SOLIDWORKS User Forum

Solidworks Upgrade Advice. What version is safe?

Hello, My workplace is considering an upgrade to a later version of Solidworks. We are considering a move to either. Solidworks 2026, Service Pack 1.1 OR Solidworks 2025, Service Pack 5.0 Does anyone have any concerns about either version? Do you recommend a different Service Pack of either? Thanks, Jonathan

PDM Task Pane is (now) incomplete

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!

Unwanted sketch lines

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.

Probleme mit Kreismuster

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 ?

Routing Failure

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

SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation

Hallo, ich habe eine. Kann ich mit meine Lizens SOLIDWWORKS Flow Simulation haben. Vielen Dank Mit freundlichem Grüßen Andreas Haffner

PDM Standard setup help

Hello guys, I am looking for somebody experienced who can setup PDM standard in our company. Version solidworks is 2021, Location is Prague / Czech republic. If anyone is interested in a side job, let me know. thanks in advance, Zdenek

HELP ME TO ALIGN THIS PART ALONG WITH AXIS

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

Beginner mistake

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

Solidworks PC

I need to buy a new PC with Windows 11 to support Solidworks. I would like to spend somewhere around $5000, but I would exceed that for a good reason. I think that the PC would have: 96-128GB of DRAM. Speed? A fast Intel I9 CPU (6+ GHZ?) NVideo RTX ADA 4000? 4500? 5000? 6000? 2TB SSD 4TB hard disk Does anyone have recommendations on the list above? Does anyone have a specific system to recommend? Sam

45° Sketch Relation?

I am curious how many other people might find such a relation useful... I was just thinking that I frequently use vertical and horizontal relations, but many times I want a line segment to be 45° and my only option is an equal relationship between two other lines or dimension it directly. What if we had a relation that snapped a line to the nearest multiple of 45° from, say, vertical? Am I just weird or would that be a useful relation for you?

Mate help

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.

Windows Security Update Broke PDF Preview in SOLIDWORKS PDM – Any Permanent Fix?

Hi, After installing the latest Microsoft security updates on Windows, we are no longer able to preview PDF files in SOLIDWORKS PDM. Issue details: PDF preview in SOLIDWORKS PDM vault view is blank / not loading Previously working before the recent Windows security updates Adobe Reader is installed and set as default PDF viewer Explorer preview pane may still work, but PDM preview does not We are trying to restore normal workflow for engineering users, as previewing PDFs directly in PDM is a

UPDATING to 2026 ?

i have tryed to update my soildworks to 2026 on check for updates but a box pops up saying "no new updates avaible "

Issue with CAD Families When Extracting Custom Properties from Parts

Hello, I’m experiencing an issue with CAD Families and would appreciate any guidance. I currently use a macro to extract custom properties from parts and assemblies to an Excel file. However, when working with the new CAD Families, the macro stops functioning correctly. If the part contains configurations, the macro works perfectly. The problem is that I do not know how to manually extract those properties (it does not necessarily have to be done via a macro). Does anyone know how to export the

Is a course mandatory before being given a SW Electrical trial version?

Hello everyone, I'm new here. I've been in contact with my local sales representative because I would like to give SW Electrical a trial run against its competitors. Unfortunately, he tells me I need to buy almost 7k$ of courses (for 3 people) before I'm eligible to use the trial version, which is completely insane! I don't understand how every major software vendor has a completely free trial available, but not Solidworks. I will not spend that much money just to compare it against others

Copy & Paste problem

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.

Sketches are not visible

After drawing a sketch the sketch is invisible when I close the sketch. I tried all settings without success Jens

vcruntime:140000052c7 error

Hi, has anyone ever encountered the error: An error occurred and SOLIDWORKS closed unexpectedly. Alternative module: SolidWorks vcruntime:140000052c7. I've formatted my computer, installed dll packages, and it's still the same. I have the latest drivers installed.

Tab and slot keeps breaking in between assembly parts. Is there any solution apart from deleting and recreating the feature?

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

SW Tip - Auto Split

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

Solidworks pdm

سلام. میخوام بدونم در نرم افزار solidworks pdm وقتی یک vault دارای چند workflow بهشه، یک فایل چطور انتخاب میکنه به کدوم workflow وصل بشه؟

my solidworks training not working

my solidworks training not working also showing access denied

Green Phantom Lines in Sketch

I just started using SW2020 and I noticed that when I correct a sketch that has dangling relationships, these green phantom lines appear (see attached) and won't go away, even if I hide all display types - any suggestions? Thanks, Matt Graves SolidworksSketching

ModuGrow Project

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

The intended cut doesn't intersect the model error

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

pleated roll of paper

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

RECENT FILES ARE NOT VISIBLE

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

Expert Certification Requirements??

Hello, I was wondering if someone could clarify for me I have just got my CSWP - Design I understand that I need to achieve 4 out of 5 'advanced' certificates in solidworks before going for the expert badge. Just to ensure I'm taking the correct exams when purchasing, can some please confirm that: SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Professional (CSWP-SM) is the same as CSWPA-SM Is there a difference between these two? The Expert certification says CSWPA-SM which is why I'm confused Any help would be

Hole Transfer

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

Struggling to get labels below my drawing views.

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

Can't change dimension in solidworks Drawing

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.

biz80 steel material

Hi, does anyone have or know where to find all the info i need to put into my materials library, wanting to simulate a part using bizalloy 80 steel

Solidworks Library Cut Features Punch Table

I want to know how I can add cut features to a library as in square or rectangular through punches and then have them automatically called out in a punch table. Or somehow automatically called out on a drawing to pull the feature name or punch ID. Whenever I try to make a through punch with the form tool it adds material on the back side if the material isn't as thick as the form tool. If anyone knows how to get the Punch ID to show up automatically or how to get the form tool to not have extra

don't find treehouse on makers

I recently subscribe maker addition but don't know where to find treehouse , kindly help me

Cam

Where do I find CAM functions in design 2026?

Missing page within solidworks software

page not found. How to reproduce: -insert -design study -paramters -help

Sketch

Can anyone tell me why my sketches disappear when i close it to extrude

Flex ... gooiness?

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.

Drawing sheet detail preferences

Hi all Having done Technical Drawing as a subject in school a lot of my drawing detailing and dimensioning personal preferences still stem from that period. I was taught that centreline end points should not extend too far past the boundary edges of the circular/cylindrical entity requiring the aforementioned centreline. When detailing and dimensioning components, assemblies, etc, in the SW r2025 program that l use at my workplace the centreline endpoints project well beyond the part boundary

Routing Best Practice Question

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

chaise et grille

Bonsoir, la grille et la chaise on disparu à l'ouverture d'un nouveau fichier

Displayed Dimension Values Different than Selected Measurement Format

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

3DXWorld Top Ten List?

Did anyone get to the Top Ten List presentation at 3DXW to find out what the final published list was?

Expand/Collapse Tree

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?

Problema Licencia

No puedo activar mi licencia porque dice que ya esta activa en otro dispositivo sin embargo eso no es cierto, SoldWorks 2019 Standars, no tengo acceso al anterior Pc para desactivar la licencia.

Problem with bending lines

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

Access to RunCommand results

Hello everyone, Perhaps you can help me. I want to execute the `Tools-Evaluate-Performance-Performance evaluation` function for an assembly via API. This works using the `RunCommand Method` and `swCommands_Assembly_Stats`. But I don't know how to access the function's results, in my case, the Maximum Depth. Do you know of a way to retrieve this data in the API? Thanks, Miro

Assembly Cut versus configured length, what's better?

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,

Are configurations such as wire styles project specific or global?

I work in a multi-user environment and my location is transistioning from ACAD/Draftsight electrical schematics to SWE. We don't want to affect users at other sites, but could not find information as to what, if any, configuration settings within a project are global in nature. Our customers expect drawings to remain in a drawing format which is different than our new parent company. My belief is that the settings such as wire styles, wire numbering specifically, are project specific, and a

Solidworks link opening wrong drawing

Hey guys, not sure if this is the right place to ask this, but we have an ERP system where we link our native Solidworks drawings (SLDDRW). From time to time, when we select the link it opens the wrong drawing. If we try to open the drawing directly in Windows explorer it is the same result. If I then use e-drawings to open the drawing, it opens the correct drawing. Has anyone else have this happen. I am using SW 2015.

System.Runtime.InteropServices.COMException: 'Catastrophic failure (Exception from HRESULT: 0x8000FFFF (E_UNEXPECTED))'

I've got this error which I can't understand neither I've found on the NET any solution:System.Runtime.InteropServices.COMException: 'Catastrophic failure (Exception from HRESULT: 0x8000FFFF (E_UNEXPECTED))' The code I'm writing is: 'Save BMP Thumbnail Components to his destination Folder Dim swPreviewComp As IPictureDisp swPreviewComp = swApp.GetPreviewBitmap(FullFilePathComp, ConfNameComp) Of course, 'FullFilePathComp' and

Solidworks Simulation Bolt Connectors with Zero Preload

Hello! It's customary for my team to represent bolted joints without a preload in our studies outside of Solidworks (we use spring-damper elements with 6 DOF stiffness coupled to RBE2s). I know that SW has these bolt connectors that have RBE2/RBE3s coupled to a "beam element", so I'm wondering about anyone else's experience with the zero preload approach on these bolt connectors. I also know SW has spring elements that best approximate our modeling philosophy, but I prefer not rework an

Copy a Layer Style

Does anyone know if its possible to copy a layer style from one SolidWorks drawing to another? When i try to copy & paste lets say a line from one drawing to another, the line with its style and color etc. paste correctly but a layer with those properties is not transferred over so when i create new geometry its missing the line type & color that i am after.

Reactivate Solidworks license

We have Solidworks Standard 2022, with a perpetual license. We didn't reactivate in time. Now the program cannot be opened to access the reactivation menu that all the support articles talk about. Nothing shows up when we open the License Manager either. How can we reactivate the license?

SOLIDWORKS Decals not visible in 3DPlay

When applying Decals in SOLIDWORKS to parts or assemblies, they are correctly visible in SOLIDWORKS and in rendering tools, but they are not displayed in 3DEXPERIENCE 3DPlay after saving the items to the platform. Are there any recommended or supported workflows to represent logos or markings in a way that is visible in 3DPlay? Are there any plans or known limitations regarding support of decals in 3DPlay? The use case is design review and collaboration in 3DEXPERIENCE, not only for rendering.

Make a sketch spline follow other construction path

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.

Editing Sketch

Hello. How to combine two separate lines together?

Recurring Language Resource Mismatch Error following 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS GA/FD Updates

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

Missing Thumbnails on BoM Table Saved to Excel

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

Export deformed body freezing (SW 2025)

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?

What AI features are actually available in SW2026 SP1.1?

I noticed while watching YouTube videos that there are several new AI features in SW2026 - but they are listed as being in the 'beta' release and I don't see them in the production release SP1.1. Does anyone know if they need to be enabled somewhere in the settings (the AI features) or if they just haven't been released at all? Thanks in advance, Rodney

SolidWorks 2026 Dim. break not working

Good afternoon, I am using SW2026 (SP1.1) and just getting familiar with some of the new features - one of them being the 'Add dimension break'. I created a simple part, dropped it on a template and added dims. purposely crossing dimensions. Selected the dims. that were crossing each other, right clicked and chose the "Add dimension break" option. The feature did not work. I rebuilt & saved and tried again - but nothing, the feature doesn't seem to be working. Just wondering if there might be

Bug report

Is there an official bug report?

Language

Hi, where i can change my language ?

Solidworks will not install

I signed up for solidworks for makers. It was working fine for a few months, now it will not open. Shows to install, but it won't install.

Enough with the persistent password-entering.

What is the point of having a Remember Password/Remember Me checkbox when it doesn't actually do it? This is the most persistent password-entering for any program I have ever used and it is beyond frustrating to the point where I have a MACRO set up to enter it for me.

Sketch disappears when trying to create a reference plane

In my model, I have created a sketch line that I would like to use to create a plane. I can see the sketch, modify the sketch and all seems well. However, when I select Reference Geometry>Plane, the sketch line that I would like to use as the reference disappears. Of course, I have tried the obvious troubleshooting steps, Rebuild, shutdown and restart SW, even reboot the computer, but the problem persists. In the same model, creating planes from sketch line has worked elsewhere, but then this

Random Vibration

Hi, We are running a Random Vibration analysis. Number of frequency modes is 250 to get the recommend mass participation. When we meshed the full surface model for the cabinet, the DOF is around 1.1 million. When running the analysis the total number of steps being shown are 1551 steps, and so far in 2 hours only 50 steps have been completed.By this rate it will take 3 days to complete the study. Any recommendations to complete the study earlier? Thanks for any recommendations.

Simulation - Bolt vs Pin

Hi All, If we are doing an analysis, bolt connector simulations take a long time to solve. If I use pin connectors instead, what difference will it make? I am not interested in knowing the stresses in the bolt or pins. Thanks, LS.

Modifying a mould in SW

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?

indexing jig

Hey, Can anybody help me with this question? i already have my base ready just don't know how to use reference geometry to create and angled part on the top.

Symbol scale too big (SolidWorks Electrical)

Hello, I am running into an issue where whenever I input any symbol (Multiwire, Line diagram) or terminal they are oversized. I need to scale them down, but is a pain. I've checked that the drawing units and the app units are both in mm. I played around with the scale properties of the drawing page. But nothing seems to fix it. here are some images of the issue:ElectricalSolidWorks2024

Smart Dimensions Display

I know this question has been asked before and I have ready through it. My Smart Dimensions keep displaying Meters. I've set my document to IPS, I've done the bottom right hand corner and set that to IPS(And MMGS then back), I've rebooted, I've reset the measure tool, and I've reset the settings. The moment I close SolidWorks and reopen, it resets the display to Meters. I'm completely lost on what to do about it. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Any Fix for hatch patterns breaking when a drawing view has a break view

Hi, having an issue with Solidworks 2025, where hatch patterns become this when making a drawing into a PDF either by Print PDF or saving the drawing as a PDF. The only work around is to make a block that is not part of the view and overlay it with no attachments, this also happens with elevation marker blocks as well when it uses a solid hatch pattern, anyone know a good work around that I can get the hatch pattern to not glitch out. This only happens on a View that has been made with a Break

SolidWorks BOM Multiplicatoin

Bill Of Materials I have a bill of materials for an assembly and I need the bill of materials to be multiplied by the quantity of that assembly. Right now the quantity of the assemblies is a custom property tied to a drawing and it won't let me link that in the bill of materials. Any ideas?

Legal Question For dessault systems

Hi all, Hope all is well, I have an enquiry on the SOLIDWORKS premium license under the Startups programme. I have a reseller called Next cube IO that is selling me this package and the legal documents within dessault systems mentions that I cannot act as a consultant nor a freelancer. The reseller said that there will be no issues and that they got special approval from dessult systems that I'm able to use the software for freelancing due to the fact that I'm awaiting for my cousin's drones

Writing a macro to measure the sketches created by the Slicing tool and adding them to a spreadsheet

I am using the Slicing tool to create planes and sketches from a 3D scan of a leg. I want to write a macro that will take the sketches that are created and give me a length measurement, which is the leg circumference.

welded structure problem

I want to make a railing (handrail) from a profile. The railing posts are offset, i.e., they are not in a straight line, but are shifted at an angle. I want to add a handrail to the welded structure, but I can't do it correctly—parallel to the profile posts.

Can anyone help me I am lost!

Why do they make it so difficult to update, I shouldn't have to be a computer technician to do so. Any help appreciated!!

idioma

cómo cambiar los menús a español?he hecho la instalacion en inglés y spanish

dimension maximum

How can i evaluate the maximum long x width x height dimension of assembly

About Deactivation Problem

I have 4 solidwork licence. One of our pc broken and I want to disable my license. How can I do it. I write local seller and they want money. I can't use the license I paid for. Is there any clause in the agreement that states I cannot transfer my license to another computerlicence

Corrupted Files

I'm trying to recover deleted files using various programs. I was able to recover some of them, but others failed. Here's one of them, for example: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1J5_4dux0NHzr6nDDrpqJN9TOLtf4Ihzs?usp=sharing. Can you tell me what's wrong with it? Maybe you can recommend a program that would be best for recovering Solidworks files? Help, please

Would like to add a side plate that connects to each flange

I would like to add a side plate that connects to the edges of the flanges. The goal is for the front plate with flanges to rest on the edges of the flat side plate

Window/File Tabs

My window/file tabs have gotten turned off. How can I turn them back on? Running Solidworks 2023 SP2.1

SolidWorks 2026 Drawing Tabs Sheet & New Sheet

I was forced to update to 2026 sp0 & one of my drawings has 48 sheets. The next sheet arrow & previous sheet arrow & scroll bar has been removed. Anyone having this issue? The only work around i found is go to the feature tree right click the sheet & activate. Is there a way to fix this? This has been a big inconvenience. Thank you,

Routing - Pipe - Buggy/broken since 2021 release?

Has anyone else experienced a REALLY Buggy user experience with routing for the last couple of releases? Some Examples: Elbows - solidworks arbitrarily deciding that elbows arent possible....... The bend angle is 90°, the radius is 1.5x nom pipe size, just like always, but sometimes it will work, then on rebuild later wont (you can only form a bend). Then randomly will again on the same route. Olets - have also been a HUGE pain. You drop them onto one pipe and then try to click a dimension, it

what dll contains this - SwAddinAttribute

I am trying to automate some data card population and need this attribute. What I have found says that it is supposed to be in this SolidWorks.Interop.swpublished.dll but my copy does not contain it

PDM "Get Latest" - Option to get only what's in the Drawing/Assembly

The current PDM "intended" action while executing a "get latest" on a Drawing or assembly file, is to get everything in that drawing and assembly, as well as drawings and assemblies that are using the parts within this group. Example: I want assembly A that has parts 1,2,3 in it, and that's all I want to "get". Instead, I'm getting the drawing associated with assembly A, all the parts, as well as drawings and assemblies that are also using some of those 1,2,3 parts. I don't want to "get" files

Is there a way to set a default format for dimensions in a drawing?

I want the dimensions to be displayed as shown in the picture bellow for every measurement. Do I have to manually format the dimension every time? Or is there a way I can have it automatically apply this format?

Things to do in Boston MA

I’m visiting Boston soon for a work trip and I’ll be going to a Red Sox game at Fenway. I have most of Saturday free and I’d like to plan a solid one-day itinerary that’s easy to do without rushing. I enjoy walkable areas history, architecture and museums especially anything with engineering, design, or hands-on exhibits. I also like casual local food spots and want a premium experience in travel and Game. So far I’m thinking about: Freedom Trail A good meal

Trim/Extend miter on wrong side

Hey Guys, Why is the trim/extend tool making the miter on the wrong side. First off the weldment tool cant handle two parts that do not have the same profile location. If then later on i want to compansate this by adding a "trim/extend" feature i get this...

Solidworks Maker

I am trying to use Solidworks Maker, on the cloud to create models. I have been a Solidworks user for about 20 years. My question is, can I get Solidworks Maker to look like the fully licensed version?

Cutting a flange out of the middle of a sheet metal part

As the title says, I'm trying to cut a flange out of the middle of a piece of sheet metal and then bend it so that I can put a clearance hole on it and use a screw to hold another component in place. As easy as that is to picture, I cannot for the life of me figure out how to tell Solidworks to do that. Can anyone walk me through it?

How to connect the remaining console to the flange edges

I am building a center console for a boat. I currently have the face of the console designed. The idea is to have the console face fold out towards the seats for maintanence and repairs. This issue I have is how to connect the rest of the console to the flange edges (design off of the flange edges ) to complete the build.

Measures in an assembly.

Hi, I wish to know how to measure the distance between three faces of flanges in a skid of pipes. I need to find the center of the contact's faces of these flanges to draw a schematic line. How to do it ? Regards

How to connect flannges at bends

I am working on center console design, and I added flanges to side. For my design I want to have the front of the console fold out for maintanence and use the flanges to create a seal against the remaining framing for the console. The issue I am having is connecting the flanges together at the bends. Some areas have gaps while others are overlapped. How can I can I fix the gaps and still have it come out as a flat plate.

It is possible to create the Spiral conveyor small Sub assembly in Mold Design

I am attaching the photo and step file. Can anybody help or tell me how to create the attached step file cavity and punch using Mold Design. I have used different methods like combine, mold also but can't achieve the cavity and punch. Please help me. Thanks and Regards

Option for assembly BoM

Hi, how do I activate the option "swDisplay_AllConfigurationOfSamePart_AsOneItem" on an assembly BoM? I would be grateful for a code snippet. Thx, Miro