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Missing the 5th tab in SolidNetWork License Manager
For much of the functionality of managing the license server, you need to go into the Server Administration tab of the SolidNetWork License (SNL) Manager. This can normally be accessed by going into...
View ArticleNew in SOLIDWORKS 2015 – Slice Section View now includes Surfaces! [VIDEO]
Until the current release of SolidWorks, displaying surfaces within a drawing view has been a bit tricky in SolidWorks. Past releases have had us jump through a few hoops to get exactly what we want to...
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SOLIDWORKS Javelin Online Live Training (JOLT): An Effective and...
The Javelin Online Live Training (JOLT) is an opportunity for users to learn the SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD program from their work location. I participated in Javelin’s SOLIDWORKS Essentials JOLT training...
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Scale SOLIDWORKS Animation (Motion Study)
In a SOLIDWORKS animation (motion study), the position of a key point on the time frame indicates the beginning or the end of a motion or a property change. Dragging key points left or right changes...
View ArticleNew in SOLIDWORKS 2015 – Saved Selection Sets! [VIDEO]
My absolute favorite enhancement for SOLIDWORKS 2015 is the ability to save repeatably selectable SELECTION SETS from the feature manager! It is often in our designs that we need to re-select the same...
View ArticleNew in SOLIDWORKS 2015 – Use Non-Parallel Planes for a Sheet Metal Loft! [VIDEO]
Some of my favorite enhancements to come from this latest release of SOLIDWORKS are addressing some limitations that have affected my own workflow in the past. Traditionally, one would require the use...
View ArticleNew in SOLIDWORKS 2015 – Set Multiple Dimensions to a Driven Status at Once...
Once again drilling down into the fine details of how SOLIDWORKS 2015 can increase efficiency within your workflow – SOLIDWORKS has given us the ability to set Multiple Dimensions to the “Driven”...
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Adding Non-visible items to your BOM
Sometimes when working with an assembly, it may be necessary to have something shown on your BOM which is not part of the model (non-visible items). A good example of this is paint, since you may need...
View ArticleNew in SOLIDWORKS 2015 – The New Selection Context Menu! [VIDEO]
If you have had the opportunity to attend a class with us here at Javelin, I am certain you have heard all of our instructors speak about the abilities that the selection tools within SolidWorks have...
View ArticleRotate SOLIDWORKS Drawing View to Align an Edge to Horizontal [VIDEO]
Ideally when you are creating a part in SOLIDWORKS, you want to setup your sketches and features in such a way that the part is oriented as it would be when used in the assembly or how it would be...
View ArticleNew in SOLIDWORKS 2015 – Center Lines Sketch Rectangle Tool [VIDEO]
The Center Lines Sketch Rectangle Tool enhancement is one of those changes that is far more profound than one may first think. Given the number of times that one has to adjust a sketch involving a...
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Why do my SOLIDWORKS Drawing dimensions move after I placed them? [VIDEO]
When detailing a drawing, a common complaint for users first starting out with SolidWorks is that dimensions will seemingly arbitrarily jump around after they’ve been placed. It isn’t that your...
View ArticleBend Lines Not Shown: Some Common Explanations [VIDEO]
A common question we get on the support desk is “where are my bend lines?” or “why are my bend lines not shown?” This can happen for a variety of reasons as I will explain in this video: The first...
View ArticleSOLIDWORKS 2015 Advanced Mechanical Mates [VIDEO]
Attempting to simulate a chain or conveyor system within SOLIDWORKS has traditionally been a challenge. As a precursor to working with the Chain Component Pattern in SOLIDWORKS, you may want to apply...
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SOLIDWORKS Tech Tip: How to Input a Pipe Slope Angle in Degree or Radian
When adding the pipe slope to a segment, the value of inclination angle is specified as the ratio of the rise over the run. SOLIDWORKS automatically converts the ratio and lists the Rotation Angle in...
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Linking Toolbox Custom Property to SolidWorks Materials
A Toolbox custom property can be linked to SolidWorks materials library using the list option. The material selected in the Toolbox configurator gets applied to the Toolbox part and the custom...
View ArticleNew in SOLIDWORKS 2015 – Keep or Delete Bodies with the Delete Bodies Tool...
For many SolidWorks tools we often have a wishlist….. It is often added to when we find ourselves stuck in a particular workflow. The recent enhancement to the Delete Bodies Tool within SOLIDWORKS...
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Get your business on track with new Solutions from Javelin
To stay ahead of the competition you need a solution provider that will dig deep into your projects and workflow to identify improvements and ways to reduce costs. Javelin is more than just your...
View ArticleNew in SOLIDWORKS MBD 2015 – Assembly Break Views [VIDEO]
As a second part to our earlier post regarding the Model Break View functionality available with SOLIDWORKS MBD 2015, let’s take a look at the same functionality for an Assembly Break View. The post...
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Inserting Surfaces in SOLIDWORKS Drawing Views
Surfaces do not appear in SOLIDWORKS drawing views by default. When used as reference geometry, surfaces are usually not required in a production drawing. However, when the entire model or some of...
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