HI All, As per the title, I am getting poor performance from Solidworks for Makers, specifically when I use the dimesnioning tool. It's pretty frustrating. My PC is pretty well spec'd IMO and my parts are not highly detailed. Below are my PC specs: r/SolidWorks - PC Details PC Details Here is a link to what happens when I perform the said action: https://imgur.com/a/bwmoQeh apologies for the blurry video, but essentially as I dimension, firstly the tool takes a while to come up and then

Dear all, I am trying to import a list of points from a UTF-8 encoded text file using a macro I wrote. However, I am experiencing inconsistent results: Some points are imported correctly. Others have incorrect coordinates. When I run the macro multiple times, the point locations change each time. The text file format is as follows: 2.3500080 27.4249896 4.8600000 10.3500000 4.8600000 13.3500000 4.8600000 16.3500000 4.8600000 19.3500000 5.0250090 25.8700016 System information:

As you can see in the screenshots, the measurements are exactly the same, but the volumes don't match. Do you know what this could be due to? Is it a mistake in the PDF, or is there something I'm missing? My result link

Hi, i want to insert dimensions automatically, The dimensions appear for the first area that was measured, but for the bend, the length is not displayed automatically(red). How can I solve this?

Is there a way to make the draft angle of selected faces 0 degrees. I have a selection of faces (Blue) that have different angles (see image 2), I can make them all 1 Deg (image 3) but I want to make them parallel to my parting plane (0 Deg). See images for reference.

As the title states, I'm trying to analyze elastic and plastic deformation in an assembly that has plastic overmolded over a metal pin. The simulation runs and seems to finish, but the iteration step stays on 1. The plastic's material I have set to Plasticity-Von Mises with a custom stress-strain curve. The metal pin I have kept as Linear Isentropic. I added mates to the assembly and set up a Bonded Global interaction between the two. I added a fixed geometry to the bottom face of the plastic

Hi everyone, I’ve recently started working with SolidWorks. After watching many tutorials I’ve begun to get familiar with the software, but I would like to ask for some advice regarding the Structure System module, as I couldn’t find online resources that cover my specific case. I need to model a steel frame structure. I managed to create a first general layout, but now that I have to add the bracing members and the related bolted connections, I’m starting to struggle. I understand how

Solved by Deepak Gupta I have a problem downloading Solidworks. When downloading the 2025 version with the serial number of my university team I can't press the button "download and install", when hovering on the button a message tells me "before installation you have to accept the licence agreement". I installed it with a friend on his laptop, once we were at the same point a small window popped up where you could just tick a small box to accept the licence agreement. That doesn't happen for

Hello all, I want to use "Component Description" in part file to separate the file name (it's only numbers) from the description. I write in Configuration Properties in Property Name "Description" and set some value/text. After i rebuild this text is not appear in Component Description. I try the same in the tab "Custom" but the result is the same. Can you help me with this issue? Thanks in advance.

I can’t create a cutout with a complex configuration in a part. Part of the guide is an arc with a given radius at the beginning and at the end. In the middle, it has the shape of a spiral. Ideally, the connection between these two segments should be tangential. Who can help?

Hello! I have a hexagonal hole, and a hex rivet nut will be inserted into this hole. How can I create this hexagonal hole using Hole Wizard? And how can I add this hex rivet nut to Toolbox so that the hex hole and the rivet nut sizes are synchronized? So that when I change the hex hole size, Toolbox automatically selects the correct rivet nut size.

One of the use cases that I can draw attention towards is cleaning up imported geometry. However, once you learn that how this selection is pretty fast, you can use it for different purposes. I figured out this one while I was working with a non parametric software where wireframe mode is used to select meshes not visible from front view. That's when I tried the same in SOLIDWORKS.(works in hidden line visible mode too) Step 1: Open any imported geometry. Step 2: Change your "Display Style" from

How do i split a single body piece of sheet metal at the bend, keeping the bend. I'm trying to make a large sheetmetal box and will need to use multiple pieces of sheet metal to construct the box and then weld together. i want to model the box with the needed bends first to ensure they line up and then split it.

I want to slightly modify a mould but all features such as filets are greyed out. Is it even possible to modify the mould once completed?

My PDM task pane is now incomplete. We have recently upgraded to SW2026 and the task pane was OK but I do not know what may have triggered the pane to miss the "Check in", "Check Out", etc. options. The task pane now looks like this: Previous to this, it looked like this: Any help!

Hi all, I am unsure why when I draw a curve on one plane and try to intersect (either make coincidence or pierce) that curve onto another curve on a different plane I get additional lines appear.I have tried multiple ways of performing this operation but I cant avoid this issue. I am creating multiple sketches on multiple planes in a quest to create a sailing dinghy.

Ich habe Probleme (wahrscheinlich Mangel an wissen) mit dem Kreismuster. Ich möchte einen 60 Grad Körper 6 mal mustern , sodass es ein Körper wird (als zu musterndes Element habe ich den Körper gewählt und nicht die Features) Das Ergebnis sind 6 Volumenkörper welche nicht verschmolzen sind. Was mache ich falsch ?

I just updated to 2026 SP1.1, and every time I create a new route, the software crashes. I am going to downgrade to the old version SP0.0 and hope that fixes the problem, but I am open to any suggestions. I pinpointed the issue to SolidWorks saving the route assembly externally, even though my settings are set to always save it internally. I know the reason for the crash, but I can't fix it because SolidWorks still tries to create a new route assembly with the same name as another route in the

PLEASE HELP ME TO SHIFT THIS PART IN PLANE PROJECTIONS OF FRONT,RIGHT,TOP PLANE

A beginner making a mistake ... I come from F360 where a drawing (ie: triangle) is simple. Connect lines while letting them snap into place, then they highlight as a profile, ready to be used for a Revolves, Extrusion, etc. When I do the same in SW Design, the lines snap into place, but the result is an un-usable shape. It does not highlight in the color blue so it can be a Revolve, Extrusion, etc. I thought the lines might not be connected at the points, but that does not appear to be the case

I am looking foe some help on using some mates on a mold design to show it working correctly but I am having some trouble. I am sure someone out there has done this before.

Good afternoon, When I copy from AutoCad and paste into Solidworks sketch I get a second image in a box. If I delete the sketch the second image is still there. Does not happen in 2025 only in 2026. I can delete the box by clicking it and delete. Never happened before.

Tab and slot keeps breaking in between assembly parts. Is there any solution apart from deleting and recreating the feature? Both features still exist , and under ext. references it looks fine This is SW22 SP5. Only solution I have is to re-do

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

my solidworks training not working also showing access denied

I need help with my project, adding irrigation pipes as in PVC pipes, I tried seep boss. I need help with making this with solid works, I managed to make frame with weldments but having problems with adding the other parts, anyone who can help

Hello! I am having trouble with creating a cavity of the part(blue) in the grey block. I am getting a rebuild error "the intended cut doesn't intersect the model. Please check the sketch and direction". Has anyone faced this issue before? i would greatly appreciate the feedback. p.s. I tried rebuilding it, didn't work

Hello, I really have hard time modeling a pleated roll of paper. Can someone please help me? Thanks a lot

Hi, When I tray to open a file using "examine recent documents" I don´t see the image before open it. Could someone help me? Thanks

I am working on macro, where user will select hole from top plate in assembly file and then select the face in the bottom plate. this will transfer the matching hole in the bottom plate. top plate having iso 4762 M5 counterbore, bottom plate need M5 tap hole iso 4762 ' Module2 bas Option Explicit Sub main() ' Initialize SolidWorks Set swApp = Application.SldWorks Set swModel = swApp.ActiveDoc ' Check if assembly is open If swModel Is Nothing Then MsgBox "Please

Good day, I am struggling with getting a drawing label to be added to each drawing I place on a sheet. The label just needs to display for example "Isometric View" and the views scale "Scale 1:50". I have change the Document Properties accordingly (see screenshot), but it hasn't helped. I have also tried right-clicking the drawing view on the sheet & clicking "Add View Label", but it just places a note box with no information (see screenshot). If someone could please assist, I'd be highly

Hi, I suddenly can't use the smart dimension on the document I'm working on. Whenever I make a sketch, the dimension cannot be changed to the number I entered. See on attached pic: The blue is line I draw, then i try to modify the dimension but the line keep in its dimension. I tried to draw in a new sheet or document, it works fine. Why is this happened? Please help, thank you.

I have a very simple design that i had flexed perfectly previous to a dimensional edit to the base model. NOW - when i add a twist flex to the feature - the base seems to turn into squashed goo ... I must have the straight lines for the base.

Start with some background. I design die cast tooling. It has internal cooling line that all get routed back to manifolds. There are also hydraulic lines that get the same treatment. Nothing to crazy. Pretty basic stuff just a lot of lines. My question to the routing community is: How do you set up your hose routes? Do you run each hose as its own route, or do you run several lines in one routing assembly? My cooling lines all have "in" and "out" hoses that are numbered to match the cooling

Question: Is this a bug? I've double checked my settings, and find this to occur each time I start Solidworks. Affected Version: SOLIDWORKS Design Professional for Makers 2026 SP0.0 When starting a new part, the initial sketch dimensions to not match the measurement format. Instead, dimensions are entered (in this case) in mm, but reflected visually as a different measurement. VIDEO LINK TO ISSUE DEMONSTRATED: https://youtu.be/yTfzdgC-344 Toggling the Measurement option to any other

When you right click in the feature tree, there is a "Collapse Items" command. When you assign a shortcut key to this, you can see the name of the command as "Expand/Collapse Tree" I use this shortcut all the time to "Collapse" the tree. However, for the life of me, I can't figure out how to "Expand" the tree. I need it to expand all sub-assemblies in a top level assembly (there could be 100s). Does anybody know how to make this work?

Hello Somehow bending lines are not depicted on flat pattern even though bending lines are ticked. I have tried untick and tick again, it doesnt work, but bending lines information is possible to tick and untick Why is that so? How the error can be fixed? Best regards Jaanus

We use several parts in our designs that are purchased as full length items, like DIN rail, extruded wireways and such. Each of these items is brought in under our part number in ERP and allocated on a "as required" basis, then the shop takes, for instance, a 2 meter long part, cuts it down to what they require, and returns the rest to stock. In CAD, we have typically added configurations to each of these models for every length that is required at the time, or perhaps isnt needed sometimes,

I want the spline (with length 100) to follow the constuction path. And let the spline also bend when it reaches the corner. Is there a way to achieve this? The line will be used for a sweep (strap), which will change when it reaches the corner and beyond.

Issue Description: We are consistently encountering a version mismatch error following GA (General Availability) and FD (Functional Delivery) updates. This issue specifically affects our non-English language users. After clicking the "Update" button and completing the installation, the following popup appears: "The versions of SOLIDWORKS and the Korean resource do not match. Please use the Installation Manager or visit the Customer Portal to download and install the required language files for

When saving a BoM table from a drawing to an Excel .xlsx file, some thumbnails are missing. I'm using SW2023 SP5.0 The thumbnail cell is empty, it doesn't look like SW is exporting a blank image as the thumbnail/ the part is out of view of the thumbnail. I ensure all parts are resolved and I force a rebuild of the assembly before exporting. Has anyone found a solution or what causes some parts to not have a thumbnail? Thank you

Running a simple deformation nonlinear simulation on a flex cup with teeth. Every time I go to export deformed body from results it freezes, regardless of If I choose to export as a surface, mesh, etc. Anyone else having issues with this?

Is there an official bug report?