Save As Copy in SolidWorks
Many times a SolidWorks user wants to experiment with a part they are working on, but want to do it ‘safely’ as to not adversely change what they have already done. If there isn’t a data management system in place
... ContinuedSolidWorks’ Hidden Document Properties
Most all of us who use SolidWorks know that for each document whether it is a Part, Assembly or Drawing that we can modify the Document Properties for each of these files. In the Document Properties we can change items
... ContinuedGet High-Quality Animation Output from 3DVIA Composer
3DVIA Composer has a “Video” button that will save your animation sequence to an AVI file. This method is very easy to use, and is the place most people go when they want to save their animation to a standard
... ContinuedHow to Use the Bolt Connector in SolidWorks
If you analyze assemblies of parts that are joined by bolts or screws, you probably know about the “Bolt Connector.” In SolidWorks, Bolt Connectors are a very efficient way of representing the bolt stiffness, and compression due to pre-load, on
... ContinuedCoffee Break (and more) on Behalf of OYSTAR and SolidWorks
As I was pouring my cup of coffee this morning, it occurred to me that every coffee capsule I put in the machine produced the same result: the flavor remains just as tasty no matter which package you choose. Being
... ContinuedEditing the SolidWorks Custom Property Name List
When setting up custom properties in your SolidWorks parts, assemblies and drawings you have no doubt noticed the list of Property Names that are available when adding a new custom property. Where does this list come from? And how can you use it to help manage your SolidWorks file information?
SolidWorks–it’s not just for product design
Late last year, I got a direct message on Twitter from Justin Wallace, who some of you may know as @jdub11500. I've known Justin for a while, and he's a good guy. But this message was a little different from
... ContinuedSolidWorks Routing – Putting Power Into Your Designs
SolidWorks has a wealth of tools for designing machines and control systems, but how do we make them go? As a mechanical engineer I always felt a them and us relationship existed between the 'clankies' and the 'sparkies'. We design
... ContinuedStep up to a new level of 3D!
Equip yourself for design success with 3D Power Features for productivity and validation in SolidWorks Professional and Premium. The world of 3D design is fiercely competitive. Designers and engineers need to take advantage of any technologies that can keep their
... ContinuedIntroducing SolidWorks Electrical
Today, we’re excited to announce the release of SolidWorks Electrical, which makes it possible for you to design products requiring electrical systems for power, control, safety and data acquisition. SolidWorks Electrical lets you precisely develop the overall system design and
... ContinuedGetting the most out of your SolidWorks graphics–with help from NVIDIA
SolidWorks recently held a Technical Training summit for North American resellers. About 75 technical leads from various resellers attended technical training and also learned about new features and offerings for SolidWorks products. NVIDIA was invited to attend and speak for
... ContinuedBe a presenter at SolidWorks World 2013 and get in for free!
For many of us, it seems like SolidWorks World 2012 just ended last week. And while we're still six months out from SolidWorks World 2013 in Orlando, things are already starting to happen. While SolidWorks World always has lots of
... 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
... ContinuedCongratulations to The University of Michigan Solar Team
On Saturday, The University of Michigan (U-M) solar racing team won its fourth consecutive American Solar Challenge (ASC), which is a 1,600 mile, week-long endurance race that began in Rochester, NY and concluded in St. Paul, MN. The win earned
... ContinuedIntroducing the SolidWorks Plastics Dream Team
Munich, Germany Dream Team Hi – while you might have heard about the release of SolidWorks Plastics back in April of this year, you may not have heard about the SolidWorks Plastics "Dream Team" – the world's largest field organization
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