or exporting geometry, or...
View ArticleWhat is FeatureWorks?
FeatureWorks is a tool available in SOLIDWORKS that allows engineers to import 3D CAD models from other software applications and convert them into SOLIDWORKS features. This feature recognition...
View Article