Tech Tips
Excel Documents as SOLIDWORKS PDM Forms
Written by: Bryce Hooper, Application Engineer at DASI Solutions Filling out forms is always a drag. Automating those forms with data cards and transition updates is a great way to alleviate that burden. There are many forms we see around
... ContinuedModelling a Paddle in SOLIDWORKS – Surface Modelling
In this second half of the journey to creating a SUP paddle, Stuart looks at reference geometry and surface modelling to create the paddle & seals. Using surfacing tools and some useful hints and tips you can create complex geometry quickly and
... ContinuedModelling a Paddle in SOLIDWORKS – Basic and Advanced Lofting
SOLIDWORKS is a powerful tool for creating parts and features with complex geometries and structures. If you know how to use it, the process to create these shapes can be quick and very effective. Stuart, one of Cadtek’s Elite Application Engineers, will
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Electrical – Archiving
An important blog if you use SOLIDWORKS Electrical OK, so the header is a bit drastic but this is very important to all users of SOLIDWORKS Electrical. Let me explain a little about how the software functions. All installations of SOLIDWORKS
... ContinuedCopy Setting Wizard Made Easy
Does upgrading or uninstalling SOLIDWORKS give you nightmares? If you’re the type of SOLIDWORKS user that spends a large amount of time setting up file locations and custom tool bars, the idea of uninstalling or upgrading your version of SOLIDWORKS
... ContinuedUse Magnetic Mates for Quick Layout of Conveyors and Tracks in SOLIDWORKS 2017
Written by: Alex Frank, Support Engineer, DASI Solutions Magnetic Mates are a new feature in SOLIDWORKS 2017 that allow you to quickly and easily arrange and rearrange assembly components until you achieve a desirable configuration. This new feature is
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Complex Sheetmetal Part 5 Tutorial
Complex Sheetmetal Part 5: This feature distinguishes that this is a sheet metal part. It specifies the bend radius, wall thickness and K factor. This part is created using sheet metal features so that the part can be flattened
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Moderate Sheetmetal Part 6 Tutorial
Moderate Sheetmetal Part 6: This Sheetmetal part is symmetric vertically with respect to the Right Plane. Sheetmetal features are used so that the part can be flattened out to create a flat pattern. Miter Flange lets you extrude a
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Plate Pattern
Plate Pattern: Only one dimension needs to define the sketch as the origin that was used to tie down the part. Origins of parts should not be random; you will need extra dimension, or relations, to fully define your
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Complex Surface Part 6
Complex Surface 6: This model was created using only surface body features and then the surface bodies are turned solid bodies using thicken commands. This part is symmetric about the Right Plane. A Planar Surface will be used as
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