SolidWorksTips
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Help: SolidWorks 2010's help is now online when you are connected from the help menu in SW or from any browser at
1:18 PM Nov 6th
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Sketching: SolidWorks 2010 Convert Entities now has a PrptyMngr and doesn't require preselection. Want the PM to go away? Unpin the PM (top)
10:40 PM Oct 28th
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Hole Wizard: 2010 no longer requires preselection for a 2D sketch, this is default unless you select a nonplanar face or hit the 3D button.
10:36 PM Oct 28th
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Sketching: SolidWorks 2010 sketch text can be linked to file properties and driven with configurations or design tables. Great for engraving
10:41 AM Oct 22nd
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Features: SW 2010 allows the split line tool to now split multiple entities within a single sketch, across multiple bodies, great for logos!
9:17 AM Oct 20th
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CircuitWorks: You can specify vault locations for !PDM (workgroup or enterprise) in the CW options under library:
11:12 PM Oct 16th
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Sketching: When you use the convert entities tool on a model edge to project it to your sketch, you can drag the endpoints for adjustment.
10:52 PM Oct 2nd
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eDrawings: If your assembly in SolidWorks has a motion study it can be included when you publish an eDrawing, including an animation tab.
10:32 PM Sep 25th
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Mates: Adding mate references to parts give snap-fit functionality in Assy. Drag from design library, another open file & even Win Explorer!
8:48 PM Sep 1st
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Interface: You can remove icons from toolbars anytime without going to Tools, Customize, Commands by holding down ALT and dragging them off.
4:20 PM Aug 17th
from Laconica
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Views: Create a quick section view in a prt/assy by RMB on a plane in the FM or the graphics area & selecting "Section View" from the menu.
12:22 PM Aug 13th
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Simulation: Solid and Beam mesh elements can be converted from Beam to Solid and vice versa by RMB on the body and selecting "Treat as.."
12:16 PM Aug 13th
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Toolbox: Add a custom property called "IsFastener" to any part with a Text Value of 1 to use fastener filters like that in a section view.
12:11 PM Aug 13th
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Asssys: Also in layout sketches, belts/chains can be used between multiple circular blocks with options for belt flip, length & thickness.
11:44 AM Jul 30th
from Laconica
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Assys: In layout sketches use the traction relation between two blocks to mimic gears & rack/pinion systems first before modeling 3D parts.
11:41 AM Jul 30th
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Sys Opts: To restore a dismissed message in SW that had been toggled "Don't ask again" go to Tools, Opts, Adv, Dismissed messages, check msg
12:39 PM Jul 28th
from Laconica
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Props: To link a file prop to a dim to display the value, place cursor in "value" column in that prop then click on the dim (graphics area)
12:14 PM Jul 28th
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W!PDM: Task Scheduler can export files from WPDM to local folders. Great for sharing latest revision in PDF for outside departments like MFG
12:04 PM Jul 16th
from Laconica
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Design Library: Adding parts for use can be done by drag and drop but also by RMB on the part name in the FeatureManger, Add to Library.
11:39 AM Jul 15th
from Laconica
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Installation: !SolidWorks 2009/10 EDU version can be installed from the commercial DVD on SP2 or later as long as you enter your activation#
3:18 PM Jul 11th
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