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3DEXPERIENCE Compass

What Is 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS?

By Jeff Setzer | July 15, 2020

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS is a new version of the SOLIDWORKS you know and love, running on the platform, with easy installation, cloud-based data management, and more.

Build Risk Analysis and heat mapping

Powerful STL Editing Software – Materialise Magics

By GSC 3D | March 19, 2020

Materialise Magics is a powerful editing tool that allows users to perform complicated STL operations with ease, such as booleans, lattices, and perforations.

Arc Tangent from Line Example

SOLIDWORKS How-To: Autotransition & Create Geometry in CAD, Fast

By John Setzer | December 19, 2019

Draw more shapes than you thought possible in CAD simply by using mouse movements and the “A” key where necessary!

Feature Photo 2019 Holidays Christmas Tree Model in SOLIDWORKS

10 SOLIDWORKS Modeling Tips for the Holidays

By Jeff Setzer | December 5, 2019

Watch this quick holiday video showing 10 SOLIDWORKS modeling tips!

The Finer Points of the New Quick Search in SOLIDWORKS PDM

By Jeff Setzer | November 21, 2019

An exciting new feature in SOLIDWORKS 2020 is the ability for the user to conduct a “Google-like” search in PDM across multiple metadata fields. Learn more.

Cavity Design Components

Drilling Into the SOLIDWORKS Cavity Command

By GSC 3D | November 14, 2019

Have you ever had to create a relief on a part in an assembly, based on the shape of a neighboring part?

Using SOLIDWORKS Command Search: Finding Useful or New Commands

By John Setzer | November 7, 2019

Find commands in SOLIDWORKS you may have forgotten, or learn about a particular command you’ve never even used before – all through search.

Import DWG files (or DWF) files and add to library as new symbols

Building Up Your 2D Layout Library in SOLIDWORKS Electrical – Part 2

By Evan Stanek | September 26, 2019

Now that you’ve learned benefits of using 2D Cabinet Layouts, expertly build your library following these recommended practices.

You Keep Using That Phrase 2D Cabinet Layout - I do not think that means what you think it means

Understanding 2D Cabinet Layouts in SOLIDWORKS Electrical – Part 1

By Evan Stanek | September 12, 2019

Get the most out of the 2D Cabinet Layout feature in SOLIDWORKS Electrical!

SOLIDWORKS PDM – Vault Design for Save As & Copy Tree Optimization

By Max Kent | July 11, 2019

PDM vaults can have the same metadata clearing behavior whether Save As or Copy Tree is used, but ultimately, setup and training are the best ways to ensure vault consistency.

SOLIDWORKS PDM Preview Dropdown

Proper Engineering Practices & Data Management

By Max Kent | May 30, 2019

Having a workflow for engineering documents to travel through in their life cycle is not only efficient, but convenient.

Worker writing out notes by hand

Design Automation – What, How & Why?

By GSC 3D | May 16, 2019

Free up design engineers from repetitive, monotonous tasks and elevate product quality at the same time. DriveWorks provides this and more.