SOLIDWORKS User Forum

Off-Screen Windows

My new setup includes a Lenovo laptop with 2 external monitors that I use for Solidworks. When I am working, I typically have multiple models/assemblies pulled up at one time on my monitors. However, if I ever try to "Cascade" my model windows, they completely disappear off the screen while my main Solidworks window remains in place on the main monitor. The only way to bring those model screens back is if I move the main Solidworks window to my laptop monitor, then the cascade function works as

Exploded View remove a sub component

I created an exploded view by adding sub assemblies. I want to remove a component that is in one of the sub assemblies. How can I do that?

Getting Started email Solidworks xDesign

I purchased the xDesign platform last Wednesday and I still have not gotten the get started email. When should I expect it by?

Multi-user environment

I cannot permanently enable the multi-user environment in SolidWorks 2023. I can check the box in the options, but after every restart of the program, the checkmark is removed again. Does anyone know this issue and can help?

SEK500

Our university has a SEK500 license for Solidworks. So there are 500 license we can give to our students, researches and colleagues; i'm not sure how many licences are still available. Is there a way to check this?

3D sketch in wire routing

I created a 3D sketch of a rectangle to use it as a plane in the wire routed part file. When I had to make a change on the wire routed assembly file, the sketch dissapears in the wire routed part file. Why does it do that and what steps do I do to keep the sketch in the wire routed part file?

curve driven pattern

When I try to pattern a shape along a 3d curve with "curve driven pattern" I'm prompted to enter a face normal: "Please select the face on which the curve, specified in the first direction lies". What does that mean? Solidworks is astonishingly remarkable lacking in user interface, especially regarding help and feedback on functions. Maybe it's not allowed (or you need to use a different function) to use a curve in 3d – but why then is it eligable in the frist place? SW should implement the idea

My SOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE for Makers installation is not working

My SOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE for Makers installation is not working. When I click the install button, nothing happens. I have already purchased a 1-year subscription. Could you please help me resolve this issue so I can install and use SOLIDWORKS Design on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform

Instance of the following were suppressed or opened from new location when this file was opened

On opening an assembly i get the message, "Instance of the following were suppressed or opened from new location when this file was opened". It does not appear in the feature manager design tree and has never been part of the assembly. How can I remove this file when i can't see it?

popup menu op 2e beeldscherm

hoe kan ik de popup menu bij meldingen op mijn hoofdmonitor nr 1 krijgen, het 2e scherm is ivm afmetingen hinderlijk.

Whats wrong with the graphics?

When i make any item and pick any polished texture or shiny texture, the shape looks very boring and does not shine.. how to fix this?

Sheet metal bend corner

sheetmetal Why is this bend corner coming all the way out? How to terminate it at the red line? I am using a flange radius of 5mm with material inside setting.

Trouble installing Solidworks PDM

I'm installing Solidworks on my computer, and when I try and run View Setup to connect to my company's PDM, I get the error "The socket was closed gracefully on the other end". Has anyone had this issue before, and know of a way to fix it?

Advanced Hole Not Adding Callout Variables

So, I was messing with Advanced Hole since you can't have a counter bore with a thread. Everything was working fine, I placed the hole to test it, variables were filled in. Messed with it a bit more then deleted it to restart on a fresh one. After that, it no longer was filling in the callout variables automatically. Adding in the hole callout variables manually in the feature works and shows up correctly in drawings. I've reopened SolidWorks and restarted my computer with no success. The hole

A Shear Challenge: Modeling the Mundane

[MISSION] Model for Me #1: The Nail Clipper Challenge AI says it can model anything from a photo. We say: Prove it I just pulled a bunch of nail clippers out of my drawer (please don't ask why I have so many!) and thought: hmmm... I wonder how challenging it would be for someone to replicate - or improve - the design using SOLIDWORKS. On the surface, it looks simple, but to a CAD pro, it’s a masterclass in lever-action geometry, cam logic and tension. Your mission - should you choose to

How do I make the drawing in SolidWorks look like the one in Autodesk Inventor

How do I make the drawing in SolidWorks look like the one in Autodesk Inventor?

Problem Exporting Project as STL

Until recently, I was able to export my xDesign projects as STL files without any issues using the normal “Export” function. Now, suddenly, every export attempt immediately shows the message: “Export not allowed. You are not authorized to export from this Collaborative Space. Contact your administrator.” The important point is: I AM the platform administrator. I also tested this with newly created parts. I created a completely new private Collaborative Space (“Andreas Space”) and saved the part

SolidWorks Concentric Line Not Visible Unless Cursor Hovers

When I draw a concentric (orange) construction line in my SolidWorks sketch, the line disappears as soon as I exit the sketch tool. The cursor can still pass over the invisible line and it becomes visible only while the cursor is directly over it. This makes it hard to confirm the line’s position or to use it as a reliable reference. help me to solve this problem.

Post Processor

How to open post processor in Solid work cam cannot make G Code

MBD - Applying Balloons/Flags to DimXpert Features

My part has a flag note which applies to several different surfaces. When I try attaching a balloon or note annotation it seems to only attach to CAD features individually, and won't attach to a DimXpert collection feature. Ultimately, I just want one flag note bank annotation which is linked with (and highlights) the several different surfaces it applies to. Is there a way using MBD to apply balloons/notes directly to DimXpert features instead of individual CAD features?

How to get rid of tiny black spots in SolidWorks setting?

Does anyone know how to get rid of tiny black spots on the ends of lines in SolidWorks setting? Thanks.

Config colors bugged?

I am stumped... I have a Screw Model with a config for each size. I want to set a color for each config. No matter what I do all the configs change to the new color? I have checked and unchecked the "Use Configuration specific color" and it has no effect. I go to a config and set a color then change to a different config and it has the new color. I then open the design table and see that the color column has changes to all have the same value. (I had a value set for each color). I have the

The installation manager could not find or access a file that is require bodata.cab

Hello everyone, when I tried to install SolidWorks, I received the message: "The installation manager could not find or access a file that requires bodata.cab." I used the installer located on drive D of my computer, ran setup.exe with administrator privileges, and tried installing using the swwi folder in the SolidWorks package, but I encountered the same error. I also disabled the firewall, but I still couldn't install SolidWorks. Can someone please explain why I can't install it? The image is

coil tray sketched bend failing to build up

help me to sketch bend this tray vertically

API for assembly

Hello, We have one problem statement for that we need to creat a macro for solidwork the macro need to look in to assemble make a parallel/ coincident/ distance mate from the already existing or placed plane to assemble planes with out changing the or movement of the part from existing place It is possible to create a such macro?

SW Tip - F1

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Extracting data from the material libraries’

Hi we have several custom material libraries’ the problem is that they have not been audited in a long time. I would like to extract the data that I need to check using a excel power query. I know this is more of an Excel question, but I am hoping that someone has had this problem before.

Finned helical coil

I want to create a finned helical pipe design like the one in the picture using SolidWorks Design, but I'm having trouble creating the fins. Can anyone help?

how to add a L shape hook to side of cylinder?

hi, i need enlightment. i need to add a hook to side of cylinder. No idea how to do it. Pls share wisdom. Max

All saved Files become corrupted

It seems even when saving to an external drive, all my files are corrupted when I attempt to open them. This is only an issue that occurs when using solidworks, and no other software for me

Crashes since last update

Any one having frequent crashes since last update on 3D experience?

Searching someone who works with Solidworks Swood

Hello, please could you help me where I can find someone who is able to use Solidworks Swood and help us with some projects? We are looking for some cooperation with projects or some employes who knows how to work in Solidworks Swood. Thank you for any help

Gauge Table Thickness via SheetMetal Feature

How can I set the Gauge selection through the SheetMetal feature in the API? It's doable directly, but I can't find anything on doing it programmatically. It seems easy to do via the BaseFlange feature, but some of our legacy parts are converted to sheet metal from an extrusion. Solidworks Premium 2025 SP5.0 Apparently this has been asked before here, but never got an answer.

STEP Export Material Definitions

I am exporting SolidWorks models as STEP AP214 files for use in another CAD type tool and the material definitions are not readable after export. Is there a way to configure the export in SolidWorks so that the material information is retained?

Z-up view is Z-down when sketching.

I would like to use Z-up, However, the sketch view In SolidWorks always turns upside down — see image "Upside down". Is there any way to flip the default sketch direction so that it is true Z-up?

SolidWorks features learning

HI, if anyone wants learning content regarding SolidWorks basic tools or how to effectively use a feature or tool, I can help out with the video content I have. Cheers.

Connector Feature not updating with new inputs

Hi, I am looking some help in understanding why something is happening. I am using the API (VBA) to insert an Edge Weld Connector to a model. I use the following line: errCode = theNewLoad.SetWeldSizingSettingEuro(1, 155.2, 3, 0.8, 1.25, True, 10, 0) but when I run the macro it is displayed as (inches) : When I then manually click into it shows the correct input paramters; Then when I click the green button it shows correct: This is causing issues then when I automate a simulation later in my

Composer 2026 - updating view

Hi We just started to use Composer 2026. And one of my colleagues have noticed that when she has a lot of views and update one view at the bottom, then the view tree strolls back to the top. Is that normal behavior? I'm told that it does not happen in Composer 2023.

Certificate

how can I have a solidworks certificate

How to set reference point coordinates via SOLIDWORKS 2026 API?

What is the correct SOLIDWORKS 2026 API method for setting reference point coordinates? I am trying to update the XYZ coordinates of an existing reference point feature using the SOLIDWORKS 2026 API. According to the SOLIDWORKS 2026 release notes, reference geometry API functionality was improved to allow direct numeric coordinate input for reference points. I can successfully obtain the feature and its definition: Option Explicit Sub main() Dim swApp As SldWorks.SldWorks: Set swApp =

How to use an assembly variable in a part in xDesigns?

Parameters xsheetmetal xDesign

Solidworks Crash

I am a licensed commercial user of SOLIDWORKS. I design automated production line equipment, so my CAD files and assemblies are quite large. A single product assembly typically contains more than 10,000 components. My workstation has strong hardware specifications: 32 GB RAM NVIDIA RTX A2000 graphics card However, my software crashes almost once every one or two days.Is this considered normal behavior?

Tab and Slot (Pipe to Plate)

Having trouble with tab and slot with pipe to plate. I select the edge, the face and all the other details, but it does not seem to be working. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Attached is a pic containing the Assembly and the property manager for the Tab and Slot parameters. Thanks in advance. Have a great evening.

cambio de tamaño de letra

Alguien me podria ayudar a como cambiar el tamaño de la letra en solid por favor

Sheet Metal Gauge Tables

When using Sheet Metal Gauge Tables, when I am creating sheet metal parts with Edge Flanges, is there a way for Solidworks to default to the proper radius and bend deduction for different angles? For example, if my material thickness is .060" stainless, I draw an Edge Flange that is 90°, the Gauge Table that I have set up with my tooling will have a 0.133" Radius (which, in the Flange Parameters I have "Use gauge table" checked) and the Bend Deduction is 0.131", everything works out great. Now,

copier/coller par rapport à un point

bonjour comment copier par rapport et coller par rapport à un point ?

wrong direction of "thin feature" of revolve

hi, i get wrong direction of "thin feature" of revolve. i tries to change direction, it doesn't work. what is wrong? Max

Mapping Solidworks custom properties to Metalix CAD Link

Hello there, We are trying to map our SolidWorks Custom Properties to Metalix via using the CadLink addin. We would like to have a compound property that its value consists of two different global variables plus an ASCII part in and transfer it as metadata to Metalix while using CadLink. The custom property could be the one stating Customer in SolidWorks and in Metalix it could be the configuration id UD2 field, as in the pictures bellow. We would like to have in the Metalix attribute value

toolbars

It's 2026. For over 3 decades now every other halfway decent program has figured out how to keep toolbars sitting where the user places them. Every program except Solidworks. Isn't it sad that a program that costs this much per seat will jumble up the toolbar locations whenever it crashes. Something that even freeware and shareware programs haven't done in decades? Luckily it doesn't crash often or doesn't need to be forced closed because it's in a loop it can't get out of. STARE Come on guys,

pdm failed to add the new file to the vault Description = 'the file/key name was invalid.'.

Hello, I try to create a file through insert components > new parts > save parts (in external file) and I get an error: pdm failed to add the new file to the vault Description = 'the file/key name was invalid.'. How to fix it? We use a standard PDM server.

Free SOLIDWORKS Certification Week for Students, May 11-13, 2026

Students can register between May 11th to 13th, to take up to 10 SOLIDWORKS certification exams at no cost. Hurry up before it ends!! Available Free Certification Exams • SOLIDWORKS Design Associate (CSWA) • SOLIDWORKS Design Professional (CSWP) • SOLIDWORKS Sustainability Associate • SOLIDWORKS Additive Manufacturing Associate • SOLIDWORKS Simulation Associate • SOLIDWORKS Electrical Design Associate • DraftSight 2D Design and Drafting Associate • SOLIDWORKS xDesign Associat • SOLIDWORKS

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.