I am current having trouble with the sheetmetal sketched bend feature. See my current part below and the line which I want to bend it highlighted in blue. I only want the part to bend on this line with the fixed part being the larger portion to the right, however it currently also bends and curls of the "hook" part of the design, see photo below. Is there a workaround to bend the shape as shown in the third picture below while still utilizing the sheet metal bending feature and maintaining my

Hello, I'm using the Maker version of SolidWorks Connect. The section view of parts or assemblies isn't working for me. A section plane is displayed, which I can also move. However, the solids are always displayed in their entirety. Does anyone have a solution to this problem?

Howdy howdy, I'm just really, really confused on this question here. Currently on Solidprofessor CSWPA Surfacing 2023, at the Canoe practice exam. Yes, I know that guide/boundary curves are used to help define the surface, but it feels like there's something I'm not getting here. At first I thought since the curves were blue in the sketch they weren't supposed to be define but it's clear there's some kind of definition here since when I move the curves around the surface area changes. I'm not

I am pretty sure this topic has been dealt with a million times so I apologize in advance. However, here I go again😞 This is my case studio. The first picture shows how the actual sheet metal part is. And the second is the flattened part I need to send to our laser cut machine. As you can see, there is an emboss operation after the laser cut and before the brake press. This diameter must be respected in order to fit properly in the embossing die. Depending on the fan diameter we choose,

I'm looking for the API call to create a project in PDM. I found the app call to create a folder. however I was not able to find the API call to create a project. anyone know how I can create a new project using the PDM API?

I've placed a line and arrows to show what I am trying to achieve?

Hello, Is this the best place to post this? I was following the Training course and saw this error in the material. the Answer is not in grams but pounds

I want to generate a table in a resource library using DIN 509, so that I just insert the resource on the shaft and it just asks for the references and inserts them into the part, what would be the best way to do it? I was doing it with revolution but it would need two resources, one for the front and one for the back, depending on the position of the resourcedesign library

When I create a new part in assembly mode and start a sketch, all the geometry from the other parts in the assembly is still considered selectable. This makes the sketch environment very cluttered. I can even select and highlight underlying geometry from other parts that should not be visible. My main question: How can I prevent geometry from other parts from constantly highlighting when I hover over it, so I can focus only on my own sketch?

While trying to download the 2025 update as a new installation and not an update to the 2024 version I receive this error:

Could you please write a macro for me to "Remove Mark and Purge Data for All Configurations" in the active document? Many thanks! @AT @AJ

What is the best way to compare two nearly identical models? I have reference models originating from another application, which consist only of solid bodies and contain no features. I am recreating these models from scratch in SolidWorks and then comparing them to verify whether I have completed the task correctly. Jaki jest najlepszy sposób na porównanie dwóch jednakowych* (prawie) modeli. Mam wzorcowe modele pochodzące z innej aplikacji, które nie mają operacji i są tylko bryłą. Modeluje je

Dear technical experts, I need to simplify the model using the Defeature function, and remove the relevant feature information from the model through Defeature simplification. I have the following question that requires assistance: Question 1: Does the SOLIDWORKS API have a corresponding interface for the Defeature function that can be called? Could you provide sample code for reference? Question 2: When the Defeature function reaches its final step, is it possible to control the final result

Just wondering if this is normal behavior: I am using the standard BOM table (not Excel). I want to insert a row above Row 1 and want to populate it with info about the final assembly. It looks like this: I was able to link the fields for the NUMBER, DESCRIPTION, LENGTH, WITDTH, THICKNESS and OPCOMM to custom properties in the final assembly model. Then I chose to save the whole thing as a BOM template. The issue that I run into is when I try to insert the new template into a new item,

Any ideas on how to get cosmetic threads to show up graphicly correct in my drawings? Specifically with a thread relief before and after the external thread (as shown below)? I have experimented and searched to no avail. Every time they end up looking wonky like below. I just need the minor diameter to show with the correct start and end without the vertical representation. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I've been using the 3DExperience version of Solidworks for several years, but lately when I try to open it I get this error. Any help figuring out why will be greatly appreciated.

Hi, I'm trying to change the decimal seperator used for values automatically calculated by SolidWorks, such as mass, volume, and surface area. I've adjusted the settings within SolidWorks, but it seems the changes only Affect dimensions that are manually entered. I also attempted to modify the regional settings on my computer, but that didn't seem to have any effect either. Specifically, I would like values like "0.19 kg" to appear as "0,19 kg". I'd greatly appreciate any guidance or suggentions

Hello everyone, I am currently trying to design something similar to this ring. Source: Unfortunately, I am having great difficulty modelling the transitions between the individual profiles. Perhaps my approach with solids is not the best and I should be working with surfaces. I would be very grateful if you could help me with this. 🙂 Many thanks, Adrian

I Hi everyone! I want to change description to include configuration name and then followed by the quantity of pieces. There is no quantiy property to choose from, how can I add it?

I've reached a point where, after trial and error by removing mates, I'm on my knees, unable to figure out what the hell is happening here. Just a plain door with a hinge connected to a block of timber which I made fixed. Neither the door nor the hinge are fixed, but even so, I'm unable to rotate the door. The only way I have to rotate the door is to manually change the angle mate between the hinge's plates (suppressed now). The fun fact about this is that, by itself, the hinge plates move fine

Hi, I want to get selected line length from any line of drawing view? Please could you guide me to do it? Regards, Mucip:)

For the past 2 days, whenever I try to access any lesson or learning paths on the MySolidWorks website, the video or list of chapters doesn't show up. I've tried logging out and in again, deleting the cookies, switching wifis and browsers, and on different devices. It always shows a blank screen instead of the usual menu.

I recently received some asemblies. These are models of structures that must be fasten to the deck of a vessel. the models came with the lashings. I brought the deck from a dwg and then brought the first structure. I put it in place, then the next step was to move the lashings to make sure they are connected to strong points. I tried with mate but it makes the whole structure move. I thought the cause could be other mates acting or that every subassembly was fixed. I checked the mates field and

A year or two ago, I first had trouble with my OLD P2000 video card falling below the Visualize minimum system requirements, preventing me from using the application, so I upgraded to a slightly less old P4000, which temporarily gave me access again to launch the software. Lately, it is failing to launch again and today it reported my lack of hard drive space as the problem. I have over half of a 1TB drive free, so I don't understand. My PC is not brand new, but it should be plenty capable of

I have a block made from a sketch. It used to display without the center marks of arcs and circles: But now it displays them! Whisky Tango Foxtrot?

Hi just wondered if anybody had any advice please? I'm no engineer so please be kind. I'm just self taught and use SW for makers for home 3D print projects. I was trying to make an R2D2 model but modelling the Dome is just such hard work. I've tried working with solid bodies, surfaces but all my issues are regarding the cut outs never looking correct, tried using Wrap. I've been using planes around the vertical face at the base of the dome, the planes are tangent to this cylinder at

Hello, I created bridge lances using the forming tool on sheet metal and I'm not sure how to correctly dimension in a 2D drawing. What is the proper GD&T method to dimension it correctly?

Greetings I have a part that needs a lofted cut, but there is also a part laying on top in assembly that needs the same cut. I have assembled the components but when I go to Insert > Assembly feature > Cut > there is no lofted cut option here. How can I pass the lofted cut through both assembled components, the guitar headstock & the .080" thick veneer applied to the face of the headstock?

What is the purpose of 2 sketches when using bridge lance forming tool feature on SolidWorks? I believe the first sketch defines the position of where it should be, but I'm not sure what the second sketch's purpose is. When I delete the rectangle on sketch 56, the bridge lance is still created so not sure what it's being used for. Sketch 55: Sketch 56:

As mentioned above, i had tried many times to change the mail ID from the platform as the CAD Data are required from the old member to new member so i was replacing the mail ID only, its ok with the username

I recently updated one of my company PCs to Windows 11. I’m using SolidWorks 2020 with Excel 2019 (Office 365). Currently, when I double-click an Excel-based BOM in SolidWorks, it opens in a new Excel window. I can edit the BOM (e.g., run macros and add data), but after closing Excel, the changes are not reflected in the SolidWorks BOM. When I log in as an administrator, everything works correctly. However, with my user account, the issue occurs. On a Windows 10 PC, both administrator and user

Why are there three different types of Properties dialog boxes and how do I update to the newer dialog box on old files? Some files have the old "Summary Properties" dialog box and some have the "Properties" dialog box which has three tabs and let you add information to all configurations at once. I want to use the "Properties" box and not the "Summary Information" box. How do I do this?

Hi all, Wondering if anyone has a suggestion on what's happening: Searching on two variables "partno" and "description" is not narrowing the results but seems to actually be ADDING to the results In the screen below, searching on "4-" in partno, and "10-32" in description shows configurations that don't have "10-32" in the description, but is showing 4- results....I would expect to only see configs that have both 4- in partno, and 10-32 in description. What am I missing? Thanks in advance

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

Looks like formulas do not work properly when selecting the "group pipes and tubes with the same schedule and diameter"... The last cell of this table should have shown the value 800 * 2 = 1600 instead of 0.

Good Afternoon, At the school that I work at we've installed solidworks on all our engineering and fablab devices. On the laptops solidworks works completely fine, but on 5 of the desktops we have solidworks crashes on launch and reports back this error. Trying to google this error returned nothing useful. Has anyone seen this before?

🇧🇷 Português: Olá pessoal, estou enfrentando um problema no SOLIDWORKS 2025 relacionado ao padrão de folha ABNT. Sempre que altero a escala da folha no desenho técnico, surgem números e linhas incorretas no meu template. Para corrigir, preciso recarregar manualmente a folha — só assim os elementos errados desaparecem. Alguém mais está passando por isso? Existe alguma solução definitiva ou configuração que evite esse comportamento? Agradeço desde já! 🇺🇸 English: Hi everyone, I'm experiencing an

I'm trying to make a Boss-Extrude feature using "Up To Next", but instead of "stopping" the extrude at the next surface, it continues to the furthest part of the part/body, completely enveloping the body: I did not expect a solid extrude straight through the overhangs. Why do this happen? And any suggestion on how to achieve a true Up To Next feature? This was the setup: And this was the result:

I keep getting this error in a part, but the 'move/copy bodies' features listed don't exist, so there's no way to fix the issue. I found an old post a while ago where someone replied with a script to fix this, but that post seems to be taken down.

Hello, I'm using Solidworks connected with the 3Dexperience platform. I have a problem that whenever I open a large assembly, Solidworks opens multiple (tens) of referenced parts in separate windows which makes the session really inconvenient. This happens even if I have the option "load documents in memory only" ticked in Solidworks options. Does 3Dexperience and it's Solidworks launcher somehow ignore this? Is there a workaround?

Why am I not seeing the option to install Solidworks Connect