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How to change SolidWorks settings without my permission

Greetings; My name is Aydin. I am engineer and avid SolidWorks user. Recently, I have been in a bad situation. My daily task at home was to prepare working drawings for machine shop. My supervisor spotted that "visible gap" in my drawings was much less than 1/16", and he ordered me to correct it. This mistake embarrassed me at work and made me think that how and who changed the value for "visible gap" in my software settings. I corrected the value for "visible gap" from SolidWorks settings,

Flat pattern feature is not working fully in solidworks 2025

Solidworks 2025 is not allowing flat pattern fully. Somebends works others don't. I have the model have some bend mirror and only one side get flat patterned. Solidworks 2022 was working fine. How is possible to get the same features flat pattern of solidworks 2022

Skinning A Wing With Internal Structures So Topology Can Be Shared When Exported To SpaceClaim

Hello, As part of a university project, I am to create a 3D model of a wing in a CAD software of my choice, for which I chose SolidWorks, and then perform an FEA Analysis on this model under certain flight and payload conditions. I have created the model, however which ever method I attempt to use to put a surface layer of skin over the internal structure leads to topology sharing failures when exported to SpaceClaim (the university supplies Ansys for FEA and CFD and SpaceClaim is what I have

Cant find serial number

Hi, I purchased Solidworks design professional and installed the 3DExperience launcher. When i want to download Solidworks only the 2026 version is available, but i want to have the 2024 version because of the company that i work for. I recently bought Solidworks directly from the Solidworks website, and found the download for Solidworks 2024, but i cant find my serial number. I looked all over the 3Dexperience website. I even found his text 'Including serial numbers' on

Can't open STEP file Solidworks Maker 2026

Hello, STEP import is not working. I reinstalled Maker 2026 after this happened initially, but the issue is still occurring. This is the error I'm getting: I've tried moving the file to C: and opening there, disabling 3D Interconnect, etc. but nothing is working. I really need this feature to work. Error I'm getting: "The following file names entered were invalid, not found, locked or of an incompatible file type." I'm also attaching the STEP file - it's from IFM's website. I also tried

Ability to view Custom and Configuration Specific Properties for each component in a SOLIDWORKS assembly (SLDASM) in eDrawings

Ability in eDrawings to display Custom Properties and Configuration-Specific Properties for individual components within SOLIDWORKS assembly (SLDASM) files, improving visibility of component metadata during review and collaboration.

Ability to import of material property from non-native formats

There is limited ability to import material properties such as density and material information from non-native CAD formats like STEP, IGES, and Parasolid.

Anyway to access Assembly Visualization properties in drawings or through API

In "Assembly Visualization" there are some useful properties which are not available anywhere else. I couldn't find any method to get those properties (to custom properties or BOM). I also tried searching in API help to access "Assembly Visualization" table and found nothing useful. Anyone succeeded to access them ? @DG

Trying to make petals on a round shape

I am trying to create these petals on a plate. I have been using Boundary Surface, then Thicken and adding some fillets. But it's not correct, and I can't seem to figure out how to do it correctly. Also, I am trying to make it parametric, so I can change the number of petals, size of diameter and height of the plate. My attempts look like this:

Missing dimension in PraticeProblem_1_2

can anyone help find the length from origin(red axis) to the slope? or is the dimension missing in this. It is a praticeproblem_1_2 in solidworks website.

corrupt files

Hello, I just installed SW26 to a new laptop, I came from SW25 at a windows10 system, when I open an SW25 assembly, all parts are corrupt, single parts are no problem. can somebody help me with this problem. Jan.

Issues after upgrade to Solidworks 2026

When I attempt to copy dwg geometry from Autocad and paste it into Solidworks 2026, I get a block style image along with the copied geometry. Is there a fix to this issue?

Crear un solido que este en el arbol de operaciones

buena tarde estoy croquizando un yate de un programa de aprendizaje learnsolidworks el cual tiene derechos de autor al hacer la superestructura o 2do piso del yate no me refleja en la operacion coser crear solido y fusionar entidades como tal en el arbol de feature manager parte izquierda pero NO me aparece error la operacion aparentemente que da hecha, que aconsejan uds? Al hacer el corte se ve un vacio interno como si no formara el solido dentro

Is there a way to force the lightweight mode representation of a weldment part to update?

I have some weldments that I have been working with for a few weeks now. Two weeks ago there was a large design change that reduced the outer perimeter of the part. After saving these parts as well as closing and re-opening SolidWorks several times, they load incorrectly when they are opened in lightweight mode as part of the larger assembly they belong to. I could easily ignore this if it were some small internal difference, but there are internal pieces from the old structure floating out in

Download help

Hi everyone, Ive tried downloading solidworks for my Job and I came upon a problem... I did indeed try downloading different models like the 2024,2025 and even 2023 download installation manager but still I keep falling upon the exact same error... Here's the biggest problem, when I try to download manually the manual download page dosen't even work.. please help, I have attached screenshots of the pages

"Manual parting surface split failing with tapered cone tip geometry - body cannot be split by selected tool(s)"

Hi everyone, I am working on a wind turbine blade mold in SolidWorks and I am having trouble getting the block to split into two mold halves using my parting surface. I am getting the error "The body cannot be split by selected tool(s)" and when I try the Intersect command I only get 1 region. Here is my setup: - The blade was built using imported airfoil curves from QBlade, lofted into a Boundary Surface - The blade has a tapered cone tip created with a Surface Loft - The blade surfaces were

Long Task Queue for PDM Professional - How to limit assigned Hosts?

We have a single Task Host for our PDM vault, and every now and then it gets a little overloaded. In theory, the solution is simple: if we have multiple Task Hosts, we can load balance a little more. For right now, we just have one permanent task host, but I and another of our admins can turn on our own machines as Task Hosts to help whenever we see a large queue of Tasks. HOWEVER, that's sometimes easier said than done. Take today's example: I've blurred out the names here, but EVERY SINGLE

How to use hole callout for an external thread?

I've tried several methods but none seem to bring in the thread data when i use hole callout. I've tried using cosmetic thread, and stud wizard and none seem to work. Any help would be much appreciated.

“Disable configuration prompt when opening a part”

First of all, I wish everyone good work. When I try to open a new part or insert an existing part into an assembly, it constantly asks a question. A configuration selection window appears, such as machined or welded. How can I make the part open directly without this prompt appearing? Which setting is causing this? Thanks.

Need help: Chain Pattern on a 3D Spline

Hi, i've been trying to create a 90 degree curved conveyor and i'm having some issues on creating the path chain, as mono or bidirectional conveyors have a chain path that can be created from a 2D plane but as my conveyor has a 90 degree curve here are where the issue starts. The initial sketch is a 3D Sketch converted into a Spline that meets the right dimensions so it matches the teeths on the Sprocket wheel and fits the iddler wheel, because my endgoal here is to be able to create a motion

BIBLIOTECA DE PROJETOS

Eu tenho uma pasta onde eu tenho códigos sequenciais para itens de fixação que possuo na minha empresa, tentei adicionar a pasta na biblioteca de projetos, porém, queria que ao invés de mostrar o nome do arquivo, ele mostrasse o nome da configuração da peça? Já que eu já fiz todas as peças com nome da configuração certo. Seria neste caso, para exibir o nome da configuração ao invés do código, como mostrado abaixo.

Macro for Creating a Solid

Hello, I have a problem. Attached is the code that creates a solid based on data from a UserForm. Everything works fine, but it cannot create the solid — and previously even the sketch — when the dimensions are small, for example 1.2 mm. I design in [mm]. Another important requirement is that the rectangle must be created from the center so that the main reference planes pass through both the sketch and the resulting solid. '___________________________ Option Explicit Public swApp As

SetupSheet Leaving Popup Menu

I've leveraged some help posts here to put together a macro to update drawing sheet format for a single file (not opening silently), but the SetupSheet5 Method requires the user to click "OK" to continue no matter what I try. EDIT: SetupSheet5 and SetupSheet6 produce the same behavior. EDIT: Opening the file silently produces the same behavior. Code: Result (popup appears on each sheet update): Test drawing & format:

Default settings for "Save as "

solid works 2025 Where do I change the default settings for the save as dialog ? It currently always defaults to save copy and Open - super annoying .....

SW Electrical Routing :")

New to the Electrical Routing feature. Working on making wiring harnesses that have cables with multiple cores inside of them. After struggling for a week and a half i have finally completed a very basic 3D wiring harness assembly. I was hoping turning it 2D would be as simple as hitting the flatten route button.... but its a complete birds nest and the tools to untangle it are extremely insufficient and unwieldy. Is there a way to manually just sketch my own 2D flattened view linked to my

flag note bank problems

i have erased some of my image that is confidential to my workplace. but it shows what the problem is. note #1 is set to the flag note bank. the flag attached in the section view is linked to the flag note bank as well. created with a balloon and checking the flag note bank box. but they are visually different sizes. but if i click either they say they are not. is this a known issue or is there something i do can to work around this issue but still get the functionality of the flag

Boss Extrude Zero thickness error

Has anyone experienced an issue with a simple boss extrude command to a shelled part in 2026 where you get the zero thickness geometry error? I have had it happen on three separate parts and when I perform the same command in 2025 or older, it works fine. Support had me check the box "verify on rebuild" under performance on the options tab. That didn't directly fix it, but it showed me features that suddenly had errors which normally don't show up on rebuilds.

Moving multiple components in Design Tree to existing subassembly

I would like to select (ie Ctrl select) multiple parts in the FeatureManager Design Tree and then move them to another named or selected assembly. I presently appear to only be able to drag one part at a time up or down to the target subassembly. I have attempted to select multiple and drag in combination with other keys with no success.

Open new .asm in edrawings

Hello, we are experiencing an issue with opening newer Creo files in eDrawings. Newly created .asm assembly files show the error: “Error reading file.” Older .asm files still open correctly. The same issue also affects some newer .prt files. The files can be opened in Creo View Express, so they do not appear to be corrupted. We already updated eDrawings to the latest version, but the issue remains. Are there known compatibility limitations with newer Creo versions/files in eDrawings? Are there

How to quickly clear sketch corners

May I ask if there is a good method to quickly remove rounded corners in sketches, or if there are "macros" that can be used for batch operations, Any guidance and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. JOE.

Detect interference while move part

When I use solid edge, you could move/drag a part up down or whichever way, and it detected interference to another part when it touched it, Does SolidWorks have this capability without motion study?

SW Tip - Note Leaders

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Atouts de Solidworks sur Tekla

Bonjour les experts, j’espère que vous allez tous très bien. Quelqu'un peut il me relever les fonctions qui font de Solidworks un meilleur outils de travail que Tekla dans le domaines de la conception métallique? Merci

développé UPN

J'ai fait une ceinture en UPN comme cela, je cherche à faire développer ma face avec les trous. J'ai créé une surface et je l'ai épaissi , mais je trouve pas pour convertir en tôlerie et développer. Peut être y a t-il une autre solution

Voucher validity

Is there any way to know the voucher validity we got from different webinar as part of promotional activity?These are issued against email id and unfortunately no info are available on the issuing email..

Solidworks for Makers

I bought to get Solidworks for Makers. It is completely impossible to install for me. Who knows how to get in contact with real support people who can follow and guide actions directly on my pc?

mm in xDrawing

I have created a 3D model on xDesign for Makers. From the 3D model, I would like to make a drawings. When I put the measure, the unit of the length is inches. Where can I change the unit into "mm"?

SolidWorks for Makers Mexico

Is SolidWorks for Makers available for Mexico?

How can we assign custom item numbers to library parts so they remain the same across a set of separate SLDDRW files?

When we create a multi-sheet drawing, each sheet is in its own separate SLDDRW document. We don't just balloon one view or one drawing. We duplicate ballons on several views and drawings. As a result, we need the balloon numbers to be the same across different SLDDRW files. The item numbers cannot be assigned automatically by Solidworks and they have to be assembly-specific. So far, we have been achieving this by making assembly-specific copies of library parts and setting a custom item number

Missing LEO Ai Agent on 3DSwym tab, AURA shows and works.

I just upgraded to SW 2026 SP2.1, added the 3D Experiences add in, and the SW labs as well. The virtual companion Aura shows up, but Leo is missing. The SW labs tab has no issues logging in, but my 3D experience shows, you do not have access to this 3dexperience platform.

My DXF file to open with Evaluation version of SolidWork

Hello, Can we open our own DXF file with Evaluation version of SolidWork? I just want to check the result Thanks!

Family Part Table - Using Hole Wizard

I have a simple block with a pocket and a threaded hole. The pocket depth varies and the threaded hole varies. My goal is to have all common dimensions specified in different views and a table specifying the pocket depth and threaded hole for each PN.I am not able to set a family part table using a hole wizard feature. Has anyone been successful?

unbending elliptical rolled sheet metal

Hello, trying to unfold this and draw. It was created with an ellipse at a specific height from the bottom tangent and a base flange. i've tried to roll it back without the fillet and assign the edge to an "unfold" command, but it didn't work. Other than redrawing it, any suggestions? The challenge is keeping the elliptical profile as it is obviously not a constant radiuSOLIDWORKSsolidworksdesignersheet metal link to file:

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What is included in the SOLIDWORKS Design Premium for Students 2026?

Wrong BOM after replacing components

Dear all, has anyone experienced wrong/missing BOM items when replacing components? Also, when changing the BOM style back and forth between top level and parts only, rows dis-/re-appear. Assembly is only parts on top level. Edit 2026-05-06: this mainly happens when detailed cut list option is selected

Square symbol (2D drawing)

Hello! Is it possible to use the square symbol here? Its a square hole with additional cut outs.

eDrawings PDF export issue: arrowheads crossing extension lines

Hi everyone, I’m seeing an issue when exporting/printing a SOLIDWORKS drawing from eDrawings to PDF. Some dimension arrowheads appear to cross or pass through the extension lines in the PDF output. I tested the same drawing with multiple PDF printers: Microsoft Print to PDF PDF24 CutePDF All of them produced the same issue from eDrawings. I also tried changing drawing settings such as arrowhead style/size, extension-line gap, break gap around arrows, line thickness, and annotation settings, but

Issue with Equation Driven Curve in SOLIDWORKS 2026

I am having trouble generating an Equation Driven Curve in SOLIDWORKS 2026. I am trying to create a parametric curve using the following equations, with the parameter range set from 0 to 2*pi*0.99999. However, the curve is not generated at all. A simple parametric circle can be generated without any issue, so the Equation Driven Curve feature itself appears to be working. However, the following equations do not work. I also found that if I slightly change the coefficient around

HELP

I can't find where to open the user manual.

Auto Route not working with VBA

Is anyone else having issues with Auto Route in the routing add-in not working? I run flexible tube routes, and I use a macro to do most of the work. It will start a route and then try to auto route between the points. I use the "CreateRouteThroughSketchEntities" method. The return value is "0" which means success but all I get are the start and end of the tube? If I go back and edit the route there is no spline connecting the start and end points. Now if I try to use the

Padrao circular e padrao curvo

Quero entender porque usando o padrao circular as vezes da erro com o padrao curvo

Dimensions being displayed differently

I have a detailed drawing where all dimensions are displayed normally, but when I try to add dimensions to a detail view, the dimensions are displayed incorrectly. Question: Is this being caused by the type of dimension? True and Projected?

Facing problem while working with closed corner feature in sheet metal

I want to close the corner in this sheet metal part but the feature only works if its on a same base flange. (File Attached)

problem with install 3dexperience launcher

If i install the 3dexperience launcher from the platform it don't startup and i have this failieur i have make the install a couple of times but it don't work. can someone help my Rick

Warum funktioniert meine Hinterschnittanalyse nicht?

Habe seit kurzem eine neue Version von SolidWorks. Jetzt funktioniert unter "Evaluieren" die für mich entscheidende Funktion "Hinterschnittanalyse " nicht mehr! Wie kann das sein? Kann mir bitte jemand einen Tipp geben?

Descarga de SW

He adquirido una licencia para SW 2026, pero al parecer no es compatible con mi software SW2025 y no puedo acceder al portal de descargas por que me aparece esta leyenda y no logro acceder a soporte de ningun tipo.. Necesito alguien que me ayude a descargar SW2026 o que me guie a Cancelar la compra de dicha licencia

Balloon annotation infront of image

I have inserted an image into drawings, added a balloon to annotate an item but the balloon is appearing like it is behind the part. is it possible to bring balloon infront of image?

Opening Native CATIA V6 Files

Is the latest version of SolidWorks capable of opening native CATIA V6 files and maintaining feature structure? Thank you.

May the 4th be with you 🚀

Content from SOLIDWORKS Champion, @JF Note: This is a copy-and-paste of Jeverson's content and have maintained the 1st person grammar.In celebration of Star Wars Day, I developed a series of simulations exploring one of the saga’s most iconic elements: the helmet. The idea was to go beyond aesthetics and bring engineering into play: 🔹 Structural analysis with lateral loading (linear and nonlinear static) 🔹 Frequency behavior evaluation 🔹 Helmet aerodynamics simulation More than just a tribute,

Convert .sldprt to .HTML - Help

Good afternoon, I need to convert a 3D file (.sldprt) to HTML. Currently, the way I found is to convert it to eDrawings, and then within eDrawings convert it to .html, but this takes a lot of time to open two programs (Solidworks and eDrawings). Today I use Solidworks 2025, eDrawings 2025, and PDM 2025. Does anyone know a way to simplify this? Thank you in advance.

Facing problem while working with closed corner feature in sheet metal

I want to close the corner in this sheet metal part but the feature only works if its on a same base flange.

Change a drawing's template

In SolidWorks 2026, we have drawings that need to be switched to a new drawing template, which has associated sheet format. So, right-click a drawing sheet, select properties, and change to the new template. Sometimes this works, but many times it doesn't change. Some tips on doing this right? Not sure we actually have the structure of format vs template set up right. There is a 14 year old thread here called "Changing the drawing template" which is not helpful.

SW 2024 Issues with model and dimensions not matching current version on dwgs

We are running Solidworks 2024 SP5 and 2024 PDM Standard. This has happened on 2 occasions that I know of. So it may be more prevalent that I am thinking. I had a 78 page drawing package to print and I used SW2024 Task Scheduler to convert it to PDF. Rather than give everyone access to the PDM, we store the PDFs in a public directory that Purchasing and the Shop can get to. I was contacted by a vendor who could not read the drawings that were sent. They looked like this When I opened the

Threads: From simple to modeled with a single click

Why doesn't Solidworks have this simple feature? The competitors can do it without any problems. A thread needs to be quickly modeled for 3D printing the prototype so that it can be printed directly on the 3D printer.

working on planes

Hello, I would like to create a sheet metal section that fits perfectly against the surface (green) in the sheet metal part. This surface is trimmed. I am unable to create an appropriate plane or sketch. Can anyone help?

Assembly - Drag part issue

In assembly, after clicking a part in tree x y z coordinates appears. if i drag x, it start showing scale and movement. but the movement and the scale is not in sync. the part gone somewhere in x direction not respect to scale. why? what to do

Bendlines in DXF

I’m exporting sheet metal parts from a SolidWorks 2025 assembly using a VBA macro to generate DXF files for laser cutting. The DXF export itself works, but the main issue is that bend lines are still appearing in the exported DXF files. What I want is a clean flat pattern DXF with: Outer profile only No bend lines No sketch or construction geometry related to bends I have already tried multiple approaches to remove bend lines, including: Suppressing bend-related features in the FlatPattern

SW 2025 - How to add a second tier to a Geometric Tolerance frame (composite position)?

I'm trying to create a composite position feature control frame on a drawing in SOLIDWORKS 2025 - single position symbol on the left spanning two rows, with different tolerance values and datum references in the upper and lower segments (PLTZF / FRTZF per ASME Y14.5). I can create the first single-segment frame fine through Insert > Annotations > Geometric Tolerance. The PropertyManager shows Style, Leader, Frame Style, Text, Format, and Layer sections - nothing below Layer. I don't see a

I am having issues with doing a tooling split

I am unable to knit the part together, and I have tried everything I can think of to solve this problem. Here is my part any help would be greatly appreciated.

new feature

is not the bend notch feature was there in solidworks 2024 release.

installation error

This is my first question.I recently tried to reset my existing PC and reinstall the software, but I received error code 2062: “There is no entry associated with ‘spaxproe.dll’ in the Media table.” I am using SolidWorks 2021.How to solve it?

New symbol I have never seen before...

A new symbol, to me anyways, has shown up next to the mates symbol. I searched and could not find it so wanted to see if anyone here knew what it was.

Sheet Metal tools

I am making these shapes in a circular pattern. It ends up being cone shaped, where the center sits raised, changing overall length that I need to maintain. When I place the piece on the ring, the edges have gaps. How can i form/bend my piece to maintain the degrees I need, but so the entire edge matches the radius with no gaps like what is shown? I have a top view shown, and the other image shows the gaps that I need to close.

Selecting thru planes assy

Having problems selecting through planes in Assy only. I checked my filters and all looks ok

Pack & Go

When I Pack&Go an assembly, it pulls in a lot of weldments, sub-assemblies, components and top-level assemblies of a lot of other equipment that are not in the particular assembly I am P&Ging. How do I stop this from happening so that I am only P&Ging exactly what is in the model?

Solidworks Electrical: no equipotential data for the conductors within line diagram cables that have no "draw wire" representation?

I'll try to elaborate on the title. Here is a situation I have in mind: When I try to make a report that contains equipotential data for Card12's terminals, that data does not show up and I can't figure out a way to make it show up. I'm guessing it's because equipotential data is not stored for cable conductors that don't have "draw wire" representations elsewhere in the project? I know equipotential data passes through these line diagram cable conductors during "Renumber wires" process because

Custom folder properties without PDM and data cards

My company is moving my work off of the PDM and having me use another software that is company wide for file storage (It's Autodesk Forma that I'm moving to). I've got my drawings templates set up to use information from the data card on folders in the PDM to fill in custom properties that populate the title block with information like the customer name, project number and project location. Is there a way to put that type of information in the folder and have drawings in that folder

Cosmetic thread

Why don't the Cosmetic Threads show in the feature tree and is there an option to place NPT threads?

Edrawings Professional HTML Exploded View Question

Hello, I am working on an internal web app for viewing embedded Edrawings files. It's great, but the only hangup I've come across is that the configuration-specific exploded views aren't being displayed in the html file when rendered through the browser. Is this a common limitation or is there something I need to be doing to ensure that they show? Screenshots for context, and thank you. In Edrawings: In HTML:

Solidworks 2025 macro → setting option file to the template option file

Hi everyone, i'm registered in many 3D cad forum. In the past year i did not find a single person who actually helped me out. My problem is the following: i don't know how to write solidworks macro, but i need one that help me set mass in kg (with just one number after period) and set the file name with just the file name (i don't want to see (default)>) like below picture Now i have setted template properly (with visualization file name just file name, and mass

Flatten Error when Exporting to PARTShare

When creating a new part in PARTShare, the add-in in solidworks, this error message populate. Seems like the part won't flatten for this export action. But in solidworks, the flatten feature of sheet metal works perfectly with all my parts. I have even tried a part with no bends in it and this error message still populate. I'm hoping someone can aid me in finding a solution to this issue.

PDM ADMINS - Task host references old moved files! (SPR333117 & SPR741554)

Ok, this is REALLY BAD! Create a new part (PART A) Set description to “TEST 123” Make Assembly from Part using PART A (ASSEMBLY A) Make Drawing of ASSEMBLY A Create a drawing of ASSEMBLY A Add BOM to drawing Check-in PART A, ASSEMBLY A and drawing Generate PDF with Task host Verify description in BOM on PDF for PART A is ‘TEST 123’ Move PART A to new folder Checkout PART A Change Description to ‘TEST 456’ Check-in PART A Generate PDF with Task host Verify description in BOM on PDF for PART A

SW Tip - Feature Paint

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how to use a drawing as a block/symbol in other drawings

Hi everyone, I have a bit of an issue. We're working with Solidworks 2025 and Solidworks PDM. I have to use a lot of standardized symbols in my drawings and the easiest way I could find to make some of these is to just make a drawing of a block with dimensions and descriptors and export it as dxf or dwg to reimport as a block. However whenever I do that all the dimensions, markings, tolerance blocks etc either get lost or get moved. When I open the dxf in eDrawings or similar it looks like it's

Getting edge used by cosmetic weld feature

Hello, I am currently trying to use VBA code and API to report the edge used to create a cosmetic weld feature in a part model. I can use code to output the cosmetic weld bead name but I am struggling to get the edge reference it used to create it. Can anyone help please? Thanks

Child components display default to "hide"

Hello, Is there a possibility to seet the child component display to "hide" by default if a new configurations is created?

Copy to DWG Format -> AutoCAD LT

I'm hoping there's some settings to change (in either SW or AutoCAD LT) that allows me to actually use the extremely helpful 'Copy to DWG Format' function. I've used this preciously with BricsCAD and has been a massive time-saver when working between programs. I've started a new job and for some reason they publish all assembly drawings out of AutoCAD and part drawings in SolidWorks, so it's a system I have to work with. However, when I try to paste into AutoCAD LT it inserts it as an OLE

Link drawing views to weldment cut list by default

I'm working on a few multi-sheet drawings for large weldments and having some trouble keeping the weldment cut list linked to the table on the drawing and the ballons on the views. Is there a trick to get a check in the box for "Link balloon text to specified table" for all new views and keep it checked even when I delete and re-insert a cut list?

Is anyone using xDesign version of student solidworks?

Hi, I bought the xDesign version of solidworks so I could use any electronic to use solidworks, and for some reason, even though I bought it, got email from them, I cannot use 3D Experience website for it. It says "You don't have access to this 3D experience platform". Can someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong?

Property tab builder value with macro - auto update?

We have 4 different tolerances we've written in a macro. We're using these 4 options in the Property tab builder. Thank everyone for their help. The only way we can get each to populate to the drawing is chose a given tolerance. Re-run the macro and then rebuild. We'd like to choose any given tolerance in the drop-down menu and have that auto-update on the drawing without re-running the macro for each tolerance change. These are the properties on the drawing $PRP:"TOLERANCE 0 PLACE"

How to extract edge geometry from feature for future reference using VBA?

I am trying to extract the edge geometry associated with a cosmetic weld bead to be able to report its location, path and length, along with the weld bead properties. I am struggling to find how to do this. Can anyone please help or let me know any limitations or issues? Thanks

PART WONT MESH! - Simulation in part file vs in assembly file.

Hi everyone! Fairly new to SolidWorks and the world of FEA. I am working on the FEA analysis of two main parts, which both mesh in their separate part file. When put into an assembly, part 1 meshes fine, however if part 2 is put into the assembly (even if it is the only part in the assembly) it will not mesh. There are no interactions, no fixtures, forces, and no changes to the geometry. I have tried reducing the global triangle size, putting in mesh controls and the part still fails to mesh

Dimension Snapping

Hi All, is there a way to enable Dimension Snapping within a Drawing ? by this i mean that sometimes when dimensioning i have to zoom in to the features area of a Drawing View to Pick where i want the Dimension to be Anchored, but if the were a button a could use to be able to Snap to a feature then this would eliminate the need to keep zooming in, if complex area the admittedly zooming in would still have to be the case but for simple area this would be a whole lot better.

Nodes connecting in an assembly FEA

I have an old timer screaming the odds at me. When creating a mesh of an assembly, the nodes of the different parts do not "connect". With Ansys and FEMap you can "play" with the mesh to get everything to connect. Is this also possible with SW Premium (std simulation)? Did read about combining things into a single part, but all flexibility then goes out the window. Help required

Can't Click on Configuration Manager Tab

When you fly out the color and visual style columns next to the tree in assembly in 2026, you can't switch to configuration tab. You click 3 dots and then try to click it, it won't do anything. You can't also show the tab visible by right click > customize. Is this how it is?

AR Model Lighting and Color Changes after updates

I have installed hotfix 3.5 after the update this weekend and I am now having issues with the color tones and lighting on .glb file exports. Is anyone else encountering this and has anyone identified a solution. These two images are the exact same assembly, with absolutely no changes. The top one, the .glb was exported on the 22nd and the bottom exported on the 28th.

Unable to select an edge for move/copy bodies in a multi-body part.

Greetings, I've only been able to select the edges of imported reference bodies, but not the edges of my extruded part. I'm trying to align the edge of the USB-C breakout with the edge of my case, but I'm unable to select that edge. The weird things is, I've gotten this to work on another, outdated version of this part after essentially extruding it from scratch. This part was generated via the split tool and then saved as its own separate part file. The USB-C breakout is currently

SW2026 sheet navigation

I am using SW2026 and the sheet navigation for drawings is no longer there, before there used to be an arrow to expand the sheets and move left or right which is extremely helpful when you have multiple sheets per file.

3D printer

I need to know, where to look for finding some projects that I do them on my SolidWorks and try it on my 3D printer. I have made some of my on projects but it is more fun to work with new projects and enjoying the 3D machine. Thanks.