How do i make this miter flange go up the bend and around the corner(it only letting me do one or the other, so i have to use multiple miters with gaps). I made this by starting the green miter on the bottom and then sketching on the end surface for the 2nd miter, but i had to have a gap for it to unfold. What do i do to have one continuous miter or alternatively merge the circled gaps

Welcome back to the User Forum modeling challenge series!We continue the journey & this time, we have developed a challenge based upon feedback received from users. Disclaimer: AI-gen'ed image above - let's see real-life better in the comments! MISSION Model for Me #3: The Folding Camp Chair On the surface, it’s just some tubes & a piece of fabric. To a talented SOLIDWORKS pro (you 🫵), it’s a welded frame, a scissor linkage & a load path hiding in plain sight. Get one mate wrong & your chair

SOLIDWORKS Champion @NP is sharing new SOLIDWORKS expertise in the SOLIDWORKS User Generated Content (UGC) section of the SOLIDWORKS Forum Wiki, including tips and tricks, part modeling, assembly techniques, drawings and detailing, common problems and solutions, and quick video tutorials: https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com/community/swym:prd:R1132100503382:community:yUw32GbYTEqKdgY7-jbZPg?content=swym:prd:R1132100503382:wikitree:85RlasD2T9uqEJ3jYFPbpg This practical,

SOLIDWORKS Champion and Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert @MW - based in Egypt - is sharing new content in the SOLIDWORKS User Generated Content (UGC) section of the SOLIDWORKS Forum Wiki! https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com/community/swym:prd:R1132100503382:community:yUw32GbYTEqKdgY7-jbZPg?content=swym:prd:R1132100503382:wikitree:PB3zYSPATsSb_LuJ-xtglA Mahmoud will be covering SOLIDWORKS modeling and design techniques, reverse engineering, mechanical design and manufacturing

Case Study 02 Project Description Design and development of a functional Bevel Gear Differential System using SOLIDWORKS, followed by 3D printing, assembly, and physical testing to validate the mechanism in real-world conditions. The Challenge The goal was to create a working differential that demonstrates realistic power transmission and speed differentiation between the wheels while maintaining proper gear engagement and shaft alignment. Mechanical Design The system was developed in

Case Study 01 From Cartoon Concept to a Functional Robot The Challenge Transforming the BMO cartoon concept into a real robotic prototype while maintaining its recognizable appearance and integrating the required electronics, displays, motors, and wheels. The Design The complete mechanical structure was developed in SOLIDWORKS, with a focus on electronics integration, wheel and motor mounting, structural stability, assembly access, and 3D-printing requirements. From CAD to Reality The design

Case Study 03 From Workshop to a Functional Rover Robot The Project Design and development of a functional Rover Robot using SOLIDWORKS, combining mechanical design, prototyping, hardware integration, and motion testing. The Design The mechanical system was developed with a focus on chassis structure, weight distribution, linkages, arm mechanisms, suspension behavior, and wheel traction for improved performance on uneven terrain. From CAD to Reality The rover was designed, tested, and

Welcome to Waly’s Design & Manufacturing LabHi everyone! I’m @MW, a Mechatronics Engineering student and mechanical design enthusiast from Egypt, passionate about SOLIDWORKS, mechanical design, reverse engineering, and turning engineering ideas into practical solutions. My journey with SOLIDWORKS has been a continuous process of learning, experimenting, teaching, and sharing. For around a year and a half, I’ve had the opportunity to serve as a Co-Leader of Mansoura SWUGN, where I’ve been

Hello again; It’s been a few days since I last posted. I have a question: I’ve looked into this, but I can’t seem to get it to work. I’m modifying the design table by changing the parent configuration, but the change isn’t reflected in the tree. I made a mistake and inserted a derived configuration in the wrong place. Is there a way to move it to its correct configuration? The "ME... H90" item should be under "H90," not "H75" (see image). Thanks in advance. Configurations design Tables

Hi All. I’m @JK - a design professional with 14+ years of industry experience and over a decade of hands-on work with SOLIDWORKS. Over the years, I’ve worked across multiple domains including industrial process equipment, industrial machinery, product design, and AEC, gaining a broad and practical perspective on engineering workflows. My most recent role was as a Technical Manager at a SOLIDWORKS VAR, where I led demonstrations, training, and customer success initiatives. I’m currently taking a

Hi everyone! Since 2007, I've had fun with SOLIDWORKS (yes, for me it's really fun). It all started with one of those unexpected moments that end up changing the course of your life. Since then, SOLIDWORKS has been an important part of my journey, bringing countless experiences, challenges, and achievements, both professional and personal. Today I work as a SOLIDWORKS Elite Application Engineer and I had the honor of becoming the first professional in Brazil to achieve the Expert Simulation

Does anyone know why I would randomly be kicked from a shared license because the license manager could not obtain a license? I understand there is a timeout for being away from the desk to allow others to use a license. However, I have had times where I am actively using SolidWorks and have been for hours. Maybe stepping away for 5 minutes max to fill a water bottle, etc. I will randomly get kicked while I am editing a model. I would then check the license manager and there are no active

SOLIDWORKS Tips & Tricks | @NP Welcome to My SOLIDWORKS Knowledge Hub! Hello everyone! I'm Nisrag Patel, and I'm excited to use this space to share knowledge, practical tips, and useful techniques related to SOLIDWORKS. My goal is to help fellow users learn new things, work more efficiently, discover helpful features, and solve everyday design challenges. I believe that sharing knowledge helps the entire engineering community grow. What You Can Expect I'll be sharing clear, practical content

This space is used to document User Generated Content from SOLIDWORKS Champions, Power Users and SOLIDWORKS Brand experts - wonderfully smart, talented and incredibly time generous people sharing their SOLIDWORKS knowledge. We will be building this section out more over time and if you are interested in contributing to this section, please contact @MH through the 3DSwym Conversations to discuss this potential. REAL People, REAL Knowledge, REAL Experiences Thank you! SOLIDWORKS USER FAQs

What is the fix for this very annoying and very disruptive problem? Also I can't install the latest update I'm running 3DEXPERIENCE R2026x Hotfix 4.11 when i log onto the platform and press install nothing happens.

"Some features sleep, unseen from view. Wake every one to reveal what's true. When none remain suppressed below, The next clue's path will start to show." This is the first Dial Don't forget to download the cryptex assembly. Cryptex assembly Related Links: See this post for an overview of the competition:

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How can I link a Surface body from one part file into another? (In NX it is called a Wave Link)

As of lately, when I try to use the bearing, pin or spring connector in SolidWorks, in a study, while I can edit the values and select the correct faces, the checkmark when clicked or pressing enter as no effect. I have tried this on the same model on other computers and it works just fine so I know I am not setting it up incorrectly, and I have tried rebuilding SolidWorks install and even uninstalled and reinstalled. SolidWorks simulation add-in is checked and active. I am using SolidWorks 2026

We have a process that releases ECRs (Engineering Change Requests), and upon release are sent to 'another folder' that is seemingly nonexistent. Actions: ECR 123 was in the released state. I did an administrator move in order to edit a field that was left blank Once in the final review state, I update the field (impact description) Saved, sent to next stage to release Pop up occured (new), stated that the ECR would be moved to a 'Program X' folder. Once released, I check the Program X folder as

I am extremely disappointed with SOLIDWORKS Designer. Since purchasing my one-year subscription, I have experienced repeated technical issues, including software freezing and unexpected errors. Now, a new issue has appeared: approximately one minute after launching the software, I receive an “Unable to connect to 3DEXPERIENCE” error, and SOLIDWORKS closes. As a paying customer, I am tired of constantly dealing with these problems instead of using the software. I paid for a full year expecting a

Hello to the Solidworks User forum, I'm rewriting a new topic to describe my old problem with the solidworks performance test . It crashes at step 2, I ve ALL the VCRedist module repaired and tried all the AI online solution, and the latest hotfix is installed but no way it doesnt work. However a new information is found now , I have run the performance monitor and it has detected the defaillant module : ViewServerV6.exe. Please could someone help me to run the performance test until the end and

Hi, I am using SW 2026 SP4.0 There is a issue with opposite hand mirror! Can someone help me?

I would like to add the use_data0 from the wire termination management to the report WiringLineType_Metric Il already figure where was the variable but i need the LEFT JOIN function to add it to the vew_wire_ex : Many thanks

Hello, I can not find the reason for this problem. Last Week ist works and today I have these problem. Any Idea what I can do?

Hello everyone, I'm experiencing a problem with hatch patterns in SOLIDWORKS 2023. When I change the hatch pattern settings in a drawing, the hatch pattern does not visually update, even after applying the changes. Initially, I suspected that the problem was caused by a custom hatch pattern. I had edited the existing "sldwks.ptn" file to add a new hatch pattern type. However, I discovered that the same issue occurs with standard SOLIDWORKS hatch patterns as well. The problem appears to be

SOLIDWORKS has many productive command buried under right click selection. I had prepared a list of such tips and probably would be posting it over here over period of time. One of that is "Invert Selection". It has been there for long time and we get so much involved in our work that we don't realize its need when stuck. I am showcasing a use case where this could be helpful especially when we are importing geometry or copying sketch from AutoCAD. When we import geometry which contains

Hi, I'm trying to make a little sheet metal part, nothing too crazy, but when I apply this flange edge it cuts away a little bit of material, and I'm not sure why. Any idea why this is being taken away? This is the basic sketch of the base flange: Making it into a sheet metal piece: And then I applied an edge flange at the bottom, between those two slots: I see when editing the edge flange feature, it has these yellow boxes where it's cutting out excess material, how do I make it stop doing

I want to vertically align my configuration names as one single line, but SW26 is locking the column width to what it would be if the text was horizontal. Setting the column width via formatting does not work, and neither does fit text. Anyone else experiencing this and/or know a fix?

Good day, everyone. I have a textured plastic product with minor scratches caused by the mold. I'm planning to slightly increase the draft angle by adding a small amount of plastic to the affected area. Since the design is proprietary, I cannot show the entire product, but I would appreciate any suggestions. Here's how I did it: The highlighted area shows where the scratch occurs. I created a 0.05 mm offset from the edge to define the added plastic. Using 3D Sketch, I extracted the remaining

8 Parts. 1 Cryptic Assembly. Your Ticket to 3DEXPERIENCE World 2027! 🧩 The Ultimate SOLIDWORKS Assembly Hunt: Solve, Build & Win! Calling all CAD modelers, problem solvers and User Forum members! Starting this Thursday, we’re kicking off an epic 8-part scavenger and trivia hunt right here in the community. If you love cracking cryptic clues, dissecting SOLIDWORKS models, and - most importantly - saving big on tech conferences, this challenge is for you. Over the next several months, we’ll

🧭 The Great SOLIDWORKS Model Hunt: Master Directory Welcome to the central hub for the 2026 Ultimate SOLIDWORKS Model Hunt! From now through December 14, we are challenging our community to solve an 8-part modeling mystery. Every month, a new puzzle piece and clue will be released. If you can download all the parts, solve the trivia, and correctly fit them into the master assembly, you will unlock the final key to enter our prize drawing for 3DEXPERIENCE World 2027! 🔍 How the Hunt Works Watch

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Hello Everyone , One of our user is using a SOLIDWORKS Desktop license with Cloud Services. The connection was working previously with SOLIDWORKS 2026 SP1.0. However, after upgrading to SOLIDWORKS 2026 SP4.1, they are no longer able to connect to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform through the Task Pane and it's showing black screen. Does anyone have any solution for this please reply us?

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Hello, We have implemented a route-based release process for part approvals, where drawings are attached as representations of the corresponding parts. Hence the release of a part promotes the represented drawing to 'Released' as well. When a part is released through a route and the route is completed, we expect the approver information from the route to be captured and populated into the mapped fields of the drawing. However, when a part is released via the route, the system only records "User

Hi, We just updated from 2022 to 2026. Creating new routs works just fine, and the old library works. We do not us a PDM, al cad files are located on a network server in a folder structure. But: when I open an old routing assembly it looks ok, I can modify it and save it. But when I open it the next time the 3d sketch that defines the route is external to the route feature. When this happens the route is no longer editable in the way it should be. Anyone seen this before and know what causes it

How can i add material in excel design table column header?

Hello All, If I log in as usual I get the message below as expected: But then about 2 mins later I get this error and it closes: I have uninstalled and re-installed the full Solidworks installation, deleted my App temp folder, checked my assigned roles, deleted and reinstalled the login app, and refreshed my license. Nothing has worked so far. Any idea what the fix is? Thanks!

I have a part, that I unfortunately can't share with you. It has 2 configurations (TOP and BOTTOM). I can open the TOP config with no problem. If I switch to the BOTTOM config, the feature tree fails early on and the whole thing blows up (there is still a solid body, but missing most features below the first failure). When I look at the feature that fails first, there doesn't appear to be anything wrong or anything about the features that would make me think it might not solve. If I try to

I recently updated from 2025 to 2026-sp4.1 and the edges are not showing in my design library anymore. I can't seem to find anything in the settings that will restore the edges in the design library view. Anyone know how to fix this?

Hi all, I publish interactive SVGs from SOLIDWORKS Composer 2025 (Technical Illustration workshop, "Generate hotspots from BOM IDs" enabled) and display them in a web viewer. The hotspot highlight (green fill) does not fully cover small components such as washers, hex bolt heads and nuts; the highlighted area is a rough polygon that misses parts of the shape. What I found in the exported SVG: - Each hotspot is a with straight line segments only (about 30–95 vertices per component, even

Hello, Where can I get a post-processor for a Mikron VCE800 machine with an iTNC 530 control that looks like the one in the image above? I am currently using the default post-processor, but the programs look strange and our machine does not recognize them.

Hello, I can’t select a 3D component within several levels of 3D assemblies in the SolidWorks Feature Manager. This is necessary for me when I link parts from Solidworks Electrical Schematic with the components of a 3D assembly in Solidworks. The 3D component cannot be selected in the Feature Manager.

hi, SWD asks to update launcher to 5.9 from 1.6. As shown in attached screenshot, the pop-up window says launcher is NOT installed, but it is installed as show at bottom right corner. how to fix this and update it? Max

I'm a student taking a solidworks class and having trouble drawing the attached model below. Would someone care to give me some pointers?

I'm using SW2026 Flow Simulation and when the analysis results are saved, they are put into generic /1, /2,... folders with 1.fld, 1.cpt,... file names. Unfortunately, our vault restricts duplicate names, so any old thermal runs that were not run on my computer, have to be re-run. In a perfect scenario, if I'm performing a thermal analysis on random assembly 54321, I want the Flow Simulation to either ask for me to create a user-driven folder location or automatically create one for the results

Howdy, I'm trying to map some fastener clearance holes for a part. I have a sketch with certain points I want to use for those. The below photo has those circled, while my reference feature is starred. These are my current selections and settings, with Sketch8 being the grid containing my desired clearance holes and Cut-Extrude5 being the aforementioned feature. However, I am getting the "No copies specified for pattern" error. I have seen a few other questions about this, but none seem to

I'm updating the drawing formats for my company and this time around I wanted to use a Solidworks block for the titleblock section of the format. The problem that I am experiencing is that when I insert the new block, some of the properties that were perfectly correct before the "Make Block" command are now showing values from wrong property when inserted. I've checked the offending properties an I don't see anything wrong. The values for the "Commodity Code" and "Revision" come from the

When I open a dxf file in Solidworks the diameter and tolerance symbols aren't correct. Is there a font map from Creo to Solidworks?

As u can see from video i am rorating the arm pretty easily by mouse dragging...whenever i tried to rorate the arm by rorate component option to check collssion detection angle..its acting like kind of sticky,jerky..unwilling to move..although moving very randomly....Is this glitch or something? same case in the standaerd drag...

Hello I want to use split command with surface model. unfortunately then I finish my command the surface dissapears and only scetch remains. Please advise what to do If I am trying ti fill the resulting bodies content automatically I receive an error. Please advise what to do Best regards Jaanus