Author Archives: Matt Lorono
SolidWorks World 2014 Top Ten List: Now Open For Idea Submission
It is the time of the year to start preparing for SolidWorks World 2014. To start things off we are looking for your input in creating the SolidWorks World Top Ten List. This is a list of your ideas for
... ContinuedNew in SolidWorks 2014: Text from above and below the dimension line
New functionality for dimensions on drawings is available in SolidWorks 2014 for ISO and related standards. It is now possible to place dimension text above and below a solid dimension line. The new capability is available for linear, diameter and
... ContinuedAre you currently using workarounds in SolidWorks Drawings?
In software, a workaround is some extended workflow or trick used to achieve desired results that are not available through standard methods. SolidWorks is easy to use, yet it is our goal to make it even easier and more intuitive.
... ContinuedStandard Views without Zoom-to-fit
When using standard views in SolidWorks from the Orientation dialog via SPACEBAR, the resulting view of the model is normally Zoom to fit. This is regardless to the zoom level of the current view. So, if I’m zoomed in to
... ContinuedThe SolidWorks Intersect tool: using intersecting surfaces to make solid bodies
The following is an example of how Intersect can help you to quickly build a part from multiple intersecting surfaces. This is a set of surface bodies that will be used to create the exterior of a new consumer product. The goal is quickly combine these surface bodies into a final solid body shape that…
... ContinuedRevision Clouds in SolidWorks 2013
Revision clouds is a new annotation type in SolidWorks. The main purpose for revision clouds is to allow you to call attention areas where a revision was made on a drawing. Though revision clouds are not the same as comment clouds in eDrawings, you may also want…
... ContinuedForget the Cavity search–use the Intersect command for filled volume (SolidWorks 2013)
The Intersect tool in SolidWorks 2013 is very powerful with many different uses. In the following exercise, we’ll use Intersect to quickly create a filled volume from negative space in order to determine the amount of liquid in a bottle.
... ContinuedUsing the Intersect tool in SolidWorks 2013
A new powerful tool introduced SolidWorks 2013 is Intersect. Intersect enables you to perform complex operations to quickly combine surfaces, faces and solid bodies in practically any way you need without the need for multiple cut, trim and fill features. The tool’s visual interface allows you to…
... ContinuedHere’s how to show off your CSWP on LinkedIn (and vice versa)
CSWA, CSWP, CSWP advanced modules, and CSWE are all important certifications that demonstrate a person’s skill level with SolidWorks. One of the easiest ways to let others know that you’ve successfully passed a SolidWorks certification exam is to list the certificate on Linkedin.com. There are several ways to do this. A very common method right now…
... ContinuedHow to overline text on a SolidWorks drawing
Remastered from SolidWorks Legion article entitled How to overline text on a SolidWorks drawing. Occasionally, a SolidWorks user may need to state a number or variable as approximate within an annotation note. The mathematical symbol for this is an overline.
... ContinuedWhy are some of my dimensions grey and others black?
Remastered from SolidWorks Legion article entitled Color for non inserted dimensions. SolidWorks has many default colors for different types of dimensions. On drawings, the two main types of dimensions are inserted (driving) and non inserted (driven). Inserted dimensions are called
... ContinuedDiscussion about Dual Dimensions
This article is based on an article that originally appeared on SolidWorks Legion. Dual dimensioning is the drafting practice of using multiple units of measure in a dimension in the same direction of a feature. SolidWorks and many other CAD
... ContinuedCustomizing SolidWorks Spell Checker
This article is based on a posting that appears on SolidWorks Legion. SolidWorks has a spell checker? Yup! It’s called Spelling Check and can be invoked on most installs by pressing F7 or by going to Tools>Spelling…. Spelling Check can be
... ContinuedStop mousing around! Mouse settings to improve your personal performance
Have you considered how your mouse settings affect your personal performance, not just in SolidWorks, but also in any application? With mouse speed set to slow, you may be draging your mouse halfway across the desk surface just to access toolbar buttons or pulldown menus. If you are moving your mouse 6 inches…
... ContinuedViewing options in SolidWorks: zoom to fit no more!
When using Standard Views in SolidWorks models and assembles, the resulting view of the model is normally Zoom to fit. So, if you are zoomed in on to see a particular feature of a very long part, when you change
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