Author Archives: Alignex, Inc.
Understanding SOLIDWORKS File Compatibility
If you’re a SOLIDWORKS user then chances are high you’ve seen the dreaded “future version” file error. Perhaps you’ve even caused this grief for another user. So how does one avoid this problem in the future? In this quick article
... ContinuedHow to Create a Custom Toolbox Component
Hi, I’m Mike Dady, Application Engineer for Alignex. As many of you probably know, the Toolbox Add-In is a database that allows for the quick addition of fasteners and other hardware to a SOLIDWORKS Assembly. However, many don’t realize that
... ContinuedHow to Reference a Cross-Section within SOLIDWORKS
What if you needed to pull a cross-section of a solid with the ability to trace it? Well there are a couple of ways you can go about doing just that. The first is the Slicing tool which first made
... ContinuedIntroduction to SOLIDWORKS Simulation – Finite Element Analysis
Have you ever been interested in SOLIDWORKS Simulation but didn’t know where to start? With such a wide variety of design analysis solutions, Simulation can be an intimidating product for someone newer to the SOLIDWORKS suite of products. Well we
... ContinuedHow to Apply Custom Materials in SOLIDWORKS
Within SOLIDWORKS, materials can be easily applied to a model giving it a distinguished appearance, as well as the ability to perform real-world calculations. In fact, there are hundreds of materials to choose from, but sometimes the ones we want
... ContinuedHow to Customize Your Interface in SOLIDWORKS Electrical
Did you know there is a functionality inside SOLIDWORKS Electrical that allows you to customize almost the entire interface to your liking? Prefer a darker background? Done. Want a larger crosshair? No problem. Find yourself always zooming the wrong direction?
... ContinuedMachine Parts Faster with SOLIDWORKS CAM
Did you know that SOLIDWORKS CAM can handle about 80% of your day-to-day CNC programming needs? It’s simple to learn, fully associative and saves CAM data directly within your SOLIDWORKS model. Best of all, it’s already included in your seat of SOLIDWORKS!
... ContinuedHow to Use the SOLIDWORKS Search Command Window
When it comes to using your favorite commands, there can be occasions where you may have forgotten its whereabouts. To review, the user interface already offers a couple of areas where commands are always accessible. Menu Bar Command Manager Both
... ContinuedHow to Troubleshoot Using the What’s Wrong Dialog
When it comes to your CAD designs, we never like to be bugged by those pesky errors and warnings. This blog will explore the most common causes and how to fix them. Did I say we are going to have
... ContinuedHow to Activate Realview Graphics in SOLIDWORKS
If you’re like me, you enjoy being able to create and test out your new idea in SOLIDWORKS before ever having to create a prototype. After all your hard work, you’re ready to show off your design in a meeting
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