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Extended Reality XR for SOLIDWORKS VISUALIZE
From SOLIDWORKS Visualize 2020, we can export Visualize project to Extended Reality GLTF and GLB file formats. What are these formats and how can we make use of them? Graphics Language Transmission Format (GLTF), is a 3D file format using
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS 2021: Circular Reference Detection
Have you ever rebuilt a model repeatedly and it still doesn’t update properly? Or rebuilds alternate between different results? Or the performance if slow? If so, it might have a circular reference. A circular reference happens when the dimensions or
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Advanced Part Modeling: Partial Fillet Option Through ‘Partial Edge’
One of the great things about live training is the interaction between members of the class. As students try things or think of how they might use SOLIDWORKS in their own work, questions come up that allow for learning beyond the book. During my last Advanced
... ContinuedWhat’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2021-Detailing Mode
If you work on a drawings of large assemblies you know it can be frustrating at times due to reduced performance. Those drawings contain several drawing sheets and each sheet contains several views of all types. Not to mention all
... ContinuedHow to Copy a Part in SOLIDWORKS Using Virtual Component
Making Part Modifications There may be times when you’re working on an assembly and decide that one of the parts needs to be modified; however, you don’t want to modify the original, but instead make a copy to be modified specifically
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Partridge in A Pear Tree
Partridge in a Pear Tree: This fun part has two configurations showing the collapsed and open states of the geometry. The geometry in this part acts similar to a pop up greeting card. One angle dimension in the base sketch controls
... ContinuedGet the perfect color for your models with SOLIDWORKS 2021 and the new COLOR PICKER
SOLIDWORKS 2021 was released on Monday, October 5, 2020, and it had some terrific enhancements! One of my favorites is the addition of the COLOR PICKER tool. This tool allows users to easily match the color of their SOLIDWORKS model
... ContinuedCustomize Background for SOLIDWORKS Visualize
In SOLIDWORKS Visualize, background contains of two kind of background: 3D Environment and 2D Backplate. A list of 3D Environment is stored in the default SOLIDWORKS Visualize library. We can choose a suitable environment directly from the library. An
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Rocking Horse
Rocking Horse: A toy Rocking Horse that can be scaled up or down to be used in renderings or as a 3D printed figurine, an ornament, etc. You can download the part here. Complexity: Moderate Features: Layout Sketch, Offset Surface, Delete/Keep
... Continued2021 Equations in Properties
SOLIDWORKS 2021 now includes the ability to use equations in properties. By having equations to use to calculate physical aspects of your designs will greatly enhance communications to downstream stakeholders. It will also enhance the accuracy of the annotations and
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