Author Archives: Alignex, Inc.
DXF/DWG Task Functionality in SOLIDWORKS PDM 2019
With the 2019 release, SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional is now able to support DWG and DXF file creation for sheet metal files requiring a flat pattern output using the Convert Task in PDM. This option has long been asked for by PDM users.
... ContinuedCreating and Using Derived Parts in SOLIDWORKS
Every SOLIDWORKS user has a basic understanding of how file references work. We typically make a part then create a drawing that shows views of this part. When creating the views on the drawing, what is really happening is the
... ContinuedGetting Started with SOLIDWORKS Simulation – Fixtures and Loads
Welcome to part 4 of our Getting Started with SOLIDWORKS Simulation series. This time we will be walking you through the process of assigning fixtures and loads to your simulation study. If you haven’t seen our previous entries, here
... ContinuedHow to Transform a Solid Object into a Complex Surface
SOLIDWORKS includes many powerful toolsets that enable designers to start from a basic set of features to more demanding processes. In this video, I’ll demonstrate a technique that enables users to control a solid object and transform it into a
... ContinuedUpdate Your Electrical Schematics in Real-Time with SOLIDWORKS Electrical
Have you ever been so careful with typing in numbers, colors and voltages for each line you drew that you wished a program could automate this error-prone process somehow? Or… sometimes an additional sensor was added to the design, now you have
... ContinuedHow Often Should I Upgrade My SOLIDWORKS Workstation?
I get asked frequently about hardware in regards to SOLIDWORKS. Sometimes it’s people getting ready to buy their first license and asking about, “What would a good computer be for me to run it on?” Sometimes it’s a big engineering
... ContinuedHow to Extract Raw Curve Data from an Image File
Have you ever wanted to be able to import information from an image file but didn’t have the original data? Well we’ve got you covered. Join Alignex engineer Eric Weber as he walks you through the process of creating X/Y
... ContinuedHow to Convert an Image File to DXF
We here at Alignex receive a lot of questions regarding the functionality of the SOLIDWORKS software. One of the questions we receive often is how to take a standard image file and make it compatible with your Draftsight software. In
... ContinuedHow to Deactivate a SOLIDWORKS License
Over time computer hardware gets old, and as a result it needs to be replaced. Although new gear can be exciting, it comes with the hassle of transferring your software. When we change the hardware running SOLIDWORKS, be it a
... ContinuedHow to Copy a SOLIDWORKS Drawing for Multiple Projects
Have you ever wanted to test multiple versions of a part or drawing without the fear of ruining the original design? Well it’s possible in SOLIDWORKS, and a lot easier than it may seem. In this video, I’ll be showing
... Continued