SOLIDWORKS
What you don’t know about patterning
Linear Pattern – Instance to Vary Pattern features are the productivity tools SOLIDWORKS that get your modelling task done faster. The basic patterning method might not be sufficient when you would like to create complicated geometry. If we were to
... ContinuedHow to Convert an Image File to DXF
We here at Alignex receive a lot of questions regarding the functionality of the SOLIDWORKS software. One of the questions we receive often is how to take a standard image file and make it compatible with your Draftsight software. In
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Mounting Plate Stamping
This is part of the Part Reviewer program which is a roll back feature in SOLIDWORKS that educates our users on design best practices.
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS PCB – Board Layout 101
SOLIDWORKS PCB —powered by Altium— is a new software solution focused on integrating electrical and mechanical design. SOLIDWORKS PCB enables the productivity you need to design Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) quickly along with unique collaboration between electrical and 3D mechanical design teams.
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Routing
What is SOLIDWORKS Routing? SOLIDWORKS Routing is an add-in that allows you to completely automate the process of routing pipework, tubing or even cabling, saving you many hours of modelling against traditional methods. In this article we want to show
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation: Flow Freezing
Reaching a Steady-State SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation allows for the simulation of steady-state and transient heat transfer problems. A steady-state analysis is run to determine how the heat transfer of a system stabilizes (i.e. becomes unchanging). A steady-state solution does not
... ContinuedThe Misaligned Mate in SOLIDWORKS 2018
The Misaligned Mate is a new mate introduced to the mating ecosystem in SOLIDWORKS 2018. In short, it’s a pair of concentric mates that have been relaxed so that the axes aren’t perfectly in line. Meaning that components that do not have identical hole centres can now be mated to one another. Take a look at this guide to discover how you can use the Misaligned Mate to your advantage…
... ContinuedDart Heads Improved Using SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation
I doubt there is anyone on this planet that would dare say they do not like toy Dart Guns. It’s hard to explain why it’s so much fun to successfully hit another object with a projectile. It’s too bad that
... ContinuedAutomate Your Task With Task Scheduler
TASK SCHEDULER SOLIDWORKS Task Scheduler allows you set up tasks to perform at a later time. Performing a resource-intensive task such as rebuilding a large assembly could be time-consuming, you can use SOLIDWORKS Task Scheduler to perform the job after
... ContinuedQuickly Delete Surface Holes In SOLIDWORKS
Have you ever imported surfaces from an outside design system, only to be greeted with surface holes, gaps, and voids in the resulting model? We have identified some easy techniques to address these situations. Even longtime SOLIDWORKS users may be
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