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Q1-080509: Defined Sketch in SolidWorks 2008
Is there any command to find under defined sketches in SolidWorks 2008 that is similar to the one in CATIA?
Q1-080502: Modifying a Cam in SolidWorks 2008
How can you modify a Cam to enable a Cam follower mate in SolidWorks 2008?
Q2-080502: Undefined Sketch Geometry in SolidWorks 2009
Is it possible to let mates drive undefined sketch geometry in SolidWorks 2009?
Q3-080502: Size Problems When Printing in SolidWorks
I am trying to print some simple drawings to A4 on my HP Desk-jet 5940 from SolidWorks 2004. The drawings are in scale 1to1 and say 200mm long.
Q1-080425: PDF Out in SolidWorks 2007 (4 ans)
Using the File, Save As, select File Type is time-consuming for saving drawings. Is there a way to program a toolbar button or like to go directly to this dialog with PDF selected?
Q1-080422: DWGeditor in SolidWorks (1 ans)
We recently upgraded our computers to Win XP x64 and the plan was to use the SolidWorks DWGeditor to work with our old AutoCAD files.
Q2-080422: Text in SolidWorks 2008 (5 ans)
How do you write text on cylindrical surface in SolidWorks 2008 V3.1?
Q1-080414: Saving as a TIFF in SolidWorks 2005 (2 ans)
How can I save my drawing sheets as TIFF files without the annotations moving from their original position in SolidWorks 2005?
Q2-080414: Toolbox Download for SolidWorks 2005
Is there a free download for the Toolbox program for SolidWorks 2005?
Q3-080414: Multibody Part Files in SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)
Is there a way to explode a multiple-body part file in SolidWorks 2007?
Q4-080414: System Requirements in SolidWorks 2007
Are the system requirements posted for downloading the student version of SolidWorks 2007 really adequate?
Q5-080414: Software Training for SolidWorks
I am looking for someone to tutor me in SolidWorks at my shop in Akron OH.
Q6-080414: Suppliers 3D Models for SolidWorks 2007
Does any body know if suppliers 3D models are available for automotive alternators?
Q1-080408: Weight Update While Using Live Section
While using the Live section command in SolidWorks 2008 how can I get a parts weight update?
Q2-080408: Opening Drawings in SolidWorks 2008 (6 ans)
I work from home one day a week, and I am having a problem opening files in SolidWorks from the company server.
Q3-080408: Thermal Wrapping of Materials in SolidWorks(1ans)
How do I set up a thermal analysis in COSMOSWorks to see whether a part will warp in high temperature or not?
Q4-080408: Drawing Sheet Quality in SolidWorks 2005 (1 ans)
I have to produce some exploded presentation drawings to go on to a web site, with dimensions etc.
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3 Tips From SolidProfessor
3 Tips From SolidProfessor
SolidProfessor answers three questions from SolidWorks users.
Top 10 Common Mistakes in Rapid Prototyping
Top 10 Common Mistakes in Rapid Prototyping
Get solutions to common rapid prototyping design mistakes.
Tips for SolidWorks Sheet Metal Design
Tips for SolidWorks Sheet Metal Design
Tips on how to best take advantage of SolidWorks' sheet metal design tools.
Debuging Your SolidWorks Addin
Debuging Your SolidWorks Addin
Jeff Cope contributes another helpful tip. In this entry he explains how to avoid irritating problems with your SolidWorks addin.
Build Templates in Adobe 3D the Easy Way
Build Templates in Adobe 3D the Easy Way
Here's a handy tip to help you build a custom template in Adobe 3D, save yourself time and aggravation and check it out!
SolidWorks Tips and Tricks
SolidWorks Tips and Tricks
Improving SolidWorks import diagnosis functions with FormatWorks manual repair tools.
Reliable IGES translation for SolidWorks Users
Reliable IGES translation for SolidWorks Users
Much has been written about how IGES should be avoided for data translation. Here is an example with FormatWorks which will give better results.
Best Practices in Data Translation
Best Practices in Data Translation
Here are some tips, courtesy of TransMagic's Todd Reade, for addressing common CAD data translation problems.
Creating a Square Spring Feature in SolidWorks
Creating a Square Spring Feature in SolidWorks
CAD Engineer Rishi Kumar Patel takes us through the steps for creating a square spring.
Forcing a Join
Forcing a Join
The join command needs all components to have some "area" in common. In this quick tip, Jon shows us how to make it all come together.