Is there a way for the gauge table to hold the material inside the table and have it change the material property in the part file, or do i need to have a different gauge table for each material and then a different sheet metal part template for each material. We have 9 different material with similar thickness where linking them would be difficult in the same part templatesheet metalmaterialParts And Features

I use Solidworks Composer (2023) to animate models for eLearning courses. I would like a way to automatically populate markers in a composer timeline based on an excel sheet, .csv, or .txt file. For example, if I have a narration I'm trying to animate, I'll usually open excel and create a table like the one below with Marker #, text to animate, and composer time. (The markers get auto-exported from the audio editing software I use.) But I then have to manually add each marker at its specific

Hi, it would be interessting if it is possible to export the component data (size & thickness) and the drill holes to Excel? do you have any idea?

Sur Solidworks 2024, Comment afficher les poignée (grip) au bout des lignes de rappel dans les cotations

This is annoying

We have a pretty large weldment assembly that is like 400Mb in size. When we export it to IFC, once in a moon it lands around 180Mb which is great and file works in ACC (autodesk construction cloud) or REVIZTO (another collaboration tool). But like 99.99% of the time IFC export ends up around 50Mb and file is junk. We did try all the 2025 latest service pack and even 2026 SP0, same problem. We need to export like 100 times to get lucky and get one clean IFC file. Is there anything we are missing

Hello, How can i change the license back to premium student version after solidworks changed it to premium after enabling solidworks visualize?

Can you view other peoples models from Solidworks on Solidworks for makers? I am looking at doing a course and it says you need Solidworks 2015 or newer to open their models but will I be able to do this on Solidworks for makers?

I have a macro that gets the masses successfully for most parts in a BoM, but I have some parts which are surface only models and have a mass-override value set. Is there anyway to get this value? The CreateMassProperty2 Method (IModelDocExtension) returns a null for parts which only have surface features and therefore there doesn't appear to be a way to access the mass of an overridden mass part.

I'm using SW2026 and have run into a couple of what I consider to be issues.... I'm just going to start with this one, as the other big one might be my actual computer. SolidWorks has changed the sheet navigation for drawings. They removed the arrows to the left of the sheet tabs. Instead of scrolling left or right in the tabs, they now have a hamburger button (at the right end) that pulls up a list of sheets that you can click (not scroll) through to get to where you want. Pros: a.

Hi, I need some help altering a MACRO. I have almost zero experience in making macros. I found this: Sub main() Dim swApp As SldWorks.SldWorks Dim swModel As SldWorks.ModelDoc2 Dim swDrawModel As SldWorks.ModelDoc2 Dim swDraw As SldWorks.DrawingDoc Dim swView As SldWorks.View Dim nErrors As Long Dim nWarnings As Long Dim Revision As String Set swApp = Application.SldWorks Set swDrawModel = swApp.ActiveDoc If swDrawModel Is Nothing Then

What do i changed to where the part color will change, solid and wire, on edit of the in assy environment?

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Hello, I have just bought 2 Solidworks licence, 1 premium, 1 professional. Could anyone help me to install and configure the integrated pdm standard?

i need for both PC building as well as Laptop

Is it possible to change the direction of the zone? numbers from left to right instead of from right to left, and letters from top to bottom instead from bottom to top

Can I open my files if I upgrade to commercial version of SolidWorks ?

Hi there, I am on SW2024 I would like to get the reaction force components of 32 points in a simulation outputted to Excel. At the moment I can use the "List Resultant Force" option to see all the forces but because I have so many points I would like to output these values to Excel rather than manually copy them. I have used sensors to list them and output them to Excel using a design study, however they are very slow to create. I have tried to record a macro of me creating them but it doesn't

Hi, When exploring View, suddenly the whole top of my model became filled with many little command icons. Other models dont have this, so it's model dependent. How do I get rid of these many icons? This line is just BELOW the red "Solidworks Design" logo. They're NOT on the same line as the logo.

Hello everybody, I'm trying to read the document specific properties of components in an assambly. Unfortunately I get back an array of values containing all empty strings (values are not empty) while the property names work pretty well and are correct. Here is the code I wrote: ISldWorks app = getSwApp(); IModelDoc2 model = app.IActiveDoc2; IModelDocExtension ext = model.Extension; IAssemblyDoc asm = model as IAssemblyDoc; if (asm != null) { object[] comps =

Is it possible to do If... then... feature suppression in solidworks? e.g. if (overall height > 1200) then unsuppress x feature.

I have an STL file from a scan. When I import it, it comes in as a Graphic and is at a skewed angle. I would like to create a plane and sketch geometry for my interfacing parts, but I cannot select any of the imported geometry (mesh of triangles). Any ideas on how I could do this or what is wrong with my imported geometry? Using SolidWorks Premium 2024 SO3.1.

Hi, I am working on a macro to save solidworks files to a previous version. I noticed once save manually I get an error window which is not displayed if I run the macro. My question is : is it possible to display the same error window and why the macro is skipping the error message ? From my research I didn't find a way to display the error message. I used the code from this site : Thanks for reading, any help explanation will be very appreciated save

Since Linux is now my main OS and HW/SW has been upgraded, I wanted to update this video about running SOLIDWORKS under VMware, hosted by Linux Mint. Enjoy! www.sloworks.fi https://youtu.be/zOjk25oEWUk

Hi ya, I am creating front panel plates for my modular synth. The design I am creating uses 'panel width' and 'panel height' global values and I wish to have it take a two equations that define the number of holes vertically and horizontally based on the width and height. I understand this it possible from this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIj39Glvi9E&t=310s I also tried the fix mentioned in this reponse, without luck: Is it possible to use equations / global variables with

32GのメモリのパソコンでSolidWorksの利用メモリが1.5G使用していますが、まだ14Gメモリが空いています SOLIDWORKS Resource Monitorに［使用可能なシステムメモリが不足しています］というメッセージが表示されます 解決策があれば教えてください SOLIDWORKSで使用するメモリ制限みないな設定がありますでしょうか？

I just installed 3Dexperiece onto my PC locally and when the pop up window to choose my default vertical axis appeared I clicked the program and everything crashed and I had to force a close. When I reopened the program the default axis was chosen as Y and I want it to be Z instead. Is there a fix or technical support to help me fix this issue?

Option Explicit ' ---------------- SolidWorks ---------------- Dim swApp As SldWorks.SldWorks Dim swModel As SldWorks.ModelDoc2 Dim swFeat As SldWorks.Feature Dim swHoleData As SldWorks.WizardHoleFeatureData2 Dim boolStatus As Boolean ' ---------------- Hole data ---------------- Dim currentStandard As Long Dim finalStandard As Long Dim oldType As Long Dim newType As Long Dim currentSSize As String Dim currentDia As Double Dim newSSize As String ' ---------------- Logging ---------------- Dim

I bought the personal use annual license for Solid Works install on my local PC. It worked late last year. This year, when I tried to open Solid Works I got a message I needed to update an underlying program and the Solid Works. I did both updates and rebooted my computer. Solid Works no longer opens. This has been going on for a couple of days. How do I resolve this?

Hello, I'm looking for a solid method to handle external step files in 3Dexperience. Whenever there is a version change for external step files, i have to create a new document in 3D experience. Is there another way to do this? 1 document with version control?

J am a university student do I still get free access to solidworks and if so how do I get the code?

Hi I have a very old ( 2012 Professional) SW and need to purchase new laptop for it ( 25-26) When I asked the reseller they mentioned that there could be issues? Is it true that a very Old W should not be run on a a new version laptops? Obviously the re seller wants to sell a new SW License So I want to check with others who are independent Any thoughts?

Bonjour je suis nouveau sur solidwork, j'ai une licence maker. Je ne trouve pas l'option Cam ,poutant cette option fait bien partie de l'offre . Savez vous comment activer cette option. merci d'avance

Hello everyone, I am new to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and currently registered as a Brand Community User. I am specifically interested in DELMIA – Digital Manufacturing / Flow Simulation (production flow, bottleneck analysis, line balancing). My goal is to learn and practice flow simulation concepts, not CAD or design tools. I would like to ask: Is there a demo, trial, or learner access available specifically for DELMIA Flow Simulation? If not, is it mandatory to purchase a product/role to

I'm not sure why my license for Maker is expiring, I set up as paying $50/year plan, but the email I'm getting won't let me to either update payments or purchase a new license, what can I do?

On the tool Bar at the top. Windows / Tile drawings doesn’t .....this was after the upgrade to 26…..

I want to change the center of rotation for windowing components in xshape. The default center makes rotating components for viewing, very cumbersome.

Hi All, We are trying to set the row height in the revision table in Solidworks. Our requirement is set the row height according to row content. We need to set the different row height for different row in revision table. We have tried some api and set the row height. even though if we set for example row height =5mm. when we manually check, it is not being applied. Could you please guide use, how we can achieve this.

Hello, I recently got a maker's liscence for SOLIDWORKS. Using the chrome browser, I downloaded and installed 3DEXPERIENCELauncher, but I can't open it. I found the 3DEXPERIENCE Launcher folder and in it are 4 application files: 3DEXPERIENCELauncher (4,851 KB) -- It is missing an icon 3DEXPERIENCELauncherBackbone (2,132 KB) - Has an icon 3DEXPERIENCELauncherSysTray (1,105 KB) - Has an icon DSYCommunicationHubLauncher (6,915 KB) - Has an icon I have tried to run the 3DEXPERIENCELauncher, but only

Hi - do anyone know how to convert imported Mesh files (scanned objects) to solid in SW Makers (browser version)?

When editing a sketch and I try and select multiple entities using the Solidworks xDesign using the ctrl button + a click it won't select more that a single entity. I am operating on a MAC OS using Firefox

I'm creating an assembly that consists of multi-body parts and sub-assemblies. When I create the global variables I would like them to be available in the multi-body parts and sub-assemblies. I thought that if I created the global variables at the top level, the lower level components and assemblies would inherit them, or at least see them. This doesn't seem to be the case. I see there is an ability to import / export variables but does anyone know how I can keep these synchronized? I'm using

Hi guys — any book recommendations for studying for the CSWP Simulation exam? I’m preparing for the CSWP–Simulation exam and was wondering if there are any books or written resources you’ve found helpful for studying (beyond the official SOLIDWORKS guides). Thanks in advance!

The purpose of this study is to recreate the intermittent motion of a typical Geneva Mechanism, by way of dragging a part in real time, utilizing a SolidWorks Path Mate. In other words, *NO* Collision Detection, Physical Dynamics, Motion Study/Analysis, Simulation, Animation etc. are required! Included Files: Geneva 2022.SLDASM Geneva 2022_Driver.SLDPRT Geneva 2022_Path.SLDPRT Geneva 2022_Wheel.SLDPRT Download ZIP Instructions: Open ‘Geneva 2022.SLDASM’ in SOLIDWORKS 2022 or higher. Drag

Nearing retirement, and have previously done rotordynamic studies with legacy code (older matrix methods) and know of more recent efforts with ANSYS, but never actually did this first hand. Hoping to find some examples using SW simulation dynamics w/ gyroscopic effects as a shortcut to getting started. One can hope right?

Hi, Is it possible to edit a mirror feature after its created? For example suppose I mirrored five holes radially by mistake and actually needed six. I can not find a mirrored feature in the feature tree after it is created to go back and edit like Boss/Base etc. TIA.

Like many other users, I am currently unable to assign my license to my role. As there is no effective workaround available at this time, I am submitting this inquiry here. Because of this issue, I am unable to install SOLIDWORKS Connected, and as a result, I cannot create or edit models. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Hello, I have just built a new PC and installed the makers edition (no issues on the old PC). There are no 'scenes' in the drop down, and when I click 'manage favourites' there aren't the usual ones in there which I use. 'Plain white' is my 'go to' but it isn't in the list. Neither is 3 Point Faded which I think is the default. I have uninstalled and resinalled, but they are still not showing. Is there any way to get them back? Cheer

I try to use the RayIntersections in C# in my ADDIN but it crashed every time (-> System access violation). I use Solidworks 2025 OEM. If I write the same code in VBA all is OK. Someone can help me ? Here is my simplified code in C# basePoints and dir have the same dimension. I try with this value basePoints[0] = 0; basePoints[1] = 0; basePoints[2] = -0.030; // in [m] dir[0] = 0; dir[1] = 0; dir[2] = 1; private static bool RayIntersectionsExt(ModelDoc2 modelDoc, Body2 targetBody, double[]

Hi everyone, I’m currently preparing to take the CSWP (Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional) exam and I want to make sure I’m approaching my study plan the right way. For those of you who have already cleared it, what would you say is the best way to prepare?

I was wondering if there are any PDM Standard users out there that could share their experience? We are looking into setting up PDM Standard but trying to understand the extra complications, work and administration effort that will be involved beyond the obvious benefits. We currently just store all our data in file folders on a shared network drive and in general that works well for us. We mostly do custom jobs that are pretty well self-contained, and we rarely have to revisit them after they

What is the gear with an "M" inside icon in my design tree?

Hello, I using !obsolete to filter usable files, but that didn't help find the folders, because they don't have state ? Should I add the state to the folder data card? Or should I avoid doing so? If not, what should I do? (e.g. renaming the folder? Moving the folder to an archive folder?) I no longer want to be polluted by obsolete projects in my search. Thank you in advance for your help.

I have in my home make the drawing, and save it on usb. And want to used on the company on the desk and it is not loading. Why is it not loading.

For making a part on sinker edm and must have surfaces of electrode offset by .010" for orbiting on sinker. is there an easy way to offset everything by .010"? we make the electrode by using mold command and that has a percentage for plastic shrinkage but not a straight up amount like .010" just hoping to not manually have to outset every surface

As stated in the title, Solidworks visualizer crashes whenever i try to open, or create, a project, even if i do it via exporting trough solidworks, does anyone knows any way to resolve the problem?

I redownload 3dexperience many time, and after reinstalling and followed all the step. When I clicked open, I doesnt do anything. Cleared all the cache and redownload and even installed in my new computer without any luck. Anyone having the same issues?

Hi. So I want my SW to load up faster by removing add-ins I don't use (e.g. plastics, simulation and so on). How do I achieve this? I tried searching for similar Q & F's but I couldn't really understand, e.g. the following: https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com/community/swym:prd:R1132100503382:community:yUw32GbYTEqKdgY7-jbZPg?content=swym:prd:R1132100503382:qnaquestion:IrxgjQNzR3OGLIQJ6BLG2Q Thxs for the help.

I am downloading solidworks on my desktop. I am using a product key supplied from college. When I get to the installation stage i get the error reccomending manually downloading the files. When i click on the link it opens in browser. The download box does not work when clicked on and clicking on the individual links also does not work. I have turned off the windows firewall, updated the browser, and updated computer and still having the same issues

Bonjour, j'aimerais accéder à la fonction "Insérer une image d'esquisse sur solidworks" sur mon logiciel, mais lorsque je suis la démarche, le bouton est grisé et je n'y ai pas accès. Comment puis-je l'ajouter ? Merci

Is there a way in PDM standart to automatically bump up revision during a state change only to those files that have been previously checked out? Rigth now I put assembly with all the dependent files in working progress state, only check out and make changes to some of the files then check them back in before puting them back in release state. Problem is during state change process I have to manually select files that I have changed to bump up revision, clearly unchanged files have to retain

I want to know if it is possible to save my files online, here, in the app. doing auto-safe

I am looking for a free of charge volunteer to help me with graphic design or 3D modelling of an existing UAV model to be 3D printed. I need help in terms of upscaling and material thickness calculation for 3D printing. Thank you.

why do my sketches disappear as soon as I save them. portions of them appear when the pointer crosses over them but the visibility button doesn't make them visible either

I am in the early stages of designing a custom controller for SW and other 3D CAD packages. Microsoft developer support is... suboptimal. Do I have any options for communicating with SW directly, without getting involved with Windows kernel drivers or Windows touch events? Thanks so much in advance for any help Joe

Merry Christmas! When using Surface Fill to fill a hole on a curved surface, sometimes the filled surface appears to be flat rather than following the curvature of the surroudning. This caused the filled surface to appear to be like a dent caused by a hammer. Is there any way to make the filled surface to follow the surrounding cuvature so that it blends in the surrounding surface better and does not look like a patch or a dent?

Slidworks2026 SLDASMファイルで、表示タイプにグレーアウトしたメニューがあるのですが、デフォルトなのでしょうか？

SolidWorks2025を立ち上げた時に自動で「ƒhƒLƒ…ƒƒ“ƒg」というフォルダがOndrive直下に作成されてしまう。おそらく「ドキュメント」の文字化け。 2022以前では発生しなかった不具合なのでなんとかしたい。 When launching SolidWorks 2025, a folder named "ƒhƒLƒ…ƒƒ“ƒg" is automatically created directly under OneDrive. This is likely a result of a character encoding issue with the word "ドキュメント" This issue did not occur in versions prior to 2022, so I would like to find a way to resolve it.

I'm doing a sim of coverging ( from base to tip of cone ) flow in a conical annulus. One of the goals is finding the normal force on the face of the cone ( along the cone's axis in the z direction in my case ) due to the pressure distribution ( nearly axisymmetric ) acting on the face of the cone. I was getting correct ( i.e., they made sense ) results before, but recently the results ( 2 pounds, and in the opposite and wrong direction ) are nowhere near to what I was getting before ( 78 pounds

Hi, I installed the 3DEXPERIENCE Launcher on a Windows 11 Pro machine. The installation completes without any errors, but the Launcher itself does not start properly. When I try to open the Launcher: A black window appears briefly and then closes No error message is shown What I have already tried: Restarting the computer Running the Launcher as Administrator Ending all Launcher / Dassault-related processes in Task Manager Deleting all these files and installing again (many times) Making sure