SOLIDWORKS User Forum

Failed Update(s)

Every time I go to update Solidworks (hotfix or otherwise), I get this error. Unfortunately, the same workaround (disabling firewall) does not work. I have scoured the forums and Dr. Google, but I have been unable to find a reliable solution. I have tried wiping the launcher and re-installing (which also results in this issue), completely disabling the firewalls, and verify the host file, disabling UAC, Admin rights are not an issue. I am using windows 11. Complete re-install failed as well.

Automatical conditional state change in pdm

Is there a way in PDM standart to automatically bump up revision during a state change only to those files that have been previously checked out? Rigth now I put assembly with all the dependent files in working progress state, only check out and make changes to some of the files then check them back in before puting them back in release state. Problem is during state change process I have to manually select files that I have changed to bump up revision, clearly unchanged files have to retain

RayIntersections method crash SLDWORKS 2025 OEM

I try to use the RayIntersections in C# in my ADDIN but it crashed every time (-> System access violation). I use Solidworks 2025 OEM. If I write the same code in VBA all is OK. Someone can help me ? Here is my simplified code in C# basePoints and dir have the same dimension. I try with this value basePoints[0] = 0; basePoints[1] = 0; basePoints[2] = -0.030; // in [m] dir[0] = 0; dir[1] = 0; dir[2] = 1; private static bool RayIntersectionsExt(ModelDoc2 modelDoc, Body2 targetBody, double[]

is there a cloud in the app?

I want to know if it is possible to save my files online, here, in the app. doing auto-safe

3D modelling of UAV Needed

I am looking for a free of charge volunteer to help me with graphic design or 3D modelling of an existing UAV model to be 3D printed. I need help in terms of upscaling and material thickness calculation for 3D printing. Thank you.

invisible sketches

why do my sketches disappear as soon as I save them. portions of them appear when the pointer crosses over them but the visibility button doesn't make them visible either

Custom controller development

I am in the early stages of designing a custom controller for SW and other 3D CAD packages. Microsoft developer support is... suboptimal. Do I have any options for communicating with SW directly, without getting involved with Windows kernel drivers or Windows touch events? Thanks so much in advance for any help Joe

UI Display Issues: Extra large UI appearing on top of viewport with every click.

I am setting up a new 27" 4K monitor, and seeing some interesting things happen when I open Solidworks. has anyone else seen this before? When I initially booted it up, the Icons and text were too small for me to see/read, so I changed the monitor display from 150% recommended to 175% at the system level. Now when I open Solidworks, the UI is the right scale, but I'm having issues with the home tab on the taskbar, plus this other issue where every time I click it creates an extra large ghost UI

How to make surface created by Surface Fill follow the surrounding curvature?

Merry Christmas! When using Surface Fill to fill a hole on a curved surface, sometimes the filled surface appears to be flat rather than following the curvature of the surroudning. This caused the filled surface to appear to be like a dent caused by a hammer. Is there any way to make the filled surface to follow the surrounding cuvature so that it blends in the surrounding surface better and does not look like a patch or a dent?

メニューがグレーアウトしている

Slidworks2026 SLDASMファイルで、表示タイプにグレーアウトしたメニューがあるのですが、デフォルトなのでしょうか？

文字化けフォルダが作成される

SolidWorks2025を立ち上げた時に自動で「ƒhƒLƒ…ƒƒ“ƒg」というフォルダがOndrive直下に作成されてしまう。おそらく「ドキュメント」の文字化け。 2022以前では発生しなかった不具合なのでなんとかしたい。 When launching SolidWorks 2025, a folder named "ƒhƒLƒ…ƒƒ“ƒg" is automatically created directly under OneDrive. This is likely a result of a character encoding issue with the word "ドキュメント" This issue did not occur in versions prior to 2022, so I would like to find a way to resolve it.

SWX Flow Simulation results becoming corrupt?

I'm doing a sim of coverging ( from base to tip of cone ) flow in a conical annulus. One of the goals is finding the normal force on the face of the cone ( along the cone's axis in the z direction in my case ) due to the pressure distribution ( nearly axisymmetric ) acting on the face of the cone. I was getting correct ( i.e., they made sense ) results before, but recently the results ( 2 pounds, and in the opposite and wrong direction ) are nowhere near to what I was getting before ( 78 pounds

Helical Sweep displays an Unselectable Temporary Axis

Hey folks, a coworker presented me with this and in nearly 23 years of using SolidWorks, I genuinely can't recall if I've ever encountered it before. Here's the deal - he modeled a spring with a simple helical sweep and then inserted it into his assembly to mate it in the bore of a corresponding part. He did NOT create an axis in the spring. He turned on the View Temporary Axes toggle and one appeared in his spring model. He tried to select it in order to mate it concentric with the bore in the

3D EXPERIENCE Launcher not opening

Hi, I installed the 3DEXPERIENCE Launcher on a Windows 11 Pro machine. The installation completes without any errors, but the Launcher itself does not start properly. When I try to open the Launcher: A black window appears briefly and then closes No error message is shown What I have already tried: Restarting the computer Running the Launcher as Administrator Ending all Launcher / Dassault-related processes in Task Manager Deleting all these files and installing again (many times) Making sure

Lost installation media and serial number for SolidWorks 2020 – invoice available, how to reinstall on a new PC?

Hello everyone, We purchased a SolidWorks 2020 perpetual license legally a few years ago. Unfortunately, due to a hardware failure, the computer where SolidWorks was installed became unusable and the disk containing the installation was damaged. On top of that, we no longer have: the original installation media the serial number However, we do have the official purchase invoice, and the software was originally bought from the authorized distributor in Türkiye. Our intention is very simple and

Web Help

I am running Solidworks 2020. I have upgraded my PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11 and since this upgrade whenever I activate ? for activating Solidworks Web Help I just get a window with some icons on top but for the rest a completely empty window. Does anyone know how to get back my Web Help?

Líneas de croquis en color blanco

Desde la actualización 2026 las líneas de los croquis me salen en color blanco y prácticamente no se ven en la ventana gráfica. ¿Alguien sabe a que puede ser debido? Saludos.

Running at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026 in Houston

Another year and another edition of #3DXW26 running club. Come run with us in Houston as we attempt to keep the streak alive in the face of chilly mornings, jamming our heads with CAD knowledge, and more food trucks than we should probably visit in one sitting. Who : Anyone who wants to run or walk with a group while in Houston. All levels and abilities. What : An easy run of 3ish miles in a group setting. All paces welcome from Competitive Marathoners to laid back walkers. Where : Meet

New updates opens chrome in blue modus with derived formatter

Since last update, when derived formatter is processing files, a new window of blue chrome (i think dev version) opens up and stays open. Someone can explain this?

Align grid/origin issue

i am modelling a two wheeler cycle(Bike) when i sketch in chain stay plane the origin is in the left of my frame i try to align it with bottom bracket shell but wont work solid works is not selecting the centre of bottom bracket shell i try to edit the layout skectch making a point in centre of bottom bracket shell but anyhow it wont select the centre is there any way to align origin with bottom bracket shell

mirrored sheet metal component

I used the “Thickness” property for the normal sheet metal component, but it is not read for the mirrored component. How can I solve this? And how do I change the property so that the formula is not displayed in the evaluated value if the value is not available?

Get Sketch Point Coordinates in Relation to Custom Coord System API

Hello, I'm working on some code where I am filtering sketches that are designated for my CNC, looping through the sketch segments, obtaining sketch points from each segment, and needing to create a list of these coordinates so that I can recreate them later in the program in my nesting software. Following along with the API examples, I am able to get the correct coordinates comparing against the model transform, but the issue is that I am needing this in relation to a custom coordinate system

Where is the manual?

I have spend two evenings after purchasing Makers licence to both xDesign and Desktop to find the manual that tells me what the different parts of the application are called, how the camera and view moves, how to execute commands and search for help for operations. So far I have failed. I would love to know if there is a manual to help me ask better questions when I know what the squares on my app are called. -Pete

Visualize output file location

Hi, Starting a render from Soliworks 2026 SP0.0 using Visualize (Render Tools -> Render) and setting the Output Folder doesn't save the output image in that folder, but in a new subfolder inside the defined Output Folder. Is there a way to actually save the image in the Output Folder? Thanks!

Working Visualize API (C#) macro or add-in

Hi, Does anyone has a working macro or add-in for Visualize? I've tried the example add-in (https://kb.dsxclient.3ds.com/mashup-ui/page/resultqa?from=search%3fq%3dQA00000339144&id=QA00000339144e&q=QA00000339144), but that doesn't work. No build errors, but no effect after registering the add-in. The API documentation is very limited and is of no real help. I'd love to see a working example, anyone around who's willing to share their working code? Thanks in advance, Tim

How to modify the hole annotation style by editing the calloutformat file

Hello,I want to modify the "calloutformat" file to change the GB standard threaded hole to the annotation style shown in the picture. For the M14 threaded hole, it follows the GB national standard, and the termination condition is: form up to the next surface. I attempted to modify the GB part in the hole annotation file, but failed. Please help! Thank you!

Solidworks Connected

After a recent update I found that my Solidworks Connected had uninstalled? I have tried all sorts of remedies to try and reinstall Solidworks Connected but have had no luck. Currently I'm running my Solidworks for Makers from the Solidworks Design,but it is far to slow for my purposes. There appears to be a conflict with the URL? at login. When opening the compass I cannot see the Solidwork Connected icon. It does not appear. I have removed all Solidworks by uninstalling, but when I login into

Multiple configuration manage drawings

I have this problem: I have multiple assemblies with multiple configurations. How can I manage the drawing sheets? These assemblies are controlled by tacton, so I don't know which sheet to use. Currently, each assembly, which includes multiple configurations, has a drawing file with a sheet for each configuration. It's up to the operator to choose which sheet to print. How can I reference the drawing to the configuration used in the overall assembly? Thanks

Profile frame

I have a profile frame that I control with configurations in LEFT & RIGHT because the drill holes are different. Now I need different profile lengths for different projects. How can I change the length of the profile independently of the component? In other words, how can I specify a value in the assembly that adjusts the length for the part, but keeps the part itself the same, since I need different lengths for the same part in other assemblies? Unfortunately, I couldn't find anything.

Possible critical bug in SW2026

Hello all! I guess I found one critical bug in SW2026. How to send my report ot Dassault Systemes?

certification question

Hi everyone, I got a voucher for the CSWP Exam recently, which is time-limited for this month. While I was taking my first attempt, my laptop got some issue which delayed my solving of the exam, so I failed. I wanted to go for my second trial after fixing the issue with my laptop, but I got a message in the virtual tester indicating that I need to wait for 14 days at least before trying to pass the exam again. Can anyone help me with this issue, since as I mentioned, my voucher is only valid

Missing 3D Textures from Appearance Tab

Greetings, I am running Solidworks for Makers 2026 and want to add 3D textures to a model. I know I need to apply the grayscale image from the appearance tab/misc/3D Textures but there is nothing present. I have uninstalled the software and reinstalled...Verified that I have the correct version...Tried mapping the file location but nothing is in there. Can anyone help me out on this as I am at a total loss what I am doing wrong. I went as far as enabling every addin thinking that I was

How do I insert text, from a design table, into a drawing for different configurations?

I have a .sldlfp library feature that I add to a part. Within this smart library feature is a design table with different configurations. When I add this smart feature to a part, it allows me to choose a configuration for the different sizes. Each configuration on the design table will have a line of text that's different. Is this possible to include this text, in the sketch and on the drawing, after it's added to the new part? Can it be done through the Model Items feature on the drawing?

Didnt get desktop license

I purchased license 2 weeks ago for solidworks makers desktop and still didnt get access for the software. what should I do? I add the cloud license before I purchesed the desktop...

Having trouble using my Spacemouse Pro

Good evening everyone. I am having some difficulty using my Spacemouse Pro I recently acquired. I determined it is not an issue with the mouse, as it works fine in other software. For some reason, when I move my spacemouse at the same time as my regular mouse, the spacemouse freezes up. An example is when I rotate an object and move my mouse to select something at the same time, it stops rotating until I stop moving my mouse. Does anyone know why this is? Obviously it still functions, it's

Update Holes from modified 3DSketch

Dear SolidWorks Experts, Is it possible via API to: update Hole Wizard holes, after changing points in its 3DSketch? I manually (via SW UI) created a plate, and manually inserted few holes via Hole Wizard: Then I manually added two new points to "3DSketch1": When I close edit sketch, Hole Wizard is updated automatically, and adds two new holes, at the location of the upper two new points: Can this be replicated via SolidWorks API? I know how to insert new points to "3DSketch1" via API

Permanent or term license

Dear SolidWorks colleagues, Is it possible to identify if installed SolidWorks has perpetual license or term license? 1) Before 2022, i this could have been checked by looking into SolidWorks License Manager app. Under "Activation Expires" field it would show "Never". However, this does not work anymore from SW2022, as annual activation is required, even for perpetual license. 2) I also found by Googling that: "Serial Number: The third digit of your 24-digit serial number can indicate the

Keyboard shortcuts Solidworks Design

I just installed Solidworks Design (the installed maker version) and it seems that some of the previous keyboard shortcuts from the commercial version no longer work. For example Alt-P or Alt-O to toggle planes and origins, or even H to tile windows horizontally. Have they been removed for the maker version or am I doing something wrong?

Ongoing "HotFix" installation issues...

It's been a horrible user experience. Can't get the software to update, need to uninstall everything and re-install new every time. It's been on 2 different laptops, same issues. It takes ages and the "HotFixes" keep coming so often, that I hardly like to use the software. Does anyone else have similar issues? Why not make the updates optional so people can finish some work and then do the installation??

Solidworks DWG export prints transformed sketch

Hello. Solidworks PDM is automatically publishing our flat patterns to dwg. I noticed on a physical part some extra holes. Solidworks drawing is OK but the dwg conversion has matching holes. Looking into it, the holes came from a transformed sketch under a fold-feature. note, only one of several transformed sketches did this. How should I manage this issue so that it will never happen again?

GetAll3 Method returns empty values (API C#)

Hello everybody, I'm trying to read the document specific properties of components in an assambly. Unfortunately I get back an array of values containing all empty strings (values are not empty) while the property names work pretty well and are correct. Here is the code I wrote: ISldWorks app = getSwApp(); IModelDoc2 model = app.IActiveDoc2; IModelDocExtension ext = model.Extension; IAssemblyDoc asm = model as IAssemblyDoc; if (asm != null) { object[] comps =

Cosmetic Thread Callout (multi-jog) Leader Controls?

Hi, when inserting a cosmetic thread callout, the leader behaves as expected with a plain leader, however, if I add a jog (covert it to a multi-jog leader), the leader no longer attached to the callout note at the top, but shifts to the centre alignment. The options in note properties aren't changed, nor greyed out, and changing it doesn't move the leader attachment. I've tried forcing it to refresh, moving the view/note, closing and reopening SolidWorks, etc. I can find settings for hole

Not All Connectors Flatten as Expected

In a Wire Harness Assy with multiple connectors, sometimes we will have 1 or 2 that do not flatten as expected (with connector end face parallel to cable end face). See attached pic for examples. Perhaps this had already been addressed? We are a little behind running SW2024 SP1, I believe.

Closed profile not showing color

Guys I've not used my platform of solidworks for a couple years. I've started trying to do some 3D modeling again, but when I do a sketch my closed profile of the part does not change to a solid color. I'm sure it's something simple, but I can't figure it out (even with google). Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Tips for Debugging Dispatch Actions?

(Tagging "API Macros" here since I see PDM's Dispatch Add-in as the equivalent to a macro in SW) I'm having some struggles with a Dispatch action that I wrote, and I don't know that I have too many tools to help diagnose it. I might update this with details about my specific Dispatch action, but really what I'm curious about is if we have any tools to help us analyze specific actions run by Dispatch. Obviously, I can have a test environment (we have a sandbox version of our vault in

Drawing of internal asm part

Best option for creating drawings for internally saved asm parts? There seems to be some older answers to this, main option is a 'Display State', is this still the best option? Cheers,

HOW CAN I MAKE IT HAPPEN ?

I need to delete the revision table from my all-existing drawings at the same time. Is it possible using PDM ?

SW Tip - Comments

Good morning, Here is your weekly SOLIDWORKS tip. I will not be sending a tip for the next two weeks. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎄🎅🍾

Toolbox is not available to install in SW2025

Even though I have SW premium license, the toolbox is not available to install. Is there any solution for that?

Drawing not show all the lines

Drawings And Detailing 2d Drawing Hi. Why this happens sometimes when i do this linear half circle solids?! The drawing not show all the lines that must show. Solidworks version 2025

Converting 3D sketches into Blocks

Can anyone tell me how to convert 3D sketches into blocks in SolidWorks?

Material Properties Gauge Table Issues

Hi, I made 2 custom materials and a corresponding gauge table for both (aluminum sheet and stainless steel sheet). In the custom material properties both materials correctly point to the respective gauge table. When I assign a material it correctly pulls the table and everything works fine. Then when I try and change material it tells me "Invalid gauge table format" and errors out. What I find interesting is that the sheet metal actually pulls the new gauge table, however the material does not

Tangent Mate Help

Hi All, I am having a difficult time properly mating some parts in an assembly. The issue is that the direction says a tangent mate is to be applied on the bracket and the curve face but no matter what faces/edge or combination I do of those that will result in a correct mate. Any time I apply a tangent mate it doesn’t change the performance of the parts. Despite having a tangent mate applied, they curve never actually touches the part it was mated to after it was applied. The idea is for

solidworks cam

trying to generate a tool path and contour milling from a 3d part to my 3 axis CNC with centriod acorn, when I generate a tool path it only will do part of the model

Shaded image quality setting of part files in PDM Professional

Hi Folks, I'm admin using Solidworks & PDM Professional 2025sp5. I am familiar with how to add/remove which columns to display in the PDM file explorer, but there are some attributes that I would like to display, even if just for myself, that are not available choices for columns. I'm currently looking for a quick and easy method of identifying all sldprt files in our vault that have a high to very high shaded image quality setting, without having to use Solidworks to open assemblies and use

Sheetmetal

In SolidWorks 2021, to separate a part of assembly to work on, what can I use for "Insert Into New Part" ?

sheet metal

What is the best workflow for importing 3D scan data to Solidworks?

I don't know if there has been a change to Solidworks recently but my old workflow for importing scan data to surfaces that I can use in modelling seems to not work now. To be clear I am scanning a vehicle to create background geometry for modelling new parts, I am not trying to make watertight solids with the scans, or turn the scans into useable parts. But, I do want to be able to measure/project/cut sections with the resulting surfaces. Also I'm happy if the surfaces I get at the end are

Part cutlist macro

Good afternoon, I should create a macro that exports all the bodies that form the cutting list of a multibody part. I have already created a collage of macros found online and it works, correctly exporting a single body for the identical ones, but I would need the new file to be called like this when saving: "file name_cutlist.step catname", where "cutlist folder name" is the name of the folders that contain the bodies of the separate cutting list. can anyone help? Below is the code I already

How can I export a project from CST Education to open it in CST Commercial?

Hello, I created a project using CST Studio Suite Education version, but I'm unable to open it with the commercial version installed on another PC. When I try to open the file, it doesn't work or shows compatibility issues. I attempted to export the geometry using File → Export → 3D Geometry, but the Import/Export section is disabled in my Education version. Could you please advise on how to transfer my project from the Education version to the Commercial version? Is there a conversion tool or

TOTAL beginner!

Hey all, I just bought a 3D printer and am just starting out. I have never done this kind of thing before. I want to learn how to make stuff. What course would you recommend? lol I just have no idea where to start. Thanks!

小白求助大佬！

为什么我的SOLIDWOR从22版升级到25版本，软件打不开STP文档，网上的各种方法都试过了也不行；另一点就是我可以打开自己转的stp，但打不开别人存档的stp，求大佬们解惑！

Using XYZ-curve (airpoil) extracted hole to make fitting part

OK, I after lenghtly trials, I eventually managed to create a XYZ-curve with the correct airfoil dimensions. I used this curve to cut (extract) a hole in a plate. Now I would like to use this neatly airfoil-shaped hole to create an airfoil object (part) with the matching dimensions. I have tried Insert->Surface->Extrude, without any success. Any suggestions? Yes, I realise that I may create an identical XYZ-curve (airfoil) and then extrude it into the right shape, but since I already have a

Control-Tab or Window Switching VERY slow in Large Design Review Mode

We just upgraded to SolidWorks 2025 from 2021 last weekend. And we have a serious problem with Large Design Review Mode. We have an assembly that will open in about 15 seconds in Large Design Review Mode. It takes about 3 minutes to open in Lightweight mode. Sounds like a good case for LDR? Problem: Switching to a subassembly in a different window is no problem. HOWEVER, switching back to the window with the first assembly that's in LDR takes over 5 minutes. Open in LDR, 15 seconds Open in

Can I save back two versions?

I have an assembly in version 2026 and I need it in version 2022. I tried pack and go to version 2024. Then I try to open it with sw 2024 to pack and go to version 2022, but I get an error saying it's already been saved from a future version. Is there no way to go around this? Can support help me get these files to version 2022?

Control limits of an angle mate using global variables?

Is there a way to link the max and min limits of a limit angle mate to a global variable? I am able to link dimension value D1@LimitAngle1 to a global variable, but not the max and min limits.

ScanTo3D add-in problem

Hello, I am experiencing issues with the ScanTo3D add-in in SolidWorks. Problem 1 – Curve Wizard: The Curve Wizard tool does not work correctly. After selecting the mesh, the plane, and a point, the tool does not generate any visible intersection curves, even though all required selections are made properly. In the Curve Wizard list, there are some curves shown, but they do not have any graphical representation in the graphics area. After finishing the wizard, no sketch containing the

Issue with Weldment Cut List Custom Property on Drawing

Hi all — I’m trying to show both imperial and metric lengths automatically in my weldment cut list and I’m stuck. Our shop just purchased a new saw that only accepts metric lengths; we still have an older imperial-only saw too. I want our drawings’ cut lists to display both units automatically. What I’ve done so far: Added a custom property to the part template that calculates metric length from the imperial length using an equation. At the part level the custom property works and each

How to hide the boundary of a filled surface that turned solid?

Hello, I used Surface Fill to fill a hole of a solid body. Then, used Thicken to turn that filled surface into another solid body. When I 3D printed it, it showed a boundary mark of the filled surface both in the slicer and in the actual printed part. How to hide such boundary without pro-processing of the printed part? I went back to SolidWorks and tried to use Combine-Add. However, SolidWorks gave me a "Rebuild Errors. Unable to create single body that is the sum of the input bodies.".

3d connxion Add-in R2026 do not exixst anymore?

since i have upgrade my solidworks for makers my space mouse 3d connextion do not work, and i donot see anymore the 3d connetion add-in

Circle Profile along Path help.

Hi All, I am having a little bit of an issue with creating this object in solidworks for one of my class assignments. I’ve played with both lofts and extruding as well as sweeps along a path but for some reason I can’t seem to create the desired image. I am attaching a few screenshots of some of the results I’ve gotten (grey model) which you can see are not correct as well as screenshot of what it’s supposed to look like (red model). I am clearly missing something but don’t know what. If

Why SolidWorks File Rename remains unchanged in Cache Folders?

Hi Team, I create a part file and saved it into 3DExperience Platform in name of "Hex_Base".sldprt The cache file have been generated in local cache folder in the same name "Hex_Base".sldprt Then, I renamed the part file as "Hex_AB_Base_01".sldprt in SolidWorks and again saved it into platform. After the rename, the cache file which generated in local folder remains unchanged. That is still in old name "Hex_Base".sldprt Why File Rename is Un-changed in Cache Folders?

Electrical Content Portal

Hello, Is ECP dead?

Explorer search within Solidworks

Is anyone else having issues when searching for files in windows explorer when opened from solidworks? Since installing SP5 2025 this has started.

PDF Lesson

Halo Good morning, Does anyone have a downloadable PDF learning module for SolidWorks? This is helpful for learning and memorizing tutorials, for both beginners and advanced users. Thanks.

Solid Edge Assy to Solidworks Assy

Is there an add in 3rd party software that converts solid edge assemblies into useable editable solidworks assemblies. ie open individual parts and edit them and edit assembly mates.

Not sure exactly what is going on.

I have been working on an assembly and just randomly when I saved the visuals changed and even when I select to revert them or change transperancy nothing happens?

help->tutorials doesn't work

Selecting tutorials from the help menu (upper right) doesn't work. When selected, the main window reduces in size and a "busy ring" spins for a few seconds, but nothing appears. SOLIDWORKS Design Professional for Makers 2026 SP0.0 Any ideas? It seems that answers on the forum are at least years old. Installed chrome browser and set it as default. Relaunched SOLIDWORKS Design and this time the SolidWorks CEF viewer launched (buried somewhere on the Win11 desktop, but was able to recover

Install that works

You would think a company like this that Brags about their productivity could make a product that actually installs!

How to Resolve Database Access Error in SolidWorks API?

Dear colleagues, I am developing a program using the SolidWorks API, and the code snippet is roughly as follows: IEdmFile5 aFile; aFile = vault1.GetFileFromPath(filepath, out folder); aFile.LockFile(folder.ID, this.Handle.ToInt32(), (int)EdmLockFlag.EdmLock_Simple);However, when executing the last line, I consistently encounter the error: "Could not access the item in the database." Could you please advise on how to resolve this issue? Are there any details I might have overlooked?

Can't install sw design after "hotfix"

After the latest 2026 hotfix something went wrong. Now 3D experience only has "install" option on SW design, so I download the 3D experience installer but it never gets to the point of installing SW design, just the useless tray icon. I already did a super clean uninstall with revo, deleted all the repositories etc and installed again. Same issue. Solidworks Maker...

Update not working

I get this prompt and when I click "Update All Roles" 3DEXPERIENCE launches but never moves past this screen

Familles de pièces EXCEL

Coucou, j'ai un souci avec le tableur de Familles de pièces excel : j'aimerais que la configuration agisse sur des variables et non sur des cotations directement. Est ce possible ? j'ai des équations car j'ai une variable de longueur et une variable de Tolérance (pour impression 3D artisanale). J'ai évidemment plusieurs de mes cotations (esquisses) qui ont cote=Variable1 + Variable2 Autre chose par ailleurs, doit-on mettre des "." ou des "," pour les valeurs numériques ??? Merci par avance...

The ColumnHidden property does not work correctly after using the SetConfigurations method.

Hello! I have 30 configurations. I want to hide last 2 columns in the BOM through API. I use SetConfigurations method - add 10 configs to this BOM. Then I use ColumnHidden but ColumnHidden doesn't work: BomFeature swBomFeature = default(BomFeature); swBomFeature = (BomFeature)swBOMAnnotation.BomFeature; object Visible = null; object cnfgNames = swBomFeature.GetConfigurations(false, ref Visible); string[] _configNames = cnfgNames as string[]; var configNames = _configNames.Take(10).ToArray();

3DExperience will not do a fresh install

Hi, My Solidworks update has failed yet again. Having been through this so many times before I'm now just trying to force a fresh install. The 3DExperienceLauncher.exe will only give the options to repair or remove, it will not allow me to do a new install. I have removed all folders on my system related to dassault or solidworks, and I have cleaned the registry, but something must be remaining because it wont let me install. I have followed one of the guides to removed all folders, but still no

Install

Im having trouble with my installation. Where can i get support for student SW?

Problema en Ensamblaje

Hola estoy teniendo el siguiente problema . cuando intento importar una pieza (en ensamblaje ) desde el explorador de windows me sale un simbolo de prohibición y no me permite la importación . si me pueden ayudar se lo agradecería

Demo version, test duration and what comes next?

Hello, I’m looking for information. I’m interested in the Maker version, but I’d first like to try SolidWorks in general to see if I can handle it. I’ve noticed there’s a trial access, but I have no idea which SolidWorks version it is. When I start, I’m asked to agree to certain terms and conditions. Reading through them, I can’t find anything about the duration of the demo access, or whether I’ll automatically have to pay for a license afterward, or if the trial simply ends with no further

Linked equation file missing

In 2025 & before if there was a Linked equation file missing, you had an option to not ask again to locate the file. In 2026 it appears that that choice is gone and it will keep asking for the missing equation file. Really a pain to have to hit cancel for every part or assembly that has that missing equation file

Best practices for editing SOLIDWORKS assembly structures in PAU (Product Structure Editor)

Hello everyone, I am currently using SOLIDWORKS connected to the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform (PowerBy) and looking for some guidance regarding the workflow between the Product Structure Editor (PAU) web app and the desktop CAD. 1. The Observation Recently, I attempted to modify a SOLIDWORKS assembly (Physical Product) structure directly within the PAU web app. My actions included Reordering and simple Copy & Paste of components. However, after making these changes on the web, I noticed that the

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Join SOLIDWORKS Instagram Channel, tap the sign-up link inside the chat, and secure free exams (limited seats) between December 8–12, 2025 Exams offered: • CSWA • CSWP • CSWPA (Advanced Professional Subject Exams) All issued exams must be taken by December 31, 2025, and each exam includes 2 attempts. Join SOLIDWORKS IG Channel here https://www.instagram.com/solidworks/ And then fill this form https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/2f7cde4abc964f5d89e644f2be233cf3

Solidworks no longer shows preview images when clicking on the taskbar icon.

Good day! my work recently updated to windows 11. ever since, the behaviour of the windows taskbar icon for solidworks has changed. It used to show a preview of all open models whenever I clicked the icon. Now, it shows the preview when I hover, but minimizes the window if I click it. I have been clicking it for years, so I am now constantly accidentally minimizing the software, when I just want to swap to a different model. I have checked the windows settings themselfs and tried all

Missing SolidWorks Simulation Professional

Hello, I am new to Solidworks, after the installation of solidworks 2013 at 2 different locations ( diff computers). Location A has the following activated products 1. Solidworks Simulation Professional 2. Soliworks Premium. Location B has only Solidworks Premium And both installations are licensed. Why do I not get the " Solidworks Simulation Professional" at the Location B ? Please can any one assist me with this issue ? Thank you. SOLIDWORKSSolidWorksMysolidworksSOLIDWORKS USER

INVALID PARAMETER RANGE OF A CURVE error

When I open a drawing in AutoCAD that was created in SolidWorks but saved in dwg format I get this error INVALID PARAMETER RANGE OF A CURVE. Does anybody know how to fix this? I can open the drawing, but if I try to modify anything, I get the error and nothing happens

Assemblies referencing a nonexistent file version

In SolidWorks, some assemblies reference "version -/5", this sometimes happens inbetween assembly versions. So between checking out, working on it in SW, and then checking it in, it loses its reference to a certain version of its parts. See screenshot below for an example. The way you can solve it, is by creating a new assembly version, putting the part as excluded from BOM, and then reversing it, rebuilding the assembly, and then saving it. This solves the issue, and then it looks like this: As

MES arduous beginnings

I would like to check a frame designed from a channel section, which will be anchored to the wall with M12 bolts. After going to the simulation, there is an error—I probably didn't do something right—I can't add forces or fixings. Should I choose contact or bonded in global variables? I have read that bonded is used for welded structures, and contact for bolted structures, but I have both. Will simply adding bolts to the connections be sufficient in the analysis? How do I indicate welds? To be

Corner relief problems

I got a problem with the corner reliefs in the attached file. The edges should be welded so I'd like to have rip corner reliefs and not the rectangular ones. Every try to get it in the direction I want it fails so please help me as I'm starting to despair.

Willing to Update, but HOW?

Trying to start SW connected but only getting 3D Experience Update dialogue. How do I update?!?!? The button doesn't work. License is still active. How do correct this?

Solidworks Update Failure

I attempted to update Solidworks maker account and the update uninstalled the Solidworks app. I have attempted clean re-install serval times all of which has failed. Is anyone else having this issue?

Renaming A Saved View

This sounds very simple... Right.....???? I have been trying to rename a saved view now for some time. I have tried the manual approach given to me by Google and I have tried numerous API (vba) approaches but nothing has worked. I have created a macro that has a userform open (modeless) and lists all the saved views in either a part or assembly file. i want to add some more functionality to the macro by having a Rename button and possibly a Delete button. But I cannot get it to work.