Beam Calculator – A Potential Toolbox Utility in SOLIDWORKS
As everyone knows SOLIDWORKS is the best solution provider for 3D Design. And there is a powerful tool called Beam Calculator which is more helpful for calculating different beams with respect to loads we apply.
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS FEA Dilemma: SOLID or SHELL Element?
Solid element or Shell element? This is one of the most frequently asked questions when using SOLIDWORKS Simulation in FEA analysis work. This article provides comparison on some of the key specifications of SOLIDWORKS Simulation. We will look at a
... 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
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS PCB Rookie Camp: Schematic Symbol Wizard
As a newer addition to the SOLIDWORKS roster, PCB is still working hard to build its legacy. With new features like the Schematic Symbol Wizard, it’s turning heads with its blinding speed as it helps you crank out new symbols
... ContinuedSurface Modeling in xDesign
Learn step-by-step instructions on how I created my very first xDesign model using only surfacing tools. The model I created, a shovel, comes in many shapes and sizes and has helped humanity since the Neolithic period to move dirt, dig
... ContinuedAircraft Engine Mount – Frequency/Vibration Testing
The intention of this article is to describe a portion of the process required to engineer a frame and engine mounting system for a single engine aircraft. Figure 1: Many Design Options are available. For example, the above image depicts
... ContinuedShowing Global Min and Max Values of Results in Flow Simulation
This week a customer asked me a simple question about Flow Simulation: “How do I know where the minimum and maximum values are on my model?” This is a good question as it can be very useful to see exactly
... ContinuedSelect 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
... ContinuedPDM: Versions and the exclamation mark
In this article we will discuss several notifications we see when using the PDM add-in in SOLIDWORKS. These revolve around versions and how each version is used in assemblies or sub-assemblies. During customer support I notice that this question comes
... ContinuedSolidworks Electrical – The Journey To Excel Automation Part 1
This is the first part of a series covering the process of adopting Excel Automation into your design workflow. We will be looking at when it makes sense to use Excel Automation, what benefits you will see by utilizing the tool and the steps required to set up and configure the various components of the feature.
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