[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":136},["ShallowReactive",2],{"FaK1XpVzt7Kq9I5pVhK_YtfwhTq9jxar_ymnI8jjp30":3,"article_solidworks-support-monthly-news-may-2025_solidworks":10,"_apollo:default":134,"_apollo:identified":135},{"mailchimpAudience":4},{"actionUrl":5,"slug":6,"locale":7,"default":8,"__typename":9},"","solidworks-support-monthly-news-may-2025","en","https:\u002F\u002F3ds.us3.list-manage.com\u002Fsubscribe\u002Fpost?u=ed4601044e1936748c0d2aa6b&id=e5080ff9fe&f_id=002d4de2f0","MailchimpAudience",{"posts":11},{"nodes":12,"__typename":133},[13],{"id":14,"slug":6,"title":15,"uri":16,"excerpt":17,"locale":18,"featuredImage":21,"tableOfContents":29,"content":30,"date":31,"authorJobTitle":5,"author":32,"masterings":44,"globalTags":65,"products":79,"disciplines":90,"seo":122,"__typename":132},"cG9zdDo2MTE0Mg==","SOLIDWORKS® Support Monthly News – May 2025","\u002Fproducts\u002Fsolidworks\u002Fsolidworks-support-monthly-news-may-2025","\u003Cp>Hello to all, Welcome to the new edition of the SOLIDWORKS® Support…\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"locale":19,"__typename":20},"en_US","Locale",{"node":22,"__typename":28},{"large":23,"__typename":24,"medium_large":23,"thumbnail":25,"srcSet":26,"sizes":27},"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fsolidworks.jpg.webp","MediaItem","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fsolidworks-150x150.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fsolidworks.jpg.webp 588w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fsolidworks-300x168.jpg.webp 300w","(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",[],"\u003Cp>Hello to all,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Welcome to the new edition of the SOLIDWORKS® Support Monthly News! This monthly news blog is co-authored by members of the SOLIDWORKS® Technical Support teams worldwide. Here is the list of topics covered in this month’s Blog:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>\nEvent-Based Motion Analysis in SOLIDWORKS®\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\nHow do I repair parts in the Equations environment of the SOLIDWORKS® software, when I cannot specify a different type of configuration?\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\nPurge Unused Feature: Great feature but use it wisely\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Chr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\u003Ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Event-Based Motion Analysis in SOLIDWORKS®\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>– Kundlik GADADE\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>SOLIDWORKS® Motion Studies can be classified into time-based and event-based simulations. While time-based studies are governed by time-dependent changes in motion elements, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhelp.solidworks.com\u002F2025\u002Fenglish\u002FSolidWorks\u002Fmotionstudies\u002Fc_event_based_motion_top.htm?id=59e79444533044e9a1ebeac988c8c86d#Pg0\" data-id=\"61152\">event-based motion\u003C\u002Fa> focuses on a sequence of tasks triggered by specific events rather than by time alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In an event-based motion study, each \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhelp.solidworks.com\u002F2025\u002Fenglish\u002FSolidWorks\u002Fmotionstudies\u002Fc_event_tasks.htm?id=258a976bd9bb416ca18ab5d5e7fa53df#Pg0\" data-id=\"61152\">task\u003C\u002Fa> includes:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>A \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhelp.solidworks.com\u002F2025\u002Fenglish\u002FSolidWorks\u002Fmotionstudies\u002Fc_task_triggers.htm#ieo1450467657589\" data-id=\"61152\">trigger\u003C\u002Fa>, which initiates the action (e.g., based on time, a previous task, or sensor inputs like position),\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>An \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhelp.solidworks.com\u002F2025\u002Fenglish\u002FSolidWorks\u002Fmotionstudies\u002Fc_task_actions.htm?id=49a0787d94034f24a9dd75495fe728e6#Pg0\" data-id=\"61152\">action\u003C\u002Fa>, which controls the movement (e.g., activating\u002Fsuppressing mates, motors, or forces).\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>In the following example, a set of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhelp.solidworks.com\u002F2025\u002Fenglish\u002FSolidWorks\u002Fmotionstudies\u002FHIDD_DVE_AEMSIM_MOTORS_NEW.htm?id=f1cc9c84e81f436f9e1ef32a9b537af2#Pg0\" data-id=\"61152\">linear actuators\u003C\u002Fa> are used to move a cube along a track. Each actuator is controlled through event triggers and performs a defined task. The result is a motion sequence where actions are conditionally executed, mimicking real-life logic-based automation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>To Set Up an Event-Based Motion Study:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Model and Assemble Components:\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Design Individual Parts: Model the actuators, track, and cube using part modeling.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Assemble the Setup: Create a new assembly with the necessary mates that replicate linear actuator motion.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Position the Cube: Place the cube on the track in the desired starting location.\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpicture1-8.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61144\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpicture1-8.png.webp 780w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpicture1-8-300x131.png.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpicture1-8-768x336.png.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Configure the Motion Study\n\u003Col class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Ensure the SOLIDWORKS Motion Add-in is enabled.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Open the Motion Study tab and choose Motion Analysis from the dropdown.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>In the MotionManager, click the button in the lower-right to switch to Event-Based Motion View.\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"785\" height=\"26\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F2-195.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61145\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F2-195.png.webp 785w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F2-195-300x10.png.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F2-195-768x25.png.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:post-content -->\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>Add Motors and Contacts:\n\u003C!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\u003Col class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhelp.solidworks.com\u002F2025\u002Fenglish\u002FSolidWorks\u002Fmotionstudies\u002FHIDD_DVE_AEMSIM_MOTORS_NEW.htm?id=f1cc9c84e81f436f9e1ef32a9b537af2#Pg0\" data-id=\"61152\">Define Linear Motors\u003C\u002Fa>: Assign motors to each actuator with the correct parameters (direction, speed, etc.).\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhelp.solidworks.com\u002F2025\u002Fenglish\u002FSolidWorks\u002Fmotionstudies\u002Fc_component_contact.htm?id=13f6b79205a24b1f8d13c9fbcff3dae4#Pg0\" data-id=\"61152\">Set Up Contacts\u003C\u002Fa>: Apply contact definitions between the cube and other components to ensure interaction.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhelp.solidworks.com\u002F2025\u002Fenglish\u002FSolidWorks\u002Fmotionstudies\u002FHIDD_DVE_SIM_GRAVITY.htm?id=dfd9d1d20c994339af56078ba984c8ff#Pg0\" data-id=\"61152\">Enable Gravity\u003C\u002Fa>: Add gravity in the \u003Cem>Motion Study Properties\u003C\u002Fem> to simulate realistic behavior.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\u003C\u002Fol>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list -->\n\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>Define Event Tasks:\n\u003C!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\u003Col class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>Click on “Click here to add” to create the first task.\n\u003C!-- wp:list -->\u003Cul class=\"UL\">\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>\n\u003C!-- wp:list -->\u003Cul class=\"UL\">\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>Trigger: Use \u003Cem>Time\u003C\u002Fem> as the initial trigger and specify a time delay.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>Action: Under \u003Cem>Feature\u003C\u002Fem>, select the appropriate Linear Motor and set the action to \u003Cem>On\u003C\u002Fem>.\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":61146,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"112\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F3-175.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61146\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F3-175.png.webp 780w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F3-175-300x43.png.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F3-175-768x110.png.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image -->\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list -->\n\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list -->\n\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list -->\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>For subsequent tasks:\n\u003C!-- wp:list -->\u003Cul class=\"UL\">\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>\n\u003C!-- wp:list -->\u003Cul class=\"UL\">\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>\n\u003C!-- wp:list -->\u003Cul class=\"UL\">\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>Set the Trigger as the \u003Cem>previous task\u003C\u002Fem> (e.g., Task1).\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>Assign the relevant motor or action in the \u003Cem>Feature\u003C\u002Fem> section.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list -->\n\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list -->\n\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list -->\n\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>Repeat for all actuators\u002Ftasks to define the complete motion sequence.\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":61147,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F4-150.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61147\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F4-150.png.webp 780w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F4-150-300x42.png.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F4-150-768x108.png.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image -->\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>Run and Review the Animation:\n\u003C!-- wp:list -->\u003Cul class=\"UL\">\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>Once all tasks and triggers are in place, click Calculate to process the animation.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>Press Play to watch the motion sequence. The cube will move along the defined path as each actuator operates based on its trigger.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list -->\n\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\u003C\u002Fol>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list -->\n\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\u003C\u002Fol>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>Summary:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>Event-based motion studies allow for conditional, logic-driven animations without relying on fixed time sequences. They’re ideal when the order of operations depends on interactions or events rather than time alone. After calculation, the Time column in the MotionManager provides a timeline for when each task starts and ends, giving a clear overview of the motion logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>Below is the final result of the animation:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:video {\"id\":61152} -->\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-video\">\u003Cvideo controls=\"\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fevent-based-animation.mp4\">\u003C\u002Fvideo>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:video -->\u003C!-- wp:separator -->\u003Chr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:separator -->\u003C!-- wp:heading {\"level\":1} -->\u003Ch1>2. How do I repair parts in the Equations environment of the SOLIDWORKS® software, when I cannot specify a different type of configuration?\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:heading -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>–\u003Cem> Daniela KOLOSZKO\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>There are known cases when working in Equations dialog, you are not able to specify configuration for specific variable or equation. The configuration icon is missing.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":61148,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"515\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F1-202.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61148\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F1-202.png.webp 515w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F1-202-300x141.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>This occurs often with legacy files using an old equations architecture . SOLIDWORKS® software redesigned the functionality in SOLIDWORKS 2018. The old architecture still uses suppress or unsuppress conditions to configure the equations. To repair this condition, you need to remove this dependency and save the model.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>The basic process for repairing such parts is the following:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\u003Col class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>Go to the Equations manager and select Export your equations (remove the Link check box) for all configurations to a *.txt file.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>You have to switch configurations in the dialog and name the files the same as the configuration name\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>Delete all the equations, and save the part in the current version of SOLIDWORKS®.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>Reopen the model, you can then re-import the bulk of your equations which should be in the new architecture.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\u003C\u002Fol>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>For automating this process, a macro “\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmacro-1.zip\" data-id=\"61152\">Remove ALL Equations.swp\u003C\u002Fa>” is attached that will delete all the equations from a SOLIDWORKS® model, even the orphaned ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>The macro helps to delete those equations which are normally not visible in the User Interface dialog and have to be deleted by programming methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>To run the macro, follow this process:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\u003Col class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>Go to Tools>Macro>Run\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>Select the attached macro\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>You get a warning message\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":61149,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F2-196-300x144-1.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61149\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image -->\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>Confirm the operation and when it is completed, you will get message with the results and instructions to reopen the part and import the exported previously equations as *.txt file\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":61150,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F3-176-300x128-1.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61150\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image -->\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\u003Cli>In order the macro to work correctly, you need to check also if the correct SOLIDWORKS® version is specified in the macro settings.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list-item -->\n\u003C\u002Fol>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:list -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>Go to Tools>Macro>Edit and in the macro windows, select Tools>References. You will see the references listed for the specific version of SOLIDWORKS®. If the version is an old one or different from the current SOLIDWORKS® version, the macro will not work. In such cases, the references should be corrected by selecting the current version.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":61151,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"482\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F4-151.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61151\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F4-151.png.webp 482w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F4-151-300x231.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:image -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>Disclaimer: The macro is provided as is and should be used as reference only. In no event shall Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. be liable for any types of damages whatsoever (including without limitation, damages from the loss of use, data, profits, or business) arising out of the uses of this information, applications, or services.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:separator -->\u003Chr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:separator -->\u003C!-- wp:heading {\"level\":1} -->\u003Ch1>4. Purge Unused Feature: Great feature but use it wisely\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:heading -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>– \u003Cem>Akhil C\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>Purge Unused Features is a great tool which allows the SOLIDWORKS® users to eliminate unwanted\u002Funused features\u002Fsketches or reference geometries. But using this option without a judgement might lead into some unwanted mate errors. In this article, I will discuss a simple case scenario, which many users have reported and are unaware what has caused the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>Problem Statement: When I open an Assembly everything looks fine and once I switch Assembly configuration, I see that some configurations has mate errors.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>The image below shows an example of this error. The error message says “\u003Cem>One of the entities or referenced features of this mate is suppressed, invalid, or no longer present\u003C\u002Fem>”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>We have seen few users reporting this issue, but are unaware of what workflow actually led to this behavior. In this article I have discussed a known workflow which could potentially lead to this behavior.  The intent of  sharing this information is to educate the users to use the option Purge Unused Feature  wisely.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>See the following videos to understand the example workflow in detail and the problem this workflow leads to.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>Video: Part 1\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:video {\"id\":61152} -->\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-video\">\u003Cvideo controls=\"\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fevent-based-animation.mp4\">\u003C\u002Fvideo>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:video -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>Video: Part 2\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:paragraph -->\u003C!-- wp:video {\"id\":61152} -->\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-video\">\u003Cvideo controls=\"\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fevent-based-animation.mp4\">\u003C\u002Fvideo>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:video -->\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\u003Cp>Even though this is a great feature for SOLIDWORKS® users to eliminate unwanted\u002Funused features\u002Fsketches or reference geometries,  using this feature without analyzing the impact on other referenced features\u002Fmodels could lead into errors which might go unnoticed for the users. 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