SOLIDWORKS User Forum

Dimension table question

I want to make a table to place on a drawing sheet displaying dimension values. I feel like what I'm after is not a design table, I don't want to drive geometry with the table, I just want the measurements captured and displayed in the table. I would like it to pull the actual value from the model, so that if the model dimensions change, the values in the table in the drawing will update. My reasoning is that the table would look cleaner than a hundred dimensions; like how a hole table looks

Solidworks Electrical - any ways to speed up cable harness creation?

Hi, I foresee needing to make a lot of high-conductor-count cable harnesses (connector-multicore-connector configuration) and am wondering if there are any suggestions for speeding up the process. I think the most time-consuming steps come down to: Physically laying out the connector pins on the schematic. Each cable's connectivity is custom, so macros are probably not a good fit. Assigning the cable cores in the Associate Cable Cores manager. You can see in the image below that I have a J1

display parent of a component

how can I display the parent of a component in an assembly?

O boy. Hope I'm not screwed

I'm have this keep popping up when I try to save. My configs are all screwed up now and wouldn't show. Like pattern not showing for example. And suppressed configuration showing up

Equations in Assembly works differently for me (SW2025)

Hi! I was trying to make Global Variables (GV) in a new assembly so the GVs could be used across multiple parts in that assembly. So I looked at this Youtube video (he uses SW2020): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3edKPUdWLEI But when I try this, it does not do the same things. The main problem is this. At 1:30, he defines a GV and then goes to "Equations - components" to click a feature dimension on one of his parts and set it to that GV he created. When he does this it says

SW Electrical - Pneumatic Issues

Hello and good afternoon I was wondering how can i modify the wire configuration/properties in order to show in this pneumatic diagram the size or other characteristics regarding the compress air lines. Nowadays i was only able to put the "BLUE" lable. Thank you in advance

SW Electrical STRIP

Hello there! I was having some issues with the terminal strip drawings As a single strand of 5 wires connects to 5 different field devices, i need to arrange it like this. But i am going crazy as it seems to be imposible to change the distance between wires in the destiny side. How can i enlarge this in order to avoid the destiny description overlapping?? Thanks in advance

Struggling with mold design

Hi everyone, I’m working on a silicone project and I need to design a mold for an overmolding process. My starting geometry is an STL file and I am struggling to convert the STL into a workable solid/surface for the Mold Tools. When I try to import as a 'Solid Body', the software often crashes due to high facet count (I'm using SolidWorks Education 2025). Could someone help mePlastics And Mold Design

Solidworks 2020

Hello, I am an IT maintenance technician at a high school. SolidWorks 2020 is installed on many PCs, and the license has been renewed. Some machines can run version 2025, and the license server has been updated for that version. Problem: it no longer issues licenses for version 2020. One solution would be to install single-user version of 2020 on the less powerful machines, but this version is no longer available for download. What other solutions are possible? Thank you.

Unhide sub assemblies

Is there a way to show all occurences of a sub assembly and all of the components in it in the parent assembly?

Transferring (or preserving) weld beads when using the "Form New Subassembly" function in assemblies

Is there any way or setting that would prevent the system from having to delete weld beads when creating subassemblies using the “Form New Subassembly” function in SolidWorks assemblies? I use this function because I break large assemblies down into smaller ones (I am dividing already completed larger assemblies, so please spare me comments such as “you should have planned your work better”), and it is excellent, but now for the first time I received a warning that if I create a new subassembly,

CSWA 9.6

I have solved this assembly problem by only varying the 12 degree angle in opposing direction...In assem2 file i have tilted the assembly in +Z axis and in assem3 file the tilt is in -Z axis..So all other orientation are pretty much symmetric..Interestingly centre of mass Z co ordinate ans came different(in value)..but the value should be the same only sign should be opposite(like Z=a in one case in other case Z=-a).. ASSEM2 ans X=0.01,Y=-359.19,Z=42.58 ASSEM2 ans X=0.01,Y=-360.00,Z=-43.17

Move Feature Tree to right side of screen

I have just moved over to SolidWorks, I originally learned drafting under AutoCAD in Architectural desktop I'm trying to customize my experience and would like to know is it possible to move the Feature tree to the right side of the screen? I can easily undock the 3D experience Home button menu system on the right side. However when I try to move the feature tree away from the left side there seems to be no way to grip the actual window I can split it in a 2 (not really what I'm going for) but

Shop Floor Machining Maker Access?

I purchased Solidworks Design Professional for Makers in July of last year. its worked well for plasma cnc and 3d printing but the NC shop floor programmer add on is frustrating. I tried to follow older tutorials on youtube and the program seems to be changing. I hit the buttons online and it opens up 3DEXPERIENCE R2026x on my desktop only. I am not finding anything related to shop floor machining that I can actually open and the wizards that were in previous version in the video tutorials also

Falta carpeta de apariencias

No tengo la instalada la carpeta de apariencias ni existe en los archivos. Alguien sabe donde la puedo encontrar o como descargarla?

gyroid

I like to design an MSLattice gyroid

Center of mass answer

Sometimes in assembly problem center of mass answer co ordinate value)X,Y,Z) seems interchanged... if the given answer is X=a,Y=b,Z=c My answer is X=b,Y=c,Z=a Some times negative value also derived like -3 instead of 3 How to fix this problem...? May be something to do with orientation....

Configuration: Derived feature to link to parent

I have a configuration table that controls suppression of a certain feature. I also created some derived configurations. If I modify the status of suppression of a derived configuration, that cell in the table is marked yellow. My question is how to make it back to link to parent. Even if I change the suppression to same as parent, it won't clear the yellow marking. Right click menu only gives me cut/copy/paste.

Have a 30 Second ⏱️ Hack For Sharing?

Hello everyone and happy Friday! I hope you’re all looking forward to the weekend and have some time to relax and enjoy yourselves. For those of you who can’t quite shake SOLIDWORKS from your mind, I’m posting this "question" as a fun challenge. Whether you’ve been using SOLIDWORKS for twenty years or just twenty minutes, I bet you have that one "shortcut" that makes you feel like a genius every time you use it. Maybe it’s a hidden mouse gesture, a specific keyboard shortcut, or a trick for

2010 Solidworks

I was wondering where i could get the program. Thank you.

Solidworks AI lab Aura & Leo

i have account on 3dexperience and solidowrks SP1.1,but i cant see the Aura and Leo AI agents, hwo to activate them

Solidworks 2024 PDM Standard:Users permissions directories vs sub directories

We are running Solidworks 2024 PDM Standard with a PDM Folder structure like this: Vault (Root) ----->Projects (where project parts and assemblies are stored. Each project has it's own folder) ----->Standards (sheet formats, part and assembly templates, material libraries, etc) ----->Standard Parts (hardware and standard parts we use all of the time) The "Standards" and "Standard Parts" are easy to control. Only the Admin and one Group (managers) have rights to add or delete files and

[PDM] Selecting a non-default configuration in a Virtual SOLIDWORKS Assembly Document (.sldasm.cvd)

ello, I would like to know how to select a specific configuration of a SOLIDWORKS part or assembly when inserting it into a Virtual SOLIDWORKS Assembly Document (.sldasm.cvd). When I paste a SOLIDWORKS part (.sldprt) or assembly (.sldasm) as a reference, it seems to always use the default configuration. I can edit the quantity, but I cannot find a way to select a different configuration, either during the paste operation or later from within the virtual assembly document. Is there a supported

PDM - How to get the version of file in a custom property

Hello, I'm trying to retrieve the PDM version number and write it in a custom property. This seems like a basic task, but it turns out to be more complex than expected in PDM. What I’ve done so far I created a variable in PDM and added it to my data cards, since (surprisingly) this variable doesn’t exist by default. I then set up an action in the workflow to write the version number using %version% during state transitions. To handle the incorrect version shown when a file is checked out, I

SW Electrical - Custom symbols and manufacturer part

Hello there! I am having some issues regarding the draw and design of a curstom part. In this case I draw in AutoCAD a block with all the information that I neeed of the part. Proceed to import it in Solidworks Electrical in the Symbol Managemente option. After that i generate a new manufacturer part through the manufacturer part management. When i finish i try to link both but the electrical connections do not appear. I try to update the symbol and the software crush.What is happening? This

3DXWorld Top Ten List?

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

Solidworks 2024 performance not well on the new Intel Ultra X7 358H Arc B390 iGPU

I decided to use solidworks 2024 SP5.0 on 2026/4/8. But Every 20 minutes the solidworks start to pop the memory is going to full but I ever only opened the Solidworks application, I found it allocated more than 23GB RAM , then Solidworks started to slow down and the whole computer halted. I need to restart the computer and reopen my project. I installed the newest driver but if I use solidworks 2024 for more than 20 minutes it still crash. If I wait for more time the computer will resume to work

Problem creating a drawing in SolidWorks 2023

Hi! How can I align an isometric drawing view in SolidWorks 2023 so that its center is positioned on a sketch line or at a specific point created on the drawing sheet? Problem: There is only one view, and it moves freely (not a projected view The line is a regular sketch line on the drawing I need to place the center of the view onto a specific point on that line The Align command does not work (it says the views are already aligned) When trying to add a Coincident relation (using the view

how to adjust tool size forming tool counter sink emboss solidworks

Thank you, i am really confused

Is it possible to get a BOM qty for a part or assembly that is in multiple other assemblies as a single line item?

When i create indented boms, it will show qtys for parts but have them as separate line items under the different assemblies they are in. I need to see the total QTY for a part or assembly as a single line item and I need to see this for every part and assembly in the top level. It doesn't matter if they're indented i just need them in ascending order. How can I do this?

Install error - Failed to connect to the launcher. (HttpSendRequest 12037)

Has anyone else had this error? What is the fix? Install error - Failed to connect to the launcher. (HttpSendRequest 12037)

Cannot hide component planes within an Assembly - SW2025

This is driving me a bit nutty. I just installed SW2025. Suddenly, a bunch of planes are showing in an assembly - all of these are hidden at the part level, and I have cleared all top level overrides in the assembly. Google is telling me that this is a result of mating planes in flexible assemblies. Those planes are now forced to be shown. I like to keep all of my planes hidden, and show them only when I want to see them. I do not want to have to Hide All Planes in an assembly. Does

metal sheets

Good afternoon friends, why is this happening when I use edge flanges? I'm trying to use 3.04 sheet metal, and it's creating a sheet and radius that I'm not inserting and I can't change it. Can anyone help me?

Switch Packages

Is there anyone who can guide me on transferring my xDesign license to 3DExperience? xDesing has been a challange. I am hoping that the application based soluaiton will suit my needs better. Thanks.

NX to Solidworks

Is there a transition class for someone moving from NX to Solidworks?

Transparent extrude in drawing mode

#DRAWING I did this and I don't really know how, but I'd like to know because it was very useful for me and I even thought this functionality didn't exist. Adding a transparent extrude so you can see inside, in drawing mode. I drew in weldments

Beam Joints

Hi, I am trying to get a weldment joint of beam to solid, but I can't figure out how to connect the joint manually to the solid. Any help pleaseBeam to Solid Joint

Easier way to maintain min/max surface area while extending sketch lines?

Hello everyone, I am working with a patterned sketch (similar to a hex / lattice structure). When I extend or move or change certain sketch lines, I need to redraw the affected regions while maintaining a minimum surface opening area of 21 mm² and a maximum of 75 mm² for each cell. Doing this manually in sketches is very difficult and time‑consuming, especially when the geometry changes (example highlighted in yellow in the image). I would like to ask: Is there a way in SolidWorks to control

API PDM Get references to subassembly and part with GetReferences Method (IEdmBatchListing3)

I need help retrieving references to subassemblies and parts within an assembly using the following method: I'm looking for an alternative to the GetReferenceTree method (IEdmFile5), as it's sensitive to files checked out by another user. Is GetReferences Method (IEdmBatchListing3) even suitable for this purpose? Does anyone have a simple example of its use?

Failed to connect to the Launcher (HttpSendRequest 12037)

hi , please explain how i can solve this problem

SW Tip - Assembly Visualization

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Control sheet thickness using the parameter table

Hello, I'd like to control a component and the sheet thickness using the parameter table. This works for all the other dimensions, but it doesn't work for the sheet thickness. Is this not possible, or where am I going wrong?

The clipboard empties itself throughout the day

I currently copy information from a comment field in PDM to paste it into the next drawing. So I’m copying from one data card to the next. At first, this works as expected when I use Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V, but after a while, the clipboard suddenly always ends up empty. Has anyone else had this problem before?

PDM login with current user

Is it possible to login with current PDM login that windows user has stored, in order to avoid using incorrect context if multiple windows users are logged in to windows simultaneously? vault.Login(pdmUsername, pdmPassword, "YourVaultName");

Word/Excel Files Freezing When Opened from PDM Vault (No Office Add‑in) - SW 2025 SP5.0

Hi, I’m seeing an issue where Word or Excel files stored in our SolidWorks PDM vault become unresponsive when opened from the Recent Documents section within the Office applications. The PDM Office add‑in is not installed or enabled. When opening the file directly from the vault path, Word or Excel freezes for a while. However, if I save the same file to my desktop, it opens immediately without any delay. Has anyone else experienced this or found a recommended workaround?

Automated Assembly Updates

We are limited in resources and it takes a long time to update assemblies when we decide to change a component (such as replacing a stud with a bolt). Is there a way to automate changing the assembly and assembly drawings. All files are in a PDM vault.

What is this icon on drawing views? Is it related to crashes?

Solidworks hangs every time I try to save a particular drawing file. I can't even make a PDF of it without it hanging indefinitely. I tried our VAR, who walked me through copying the sheets out into a new file, but it didn't help. They said the file is corrupt and there is no solution. In trying to save this file I also noticed this hourglass icon on all the drawing views. The only information I found was a single reference to "view regeneration" from 15 years ago. Any idea if this is related

Weldment descriptions in title block

Is there a way to link the description of a weldment i.e. 1" x 1" x 1/8" sq. tube, to the title block so that it auto populates when you make a new drawing? That way if a change the weldment size later i dont have to worry about going back and changing the description manually.

CSWA Practice Problem 10.10A Missing Dimension

I was working through problem 10.10A with my students and there appears to be a missing dimension... The cylindrical features have their positions located, as well as their height above the top of the part, however there is no dimension or information for their depth below the part. we know that the total height is somewhere between 34mm and 34.1mm but without an exact value we cant get the correct volume of 244027 mm^3 If anyone has a solution that we missed I would greatly appreciate the

Dimensioning Variable Fillets on .SLDDRW

How should I go about dimensioning variable fillets? Or perhaps this is more of a subjective question and I should be asking how everyone does it at their company? I tried to look it up in Google with little success. AURA/searching through the forums mentions virtual sharps and some posts that are from 2015~. I'd like something recent incase something has changed.

Bogus memory warning and crashes - SW23

Hi all, For some time now, 2 of the 4 workstations with SW23 are getting this warning, seemingly at random: SW is barely using any memory and there's plenty still available. I can work all day with large assemblies and not get this message once, while at other times it just keeps happening with the most basic asseblies with only a few simple parts in them. If it's only a warning I wouldn't care and spend time looking for a solution, but more often than not it will crash Solidworks. Even if I

surface creation

Do you have any idea how I can create a surface between tops of the shapes and bottom of the part?

rollback state, Freeze, STEP, Mates, Resource Monitor...

Rollback state I'm wondering how to resolve a situation where, when editing a feature on a part, I keep getting a message saying the part is in rollback state when I return to the assembly, even though that's not the case. It's annoying! Freeze I don’t understand the purpose of the option to freeze a part or the entire feature tree. It’s supposed to speed up the recalculation of steps, right? But nothing happens. STEP I use the STEP import method to SLDPRT, but it seems that even this solid

Issue continuing eCourse

Hi, I am currently having trouble continuing my eCourse. I manage to do the "eCourse Overview" and "Course Introduction", however I am unable to proceed past this point. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Tom

two resistor components

Hi, I am using two resistor components, and with this option when try to probe after the results, I am getting three temperatures visible (junction, board and case), I want only junction temperature to be visible. Pls help.

Automatic restoration of mates when creating new subassemblies

Is there any way to automatically restore specific mates for a given configuration when creating new subassemblies? I have a very large assembly, and I break it down into subassemblies using the “Form New Subassembly” function. I open the subassembly, save it, and return to the main assembly, but unfortunately the mates then become suppressed in different configurations. Of course, I can restore them manually, but sometimes I have 30 configurations, and I end up spending a great deal of time

Guidance Needed: Compatible VR Headset for SOLIDWORKS VR via e‑Drawings

Kindly request your assistance in identifying a currently available VR headset that is compatible with SOLIDWORKS VR through e‑Drawings. Since 2018, we have been using SOLIDWORKS VR with HTC Vive Pro headsets, which worked very well for our workflow. Now we need to purchase a new device. At present, the most recent headset model available in the market appears to be the HTC Focus Vision. However, the SOLIDWORKS hardware compatibility list shows the last supported devices as the HTC Vive Focus

Solidworks Not Communicating With 3D Experience

Hello, I have recently had all kinds of issues with my solidworks application. First was installing, then the application not working, which has led two three install and uninstallation processes. Now I am able to open the application, but it is telling me that it cannot connect to the 3D experience server for access.

Display

I downloaded Solidworks on a new computer and start working on an extrusion but I can't see what I extruded. It's fully transparent. Can someone help me to make the extrusion grey like always pls ?

Boss Extrude?

How do edit the thickness of a boss extrude on a defined part?

Unsuppress Command Disappearing in Assembly (Solidworks 2025 SP5.0)

I am using Solidworks 2025, SP5.0 I have had an unusual issue that pops up where the "Unsuppress" button is no longer present on suppressed parts/sub-assemblies in the design tree. The icon disappears along with several others including the "configure component" option in the menu when right clicking. When I notice this happens, it applies to any part that I suppress, so I know it is not to do with the assembly trying to look in the wrong place for a missing part. Another unusual aspect is that

Mass, is it accurate

Hello Have someone here doubting the info it output in mass property . If you have density set correctly and it all the same steel type, it should be correct? Correct?

RecognizeFeatureAutomatic : FeatureWorks (Sheet Metal)

Hi, I am trying to recognize features automatically using the API. I wanted to know if there is something wrong with my code. If I replace fwOptions by fwExtrudeOption, then I get the extrude features only but for the rest nothing seems to work. Am I using the right constants ? here is the code : Private Const fwExtrudeOption As Long = 1 ' Extrudes Private Const fwRevolveOption As Long = 2 ' Revolves Private Const fwHoleOption As Long = 4 ' Holes Private

sketch and solid display

I am new user of solidworks and running the tutorial when the sketch is fully constraint and switch to creat the part the sketch desapear from screen and the feature created from desapear too...well could someone help me ?

Displacement results do not change significantly when using stiffer materials in Simulation

When I run a simulation in SOLIDWORKS Simulation, I notice an issue with the displacement results related to material stiffness. If I assign a soft material with low hardness / low stiffness, the resulting displacement is about 6 mm. However, when I change the material to a much stiffer one, the displacement changes very little and does not seem consistent with real-life behavior. I observe this problem in all of my tests, not just in a specific model. The loads, fixtures, and mesh remain the

Routing

Hello, please tell me. I can't lay an electrical cable. The equipment didn't have connection points, so I added them through the Routing Library Manager by opening each part separately. However, the assembly doesn't have blue points at the end for creating an auto route. I also don't know which connectors to use, and I wonder if it's possible to lay a cable from one connection point to another without using a connector.

Inchs in mm

Inchs in mm Inchs in mm I apologize for asking this question when the answer surely already exists, but I'm trying to change the units of a model from inches to millimeters. Changing the units and scale works, but when I click on the sketch, it's 25.4 inches smaller than the model. What I would like is simply for the sketch to be identical in both millimeters and inches.

CSWA 9.5 A result comparison

Practicing for CSWA..Problem 9.5A (Assembly)..there is discrepancy in the center of mass result.Cant find the problem...Seeking help...attaching the assembly file for convenience...

Where to find HotFix 1.8?

When I follow the workflow I do not get the option to run the hotfix, but get this instead. I have down loaded the launcher and all it gives me are options to "repair" or "cancel"). Is there another path to install the hotfix, or do I have a different problem?

Makers Edition

Hi there, I bought the year subscription for the Solidworks for Makers. I'm having issues with installing the 3DExperience Launcher. I've uninstalled, reinstalled, tried on different browers, run as Admin and still nothing it working. Has anyone dealt with this issue?

Hello. !!

I tryed to install solidwork 2025, but the following error appear and it proccess to install in unavailable. Can any help me with this pls? Error del proyecto de instalación: El archivo de proyecto (C:\WINDOWS\SolidWorks\IM_20250-40500-1100-100\sldim\) no existe Notifique al administrador. {14000}

Rebuild Pass

How can I eliminate rebuild passes to improve performance

P2s file source

Hello, Any good source to down a p2s grahic library? I tried to use Jpegs but no avail. Also, I'm trying to add a clean mirror finish to a part but quite haven't got it don. Last, Autodesk Inventor uses a graphic, the programmer's Lambo, in a reflective file. Does SW has that same capabities? Thank you

STP file import error

Hello group, I have only been using Solidworks for little over a month now using version 2026 and now when I try and import a STEP/STP file I get the following error...I can open the same STP file in other programs with no issues. Also this happens on any STP file I try to import. Thanks for any help, Eric

cosmetic thread

cosmetic thread not showing up in a drawing. I have parts nested in a block as an assembly for wire edm. in this assembly the cosmetic threads do not show up but if I insert the part itself they do show up. They show up fine in the assembly itself (2nd screen shot below.) any thoughts? they are turned on in options/ details I tried toggling draft quality/ high quality SW 2022

PDM API GetReferenceTree – problem after assembly modification

Hi, I'm using the SOLIDWORKS PDM API GetReferenceTree(IEdmFile5) to get assembly references. I understand that unchecked changes won't appear, but currently, the method returns nothing at all before check-in. After checking in, it works fine. Is there a more reliable method to get references, including the latest version before check-in?

Get Reference Data of Reference Dimension

Topic: SOLIDWORKS API: Get Reference Data (Entity Type, Name, Model) from a Selected Reference Dimension Problem Summary: I am trying to develop a macro that extracts the underlying reference data from a manually selected Reference Dimension (RD) on a drawing sheet. While I can access the dimension object itself, I am struggling to programmatically "drill down" to the specific entities it references in the 3D model. Current Approach & Roadblock: I am currently using

SolidWorks Api for UpAixs before SOLIDWORKS 2026

Hello, I have an SollidWorks API-related question regarding the Up Axis setting. In the SOLIDWORKS 2026 API, it is possible to get and set the Up Axis via the "IModelView" interface using the UpAxisFlyout property (IModelView) - 2026 - SOLIDWORKS Design Help. UpAxisFlyout Property (IModelView) - 2026 - SOLIDWORKS Design Help Could you please let me know how the Up Axis can get and set in the API versions prior to SOLIDWORKS 2026? I considered using RunCommand, but I am not sure whether this is

HELP

Is there anyone in centeral Michigan that can help me. i have beentwo days trying to get solidworks to start.

can't install

Please help with this issue. Thanks

Solidworks / Laser&Waterjet Cutting

I use the 3DEXPERIENCE Laser and Water Cutting app for nesting sheet metal parts created in SolidWorks. Previously, I saved my models to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform without the “3DEXPERIENCE Compatibility” option enabled, which meant that the Flat-Pattern was stored as its own Physical Product. I have now tested switching to the CAD Family workflow, where the Flat-Pattern becomes a representation. As expected, I cannot find the representation search. Is there any way to open the flattened

Export MBD to geometry features for use with legacy systems

I have a file that contains MBD. I need to view the MBD annotations in a legacy system that does not support MBD. Is there a good way to translate the MBD annotations to geometric data like polylines, so I can export it to a legacy format like IGES?

Online Course Media not Playing

Hi, New user to Solidworks and I am looking for online learning resources. I found this learning path interesting: However, the media not playing at all. Does this happen to everyone or it is just browser issue on my end? Best

Besoin

Bonjour, Comment activer toolbox ?

Spline to sheet metal

Is there any way to use a spline to make a plate in sheet metal or convert a spline into a set of semicircle?

Flag note question

I have a question regarding flag notes. I know how to add notes to a flag note bank. my question is relating to actually using them. normally I use a balloon to get the flag attached to a drawing view item however, the other day I had brain freeze and was trying to do it via the note command. I got confused, because, well, it's called a flag NOTE. you add them to the flag NOTE bank. so I just forgot I needed to use a balloon instead of a NOTE. but, under the note option, you actually can

SolidPractices

SolidPractices are collection of best practice documents, that represent proven methodologies and techniques for using SOLIDWORKS products and roles efficiently. SolidPractices documents are written by subject matter experts at SOLIDWORKS and the partner community, and each document has been crafted based on years of proven experience of efficiently yielding the desired results. Currently, there are over 50 documents available for you to browse: Mechanical Design 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS:

Image creation [issue]

I have been trying to save a Tiff file of an exploded view for our production manual creator, when it saves the exploded view re assembles itself and i get a closed view in the image. what is going wrong.

Is It Worth Upgrading from SOLIDWORKS 2025 to SOLIDWORKS 2026 SP1.1 for Workstations?

Hi everyone, We are currently using SOLIDWORKS 2025 on our company computers, and I’d like to get some feedback from those who have already upgraded to SOLIDWORKS 2026 SP1.1. From a practical standpoint in a work environment, is the upgrade worth it? Have you noticed improvements in stability, performance, or daily workflow? Also, are there any recurring issues or bugs that we should be aware of before making the transition? Our main concern is maintaining reliability for day-to-day operations,

installation of solidwork

how can i install solidwork 2026 for free

Ctrl 7 not resizing

I think I changed a setting accidentally. When I used to hit ctrl+7 it would change the view to isometric and resize to fit the screen. Mine is no longer fitting the part/assembly. Can someone point me to the setting to change that back? thanks.

Problem with Sweep on Helical Path

I am trying to increase the diameter of this brush from 6" to 7". However, when I change the diameter of the brush, I get an error stating "Sweep operation failed to complete" and I'm not sure why as all I am doing is increasing the height of my sketch shown here. But magically with 6" diameter it works just fine. Here's the file if anyone needs it for testing.

Trouble with the 'Make Part from Block'

I'm having trouble with the 'Make Part from Block' function in SOLIDWORKS. I could only find it through the 'Customize' menu, but even after adding it to the toolbar, the icon remains greyed out (inactive) under any conditions. What could be causing this restriction?

VBA: How to assign a different global variable value to each configuration and then export driven dimensions?

I am trying to automate a parametric sketch in SolidWorks using VBA. I have: - a global variable called `da` - many configurations such as `da_0`, `da_1`, `da_2`, etc. - sketch dimensions driven by equations that depend on `da` What I want is: 1. create or loop through configurations 2. assign a different value of `da` to each configuration 3. rebuild 4. export driven dimensions for each configuration to CSV The problem is that I can create the configurations, but when I try to set `da` by VBA,

SW Tip - Replace Components Preview

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Chaos in assemblies

How can “chaos” in assemblies be avoided? Yesterday, I was working on an assembly with more than a dozen configurations and a large number of fasteners (screws, washers, nuts, etc.). Unfortunately, in each configuration I had to manually add or suppress the screws one by one, because everything became “chaotic” - it took me several hours. How can I manage this kind of “chaos,” and how can I avoid it in the future? Fasteners not from Toolbox, but from PDM Jak uniknąć "chaosu" w złożeniach?

Minus sign (under-defined state) in assemblies

Why do I have a minus sign next to the folder in the assembly? All of its components are suppressed in the configuration I am currently working in. Dlaczego mam minus w złożeniu przy folderze? Jego wszystkie komponenty są wygaszone akurat w tej konfiguracji, w której jestem..

ACCESS DENIED

I recently purchased a Makers subscription to SOLIDWORKS xDesign. I tried to launch the program using the link in the "Get started" email, but I received the error message below. I then tried to submit a ticket through Online Purchase Support, but I received a similar Access Denied error. Could someone please explain what the issue is? Otherwise, I'm going to insist on a refund.

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how to make SDW to all files on read only mode

I was wondering if any one here could help me to make the soldwork 2024 win 11 install to open files in read-only mode. I am not even sure id this is a thing or not can someone advice me ? Thanks in advance