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Adding buttons in top ribbon

Hello, How do I get the red circled buttons on the top of the screen (green marked space)?

Les composants restent masqués

Je viens de créer un assemblage composé de 3 pignons (roues) dentés issus de Toolbox. Ces 3 composants ont été sauvés dans le dossier de l'assemblage. Pourtant à chaque ouverture du fichier d'assemblage, les 3 pignons sont grisés, comme s'ils étaient masqués mais hélas pas moyen de les afficher. Quelqu'un aurait-il une solution à me proposer. Merci d'avance aux experts Solidworks.

Error de Licencia 210

Hola buen día, Al intetna abrir Solidworks desing me aparece el mensaje de error de licencia 210, como puedo Solucionarlo? No he tenido suerte para contactar a soporte tecnico.

cant change mass decimal places in drawing properties

in drawing properties i set to custom but the mass decimal window wont open. how do i fix that

Unconventional File Structure. Big Mistake??

I am setting out to completely redraw and reorganize all of the solid works files at my small company. We do not have pdm and do not currently have plans to get it or learn it. What makes sense to me for organization for our products feels completely backwards from what I read is conventional. All of our products have different levels of shared components. I have a directory named 'vendorStockParts' - top level shared with everything, and then different levels of 'manufacturedStockParts' and

K factor by thickness in 44w

Hello, I got problem with the k factor. The company that laser cut and fold my parts said to me that he cannot have the folded dimensions. I suspect that the k factor is not good. Anyone can tell me his k factor value for 1/4 thick and less. K factor for more than 1/4 thick. Thanks Michael

Are SW Forum notifications down? (09/29/2026)

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In which folder are the schematics and projects of the Solidworks Electrical Schematic program saved?

Hello, In which folder are the schematics and projects of the Solidworks Electrical Schematic program saved? Is it possible to view them in the eDrawings program (or an equivalent)? I know about the folder. C:\ProgramData\SOLIDWORKS Electrical\Projects. But in the folder C:\ProgramData\SOLIDWORKS Electrical\Projects\21\SOLIDWORKS I only find 3d models of cables or parts used in the project.

Mold Design Jobs

Good day everyone. Hi everyone, This is the only forum I’m in, so I’m not sure if this is the right place to ask. If not, please let me know and I’ll take the post down. I’d like to ask for some advice which countries might be good options for someone working as a mold designer. I’ve been in the mold industry for about 10 years and have handled various projects, including automotive, printer, and projector parts, with experience in intermediate-level sliders and lifters. I'm also willing to

Finding small error

Sometimes i struggled very hard to find a really small error between my designed part file and reference part file..May be i missed a dimensmion or fillet or something...but finding it is so hard....but i need to find the error also..is there any way that i can compare two part file and pinpoint the error place...?

Simulation connectors not working

As of lately, when I try to use the bearing, pin or spring connector in SolidWorks, in a study, while I can edit the values and select the correct faces, the checkmark when clicked or pressing enter as no effect. I have tried this on the same model on other computers and it works just fine so I know I am not setting it up incorrectly, and I have tried rebuilding SolidWorks install and even uninstalled and reinstalled. SolidWorks simulation add-in is checked and active. I am using SolidWorks 2026

SW2026 Bugs Bugs Bugs

bugs I'm runing 2026 SP3.2 and this is the bugiest update i've ever seen. Is anyone else having any of the following? 1.sheetmetal export dxf removing bend lines before cleanup window? Even though they are checked mark selected to include and visible in the graphic area.. I have to create a converted sketch of the bendlines and export using annotation view to get my bend lines in dxf. 2. and having to restart application to create a drawing from part? I'll create a part and then try to create

SW Tip - Assembly Section View

Good morning, Here is your weekly SOLIDWORKS tip. I will not be sending out a tip next week.

DXF einladen

Hallo, kann ich ein DXF importieren um daraus ein Blech zu erstellen?

need more structural components

i only have about 4 sizes in each member list. how do i get all sizes?

add approvals to title block

how do i add approval links to the title block eng approved mfg approved etc.

drawing not showing in pdm for some

what would cause some people in the vault not able to see a checked in drawing while some can

Solid Tea Time

Hi All. I’m Jehan Kothari - a design professional with 14+ years of industry experience and over a decade of hands-on work with SOLIDWORKS. Over the years, I’ve worked across multiple domains including industrial process equipment, industrial machinery, product design, and AEC, gaining a broad and practical perspective on engineering workflows. My most recent role was as a Technical Manager at a SOLIDWORKS VAR, where I led demonstrations, training, and customer success initiatives. I’m currently

3dexperience error in Visualize

Hello All, New here, so the question may be a basic knowledge question. In Visualize, the left pane is 3dexperiece. When I press the connect button I get an error message that it cannot connect. Here is the full message: Unable to read DecenginePortFile C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\DassaultSystemes\CATTemp\SWXDesktop\decengine.port after trying for a maximum of 10000 milliseconds. Is there a solution to this or should I contact my partner who sold me the software. Thank you all, Jimmy

Client installation

Full installation of the client occupies hard disk space and slows down the startup speed of the client. If not performed in full, it will prevent the use of the interfaces customized for development. Is there a way to install only the specified apps while also installing all the interfaces related to customized development?

Contact mate

When the hydraulic cylinder go back, the bearing on the leg must contact with angle plate. Please help me, how can I do contact mate?

SOLIDWORKS AI

Hello everyone, I’ve been testing out the AI features currently available for quite some time now. I’m curious to hear your thoughts—which ones do you consider the biggest game-changers? It would be great to have a discussion about it!

fichier .eprt

bonjour, comment ouvre t on un fichier fichier .eprt sous olidworks

Bill of materials

Porque é que células que são editadas aparecem a azul e no PDF também?

Buy Solidworks for Makers license

Hello. Maybe this is not the right place for this question, Can you help me with information related to purchasing a one-year license for Solidworks for Makers?, I want to learn Solidworks, I am from Romania, I am not a student, I understood that Solidworks for Makers cannot be purchased from Romania because the billing address must be found in the list of approved countries, what solution would there be in this case?

group files

soldworks 2024 all files for a project were grouped into a single drawing file, how do i undo this?

Hotfix update - installation problems

Anyone know how to install the Hotfix updates? I can't get it to install right. i get a blank dialog box when I try to install the update.

Can't install PDM SP2024 on Surface 5?

I've been having trouble getting the SW PDM installed through various methods, following the guides numerous times and it usually results in the same error: I went down the path off adding a StrLib.dll text folder in that folder itself and that didn't seem to resolve the issue either. If anyone could offer some insight, it'd help me a great deal to get PDM running. Attached are the IM_logs, just in case. Thank you.

SW 2024 Memory Won't Release After Removing Sketch

Adding sketches to SW keeps taking RAM but once the object is removed, the RAM stays where it's at. I've increased the virtual memory and GDI to no avail. SW is the only software with this problem; the computer is a brand new 32gb Lenovo - Specs underneath. Same laptop as 2 other workers in the office, however they aren't experiencing this issue. Any troubleshooting steps I'm missing here? Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 258V (2.20 GHz) Installed RAM 32.0 GB (31.5 GB usable) Display

CSWA

Hey has anyone done the question D3201 from the CSWA? I did it and I feel my answer is correct, but I dont see the option

Activation issue?

Is the online SolidWorks activation website down? Thanks, Mike

SW 2018 Macro crashing

I have Windows 10, SolidWorks 2018, and Microsoft Office 2013. The majority of my work is done with the Sheet Metal feature. I am having issues loading macros into SolidWorks. These macros are used to create DXFs and count the quantity of sheet metal parts within an assembly. The macros are already created, but SolidWorks force closes whenever I try to load them via "New Macro". Is there a way to fix this issue?

Circular reference loop error

Since updating 2026 to Sp4, it's almost impossible to add external relations to sketches as they all seem like they're creating a circular reference loop. There's a Don't Show Again tick box on the message but that doesn't do any good. Can we disable this somewhere. It almost reminds me of the early NX days when you had to hold your tongue & swear a lot when adding the sketch relations.

SOLIDWORKS 2026 on Microsoft Surface Pro 11 for Business (Intel Core Ultra 7 268V / Arc 140V). Real-world experience?

Hi everyone, I am considering buying a Microsoft Surface Pro 11 for Business, model EP2-20078, with: Intel Core Ultra 7 268V Intel Arc 140V integrated graphics 32 GB RAM 1 TB SSD Windows 11 Pro I know that this configuration is not officially certified for SOLIDWORKS, so I am not looking for general comments about certified workstation GPUs. My use is relatively light: mainly sketches, parts, drawings, and small assemblies. At the moment, I use a Surface Pro 7+ with Intel graphics and

Linear Pattern with Instance to Vary but kept dynamic.

I have a part where I'm using linear hole pattern, i have the spacing i want but i need the top hole to be 35.5mm higher. If i use instance to vary to move it, the hole is no longer dynamic if i change the length of the sheet. Is it possible to use instance to vary and keep it dynamic? I want the spacing of the holes to be equal, while the top and bot hole are always a set distance from the top/bot, but then need the top hole to be 35.5mm further then the 2nd from top hole while the rest of the

I don't know what to do anymore

SolidWorks stopped updating on the main computer I use for modeling. I went around and around and around with questions on forums on this website and I couldn't find an answer that would help me. Finally, I tried downloading the Installer on a different computer, and it's telling me my only options are "remove" or "repair". Neither of which do anything at all when I click on them. I've tried going into Windows Explorer and deleting all files I can find associated with SolidWorks so I can start

Upgrading Sheet Metal Architecture command not find

2027版本里的旧版本钣金（2018）零件，右键并没有出现升级钣金特征的命令。 The old body parts (from 2018) in version 2027 do not include an option to upgrade the body features via the right-click menu. 请问是我操作位置不对吗？ Could it be that I'm not operating it correctly? 参考新功能Reference：Upgrading Sheet Metal Architecture

Troubleshooting Parent/Child Relations That Don't Make Sense

A part is showing parent/child relations that don't make sense. For example, one feature has 12 children but only 1 has any real relevance. I can look at "Edit Feature" of the children, and examine the Display/Delete Relations list of the children Sketches, but none show any relation to the parent I'm troubleshooting. The Dynamic Reference Visualization and right-click Parent/Child Relations on both the parent and each child features show there's some kind of relationship. Are there some

Torsion Beam simultation

I am experiencing problems with finite element analysis involving torsion. When using Beam elements, I apply a torsional load, but sometimes the torsional load is not applied at all. Even when I recreate the same analysis from scratch, I still encounter load application issues, and the loads that fail to apply are not always the same. Has anyone else experienced similar behavior with Beam elements in torsional FEA? If I deactivate the loads that are applied correctly (left one), leaving

Some of the best places for Cad file Downloads

Over the years, it has gotten easier and easier to find a 3D model instead of getting a PDF and having to try to create a model from it just to have a representation of the part you want to use. Some manufacturers, especially on the electrical side, really want you to know whose model you are looking at when they let you download one. 😄 Here are some of the places I have found useful: Air Compressor Vessels SPVG Stock Tanks spvgstocktanks.com Electrical Components If you can't find what you are

Force child features to dangle instead of suppressing with parent?

Before I submit an ER, just want to see if anyone knows a setting or method that I’m just missing… Suppressing a parent feature automatically forces any child features to suppress as well. It’s often not so easy to figure out exactly how the child depends on the parent. Sometimes I just want to fix the definition of the child so that it no longer depends on the parent. I often find it easiest to just delete the parent, clearing the option to delete children, then look at what breaks and fix

Bend lines missing - Save as DWG

When I export a multi sheet part as DWG the bend lines dont show, I activated the export bend lines options and geometry, my bend lines are active in the "eye" icon on top, I tried already configuring the export as dwg/dxf options, and the sheet metal options under document options. Still nothing, not even a hidden layer on the output, what can it be? A coworker tried using the same exact process and it worked for her, that tells me the problem is on my own user settings and not a file

Browse recent documents

Why, when I use the "browse recent documents" command, does SolidWorks seem to randomly choose which documents to open while ignoring many other recent ones?

3D assembly drawings

Can I take an existing assembly drawings and convert to 3D drawings.

Section view drag to center

Is it possible to drag the Section View to a center point of geometry instead of knowing the distance and typing it?

Bend Table

does any know where I can find a good bend table steel-aluminum- 20ga to 1/2"

Macro error with variable

I'm trying to write a macro to add the same custom properties to every file in a folder, but whenever I try to insert a variable so I can define the folder in task scheduler, it throws an error. Everything I've looked up says that this is the right format, so I don't know what I'm doing wrong. The part causing the error is "Const strFolderPath As String = $$$FOLDER_PATH$$$". It keeps saying "Compile Error: Invalid Character" Option Explicit Dim swApp As SolidWorks.Application Dim

Configurations

We had a situation at work where the machine shop opened the part with the wrong configuration active. He immediately thought that the part was wrong and did not match the drawing. What can I do to make sure the machine shop manufacture the correct configuration of the part? It may be a very small change that the machine shop may miss. Thanks in advance

SW Tip - Question Mark with Asterisk

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How do I make this fillet?

I am very new to 3d modeling and I'm not sure how to make a fillet like this where one edge is further down the side than the other in 3d mode (not sketch mode)

Ecuation manager freezes

Lately when imputing a value and after hitting ok, the ecuation manager log freezes, it never did this before, why does it happen and how can I fix it? Im using solidworks 2025

Working with the surface.

Hello! It is necessary to obtain a certain shape without unnecessary distortions and defects. The shape is not complex: a rectangle with angles smoothed in a certain way. The problem is that it is not possible to create a clean surface without visible defects. I tried various construction approaches, but the result could not be achieved. Perhaps I'm missing something. After many attempts, it seems as if this form is not allowed at all do, it's ridiculous) What's the mistake? How can you make

Adding a custom property with no value

Hello, I am working on a task where the Solidworks PDM data cards are not syncing up with the file properties. We believe this is because of a mismatch of Custom Properties since the files were downloaded from supplier websites. I'm trying to find a way to add the Custom Properties from the Task Scheduler, but when I do it changes the data cards as well, which we do not want because the information in those is accurate. Is there a way to map the info from the data cards to the file properties

Simulation show wrong Symbols

My Simulation show wrong Symbols. Anybody see this before? How do I fix it?

How can I display the dimension below the line?

Im currently trying to display the dimension below the line in one spot, since it would fit better space wise. However, I cant find a setting that allows me to do that. I can enter text below the line without any problems, and I can also place the dimension on the line. But I cant find a way to have the text above the line and the dimension below it. Even typing into the text field below doesn’t work. For some reason, SolidWorks doesnt recognize it. Is there a trick for this? Or is this

Does 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers include access to SOLIDWORKS eCourses?

Does 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers include access to MySolidWorks eCourses? I am particularly interested in SOLIDWORKS Routing – Electrical and 3D electrical harness routing. Can Makers users access this course and the required routing features? Thank you.

Dan Herzberg - Boston SOLIDWORKS User Group Leader

It is with great sadness that we share that @DD, leader of the Boston SOLIDWORKS User Group, unexpectedly passed away last weekend. Dan brought people together through his passion for SOLIDWORKS and dedication to our community. He will be deeply missed by the many people who had the privilege of knowing him. Our hearts are with Dan’s family, friends, and the entire SOLIDWORKS community during this difficult time. Dan's Obituary:

licence éducation en licence pro

Bonjour, J'ai des pièces qui ont été enregistré sur une version éducation et j'aimerais ne pas avoir le message sur mes plans 2D. Je suis sur le logiciel SolidWorks 2026. Est il possible de faire une manipulation pour enlever ce message au lieu de refaire la pièce en totalité ? Merci d'avance

Solidworks 2024 is not working with License manager Server having license

The Solidowrks 2024 is not working with License manager .But the license manager has license .Is it because its 2019 LM ? Do i need to upgrade the LM . If so will it also work for older versions and newer Error on user machine : License Server

GetVar() returns old folder card values for recreated folder

Hello, I am using SOLIDWORKS PDM 2023 and I am trying to read folder card values, but the following scenario is driving me crazy. A user creates a folder and sets different values on the folder card. The user decides to delete the folder (the reason why is irrelevant here, users are doing user things). They decide to create a new folder with the same name and at the same path, and edit the folder card again with different values. Of course, the user presses "save". They press a button that is

PDM Database Upgrade Stuck at “Checking Documents table…” for 18+ Hours

Hi everyone, We are currently upgrading our SOLIDWORKS PDM Server from 2024 SP1 to 2025 SP5. We have two vaults: Vault A: ~100 GB archive, ~2 GB MDF, 850MB LDF Vault B: ~3.5 TB archive, 72.5 GB MDF, 8.7 GB LDF The PDM Server upgrade completed successfully. We first tried upgrading both vault databases together, but after more than 4 hours there was no completion. We then upgraded them individually. Vault A completed successfully in around 20 minutes. However, Vault B has been running since

CAM

how to activate solidworks CAM

EXPAND/COLLAPSE TREE COMMAND

I am trying to make use of the expand/collapse tree command from my mouse gestures in my drawings. but it doesn't seem to do anything as far as I can tell. Is there a special requirement of some kind to make it function?

Elliptical holes appearing as splines in DWG

Hello everyone. When exporting sheet metal data containing elliptical holes from SolidWorks to DWG/DXF—including the bend lines—the ellipses are converted into splines. There is no issue when generating the export from a drawing view. Does this problem persist in SW 2026 SP3.2 and 2025 SP5 as well? Has anyone else encountered this issue and found any workarounds?

problem with automatic printing

When I open SolidWorks, it automatically prints the 3D part, and when I open a 2D file, it sends it straight to the printer. I’ve tried everything to fix this but haven't succeeded, so I had to disconnect my printer. (Note: it still tries to print even without the printer connected.)

aide téléchargement 2020

bonjour je recherche a acquérir SolidWorks 2020 mais je ne trouve pas le formulaire de téléchargement

Not sure how to convert to Sheet metal??

Hi All, Created the shape I need based on the guidance. Now I need to convert it to a 3 mm sheet metal press-brake bending process. surface extrude Thicken - solid extruded cut Convert to sheet metal - errors - not sure how to resolve

Icono de Render

Cada vez que intento renderizar en solidworks 2026, dentro del menu de Render Tools, el icono render desaparece, porque y como evitarlo, gracias de antemano...... soy totalmente neofito, hace tiempo usaba bastante este software, pero desde hace tiempo usaba Inventor. ahora he vuelto y necesito practica

Parallel Mate glitch

As u can see when i tried to do parallel mate in order to align it with the redish surface its just acting strange,whole thing kind of climbed down and mesh with the base (green surface)..but after that tried with another surface then it is ok.Why this glitch happened?

Split command problem

Hello I want to use split command with surface model. unfortunately then I finish my command the surface dissapears and only scetch remains. Please advise what to do If I am trying ti fill the resulting bodies content automatically I receive an error. Please advise what to do Best regards Jaanus

File name invalid or in compatible type

Tried to open a file this eeror message shown "File name entered was invalid, not found, locked or of an incompatible type" Dont understand the reason why it is happening... Attached the video and corresponding file.. One thing i forgot to mention that i copied that assembly file from another folder…

Solidworks Expert level Practice Problems?

Hello, As there's downloads for the CSWA and the CSWP certifications practice problems. Is there one for the expert level CSWE to gain proficiencies? Thank you Les

Divide the rolled plate into more than three parts.

Hi everyone... I’m facing a major problem that I can't seem to solve, and I haven't found anything online to help me fix it... I’m trying to create the sheet metal enclosure for an elliptical staircase; I modeled the stair flights and landings using single, continuous sheets. Now, my biggest issue is that I need to split these sheets... I’ve tried various methods to do this—using the cut tool (with the thin feature) or the split feature. Visually, the split looks perfect, but I need to flatten

Mirror part in assembly result in features lost

Recently on xDesign I cannot succesfully mirror parts anymore. Parts in assembly are mirrored, but all features are lost with an icon with red lightning bolt on it and cannot edit them anymore. I've tryed to create new parts in the assembly, to import parts already prepared, to "Save as..." parts in the assembly, import them andt hen mirror....an so on. The result is in the image attached. I have no idea what else to try nor what I'm doing wrong. Before summer I worked on several files mirroring

A Pumping Challenge: Modeling the Mundane II

Welcome back to the User Forum modeling challenge series! Continuing from our exploration of the deceptively complex geometry of a nail clipper... https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com/community/swym:prd:R1132100503382:community:yUw32GbYTEqKdgY7-jbZPg?content=swym:prd:R1132100503382:communitypost:6ScMa6VXTAWtz9JnFEMLOA ...this month we are focusing on another object commonly found on sinks or shower shelves. MISSION Model for Me #2: The Classic Liquid Soap Dispenser Pump Head

Space mouse zoom + scroll wheel = disaster

This is less of a question, more of a vent / curious if this happens to anyone else. I've used several other CAD softwares before Solidworks and I'm still a fairly new user (4 months). Throughout my entire CAD experience, I've used a space mouse from 3DConnexion (20+ years). I'm not sure when I developed this habit, but when I zoom in and out, I typically use the space mouse and the scroll wheel simultaneously. When using the spacemouse to zoom and rotate while also using the scroll wheel to

Help with assembly driven holes in parts.

I have an assembly with about ~150 parts each with their own hole patterns of about 10-20 holes on each part, the holes in each part were generated with a wrap and I haven't been able create reference geometry with them. The parts butt up against a free form surface skin that is all complex geometry. The skin part has about 100 imported bodies and each body needs a hole pattern that aligns with the holes in the parts and is tangent to the skin. What is the easiest/quickest way to create all the

SOLIDWORKS Content – PVC-U and PVC-Piping won't download

Hi everyone, I'm having an issue with the SOLIDWORKS Content → Routing → ISO Piping library in SOLIDWORKS 2026. I have the standard Routing Library installed correctly at: C:\ProgramData\SOLIDWORKS\SOLIDWORKS 2026\Design Library\routing In the Design Library, I can see: SOLIDWORKS Content → Routing → ISO Piping → PVC-U and PVC-Piping. When I Ctrl+click other materials/components (Steel, Stainless Steel, DIN Piping, etc.), they download normally. However, PVC-U and PVC-Piping are the only two

Fixing corner relief

Dear SolidWorks Experts, I would like to create a Sheet Metal part, which has two parametric variables: A) length B) corner cutting angle (only on the right side. Left side is always 90 degrees) I defined both of these two variables, as global: The issue I have is that, corner reliefs look very "untidy". Here is an example of one such corner relief: How can I improve the look of the upper corner relief? For example, I would like to get rid of the shown cutout: Switching to "Rectangular"

Got a Q 4 the CEO?

T-minus: less than 7 days to the AMA! Post your question to Manish in Reddit! What a great opportunity to ask your Q to the CEO! Reference this post from earlier this month in the SNI community: https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com/community/swym:prd:R1132100503382:community:52?content=swym:prd:R1132100503382:communitypost:4s4ZWSLxQsOLNEm1Q-HLEQ

Middle mouse button issue

My middle mouse button will no longer rotate the part when held down. It just quit working. The mouse is fine. Its a Logi wireless and i've checked all the settings for what the middle mouse button is supposed to do but I can not get it to rotate the part on screen. This makes it almost impossible to Mate parts when you can not manipulate to see the surface you want to select. Anyone out there have any idea why this would quit working and how to fix it? This is a big PAIN

Component Line font dropping on copy_paste

I use component line font on a drawing view to change the color of the lines and set them to be mapped out on a save as dwg. Copying an entire drawing view within a single sheet allows the component line font to travel with the copy paste. However, transfering a drawing view to a new drawing file causes the component line font to drop. I was wondering if there is some option to keep the copied component line font on paste into a new drawing file. This is something that used to work in 2008 and

Vary Sketch on Linear Pattern of Lofted Boss Fails

Hello, I am trying to pattern a lofted boss/base that has a twist value of 360° and have it follow the contours of a revolved boss/base, but can't seem to get it right. Eventually I want to take all the pattered bodies and do a Boolean subtraction from the main body. The closer the spacing between each body the better as I am trying to approximate the shape that would result from one large continuous sweep (which can't be done directly as far as I can tell). I tried using the vary sketch option

Scaling Assembly Mechanism Layouts - transition to 3D

Hi I am trying to build a parametric approach for my students who are designing walking mechanisms. See attached. It is great to first of all sketch out a known mechanism as a 2d layout e.g. Jensen linkage and then animate this, get stride length and torque estimations from a motion study and iterate. I have been importing a set of global variables (link lengths) including a scale factor which allows us to apply the variables to the layout as dimensions to each block and then change the linkage

loading conditions exceed uts in sim but does not fail in real life

modeling a 15" tall lifting ring for a marine application. part was manufactured and tested with no obvious deformation but simulation shows well exceeding uts. ring is attached to a mass that hangs at 17deg relative to horizontal. placement of load and angle were taking from measurements from actual part when in use. if simulation results are close to correct then ring should part which it does not. the two holes in the lower left are fixed. force is applied according to graphic. finest

Update 3DX compatibility through API

I'm trying to automate some data migration using the API. However I have been unable to determine how to perform two specific actions: The first is Update for 3DEXPERIENCE Compatibility, available from the top node of the Feature Manager. I'm aware a similar command: Upgrade Custom Properties is exposed through IModelDocExtension::UpgradeLegacyCustomProperties but I haven't found one for Update for 3DEXPERIENCE Compatibility The second is selecting Options>Document

Crack the Code, Build the Model: The Ultimate Hunt is On!

8 Parts. 1 Cryptic Assembly. Your Ticket to 3DEXPERIENCE World 2027! 🧩 The Ultimate SOLIDWORKS Assembly Hunt: Solve, Build & Win! Calling all CAD modelers, problem solvers and User Forum members! Starting this Thursday, we’re kicking off an epic 8-part scavenger and trivia hunt right here in the community. If you love cracking cryptic clues, dissecting SOLIDWORKS models, and - most importantly - saving big on tech conferences, this challenge is for you. Over the next several months, we’ll

🔓[Month 3 — Kickoff & Base Assembly]

The secret waits beyond first sight, Where every piece takes sudden flight. Don't just look, let movement lead, Animate the scene to find what you need. Related Links:

Block tolerance property value changes when I click OK

I'm working on a drawing template that displays some properties from the part. I created a sample part, selected general block tolerance, and input the values I want. I created some custom properties tied to these values. The correct values appear there. In the sheet format, I inserted this custom property into a note. The correct values appear again. The instant I click OK in the link to property dialog, the value gets divided by 10 and rounded. It does this with any value I set in the part.

Comment activer les Virtual Companions avec SOLIDWORKS 2026 SP4.1 ?

Bonjour, Je viens de voir la commande « Virtual Companions » dans Outils → Personnaliser → Commandes, mais je ne trouve pas comment l’activer ou l’utiliser dans SOLIDWORKS. J’utilise actuellement : SOLIDWORKS Design Professional 2026 SP4.1 Est-ce que cette version permet d’utiliser les Virtual Companions (AURA / LEO) ? Si oui, comment dois-je les activer ? Est-ce qu’il faut avoir une licence ou un abonnement supplémentaire, ou est-ce inclus avec ma version ? Merci pour votre aide.

SW Tip - Question Mark

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Establishing the First SOLIDWORKS User Group in Kazakhstan (Almaty SWUG) 🇰🇿

Hello SOLIDWORKS Community! My name is Roman Konyayev, a mechanical design engineer and CSWP based in Almaty, Kazakhstan. I am taking the initiative to establish the first official SOLIDWORKS User Group (SWUGN chapter) in Kazakhstan. While our regional engineering, R&D, and manufacturing sectors are expanding rapidly, Central Asia still lacks an active, official user group platform. Our mission is to launch regular meetups in Almaty (combining in-person gatherings with live streaming) focusing

SaveAs to step with target encoding UTF-8

I want to save a model file using SOLIDWORKS-API to step. Is it possible to ensure that the target step file has an UTF-8 encoding - may be setting some SOLIDWORKS settings before?

Finding Serial Number

My VAR's made a mistake again and gave me links to the cloud instead of serial numbers I already paid for Solidworks Standard Design and I'm getting error after error saying its not compatible I've installed and reinstalled the 3ds luancher over and over, and I keep telling it I dont have solidworks installed what doesn't it get All I want is a serial number so I can acitvate this on my desktop computer How can I find my serial number in my profile?

can 2026 solidworks be saved as sketchup format? .skp?

ACME Thread Profiles

Hello fellow SW gurus. I am just learning about ACME threads and I am having the hardest time trying to understand them. Can someone help me to create a custom thread profile for 1/2-10 and 3-1/2-2? Thanks in advance!

Overlapping contours for an extrude or cut?

I'm attempting to use a fancy font to do a cut in another extrusion. I started off by creating the text in sketch, then Dissolve Sketch Text to get what looks to be usable closed shapes. But, given this cursive-like font, some sections will overlap. It seems there should be a straightforward way to say "convert overlapping shapes to a superset outline" but I can't seem to find it. I know I could go in and manually trim out segments to do the job, but that's painful and doesn't lend itself to

Using camera views to compare model data with photos

I tried setting the SolidWorks background image to a photo of equipment from the shop floor. Then I set my model display style to unshaded with hidden lines removed. Using the camera view settings, I was able to loosely bring the two into alignment to compare how accurate my model is and visualize my changes against details that are not in my model. Has anyone else done this before? Are there any tools or techniques to make the camera alignment easier? Is there a way to show the background

3d sketch

why does my 3d sketch disappear when i exit sketch

How to modify color line of an automatic border in a DRW

Hello, I'm using SLW 2023, I create a model DRW and I edit the sheet form. I create an automatic border. When I am on the edit mode the line of the corder are black. I go back to my DRW sheet and the lines of the border becomes grey. I want to see this lines in black too. How to modify the border line ? I have nothing when i am on the mode edit automatic border. Thank you