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Restore File Associations Command [VIDEO]
Starting with SOLIDWORKS 2012 SP4 a new method was introduced for launching SOLIDWORKS files from Windows Explorer. Instead of the files being associated directly to the sldworks.exe program, they are...
View ArticleNew in SOLIDWORKS 2015 – Access your Configurations with a new Toolbar [VIDEO]
Accessing the various configurations of a model or an assembly has never been easier, as we now have an additional spot within the SOLIDWORKS interface to switch configurations – the CONFIGURATIONS...
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Moving the Workgroup PDM Vault [VIDEO]
To move the Workgroup PDM Vault to a new computer is relatively simple. All vault settings, users, groups and the actual SolidWorks files are contained within the VaultData folder, so only that folder...
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Quickly Generate a SOLIDWORKS Profile Sketch Normal to Model Edge [VIDEO]
When you need a SOLIDWORKS profile sketch normal to model edge, for say a Swept profile sketch, hold off on generating a Reference Plane. If you preselect the edge close to the endpoint where you want...
View ArticleSOLIDWORKS Reference Plane Normal to View Position [VIDEO]
Another handy enhancement contained in the SOLIDWORKS 2015 release is a fantastic feature for anyone working with non prismatic models that require a bit more of an “Organic” touch. As the following...
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How to Round Numbers in SOLIDWORKS Equations [VIDEO]
Equations in SOLIDWORKS can be a very powerful tool to automatically calculate dimensions and other parameters in SOLIDWORKS models. However what do you do when you require round numbers in SOLIDWORKS...
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Manually Updating SOLIDWORKS Toolbox files to 2015
After manually updating an earlier version of Toolbox, as described in my blog article, Manually Updating SOLIDWORKS Toolbox, the swbrowser.mdb used by earlier versions, must be updated to the...
View ArticleNew in SOLIDWORKS 2015! – Break Views in Drawings [VIDEO]
With the new Part and Assembly BREAK VIEW functionality available in SOLIDWORKS MBD 2015, the drawing is where it can all come together. Similar to an exploded view, the Break Views can be selected...
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Contour and Cartoon Rendering with SOLIDWORKS and PhotoView 360 [VIDEO]
You are probably already familiar with the amazing photo realistic renders that are possible using PhotoView 360 in SOLIDWORKS, but what if you want to render a high quality image that looks more like...
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Multi-Line Custom Properties [VIDEO]
There are some occasions where you may need a single Custom Property value to have multiple lines. The Custom Property dialog only has one line and hitting enter will just evaluate the value for a...
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Creating SOLIDWORKS Custom Appearance Files [VIDEO]
SOLIDWORKS installs with a large library of appearance files that you can apply to your models, but you can also create a SOLIDWORKS Custom appearance file from any image you wish. Create a Custom...
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Using a Multiple Unit System in SOLIDWORKS Equations [VIDEO]
Even though your SOLIDWORKS model is set to a specific unit system, this definitely does not hold you back from using other unit systems in your equations. You can enter the unit symbols (i.e. “mm”,...
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Installing the SOLIDWORKS Add-In for EPDM [VIDEO]
The SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM CAD Editor license includes access to the EPDM Add In for use right within the SOLIDWORKS program. Through this Add In, you have quick access to many EPDM actions and...
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Showing the Descriptions of SOLIDWORKS files in Windows Explorer [VIDEO]
If you are using SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM, one very nice feature is that the vault view can be customized to display any of your SolidWorks custom properties in the detail view as you browse your...
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Including the PNG Image Background in a PhotoView 360 Rendering [VIDEO]
In a previous article we explained how you can save a PNG file from Photoview 360 with a transparent background, but what if you want the PNG image background included with the higher image quality of...
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SOLIDWORKS Drawing Move View or BOM to a different Sheet
When a SOLIDWORKS drawing sheet becomes crowded and difficult to read, it may help to know that it is possible to move a drawing view or a BOM to a different sheet. All dimensions and annotations move...
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Using the Modify Configurations Table in SOLIDWORKS [VIDEO]
For many users, both new and more experienced, working with files with multiple Configurations can get very complicated and confusing, especially if several different variables are being controlled in...
View ArticleCreating a Cutout in a Sheet Metal Part for a Pipe Intersecting at an Angle...
If you’ve ever dealt with a panel that has a pipe intersecting it at an angle, you’ve probably been faced with the awkward situation of having to create a cutout for it. It’s not going to be a circular...
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Hole Wizard Thread Data Not Found When Using Newly Created Hole
The ‘Hole Wizard Thread Data Not Found’ error message may appear when using a newly created Hole Wizard hole. This is usually the result of a mismatch between the Size in the Sizes Tab, shown below....
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How to improve Performance & Stability of SOLIDWORKS when using an AMD...
If you are using an AMD FirePro graphics card, there may be a setting you can apply for better performance and stability of SOLIDWORKS. This option does not apply to all AMD FirePro cards, but it’s...
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