{"id":18942,"date":"2018-01-09T06:04:59","date_gmt":"2018-01-09T11:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/?p=18942"},"modified":"2018-01-09T09:08:24","modified_gmt":"2018-01-09T14:08:24","slug":"solidworks-support-monthly-news-january-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/2018\/01\/solidworks-support-monthly-news-january-2018.html","title":{"rendered":"SOLIDWORKS Support Monthly News \u2013 January 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hello to all,<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to this new edition of the SOLIDWORKS Support Monthly News, coauthored by members of the SOLIDWORKS Technical Support teams worldwide.<\/p>\n<h1>SOLIDWORKS World 2018 Top Ten List<\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"colorbox-36021 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/sww18_top10_banner.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Attention all SOLIDWORKS users!<\/p>\n<p>The SOLIDWORKS World Top Ten List is now <strong>open for voting<\/strong>! For those of you who are new to the SOLIDWORKS World Top Ten List, it is an opportunity to submit your ideas for enhancements to SOLIDWORKS. Now that the ideas submission is over, you have the opportunity to vote for your favorite ideas. All ideas are considered by SOLIDWORKS development and the Top Ten ideas will be presented at SOLIDWORKS World 2018 in Los Angeles, February 4-7.<\/p>\n<p>Submitted ideas can be viewed by visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/forum.solidworks.com\/community\/solidworks-world-2018-top-ten-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SOLIDWORKS World 2018 Top Ten List area<\/strong><\/a> of the discussion forum. Click on the <strong>Categories<\/strong> on the side to sort by specific areas of SOLIDWORKS (Assemblies, Drawings, Simulation, etc.).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important dates<\/strong>:<br \/>\nJanuary 6, 2018: voting on all ideas begins<br \/>\nJanuary 31, 2018: voting ends<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Follow SOLIDWORKS Care on Twitter for daily tech tips<\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/SOLIDWORKS-Care-page.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18946 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/SOLIDWORKS-Care-page-615x340.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/SOLIDWORKS-Care-page-615x340.png 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/SOLIDWORKS-Care-page-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/SOLIDWORKS-Care-page-768x425.png 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/SOLIDWORKS-Care-page-728x403.png 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/SOLIDWORKS-Care-page.png 886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Did you know that for the past four years, the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SolidWorksCare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@SOLIDWORKSCare<\/a> Twitter account of the SOLIDWORKS Services team has been feeding the SOLIDWORKS community with daily technical tips, news and links to useful SOLIDWORKS resources?<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SolidWorksCare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@SOLIDWORKSCare<\/a> team consists of Genevieve, James, Anurag, Simon and Tony, all of whom work in the Technical Support organization. Their tips draw upon the collective experience of the Technical Support organization across the entire range of SOLIDWORKS applications. No doubt you\u2019ll find some useful nuggets of information!<\/p>\n<p>So, if you\u2019ve got a Twitter account please follow <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SolidWorksCare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@SOLIDWORKSCare<\/a>. If you haven\u2019t got one, maybe it\u2019s a reason to get one!<\/p>\n<p>One point to note is that we aren\u2019t able to offer technical support via Twitter, so please use your <a href=\"https:\/\/my.solidworks.com\/myvar\">SOLIDWORKS Value Added Reseller (VAR)<\/a> for that, or drop by the forums <a href=\"https:\/\/forum.solidworks.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here <\/a>to ask for help or guidance from the rest of the community.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<h1>Simulation Step-Up Series<\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/2017\/12\/solidworks-support-monthly-news-december-2017.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Last month<\/a>, Reza discussed the topic of <strong>Reports<\/strong>. This month, Reza comes back to talk about <strong>Buckling analysis<\/strong><span id=\"eow-title\" class=\"watch-title\" dir=\"ltr\" title=\"SOLIDWORKS Simulation Step-Up Series: Contact Modeling Part 1\"><\/span>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MlFPG_UbFZ4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Next month, Yannick will give an <strong>Introduction to Fatigue analysis<\/strong><span id=\"eow-title\" class=\"watch-title\" dir=\"ltr\" title=\"SOLIDWORKS Simulation Step-Up Series: Contact Modeling Part 1\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>Noteworthy Solutions from the SOLIDWORKS Knowledge Base<\/h1>\n<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-408\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Screen-capture3.png\" alt=\"icon - SW\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/> Why does SOLIDWORKS\u00ae freeze on the VBA splash screen with the error \u2018R6025\u2019?<br \/>\n<\/b>This behavior is linked to Microsoft\u00ae Update KB4048955.<br \/>\nTo prevent this issue, uninstall Microsoft Update KB4048955.<br \/>\nFrom Solution Id: <a href=\"https:\/\/customerportal.solidworks.com\/eservice_enu\/start.swe?SWECmd=GotoView&amp;SWEView=SW+KBase+Solution+View+(eService)&amp;SWERF=1&amp;SWEBU=1&amp;SWEApplet0=SW+KBase+Solution+Form+Applet+(eService)&amp;SWERowId0=1-7AGB7XW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">S-073957<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-408\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Screen-capture3.png\" alt=\"icon - SW\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/> How do I use the SOLIDWORKS\u00ae Settings Administrator tool to prevent a user from creating mirror views in a drawing?<br \/>\n<\/b>Effective with the release of SOLIDWORKS\u00ae 2018, you can use the SOLIDWORKS\u00ae Settings Administrator tool to &#8216;Apply&#8217; or &#8216;Lock&#8217; the creation of mirror views in a drawing.<br \/>\nTo learn how to do it, follow the steps in Solution Id: <a href=\"https:\/\/customerportal.solidworks.com\/eservice_enu\/start.swe?SWECmd=GotoView&amp;SWEView=SW+KBase+Solution+View+(eService)&amp;SWERF=1&amp;SWEBU=1&amp;SWEApplet0=SW+KBase+Solution+Form+Applet+(eService)&amp;SWERowId0=1-6XDPESS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">S-073568<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-408\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Screen-capture3.png\" alt=\"icon - SW\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/> In SOLIDWORKS\u00ae 2018, how do I back up individual Hole Wizard settings quickly and easily??<br \/>\n<\/b>Effective with the release of SOLIDWORKS\u00ae 2018 it is possible to use the Microsoft Excel\u00ae import and export functionality.<br \/>\nTo learn how to do it, follow the steps in Solution Id: <a href=\"https:\/\/customerportal.solidworks.com\/eservice_enu\/start.swe?SWECmd=GotoView&amp;SWEView=SW+KBase+Solution+View+(eService)&amp;SWERF=1&amp;SWEBU=1&amp;SWEApplet0=SW+KBase+Solution+Form+Applet+(eService)&amp;SWERowId0=1-72IOJI6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">S-073698<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-405\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Screen-capture1.png\" alt=\"Icon - EPDM\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/> Where can I get the latest installation information for SOLIDWORKS\u00ae Manage 2018 SP0 and SP1?<br \/>\n<\/b>Upon release of SOLIDWORKS\u00ae Manage SP1, the published installation help topics have some errors and omissions. For the most up-to-date information, download the document attached to<br \/>\nSolution Id: <a href=\"https:\/\/customerportal.solidworks.com\/eservice_enu\/start.swe?SWECmd=GotoView&amp;SWEView=SW+KBase+Solution+View+(eService)&amp;SWERF=1&amp;SWEBU=1&amp;SWEApplet0=SW+KBase+Solution+Form+Applet+(eService)&amp;SWERowId0=1-6Z72TCP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">S-073628<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-410\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Screen-capture4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/> How can I see greater precision for the data values of a SOLIDWORKS\u00ae Simulation Response Graph?<br \/>\n<\/b>Although it is not possible to change the precision of values saved from the \u2018File\u2019 &gt; \u2018Save As\u2019 dialog box of a SOLIDWORKS\u00ae Simulation Response Graph (as of SOLIDWORKS 2018), you can view and save the data values at a greater precision from the following menu:<br \/>\n\u2018Options\u2019 &gt; \u2018Properties\u2019 &gt; \u2018ChartGroups\u2019 &gt; \u2018Data\u2019<br \/>\nFor more information, see Solution Id: <a href=\"https:\/\/customerportal.solidworks.com\/eservice_enu\/start.swe?SWECmd=GotoView&amp;SWEView=SW+KBase+Solution+View+(eService)&amp;SWERF=1&amp;SWEBU=1&amp;SWEApplet0=SW+KBase+Solution+Form+Applet+(eService)&amp;SWERowId0=1-72U4HQ8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">S-073711<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">That\u2019s it for this month. Thanks for reading this edition of SOLIDWORKS Support News. If you need additional help with these issues or any others, please contact your SOLIDWORKS Value Added Reseller.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Also, comments and suggestions are welcome. You can enter them below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello to all, Welcome to this new edition of the SOLIDWORKS Support Monthly News, coauthored by members of the SOLIDWORKS Technical Support teams worldwide. SOLIDWORKS World 2018 Top Ten List Attention all SOLIDWORKS users! 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