Session Details

Speaker(s): Josh Mayes

Date: February 03, 2026

Video Recording

Presentation Slides

Session Abstract

Don't let your SOLIDWORKS configurations get out of control! Ditch tedious and complicated variation management and unlock the power of Excel Design Tables! Do you want to supercharge your CAD models to do more without making them unmanageable for others? Join SOLIDWORKS Champion and User Group leader, Josh Mayes, for this engaging presentation designed to transform the way you create and manage your designs. In this session, we'll dive into the world of Design Tables, the most powerful yet often underutilized tool for automating variations of your parts and assemblies. You'll see demonstrations how to utilize embedded Excel to create and manage an entire family of parts within a single file, a far more efficient approach than using "Save As..." This workshop is for beginners to experienced professionals, who want to learn how to streamline their design process and avoid chaos when managing complex part families. Come prepared to learn and get inspired!

Design Mechanical Design Architecture, Engineering & Construction Industrial Equipment (inc. Fabricated Metal & Plastic Products) 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS SOLIDWORKS for Education/Students SOLIDWORKS