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How can I display the SolidWorks ProgramData folder in Windows?
If a File Location in SolidWorks System Options is pointing to this folder… … it can be useful to display it in Windows. By default the ProgramData folder in Windows is hidden. The short...
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All Ø symbols on my drawings have been replaced with text?
Scenario: I just upgraded SOLIDWORKS and my drawings don’t show the Ø symbol on diameter dimensions any more, see image below. Reason: The gtol.sym file is missing from its defined...
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EPDM revision independent properties
Scenario: In Enterprise PDM I need to change a Card property for a model, but the model is released. I don’t want to have to create a new revision just to update the property. What do I do? Perhaps a...
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Intersection Curves
Sometimes it is useful to be able to create sketch geometry where items intersect, for example 2 bodies, or where a body and plane intersect. In the image below we can see a sweep through which the...
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Generating a Flattened model from imported geometry
I have an imported model with a couple of 3D curve in it. I need to create a model from this geometry and flatten it. How can this be done? There are a couple of methods available if a license of...
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Solidworks Frequency Analysis
So you are designing a frame to support a rotary machine or an engine mount and you finished your static analysis, you are happy that your design has the required factor of safety (FOS) and ready to...
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SolidWorks Product upgrade on Network licences
If you need to modify your SolidNetwork license (SNL) manager because of an upgrade follow the steps below. Go to Start>All Programs>SolidWorks>SolidWorks Tools and SolidNetwork license...
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eDrawings – both wirefame and shaded views
Recently we had a client that wanted to save his drawing with an Isometric view that was shaded and with the other views in wireframe. This is not possible by saving the drawing in edrawings format,...
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Change your Thumbnail graphics dynamically
There are a few things to make sure you have set-up but in 85% of the cases most people are already there. Follow the video to get the ability to adjust the size of your thumbnails and contact...
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SolidWorks Product upgrade on Stand-alone licenses
If you have upgraded your software by adding another product such as Simulation you will need to transfer your license off your machine and then reactivate. This is true for stand-alone and network...
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