SOLIDWORKS
Lost SOLIDWORKS Lore: Custom Property on the Save Dialog
You might have noticed you can put a value in the Description box when saving a file that will assign the value to the Description property itself. But, you can actually map the box in the Save dialog to any custom property you like! Learn how.
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Create Complex SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Designs By First Modeling a Form (With Video)
Did you know you can model the volume for sheet metal designs as a solid body to start, pulling sheet metal pieces from the body? Find out about the tool called Convert to Sheet Metal specifically for this purpose!
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Lost SOLIDWORKS Lore: Custom Property List (With Video)
Learn how to change the contents of your Custom Properties List in SOLIDWORKS. (Complete with video tutorial!)
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The Fix for VBA Error When Installing SOLIDWORKS SP1 & Older
After installing SOLIDWORKS 2021 SP2 or higher, you will now receive install errors on all versions prior, due to upgraded VBA Components. This blog will go into detail on what caused this issue and how to fix it.
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SOLIDWORKS PCB Services: How to Back Up Your Data
It’s important to back up your PCB Services data, whether for restoration or intentional moving of your Services host machine. This is something you’ll want to do routinely as this data can be used to safely restore your managed projects and userbase credentials.
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Lost SOLIDWORKS Lore: Selection Through Transparency
Want to make a part see-through or transparent? There’s a quick way to do so. Learn how to set your preference as a default, and more.
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Lost SOLIDWORKS Lore: The Feature Drop
Learn about the ability to drag-and-drop a feature from one model to another. While you can add commonly used features to your feature library, the ability to copy a feature on the fly is convenient!
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Collect an Rx, Logs, & Files for Technical Support to Resolve Your SOLIDWORKS Issue
You’ve come across a bug or problem when using SOLIDWORKS, but now what? We summarize the most common logs and files that Technical Support needs from you to start diagnosing a SOLIDWORKS issue.
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How to Find the SOLIDWORKS Forum on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
Need help finding the SOLIDWORKS User Forum? We walk you through how to locate it on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform under 3DSwym Communities.
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Celebrating 25 Years of SOLIDWORKS User Groups
It’s been 25 years since the first meeting of the first SOLIDWORKS User Group Network (SWUGN) chapter. To celebrate, they’re having a huge online event you’re encouraged to attend! Our own Jeff Setzer will be presenting a nostalgic demo of SolidWorks 95, and Gian Paolo Bassi, CEO of SOLIDWORKS, will be joining as well.
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Join the Dark Side with SOLIDWORKS Dark Mode Engaged
Strain from working with bright screens combined with white backgrounds can be a bit much. So, we offer you an alternative. Since SOLIDWORKS does not have an official complete ‘Dark Mode’ option, we can make a few tweaks to make it more aesthetically pleasing and easy on our eyes.
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Common Causes of SOLIDWORKS File Corruptions
We dive into the most common causes of SOLIDWORKS files becoming corrupted. Get tips for troubleshooting and repairing the dreaded file corruption.
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