Tips & Tricks
Toy Diner Kitchen – Part 1 – Tutorial
Learn how to create a Wooden Toy Diner Kitchen in this two-part SOLIDWORKS Tutorial. Part 1 of this tutorial utilizes a DXF file of the kitchen design, and simple modeling features to create the kitchen structure. The DXF files needed for this tutorial are available in the blog below.
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Support Monthly News – July 2020
Hello to all, Welcome to the new edition of the SOLIDWORKS Support Monthly News! This monthly news blog is co-authored by members of the SOLIDWORKS Technical Support teams worldwide. We are committed to support you while working from home due
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Tech Tip – The Formation Tool
Learn how to use the Formation Tool to rapidly arrange several models in a single Visualize project.
... ContinuedDabbling in Dimensions- Part 1
When working in SOLIDWORKS you have a few options when working with the dimension box. You have the classic dimension box and you have the Instant2D (introduced in 2016) and the Instant 3D. Which one you wish to use is
... ContinuedCreate Zoom to Actual Size Feature
A long time ago, people created drawings on paper using a pen and a ruler, ensuring parts fit on the appropriate paper size, creating 1:1 scale 2D drawings. Nowadays, we have the ability to create a 3D CAD design with
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Variable Pattern Rocky Lighthouse
Variable Pattern Rocky Lighthouse: This model is intended to demonstrate the power of the Variable Pattern feature. A rocky landscape is created by patterning a Rock feature. By utilizing Variable Pattern, the dimensions within the Rock sketch are driven by
... ContinuedBe A Better Machine Designer with SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal
What separates the average machine designer from an expert designer? The work speaks for itself when everything fits together like it is supposed to. If you have ever witnessed someone bang or smack sheet metal parts to get the desired
... ContinuedBeehive Coasters Set
This SOLIDWORKS tutorial to create a Beehive inspired coasters set utilises the fill pattern to create a honeycomb extrude cut design. The tutorial demonstrates a wide range of modelling features to produce a coaster part and a coasters lid with a bee topper handle. The decals for the model are available to download in the description below.
... ContinuedHow Strong is Your LEGO® Piece Really? Find Out With SOLIDWORKS Simulation
Growing up and playing with LEGO® as a budding engineer, had you ever thought about how strong your LEGO® pieces were? We shall investigate this thought using SolidWorks Simulation, an FEA module that runs natively within the SolidWorks User Interface.
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Tech Tip – Sunlight Environments Part 1
Learn how to use the Sunlight Environment and set up your scene using this photorealistic lighting tool.
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