Settings & Customizations Archives

What Electromagnetic Simulation Software is the Best?

By GSC | March 4, 2025

Electromagnetic simulation is crucial across various industries, from aerospace and automotive to healthcare and consumer electronics. Engineers need powerful, precise, and user-friendly software to model electromagnetic interactions effectively. While ANSYS…

5 Signs Your Team Needs PDM

By Bob Roth | January 30, 2025

Managing design data can be challenging for any engineering team, especially as projects grow in complexity. Without an efficient data management system, even the most talented teams can face unnecessary…

Windows 11, Graphics Hardware, and SOLIDWORKS Products

By Jeff Setzer | January 19, 2024

As time passes and SOLIDWORKS users upgrade their computers, more of them are moving to Microsoft Windows 11. When it comes to Windows 11, graphics hardware, and SOLIDWORKS, there is…

Creating an Options File for SOLIDWORKS SNL Servers

By GSC 3D | September 15, 2022

Did you know you can add rules to your network license manager to help control the usage of licenses? Learn everything you need to know to make use of an options file.

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Exporting SOLIDWORKS XR (Extended Reality)

By GSC 3D | July 1, 2022

Bring your CAD models to life! SOLIDWORKS XR creates an interactive experience and can put your designs in the palm of your hand.

How To Remove MOD-DIAM Display Error in SOLIDWORKS

By Jeff Setzer | June 23, 2022

Did you launch SOLIDWORKS and find that the diameter symbol on your dimensions has been replaced by “MOD-DIAM”? Learn how to easily fix the issue and some advice that will keep it from happening in the future.

SQL Licensing Changes for SOLIDWORKS 2022 PDM & Manage

By GSC 3D | March 4, 2022

SOLIDWORKS has made changes to the way that SQL licensing will be with future versions of PDM and Manage. This blog goes over the changes being made and what you need to know for the future.

Which Way is Up? Z Axis in SOLIDWORKS & Using the Coordinate Icon

By Jeff Setzer | September 16, 2021

SOLIDWORKS users have tools to help simplify working with the AEC world, whether exporting or importing. A recent enhancement in 2020 and newer releases includes the Orientation dialog and the new Coordinate option, to tell SOLIDWORKS that the Z axis means “up”! Learn more.

Lost SOLIDWORKS Lore: SOLIDWORKS Online Help

By Jeff Setzer | July 29, 2021

SOLIDWORKS Online Help is an easy-to-use, complete reference resource for all things SOLIDWORKS. Learn more about it in this blog.

Lost SOLIDWORKS Lore: Custom Property on the Save Dialog

By Jeff Setzer | July 1, 2021

You might have noticed you can put a value in the Description box when saving a file that will assign the value to the Description property itself. But, you can actually map the box in the Save dialog to any custom property you like! Learn how.