Author Archives: CADimensions
Select Other Tool
Have you ever heard of the ‘Select Other’ tool in SOLIDWORKS? You may have forgotten about this useful little tool that will help save time on your selections. ‘Select Other’ is a tool that can be used to select entities
... ContinuedWhy are my symbols missing?
<MOD-DIAM>?!? What is this? Where is my diameter symbol? Sometimes when updating SOLIDWORKS, the file locations can get mixed up. This is usually due to running multiple versions on the same computer. SOLIDWORKS will take the file locations for the
... ContinuedCreating Variable Pattern
Patterning a feature/body is a common practice of designing, to duplicate the geometry without actually creating it from scratch. Many designs rely on pattern feature to create multiple instances of the geometry with same or varying dimensions. Variable pattern is
... ContinuedCleaning Up Complicated Fillets
Adding fillets to a part provides more than displaying realistic part geometry. It completes the design and may be important for manufacturing. There comes a point in which a designer may encounter an “ugly” fillet or a complex set of
... ContinuedPinewood Derby Time – Getting the Fastest Car with SOLIDWORKS
It’s that time of year again. Every Cub Scout’s favorite time of year. Pinewood Derby time! Last year, my son took 3rd place in his Den (7th or 8th in the Pack). This year he is determined to do better.
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS 2018 Mirror Magic
It’s lopsided. Isn’t it? It’s too heavy on one side. It almost looks as if it might fall over just sitting there. It makes me uneasy. And that’s what I love about it. I’m referring to the design of Ronin
... ContinuedHow to Submit an Enhancement Request
So you’ve got a great idea that should be implemented in SOLIDWORKS? SOLIDWORKS is always looking for what enhancements their users would like in new releases. Here are the Top Enhancements for SOLIDWORKS 2018. So what exactly is an enhancement
... ContinuedWelcome to SOLIDWORKS 2018
The release of SOLIDWORKS 2018 last month unveiled a brand new Welcome window that appears once the program is launched. This new window is packed full of useful links and tips. Starting on the Home tab, you can quickly launch
... ContinuedCut List Sorting Options
SOLIDWORKS 2017 has integrated some great new functions and features, especially when it comes to working with weldments and/or sheet metal and their associated cut lists. In previous versions, if there was any sort of change or edit made to
... Continued5 Must-Know Shortcuts for Fast Rendering Setups in SOLIDWORKS Visualize
There are few techniques as divisive as the keyboard short cut. It’s generally a “love it” or “hate it” kind of a tool. When I teach keyboard shortcuts, the average response is something along the lines of, “Bah.. I can
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