Naming Strategies for SOLIDWORKS Parts, Assemblies, and Drawings - SolidPractices

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Domain and Role/Product

SOLIDWORKS Design Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS SOLIDWORKS Design with Cloud Services  Product Release Engineer 

 

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Revision History

Rev #DateDescription
1.0Aug 2024Initial Release
2.0July 2025Document formatted for 3DSwym

 

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