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Q1-090121: Post Script Plotter Required?

Can SolidWorks plot to a non-post script plotter?
Q2-090121: Half Section

How can I make a half section view that includes the bottom half of the part that is not sectioned?
Q3-090121: Surfaces

How can I create a combined curve?
Q1-090120: Conducting Thermal Analysis

Can anyone help me compute the surface area of a solid model and conduct a thermal analysis?
Q2-090120: Print the Feature Design Tree List

How can I print the feature design tree list?
Q1-090112: Maya

I am trying to open Maya files in Solidworks. What is the best way to do this?
Q1:081220: File Size Reduction (3 ans)

I need to convert a whole assembly file into a single part file to approximately 10MB from 40MB.
Q1-081029: Editing Multiple Sheet Formats (12 ans)

When I go to insert my part number, description on one sheet, how can I have all the sheets update with the new information?
Q1-0801015: Spring Rate

Can SolidWorks tell me the spring rate(at various degrees) and torque values(in-lbs/degree) of a torsion spring once I assign a material such as steel?
Q1-110708: Linear Pattern Updating Incorrectly (3 ans)

When I create linear sketch patterns, the sketches occasionally change when I’m working with the model. Can anyone help?
Q1-081222: Anatomical Drawings (3 ans)

Does anyone have anatomical drawings of people? I am particularly interested in people’s feet and backs.
Q2-090112: 64-bit Conversion

Does anyone know if Right Hemisphere Deep Exploration CAD version supports 64-BIT conversion of SolidWorks Assemblies?
Q1-090113: Exporting Assembly Sketches to IGES Format

I am trying to convert a steel box frame to a simple centerline sketch SolidWorks says that there is no geometry to export, can anyone help with this?
Q1-090114: Can I Add Material Using the Shell Tool?

Can I Add Material Using the Shell Tool?
Q1-090100: PDMWorks

Will PDMWorks improve performance of large assemblies in SolidWorks?
Q1-090107: Convert Entities Command

Does anyone know how to toggle between outer and inner edges?
Q1-090109: Assembly

SolidWorks hangs when my assembly is set to resolved, can anyone help?
Q1-081020: Inserting Threads on a Stud (5 ans)

What is the best way to insert threads onto a stud in SolidWorks 2004?
Q1-081028: Moving Two Separate Objects at The Same Time

I have two objects that need to be moved together and still need to touch the third object.
Q1-110508: Updating SW-2008 toolbox to SW-2009

Has anyone had a problem updating toolbox for SW 2008 to 2009?
Q1-081016: Printing Issues

How do I print from a camera view?
Q1-081009: Curved Arrows in Annotations and Balloons

How to you get curved arrows for annotations and balloons in assembly and drawings?
Q2-081007: DWGeditor (3 ans)

Can the DWGeditor open a STEP file?
Q1-081001: Original Font Settings in the Revision Table

Why does the revision table revert back to the original font settings that were used to create the table?
Q2-081001: Locking the Toolbar in Place (2 ans)

Is there any way to lock my toolbars into place so that they don't always shift around when I restart my application?
Q1-081001: Original Font Settings in Revision Table (1 ans)

Why does the revision table revert back to the original font settings that were used to create the table?
Q1-080926: Axis Conversions (1 ans)

My axis conversion with SolidWorks 2008 is not working.
Q1-080924: Printing a Macro

How can I edit the macro code to use the eDrawing instead of using the drawing that was used to create the macro?
Q1-080924: Cursor Problems (1 ans)

I am running SolidWorks 2007 on an HP xw6600 and I am having a problem with my cursor.
Q1-080922: Equations In Assemblies

Can sub-assemblies with equations relating to each other be successfully copied within a top level assembly?
Q1-080918: Iges Files and Assemblies (4 ans)

Is it possible to assemble iges files in SolidWorks and save them as a single entity?
Q1-080829: O-Ring Groove (9 ans)

Anyone ever tried to add an O-ring groove to a flat face surface?
Q1-080827: SolidCAM 2008

I try to open a new CAM part from and existing SolidWorks part, and error message pops up.
Q2-080827: Equations in Assemblies

Can sub-assemblies with equations relating to each other be successfully copied within a top level assembly?
Q1-080825: SolidWorks 2008

How do I use a single application multiple times in a single SolidWorks session?
Q2-080825: Adding Sketched Text (1 ans)

How can I add text to a design table so that I can vary the text (used to create an extrusion) with each configuration?
Q1-080820:Do Analysis On Design (2 ans)

Can I use SolidWorks to do analysis on my design?
Q1-080814: Python

To what degree can Python manipulate the SolidWorks API?
Q2-080812: Dimple Pattern (2 ans)

How do I put a dimple pattern on a non-flat curved surface such as a lens in sunglasses?
Q1-080804: PDMworks (1 ans)

If PDMworks and SolidWorks are both open, and we open another drawing from PDMworks, sometimes the drawing doesn't show up, and SolidWorks closes.
Q1-080723: NPT Threads (6 ans)

I would like to know where I can find a library that has features for thread NPT.
Q2-080723: Best format to export from Pro-E to SolidWorks

What is the best format to export from Pro-E, and then import into SolidWorks?
Q1-080721: Operating System Options (3 ans)

I have heard through the grapevine that companies are using SolidWorks through a Apple OS with a Windows emulator.
Q2-080721: BOM 2007 (1 ans)

I am working with a huge assembly, trying to work with the BOM.
Q1-080717: Excel in SolidWorks (2 ans)

I am trying to put an excel file in a SolidWorks drawing but only a part of it appears.
Q1-080715: SolidWorks Office 2008 (10 ans)

I have an assembly with a cylinder intersecting a plate. The surface of the plate is not flat.
Q1-080710: Cut-Extrude vs. Extrude (7 ans)

In SolidWorks why do some of my cuts shown in the browser as Cut-Extrude and others only as Extrude?
Q2-080710: Arc Length Dimension (2 ans)

I cannot dimension an arc length while detailing, and have tried all the supposed solutions I have found online.
Q3-080707: Spline (1 ans)

I added Splines to all of my parts in order to have free interaction in a COSMOS analysis except 2Dia.
Q2-080707: Isometric Section Views (1 ans)

I need to make a section view of an exploded assembly and I need it to be isometric.
Q1-080703: Create the Wing of the Fan (2 ans)

How to create the wing of the fan.
Q1-080702: API Folder on the SolidWorks CD (2 ans)

I tried to find the api folder on the SolidWorks CD and could not find it on the 2007 or 2008 disks.
Q1-080701: Helical Gear Section View Problem

My problem is about sectional view of a helical gear.
Q1-080630: Mate Between Gear and Chain

How can I make mate between gear and chain.
Q1-080627: SW License Sharing (1 ans)

Advice in moving to multiple license sharing
Q2-080623: SolidWorks API Help (1 ans)

Want to get a programming guide for developing add ins to SolidWorks 2008. The SolidWorks API help does not fulfill my requirement.
Q2:080623: SolidWorks API Help

Want to get a programming guide for developing add ins to SolidWorks 2008. The SolidWorks API help does not fulfill my requirement.
Q1-080623: Projected 3D View (1 ans)

Keep a projected 3D view in drafting mode in any position desired.
Q1-080620: Drawing a Steel Cable

I want to draw a half inch steel cable to connect to a weight and to pass over a pulley and then to a leg.
Q1-061608: Unwrap or Flatten a 3D Surface to Create a Sticke

I need to give our manufacturer the shape of the available surface of one of our products.
Q2-061608: Scale a Model (4 ans)

I have created a model with certain dimensions. Now I want to scale the whole model by a factor of say 10.
Q1-080610: Animation In 2005

Can you animate and save as a avi. in 2005?
Q1-080609: Arc Length (8 ans)

How can I get the arc length in drafting?
Q1-080604:Mating Curved Surfaces in SolidWorks2007 (1 ans)

Can anyone tell me how to mate curved surfaces in SolidWorks 2007?
Q1-080516: Creating an Edge Flange in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans

I began to create a square horse shoe sheet metal part. The rounded corners of the 'square horse shoe' were created at the beginning in the base flange feature.
Q1-080509: Defined Sketch in SolidWorks 2008 (3 ans)

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.
Q1-080502: Modifying a Cam in SolidWorks 2008 (1 ans)

How can you modify a Cam to enable a Cam follower mate in SolidWorks 2008?
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 (2 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 (2 ans)

Are the system requirements posted for downloading the student version of SolidWorks 2007 really adequate?
Q5-080414: Software Training for SolidWorks (2 ans)

I am looking for someone to tutor me in SolidWorks at my shop in Akron OH.
Q6-080414: Suppliers 3D Models for SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)

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.
Q1-080331: Large Assemblies in SolidWorks 2007 (3 ans)

How do I handle large assembly in SolidWorks 2007 when my working system gets too slow?
Q2-080331: Feature Manager Design Tree in SolidWorks (1 ans)

Is there a method to add custom property values to a new column in SolidWorks 2007 Pro?
Q1-080328: SolidWorks 2007 Add-In

I get a runtime error in the visual C++ runtime library when I try to load an add-in. How do I get past this?
Q1-080325: Design Library in SolidWorks 2008 (3 ans)

I can't get anything with the design library to work.
Q1-080319: Modeling/Drawing in SolidWorks 2007

Recently, when completing a model, and making a drawing, the model comes in the drawing not in-a-orthographic position, but tilted,(right side view). Can this be corrected in my settings in SolidWorks 2007?
Q1-080318: Gussets & Ribs in Sheet Metal in SolidWorks(1ans)

What is the easiest way to put gussets across bends in sheet metal in SolidWorks 2008?
Q2-080318: SolidWorks Interface

Has anyone integrated the SolidWorks Bill of Materials with Sage MAS 500 manufacturing?
Q1-080314: 3D CAD Models of a Chainsaw (1 ans)

I am looking for a 3D CAD Model of Chainsaw for forestry to boost my new design.
Q2-080314: Importing Pro/E Models to COSMOS (1 ans)

I've imported models from Pro/E to COSMOS in order to perform analysis on them.
Q3-080314: Conversions with SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)

One of our machine shops use SolidWorks 2006. We design using 2007. How can he convert my drawings and models other than STEP, IGES, DXF, or DWG?
Q1-080312: Beam Mesh in SolidWorks 2007

I've create a Beam Mesh Study in COSMOSWorks for a space frame chassis model.
Q2-080312: SolidWorks 2008 Software Problems

Has anyone had a problem with the toolbox, or any other add in, going away on launch?
Q1-080310: Nose Cone for a Race Car in SolidWorks (3 ans)

I'm currently trying to model a fairly simple race car bodywork and I'm having real trouble with the nose cone in SolidWorks 2007.
Q1-080307: Splitting an Assembly in SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)

I have a large assembly that I need to split, how can I do this with SolidWorks 2007?
Q2-080307: Writing an ACIS File in SolidWorks 2008

I'm having an issue with SolidWorks 2008 writing ACIS (*.sat) files.
Q3-080307: File Compatibility in SolidWorks 2008 (2 ans)

Do SolidWorks files made in the 2008 version still work in earlier SolidWorks versions?
Q4-080307: Sheet Metal in SolidWorks 2008

The existing corner notches in SolidWorks don't suit our application. We need to have a radius, then tangential edges from that.
Q5-080307: Pack and Go 2008

I cannot mass un-check items in pack n go 2008 by selecting the checkbox at the top or by using select and replace.
Q1-080222: Mirroring Surface Models in SolidWorks (2 ans)

When I tried mirroring my assembly of surface models I went to 'Mirror components'. It would let me choose the option 'instanced component is used on both sides' but it would not let me choose 'mirrored component has left/right version', which is what I want to happen.
Q1-080221: Exploded Views in SolidWorks 2007 (14 ans)

I have created an exploded view of an assembly for end user assembly instructions. Is there a way to get this view to show up in a drawing?
Q2-080221: File Properties in SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)

How can I find the original creator of a part or drawing file in SolidWorks 2007?
Q1-080220: Opening a CATIA CATPart File in SolidWorks (1ans)

When I convert CATPart files to STEP format, I can open them in SolidWorks.
Q1-080219: Importing/Exporting in SolidWorks 2006 (2 ans)

I was wondering if anyone knows how to get a Pro/E file to open in SolidWorks and be editable (not just an imported dumb model)?
Q2-080219: Large Format Plotters and SolidWorks (1 ans)

Is SolidWorks software compatible with the new Hewlett-Packard Designjet T1100 large format plotter?
Q1-080214: Helix in SolidWorks 2008 (2 ans)

I was wondering if anybody knows how to do a helix around a helix in SolidWorks 2008?
Q1-080212: Macro in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

Is there a way to prevent the pop-up error prompt from being issued, when a SolidWorks 2007 macro encounters a problem?
Q2-080212: Creating a Spring in SolidWorks 2001 (1 ans)

I need to create a spring that has its ends extending normal to the axis of the spring so that the spring can be held by its extending ends in SolidWorks 2001.
Q1-080206: Creating a Library Feature in SolidWorks (1 ans)

I have created an internal thread and I want to save it as a library feature in SolidWorks 2007.
Q2-080206: Weldment in SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)

Is it necessary to have the two features (without merge) in a 90 degree angle to give the weldbead in a part file in SolidWorks 2007?
Q1-080205: Drop Test in COSMOSWorks 2007 (2 ans)

I want to make a drop test. I have a cast steel part, and it will be dropped from 3000 feet to water. For the drop test simulation I need some help with coefficients.
Q2-080205: Invisible Part in SolidWorks 2006 (5 ans)

I used a part in different sub-assemblies. These sub-assemblies I put in the main assembly.
Q3-080205: Plotters in SolidWorks 2008 (1 ans)

Can anyone recommend a good Inkjet Plotter with a 24 inch roll capacity?
Q1-080201: Workstation for SolidWorks & COSMOSWorks (1 ans)

Can someone recommend a HP workstation for running SolidWorks and COSMOSWorks 2008?
Q2-080201: SolidWorks Formats & Neutral Formats (2 ans)

Where can I get parts in SolidWorks format or neutral formats other than 3dcontentcentral and Traceparts or web2cad.com?
Q1-080130: Selecting Default Printer in SolidWorks 2007

When we open up SolidWorks it seems to randomly select a printer.
Q1-080125: Excel Based Tables in SolidWorks 2006 (1 ans)

I need to insert a column in an excel-based table, for 'material classification', what is the property name for 'material classification'?
Q2-080125: Detail View in SolidWorks 2005 (2 ans)

How can I rotate a detail view 180 degrees in SolidWorks 2005?
Q3-080125: Graphics Cards Compatible with SolidWorks (2 ans)

I am about to buy high end notebook for SolidWorks. Which graphic cards would you recommend will be compatible with SolidWorks and what notebook's brand I need to choose?
Q1-080122: Routing in SolidWorks 2008

I am attempting to use the from-to method of creating a routing assembly in SolidWorks 2008.
Q2-080122: Ordinate Dimensions in SolidWorks 2008 (2 ans)

How can I change my settings so that the default ordinate dimensions are not chain dimensions in SolidWorks 2008?
Q3-080122: SolidWorks 2006 API

I want to select a beginning and ending point on an assembly ie. conveyor belt, then select another assembly, input a number and have macro or vb.net code or combination, calculate equal distances to place the selected assembly on the original one?
Q1-080118: Drawing Numbers in SolidWorks 2008 (9 ans)

We are using just a totally unintelligent drawing numbering scheme (e.g. 12345) at our company.
Q2-080118: Pipework in SolidWorks 2005 (1 ans)

I'm trying to draw some pipework up in SolidWorks 2005.
Q3-080118: Vacuum Schematic in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

I need to add a vacuum schematic (ie: how to hook up all the tubing, valves, manifolds, etc)to sheet two of an assembly drawing.
Q2-080115: Creating Chain Dimensions in SolidWorks 2007

When creating a set of chain dimensions, I am finding that when I try to add the connection lines, the box in the properties window that should be checked to effect this is grayed out and unavailable for change.
Q1-080115: Curves in SolidWorks Student Design Kit (1 ans)

How do you join multiple curves into one curve, when you are in sketch mode in SolidWorks Student Design Kit?
Q1-080111: Microsoft Mouse with SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)

I've just started using a Microsoft comfort optical mouse 3000 - its a great mouse except that when I depress the wheel it won't let me rotate the model in SolidWorks which slows it down a fair bit.
Q2-080111: Feature Creation in SolidWorks 2007

How do I create a helical gear pattern on a round solid in SolidWorks 2007 SP5.0?
Q3-080111: Curve Smoothing in SolidWorks 2008

Does anyone know how to smooth a curve that is created thru discreet xyz points in SolidWorks 2008?
Q4-080111: Profiles & Sketches in SolidWorks 2008

What is the difference between Profiles and Sketch in SolidWorks 2008?
Q5-080111: Assembly Drawings in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

When I create drawings from assemblies, SolidWorks will arbitrarily turn objects off with no warning.
Q6-080111: Mapping in SolidWorks 2008

Is there any short way to make uv-mappings in SolidWorks 2008 and eventually generate object compatible with Photoshop Extended CS3?
Q7-080111 eDrawings in SolidWorks 2007

I am trying to create an eDrawing of a part from SolidWorks that has a decal.
Q8-080111: Configurations in SolidWorks 2008 (3 ans)

I am modeling an assembly which contains one part with two instances. It's basically a shell and the two sides are the same. This product comes in 3 sizes. They all need a separate shop drawing with detailed dimensions.
Q1-080107: Default Viewport Setting in SolidWorks (1 ans)

How can I change the default viewport setting in SolidWorks 2008 to be 1 view instead of 4?
Q1-080103: Creating a Crane Hook in SolidWorks 2007

I am having difficulties in creating a model of a crane hook, the multi section sweep or loft in SolidWorks was a bit confusing for me.
Q1-071227: Ojbet Geometries Eden 260 (1 ans)

I bought the Objet Eden 260, but I need some help to improve my model quality and share information with other Objet users.
Q1-071226: Elliptical Spring in SolidWorks 2001 Plus (4 ans)

How do I create an elliptical spring using SolidWorks 2001 Plus?
Q2-071226: SolidWorks 2008 Running Slow (4 ans)

I've recently made the switch from SolidWorks 06 to SolidWorks 08 and am very disappointed.
Q1-071219: Detailed View in SolidWorks (4 ans)

How can I change a detail view from one sheet to another sheet in SolidWorks?
Q1-071218: Cosmetic Thread Pattern in SolidWorks 2007 (4ans)

How can display cosmetic thread pattern in the part in SolidWorks 2007?
Q1-071217: Migrating to SolidWorks 2008 (4 ans)

I have been trying to Migrate our 2D AutoCAD Drawings to SolidWorks 2008 in batches.
Q2-071217: Coordinate System Alignment in SolidWorks (3 ans)

How can I permanently [for all my future models] reset the coordinate system used in SolidWorks 2007 to show the Z-axis 'up' [as in the universal system]?
Q1-071213: Equation Names in SolidWorks Explorer

Can we change the names in equations in SolidWorks Explorer?
Q2-071213: SolidWorks Vs. Solid Edge (3 ans)

Is there a comparative between SolidWorks and Solid Edge?
Q1-071212: SolidWorks 2008 File Conversion (3 ans)

We have just updated to SolidWorks 2008 and I want to know if there is ANY way to save files we've modified in 2008 back to a version 2007 file.
Q2-071212: Manual Weight Input in SolidWorks 2007 (4 ans)

Is there a way to specify the weight of a PCBA manually instead of fiddling with the density figures in SolidWorks 2007?
Q1-071210: Monitors Best Suited for SolidWorks 2008 (4 ans)

I am looking at upgrading monitors, currently I am are using 19inch HP1955, and looking for some thing bigger or going dual screen.
Q2-071210: Sheet Metal in SolidWorks (2 ans)

Where can I find a movie or picture or SolidWorks design about a sheet metal feeder and stacker for my companies guillotine?
Q1-071205: Laser Cut Electrical Knockout in SolidWorks 2008

I am trying to create a Design Library tool that will product laser cut electrical knockouts (a three segment circle) in sheet metal.
Q2-071205: Migrating PDMWorks Meta-Data

How it possible to migrate PDMWorks meta-data to SmarTeam? Excel? Migration tool?
Q1-071203: Piping in SolidWorks 2007 (6 ans)

I am problems doing piping in SolidWorks 2007.
Q1-071130: Trail File in SolidWorks 2008 (1 ans)

How can I open a trail file in SolidWorks 2008?
Q1-071126: Wireless Mouse with SolidWorks 2007 (8 ans)

I just purchased a Microsoft wireless mouse and keyboard. The scroll button does not rotate the part/model when pressing it.
Q2-071126: Edge Flange in SolidWorks 2007 (3 ans)

I can't create an Edge-Flange in SolidWorks 2007.
Q3-071126: Deformation Animation Using SolidWorks 2008

How can I animate a deformation using SolidWorks 2008?
Q4-071126: Converting Files in SolidWorks 2007 (3 ans)

How can I convert igs format to sldprt?
Q5-071126: Adding a Plane to a Curved Surface (3 ans)

How can I add a plane to a curved surface so that I can cut a hole through it in SolidWorks?
Q1-071119: Dividing an Arc in SolidWorks 2007 (8 ans)

I want to divide an arc into to (equally spaced) segments.
Q2-071119: COSMOSWorks 2008 Weldment Analysis

I have just upgraded to SolidWorks 2008 and have tried analyzing some models with structural members.
Q1-071114: Transient Steady State Analysis

How can I do Transient Steady State Analysis of a silencer?
Q2-071114: Importing DWG/DXF in SolidWorks 2007 (6 ans)

I am attempting to import a dwg onto a plane in a part in SolidWorks 2007.
Q3-071114: Templates in SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)

How can I convert a DWG template to a SolidWorks drawing template?
Q4-071114: 3D QuickPress with SolidWorks 2008

Is anyone using 3D QuickPress with SolidWorks 2008 or any other version of SolidWorks?
Q1-071113: Extension Snaps in SolidWorks 2006 (1 ans)

The extension snaps are not moving when dragged using ordinate dimensions on flat sheet metal patterns in SolidWorks 2006.
Q1-071112: Structural Members in SolidWorks 2007 (4 ans)

Is there a way to add structural member sizes to the weldment options for structural members in SolidWorks 2007?
Q1-071102: Rolled-back State in SolidWorks 2007 (5 ans)

Whenever we open one of our assemblies I get a box saying that parts or assemblies were saved in rolled-back state and it asks whether I want to roll them forward or not.
Q2-071102: Coordinate System in SolidWorks 2005 (3 ans)

I have a STEP file of a somewhat complex assembly from a customer. How can I reorient the coordinate system to be able to display the front/side/top views in the position that I need?
Q3-071102: Error in FloWorks 2005 (2 ans)

I'm running FloWorks 2005. In some solutions (cutplots) I get a "failed to complete" response
Q1-071031: Creating a Model in SolidWorks 2006 (2 ans)

I am a student who is currently doing a project involving me creating a model of a medical device in SolidWorks 2006.
Q1-071030: Importing Point Clusters into SolidWorks (4 ans)

I am trying to import a point cluster into SolidWorks in order to create an STL file for manufacturing.
Q2-071030: Version Info in a Drawing in SolidWorks (3 ans)

Is there a SolidWorks property or method for including the version (i.e. 2007, 2006, 2005, etc.) of the SolidWorks used to generate a drawing?
Q1-071029: Video Cards for SolidWorks 2008 (3 ans)

Does anyone have a list of video cards they recommend for SolidWorks 2008?
Q2-071029: eDrawings in SolidWorks 2006

I am using eDrawings to view drawings sent to me by designers using SolidWorks 2006.
Q1-071025: Custom Properties in SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)

Does anyone know how to import part or sub-assembly (were used data) into a BOM?
Q1-071024: Cutting List in SolidWorks 2005 (2 ans)

How can I automatically generate a cutting list in SolidWorks 2005?
Q2-071024: Sheet Metal Weldment Pieces in SolidWorks (1 ans)

I have a weldment that consists of a round tube and a sheet metal piece in SolidWorks 2007.
Q3-071024: Importing a 3D Studio MAX Model (2 ans)

I have a 3D model I made in 3D Studio MAX that I want to import into SolidWorks.
Q4-071024: Installing Two Versions of SolidWorks (2 ans)

I would like to install two versions of SolidWorks with their licenses on the same hard disk and in one session.
Q1-071023: COSMOS - Element Volume Smaller Than Limit (1ans)

I am attempting to run a static test and I keep getting the error "Element Volume is smaller than the limit".
Q1-071022: Extracting Revision and Status Data in PDMWorks

I have a spreadsheet with PDF filenames of which I would like to know the vault revision and status.
Q1-071018: Toolbox Upgrades in SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)

Is it possible to add new thread-configurations to the Toolbox in SolidWorks 2007?
Q2-071018: Custom Thread Sizes in SolidWorks

How can I create custom thread sizes in SolidWorks?
Q3-071018: Embedding Material in SolidWorks 2005 (1 ans)

I want to embed two spheres of higher density (eg iron) and smaller radius inside a sphere of larger radius(made of wood-smaller density) in SolidWorks 2005.
Q1-071017: Making a Chain or Belt Move in SolidWorks (1 ans)

I would like, if possible, to be able to make a roller chain assembly model appear to be linked to sprockets, and moved along a path as the sprocket models are rotated.
Q2-071017: PDM in SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)

Has anyone had any experience using Adept Synergis?
Q1-071015: Structural Members/Weld Beads in SolidWorks(2ans)

I am constructing the frame of a motorcycle, and so far I have been doing this by making a 3D sketch and then making a structural member.
Q1-071011: 3D Motion Controller in SolidWorks 2006 (5 ans)

I am interested in 3D motion controllers, specifically 3Dconnexion mice.
Q2-071011: COSMOSWorks 2007 Dell Computer Workstation (1ans)

I am looking for a recommendation on a COSMOSWorks 2007 Dell Computer workstation.
Q1-071010: Mate Command in SolidWorks 2007 (5 ans)

Using the Mate command, how do I create a movable bolt that is allowed to move from center to center inside a slotted hole in SolidWorks 2007?
Q1-071009: CFD Analysis in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

I made a CAD model and I am trying to perform CFD analysis on it.
Q1-071004: Equations in SolidWorks 2007

Can sub-assemblies with equations relating to each other be successfully copied within a top level assembly in SolidWorks 2007?
Q1-071003: eDrawings in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

For some reason, eDrawings will not publish a file from SolidWorks 2007.
Q2-071003: Server 2003 Optimization for SolidWorks (2 ans)

I've been looking around the web trying to find ideas on how to optimize our Server 2003 environment for multiple users on SolidWorks 2007.
Q1-071001: Human Model in SolidWorks 2001 (2 ans)

Where can I find 3D model of a Human face/body, which is suitable for SolidWorks 2001?
Q2-071001: Starting a Model in SolidWorks (9 ans)

I am new to SolidWorks coming from using AutoCAD I want to add the third dimension to my work.
Q1-070924: Assembly in SolidWorks 2006 (7 ans)

I want to join an elliptical plate with a pipe which has an elliptical cross section when cut at an angle.
Q2-070924: Excel Mass Properties Macro in SolidWorks (2 ans)

I am working on a macro (in Excel) that will gather the volume and center of mass for parts in a SolidWorks assembly.
Q3-070924: Compound Mitres in SolidWorks 2005 (1 ans)

How can I create the angles required on an object that has compound angles i.e a hopper shape in SolidWorks 2005?
Q1-092107: Drawing in SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)

On a complex drawing, I would like to show ordinate dimensions as ordered pairs near the relevant points in SolidWorks 2007.
Q1-092007: Hole Wizard in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

When using the Hole Wizard, it creates a 3D sketch if the flat surface is not picked before invoking the command.
Q2-092007: Anvil to SolidWorks 2007 Translation (3 ans)

Does anyone know how to translate Anvil drawings into SolidWorks 2007?
Q1-091907: Convergence Plots in COSMOSWorks 2006 (1 ans)

I'm looking for simple rules of thumb to look at when viewing the convergence graphs in COSMOSWorks 2006.
Q2-091907: Macro Writing in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

I'm new to writing macros and I’m trying to add a combo box to a form that references an excel workbook but everything I’ve tried has failed.
Q3-091907: Decals in eDrawings in SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)

Is it possible to show decals in eDrawings using SolidWorks 2007?
Q1-091707: Adding a Weld Bead to a Cylindrical Part (1 ans)

I would like to know how to apply a weld bead to two or more cylindrical parts; such as pipe, tubing, or solid bars that are mated together in a "T" configuration in SolidWorks 2007?
Q2-091707: Install Drawing Templates in SolidWorks (1 ans)

I would like to know how to install the drawing templates or how to make it possible to open my drawing files in SolidWorks 2005.
Q3-091707: PDMWorks in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

Is there any literature that discusses installation, setup and use of PDMWorks?
Q1-091407: Assembly in SolidWorks 2007 (3 ans)

When I open an assembly, some hardware (not all) is suppressed. When I unsuppress the hardware, save the assembly, and then reopen it- the hardware is suppressed again.
Q1-091307: Drawing Dimensions in SolidWorks 2004 (2 ans)

Proper dimensioning occurs on rare and seemingly random occasions, sometimes on only on one sheet of a drawing set. Is this a SolidWorks glitch or is there some setting I'm missing?
Q2-091307: COSMOSM 2007 and Hypermesh (1 ans)

Is COSMOSM (geostar) able to read a Hypermesh's mesh?
Q1-091207: Cropping a Drawing View in SolidWorks 2004

Has anyone found a way to crop a drawing view that includes cropping a transparent component within an assembly in SolidWorks 2004?
Q2-091207: Welding in SolidWorks 2005 (1 ans)

How can I add a corner weld to a sheet metal part in SolidWorks 2005?
Q3-091207: DefPoints Layer in SolidWorks 2006 (1 ans)

I am attempting to add text to a drawing template. When printed, I do not want the text to print, they are basic instructions.
Q1-091107: Student Design Kit Installation

When I click on the downloaded Student Design Kit 2007.exe file on an exterior USB drive, the drive just whirs continuously but nothing happens.
Q1-091007: Parts in SolidWorks 2005 (11 ans)

How can I draw a thread onto a rod for example to create a bolt or threaded bar in SolidWorks 2005?
Q1-090707: Applying Loads in COSMOSWorks in SolidWorks(2ans)

We have an assembly that we are loading in certain positions (the loads slide along a track).
Q1-090407: PHOTOWorks Faces Material in SolidWorks 2007

I have a part, I've assigned to it as material 'A', than I need to assign a face a different material "Red spray paint".
Q1-090307: Auto-balloons in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

Does anyone know a workaround, a macro or other tool to quickly move all balloon-arrows to faces of parts instead of part-edges where they are connected after using the auto-balloon function in SolidWorks 2007?
Q1-083007: Creating a 3D Spring in SolidWorks 2001 (1 ans)

I am able to create a 2D spring but how can I create a 3D spring in SolidWorks 2001?
Q1-082907: Support for JT Files in SolidWorks

What support exists or is planned for JT files in SolidWorks?
Q1-082707: Variable Name for Number Instances (7 ans)

I am using a design table to create a sprocket and I need to set the number of teeth in SolidWorks 2007.
Q1-082307: Formats in SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)

How can I open an Inventor part file and edit it in SolidWorks 2007?
Q1-082207: Hidden Components in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

How can I prevent SolidWorks 2007 from randomly hiding components when I create drawing views?
Q2-082207: Folded vs. Flat Dims in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

When modeling a SolidWorks sheet metal part (using legacy AutoCAD drawings as the dim references), the FLAT configuration is longer in width to what the AutoCAD drawing states it as.
Q1-082107: COSMOSWorks 2006

When doing a static analysis on an assembly, the process is very slow and task manager shows activity for only 1 processor in Hyperthreading.
Q2-082107: Equations in Assemblies in SolidWorks 2007

Can sub-assemblies with equations relating to each other be successfully copied within a top level assembly?
Q1-082007: SolidWorks 2006 Design Table (1 ans)

How can I change the extrude feature directions in design table in SolidWorks 2006?
Q2-082007: Macro to Edit Design Table in SolidWorks 2007

How can I edit a design table through a macro in SolidWorks 2007?
Q3-082007: Opening Files From Future Versions (2 ans)

How can I recover a file from an older version of SolidWorks (2006), already opened with a newer one (2007)?
Q1-081707: XYZ Curve SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

I am trying to make gears using SolidWorks, and since I don't think the program can make the involute tooth profile, I have created a set of points externally in excel.
Q1-081607: Modeling in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

How can I model a braided wire rope with 6 braided wires in SolidWorks 2007?
Q1-081507: Locking a Model in SolidWorks 2006 (2 ans)

Is there a way to "Lock" a model in SolidWorks 2006?
Q2-081507: Helical Compression Spring in SolidWorks (2 ans)

How can I model an actual Helical Compression Spring in SolidWorks 2007?
Q1-081307: Saving a Model in SolidWorks (4 ans)

I have made the configurations of a model and now I need to make it a single file.
Q1-081007: DWGEditor in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

All lines display and print in narrow width. Has anyone been able to set different line widths?
Q2-081007: Bi-Direction Linkage of Excel (3 ans)

Is it possible to link an excel sheet with SolidWorks 2007 variables bi-directionally?
Q3-081007: Compatibility of SolidWorks Office Pro 2007

Is CIRCUITWorks 6 compatible with SolidWorks Office Pro 2007?
Q1-080907: Stress Analysis in SolidWorks 2006 (1 ans)

I am using a SolidWorks Professional 2006 for design, I want to know if it is possible to do stress analysis on suddenly applied load.
Q2-080907: Crash During Save in SolidWorks 2007 (3 ans)

A few times a week somebody in our office opens up the model they are working on the next day and finds that the model hadn't saved correctly.
Q1-080807: Ordinate Dimensions in SolidWorks Office

The extension lines for ordinate dimensions are automatically snapping to selected edges or features in SolidWorks Office Pro 2006.
Q2-080807: Rotational Sketch Pattern in SolidWorks (2 ans)

How can I fully define a rotated pattern in a sketch in SolidWorks 2007 sp4.0?
Q1-080707: Drawing Revisions in SolidWorks 2007 (38 ans)

How can you control drawing revisions in SolidWorks 2007?
Q2-080707: Un-Merging Coincident End-Points (3 ans)

If the end-points of two entities, say a line and an arc, are merged together, how can they be separated in SolidWorks 2007?
Q3-080707: COSMOSXpress in SolidWorks 2005

How can COSMOSXpress be used for shear/twist stress analysis or is there another process in SolidWorks 2005?
Q4-080707: Downloadable Toolboxes and/or Components (1 ans)

I am looking for downloadable toolboxes and/or components, such as, desk fittings or appliances that are used like a laptop or printer for example.
Q1-080607: Part Weight in SolidWorks 2007 (5 ans)

SolidWorks BOM will give you the weight of each part, but that weight is the net weight, after holes are cut and all other machining is done.
Q1-080207: Sine Wave in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

I need to create what is essentially a hollow cylinder where the edge is a sine wave in SolidWorks 2007.
Q1-080107: Spaceball 3003 with SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)

I have an old Spaceball 3003 flx I, have all the drivers - It worked fine on Pro-e and other packages but will not work on SolidWorks 2007(education edition).
Q2-080107: Mate Between Screw and Thread in SolidWorks(3ans)

How can I make a mate between a screw and a thread in SolidWorks 2006?
Q1-073107: Placement Planes in SolidWorks 2007

How can I create Placement Plane in SolidWorks 2007 in order to include standard cutouts of sheet metal in the design library?
Q1-073007: PDMworks, Filenames, & Revision Levels (1 ans)

Is there a way with PDMworks to have the revision level of a document automatically append to the filename when you check out or view in SolidWorks 2007?
Q2-073007: SolidWorks Student Design Kit

Is there any way I can create tubing in an assembly in SolidWorks Student Design Kit?
Q1-072507: Tables on Drawings in SolidWorks 2006 (2 ans)

Is it possible to use information (cell values/formulas) from one table on another table?
Q1-072307: Inserting & Printing PDF Documents in SolidWorks

I am inserting a PDF document into a B-size drawing and when I print the drawing it stretches the document and comes out blurry in SolidWorks 2007.
Q1-072007: Modeling Rate in SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)

How is the rate in SolidWorks 2007 modeling products calculated?
Q1-071907: Drawing View Alignment in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

I have lost the ability to use the align tool (horizontal or vertical) in drawings in SolidWorks 2007.
Q1-071707: Converting 2D Views in SolidWorks 2007 (6 ans)

How can I convert a 2D view into a 3D solid object in SolidWorks 2007?
Q2-071707: Printer Line Weights in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

I cannot print drawings with line weights since switching to SolidWorks 2007 x64.
Q1-071607: 3D Modeling in SolidWorks 2006 (3 ans)

I have two parts (components) that could be identical, is there any compare method that could help me find the slightest difference between them?
Q1-071207: Exporting Dimensions from SolidWorks (1 ans)

Is there a way to export dimensions from SolidWorks to Excel 6?
Q2-071207: Material Properties in SolidWorks 2007 (5 ans)

Is there a way to change the properties of Tungsten in material properties in SolidWorks?
Q3-071207: Copying Sketches in SolidWorks 2006 (1 ans)

Sometimes I create sketches in assemblies, referencing other parts.
Q1-071107: Saving an Assembly as a Solid Part (6 ans)

We are trying to generate 3D models for our customers but don't want to distribute the component files or allow any hidden features to be viewed in SolidWorks 2007.
Q1-070507: Human Body Models for SolidWorks 2007 (5 ans)

How do you get to the SolidWorks (download section) model library, special interest, humans?
Q1-070407: Translating Inventor Data to SolidWorks (1 ans)

Is there any translator software or facility available in SolidWorks that can handle data imported from Inventor parametrically?
Q1-070207: Mirroring an Assembly in SolidWorks (3 ans)

When I'm mirroring a part or sub assembly in an assembly, I'm not getting the mating conditions of mirrored part or sub assembly, which are presents in the original one with other parts or assembly.
Q1-062907: Feature Recognition in SolidWorks 2006 (1 ans)

If I am not mistaken, the version of SolidWorks prior to 2006 allowed you to import a STEP file and recognize the various features rather than leaving it a "dumb" part. Has it been dropped in SolidWorks 2006?
Q1-062807: Piping in SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)

Where can I download a users guide for piping/routing for SolidWorks 2007?
Q2-062807: DXF Format in SolidWorks 2006 (3 ans)

Can anybody tell how to save or export a SolidWorks 2006 part with multiple configurations in DXF format with their configuration names automatically?
Q1-062707: Copying an Assembly in SolidWorks 2006 (2 ans)

I want to make a copy of an assembly as a new version. What is the best way to do it in SolidWorks 2006?
Q2-062707: Print in Office Premium 2007

We work with a HP designjet 800 printer and we want to print in high quality when we have 3D image but in this case, the thickness of the lines disappear.
Q3-062707: Welding in Assembly in SolidWorks 2005 (2 ans)

How can you do welding in an assembly, so that it won't come as a part in the BOM on the drawings?
Q1-062607: Printing Legacy ACAD Drawings in SolidWorks(2ans)

I am trying to print legacy AutoCAD drawings using SolidWorks 2007 DWGEditor.
Q2-062607: Printing Problem in SolidWorks 2007 Core (1 ans)

I am using 2007 core and a Canon IFP700 printer. I cannot get decent prints from it.
Q1-062507: One Drawing Containing Several Components (3 ans)

I have been requested to make one edrawing which includes several sheets of different component drawings in SolidWorks 2006.
Q1-062007: Animations in SolidWorks (1 ans)

Where can I get training to do animations in SolidWorks?
Q1-061907: Dimension Colors in Drawing in SolidWorks (2 ans)

When I go to dimension a drawing and use the insert model items feature, all the dimensions are black.
Q2-061907: Tables in SolidWorks 2004

I am trying to create a table which is similar to Revision Table functionality in SolidWorks 2004.
Q1-061507: Spring in SolidWorks 2005 (1 ans)

What does a design table for a spring need in order to create a simulation in an assembly in SolidWorks 2005?
Q2-061507: Files Not Saved in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

Has anyone had any trouble with 2007 not saving files?
Q1-061407: Adding a Spring Effect on the Spring (1 ans)

How can we add the spring effect to a spring assembled in some assembly in SolidWorks 2006?
Q2-061407: Flexi PCB Design in SolidWorks 2007

Is there any software out there that can handle flexible PCB design?
Q3-061407: Assembly in SolidWorks 2007 (3 ans)

How can I avoid having part sketches appear on an assembly in SolidWorks 2007?
Q4-061407: Gears in SolidWorks 2005

Using a Planetary Gear setup (Ring, pinion and Sun), is it possible to use this gear set to make two levers that look like a "V" move in opposite direction using the same speed in SolidWorks 2005?
Q5-061407: Inspection Dimensions in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

In SolidWorks 2007 what is Inspection Dimensions?
Q1-061107: CAD/CAM in SolidWorks 2006 (5 ans)

Which is the best CAM software package to use with SolidWorks 2006 which is fully associative?
Q2-061107: Equations in Assemblies in SolidWorks 2006 (1ans)

Is there a better way than Equations of controlling an assembly with dependent features in the parts as this method seems slow and difficult to use.
Q3-061107: Concentric Internal Threads in SolidWorks (2 ans)

I have tried to make a concentric internal threaded hole but software always shows a warning and doesn't let me proceed in SolidWorks 2007.
Q1-060807: Displaying Threads in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

In SolidWorks I try to see same when I do a threaded hole but only show the hole like a normal hole, it doesn't show the thread feature, is any way to show the thread feature in hole?
Q2-060807: SolidWorks to CATIA (2 ans)

My company uses SolidWorks and our customers uses CATIA, what options do I have to enable them to open my files and use them in CATIA?
Q1-060607: Opening an Inventor 11 Files in SolidWorks (1ans)

I'm trying to open Inventor 11 files in SolidWorks 2007 files.
Q1-060507: Sketch Relations/Snaps in SolidWorks 2007 (18ans)

I am having issues with my sketches retaining their sketch relations in SolidWorks 2007.
Q1-060407: Macro in SolidWorks Professional 2007 (1 ans)

How can I make a macro automatically run every time I close SolidWorks Professional 2007?
Q2-060407: Corrupt Files in SolidWorks 2007 (3 ans)

We have a problem with our files going corrupt in SolidWorks 2007.
Q3-060407: Spring in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

How do you make a spring work in assembly? (FLEX)
Q1-060107: Main Window Doesn't Open in SolidWorks (1 ans)

I have a problem with SolidWorks 2007. I was working fine but 5 days ago when I open SolidWorks, the main window doesn't appear.
Q2-060107: Exporting STL Files in Student Design Kit

If I try to export a model as an STL file using "Save As" in Student Design Kit 2006-2007 the only file choices I am offered are: Part, Lib Feat Part and Part Templates.
Q1-052907: Sheet Metal BOM in SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)

My question is this, after creating the drawings of the sheet metal parts is there anyway to auto include flat pattern sizes in the BOM in SolidWorks 2007?
Q2-052907: Bend Table.xls in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

Does anyone have a bend table in Excel in SolidWorks 2007 they would send me?
Q1-052807: Saving in SolidWorks 2007 (37 ans)

How can I save a part in SolidWorks 2007 to use in a older version of SolidWorks?
Q2-052807: Using EdgeCAM (1 ans)

Can someone advise me on how to use EdgeCAM or suggest a good tutorial?
Q1-052407: RAM Usage Issue in SolidWorks Office Pro (2 ans)

I am trying to get high resolution rendered pictures of assemblies. I was getting half way through the renders but SolidWorks was crashing because my computer did not have sufficient ram.
Q2-052407: Inserting a Part in a Drawing in SolidWorks(2ans)

I have a question regarding an issue I am having with my SolidWorks program. Everything operates as it should, until I place a drawn part into a drawing.
Q1-052307: Boolean Solids in SolidWorks 2004 (1 ans)

How can I subtract one solid from another in SolidWorks 2004?
Q1-052207: Revision Table in SolidWorks 2006 (1 ans)

Is it possible to modify the default revision table in SolidWorks 2006?
Q2-052207: SolidWorks Student Edition on XP Home (2 ans)

I purchased the 2006-2007 SolidWorks Student Edition, not realizing they are asking for it to run on XP professional.
Q1-052107: SolidWorks 2007 BOM (8 ans)

I'm working with a three tiered indented BOM for a three level assembly.
Q2-052107: Detail Drawing in SolidWorks 2006 (5 ans)

Is there a way to replace a model with a similar model in a detail drawing?
Q3-052107: DWG Exporting Error in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

When exporting a DRW assembly drawing as a DWG, I get all the dimensions "broken".
Q1-051807: Resizing Drawing Sheets Using API in SolidWorks

I am trying to automate SolidWorks 2007 drawings using macros.
Q2-051807: Hatching in slddrw Files in SolidWorks 2007(1ans)

I am looking for ANSI or any other standard hatching for wood (oak –hard wood and soft wood etc) CAD models to be accepted by architectural firms to be used in SolidWorks 2007 and how to use them inside the system as SW 2007 does not have any such items.
Q1-051707: Printer Margins in SolidWorks 2007

How do I change the value of the printer margins (not paper margin) in SolidWorks 2007?
Q2-051707: Creating a Custom Excel Based BOM (2 ans)

I've done a little research on creating a custom BOM with custom properties and I've learned you can do this with either the Excel based BOM or the SW-BOM (table format).
Q1-051607: Human Body in SolidWorks 2006 (3 ans)

I am wondering if anybody has a human body model that they would like to share?
Q2-051607: Slow File Browsing in SolidWorks 2003

Why with windows XP is file browsing is very slow in folders with a lot of files in SolidWorks 2003?
Q1-051407: Calculating Price Using SolidWorks 2005 API

I want to calculate the price of a product/assembly based on its weight using SolidWorks 2005 API.
Q2-051407: Physical Dynamics in SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)

How do I emulate the compression and expansion of a spring using Physical Dynamics in SolidWorks 2007?
Q3-051407: Converting Inventor 11 Files to SolidWorks (3ans)

I have designed some parts in Inventor. The company that will be manufacturing these parts runs SolidWorks.
Q1-051107: Compressing Part Files in SolidWorks Pro (5 ans)

I have a part file that I received from a customer via e-mail. It came to me at about 3MEG and after several changes it is now a 33 Meg file.
Q1-051007: Solid Modeling Tool in SolidWorks 2006 (7 ans)

Is there a way to make a swept cut in SolidWorks 2006?
Q1-050407: Compatibility in SolidWorks Student Edition(5ans)

I've heard that files created in the the student edition of SolidWorks can't be opened in the professional/premium editions and vice-versa.
Q1-050307: 3/4 Section View in SolidWorks 2007 (3 ans)

How can I create a 3/4 section view of an isometric drawing?
Q1-050107: Hole Callout in SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)

I've created a ream hole database in the hole wizard database.
Q1-042707: SolidWorks 2006 on Vista (4 ans)

I am told that SolidWorks 2006 would run on Windows Vista on Configuration mode.
Q1-042507: Windows XP x64 and SolidWorks 2007

I can't see any file on the DVD media when I come to install the application. Does any body have experience installing the Windows XP x64 platform?
Q2-042507: 3D Patterns in SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)

I Have 50 Points in 3D sketch scattered in space and I need to have a ball patterned according to the points.
Q1-042407: Drawings from Assemblies in SolidWorks (5 ans)

I have a drawing of a section of an assembly which was saved in a certain position (doors open).
Q2-042407: SolidWorks 2007 Running Slow (2 ans)

Since installing SolidWorks 2007 (with network licensing), we have been experiencing periods where SolidWorks is very, very slow when working on drawings on a dedicated network SNAP server (separate from the license server).
Q1-042307: Architectural Elevation in SolidWorks (11 ans)

I design small pre-manufactured steel buildings. I create the framing plans on SolidWorks 2007.
Q1-041807: Warning Message in SolidWorks 2006

I get this warning message which says: resulting feature too large to fit in modeler limits. This operation will fail.
Q2-041807: Images in SolidWorks 2007 (3 ans)

Where can I find a 3D image or solid of a person or figure of some type to import into an assembly to show scale to my customers in SolidWorks 2006?
Q3-041807: Automatic Quotes for Models in SolidWorks (3 ans)

I am interested in finding out whether or not SolidWorks can produce automatic quotes from models.
Q1-041707: Shock Analysis in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

I'm trying to analyze a 20g 15ms shock with COSMOSWorks 2006.
Q1-041607: Importing Sketchup into SolidWorks

How do you import a ketchup file into SolidWorks?
Q1-041307: SolidWorks 2006 and SolidWorks Student (1 ans)

Can anyone tell me whether SolidWorks 2006 is compatible with SolidWorks Student Edition 2006-2007?
Q1-041207: Sections in Animations in SolidWorks 2006

I am using SolidWorks 2006 and need to move a section plane through my assembly during my animation.
Q1-041107: SolidWorks 2006 Routing Tutorial (1 ans)

Basically I need help understanding this part of SolidWorks.
Q1-041007: Saving Current Configuration Only (5 ans)

I have an Assembly that has multiple configurations and parts with multiple configurations in SolidWorks 2007.
Q2-041007: Cost and Quantity in BOM in SolidWorks (2 ans)

Does anybody know how to create a property in an Excel based BOM that multiplies the quantity of a part in an assembly with it's cost in SolidWorks 2007?
Q1-040507: Microsoft Vista & SolidWorks 2006 (5 ans)

Does anyone have experience running SolidWorks 2006 under the Microsoft Vista operating systems?
Q1-040407: Cross Section Using Section Line (2 ans)

I generally am having problems with section cuts of a simple assembly of cylindrical parts with fasteners such as screws and washers in SolidWorks 2007.
Q2-040407: Hole Wizard On A Cylindrical Face (4 ans)

How Do I Use The Hole Wizard On A Cylindrical Face and place the hole directly on the bottom of the surface in SolidWorks 2006?
Q3-040407: Printing a Drawing in SolidWorks 2005 (2 ans)

I am trying to print a B size detail drawing that has a isometric shaded view in SolidWorks 2005.
Q4-040407: Printing Line Weights in SolidWorks 2006

Has any body found out how to have the line weights of a drawing scaled to the what ever scale is set on the print scale in SolidWorks 2006?
Q1-040207: Metal Tolerances in SolidWorks 2005 (16 ans)

I am creating a model in SolidWorks 2005. Can someone please tell me the tolerance I would need to make two parts "pressfit" (male/female)?
Q1-033007: Libraries for Plantworks and SolidWorks (1 ans)

I'd like to find some free components libraries for Plantworks (the default one is very small) and some libraries of textures for SolidWorks 2007 (if possible a wheat field).
Q2-033007: Converting STL Data to a Parasolid in SolidWorks

We have surface STL data from CT scan data, and we need to convert that into a parasolid in SolidWorks.
Q1-032907: Switching from Solid Edge to SolidWorks

We are considering switching from Solid Edge to SolidWorks. What can be done to translate part, sheet metal and assembly files into SolidWorks without losing features and relationships?
Q2-032907: Surface Stitching in SolidWorks 2006 (1 ans)

How can I combine/stitch two faces together in SolidWorks 2006?
Q1-032807: Mirror Sheet Metal Components in SolidWorks(1ans)

Is there a way to mirror sheet metal parts in SolidWorks 2007?
Q1-032707: Conical Bodies in SolidWorks 2005 (9 ans)

How do I create constraints (Joints,and mates etc.) of two conical bodies one of which is rotated over the other reference to a single point(tip) in SolidWorks 2005?
Q1-032607: SolidWorks Training Courses (1 ans)

I am looking for SolidWorks training in class in either Massachusetts or New Hampshire, personally paid not company, entry level to design plastics parts.
Q1-032207: Second Hand SolidWorks Software (1 ans)

Is it legal to purchase a second hand SolidWorks software?
Q1-032107: Drawing/Print Resolution in SolidWorks 06 (3 ans)

When I create a detailed view on a drawing using a full circle, at first the resolution of the detail circle is fine.
Q1-031907: SolidWorks 2007 CPU Usage (2 ans)

Why does SolidWorks 2007 use just %50 of the CPU in rendering or in any imperative application?
Q2-031907: Windows Vista Capabilities (1 ans)

Will SolidWorks 2006 SP 5.1 run on Windows Vista?
Q1-031607: Inter-Part Relations in SolidWorks 2006 (2 ans)

Is it possible to make a mathematical relation between two parts in SolidWorks 2006?
Q1-031407: Transparent Parts in SolidWorks 2007 (3 ans)

I have parts that are grayed out within an assembly in SolidWorks 2007.
Q1-031207: Creating a Hole at an Angle in SolidWorks (3 ans)

What is the best way to create a hole at an angle to two planes in SolidWorks 2007?
Q2-031207: Equations not Updating Dimensions (2 ans)

In SolidWorks 2007 sp2.2, I have an assembly that when you change the dimensions of a definition sketch, changes the sizes of the parts in the assembly.
Q3-031207: Helical Pattern in SolidWorks 2005 (1 ans)

I am trying to draw a brush, similar to a pipe cleaner in SolidWorks 2005.
Q1-030907: Cost Estimation in SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)

I recently heard of a Macro/Plug-in for SolidWorks 2007 that can estimate cost based on the model.
Q2-030907: BOM Report in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

How can I export a text list of all levels of an assembly from SolidWorks 2007?
Q1-030807: Overriding Dimensions in SolidWorks 2005 (1 ans)

I am using SolidWorks 2005, I have a task to find Manual or overridden dimensions in a drawing.
Q2-030807: Breaking a Leader in SolidWorks 2006

Is there a way to break a leader that crosses a dimension line in SolidWorks 2006?
Q1-030707: Mirror Assembly in SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)

I Was using Inventor before and with that software in an assembly file I can mirror a subassembly and insert it in the same general assembly.
Q1-022807: Human Arm Model for SolidWorks 2005

Does anyone have a human right arm model for SolidWorks 2005?
Q2-022807: Transparency Problem in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

When I change a component to transparent in an assembly and then try an change it back, I cannot select it in SolidWorks 2007.
Q3-022807: Correct Memory Needed for SolidWorks 2007 (3 ans)

We are a flexible cable manufacturer and design our cables in 3D. To make these we have to use lots of helical sweeps often 50-60 times.
Q4-022807: Inserting PTR in SolidWorks 2007

Can anyone help me with this, I don't remember where the library for commercial structural steel like PTR's is in SolidWorks 2007.
Q1-022207: Application Hang in SolidWorks 2007 (10 ans)

I am currently having an issue where, upon opening a file SolidWorks 2007 will hang.
Q1-022107: SolidWorks 2006 & 2007 on Windows XP (2 ans)

I currently run SolidWorks 2006 SP4.1, I canceled my subscription but I did receive the 2007 upgrade package.
Q2-022107: Error Message in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

I keep getting a run time error in SolidWorks 2007. It mostly happens when I am deleting an object in an assembly or when mating parts in an assembly.
Q3-022107: Roll Forming in SolidWorks 2006 (1 ans)

Is there a way to take a non-rectangular plate and roll it in SolidWorks 2006?
Q1-022007: Setup Options in SolidWorks 2006 (6 ans)

I have a problem with my SolidWorks setup at work. At the university I used to be able to make a sketch, then drag the points and lines to manipulate its shape.
Q1-021907: SolidWorks Student Edition (2 ans)

Is there any way to put an engraving, such as a name, on a part in SolidWorks Student Edition?
Q1-021307: Threads in SolidWorks 2001 Plus (2 ans)

I'm trying to add a NPT (tapered pipe) thread to an extruded cylinder in SolidWorks 2001 Plus.
Q2-021307: Cosmetic Threads in SolidWorks 2001 Plus

Is there a way to show the individual threads on the screen when adding cosmetic threads to a hole in SolidWorks 2001 Plus?
Q1-021207: Line Colors in SolidWorks 2006 (18 ans)

My friend uses a laptop at work and it appears to be set for the dimensions and balloons to show in blue instead of black. We have looked everywhere, but can find anywhere to change this (apparent) default in SolidWorks 2006.
Q2-021207: SolidWorks 2007 Tutorials (1 ans)

Does anybody know of any websites that allow you to download tutorials for SolidWorks 2007?
Q1-020807: Non-Zero Base Value for Ordinate Dimensions(1ans)

Is there a way to have an ordinate dimension start at a non-zero value in SolidWorks 2007?
Q2-020807: Linear Patterns in SolidWorks 2005 (1 ans)

I have a very simple part that contains a pattern, I want to have multiple configurations each with a different number of instances of the pattern in SolidWorks 2005.
Q1-020507: Template and Sheet Format in SolidWorks (6 ans)

How do I create template and sheet format and how they are related in SolidWorks 2006?
Q2-013107: STAR.exe Error in COSMOSWorks Student (1ans)

I am trying to do a static analysis of a structure in COSMOSWorks Student Edition 2006. I successfully set up the study and mesh the object. However, when I go to run the study, the program crashes.
Q1-013107: *.sldftp File in SolidWorks 2006 (5 ans)

What is the *.sldftp file type extension used for and where is it applicable in SolidWorks 2006?
Q1-013007: Extrusion in SolidWorks 2006 (11 ans)

I have a fully-defined, closed spline with multiple points defining its curvature. When extruding this shape, the resulting extrusion does not precisely follow the contour of the spline sketch in SolidWorks 2006.
Q1-012907: Hiding Planes and Origins in Thru Assembly (2ans)

How do you hide (not suppress) planes and origins for every configuration in either part or thru parts in an assembly where the plane or origin is hidden at the part level in SolidWorks 2007?
Q1-012607: Problems With F.E.M. Simulation (1 ans)

Does anyone knows what means "internal error #10" that would occur during the F.E.M.'s resolving equations process in COSMOSWorks 2006?
Q1-012507: Drawing in SolidWorks 2007 (4 ans)

Other than projecting construction lines to develop corners on filleted edges, is there a setting or filter that can be applied to grab the dimension from the "theoretical" corner in SolidWorks 2007?
Q2-012507: Draft in SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)

Can draft be applied to a model, while maintaining the position of the normal edge on its respective plane, if the part has a non-planar parting line in SolidWorks 2007?
Q1-012407: Simulation in SolidWorks 2005

Does anyone knows how to stop a "stuck" simulation in SolidWorks 2005?
Q1-011907: Enable Confirmation Corner in SolidWorks (6 ans)

What is the use of enable confirmation corner if we click the option setting in SolidWorks?
Q1-011807: Property Editor in SolidWorks 2006 (2 ans)

Does anyone know of any programs that allow bulk editing of the custom properties for part and assembly files in SolidWorks 2006?
Q1-011707: SolidWorks 2004 to AutoCad 2000 Conversion

I am converting a SolidWorks 2004 drawings to an AutoCad 2000 drawing.
Q2-011707: Phantom Part in a Drawing in SolidWorks (1 ans)

In fixture drawings it is useful to show the part being fixtured in phantom in the assembly in SolidWorks 2007?
Q1-011507: Hidden Lines in SolidWorks 2007 (12 ans)

Is there anyway to show hidden lines for only one part in the drawing view in SolidWorks 2007?
Q1-011207: Sketching on a Surface in SolidWorks 2006

Is it possible to create a sketch of fixed dimensions in terms of line length on a surface in SolidWorks 2006?
Q1-011107: Best Translator for ABAQUS for SolidWorks (1 ans)

I need to import two parts files in ABAQUS(v6.5-1) from SolidWorks(2006-4.1) for further analysis of the parts.
Q1-010807: Drafting in SolidWorks 2006 (3 ans)

1. How to generate a half section view in drafting? 2. How to generate BOM? 3. How to unexplode an exploded view in assembly?
Q1-010507: No Part Display in SolidWorks 2006

New parts created in Solidworks will not open in 2006 Viewer SP5.0. Dialog box in Viewer says to "Re save the file with tessellation data".
Q1-010207: Problems Running COSMOSXpress (4 ans)

My COSMOSXpress is not working Properly, what should I do?
Q1-122206: Meshing in SolidWorks 2006 (2 ans)

I am using SolidWorks 2006 ans COSMOSWorks for part analysis. Sometimes I can not do complete meshing. Can someone please explain the meshing process to me?
Q1-122106: Configuration Files in SolidWorks 2006 (4 ans)

I want to know if there is a config file were I can save my settings for my drafting standards.
Q1-121906: Orientation of Pro/E Parts in SolidWorks (5 ans)

When you import a Pro/E Part as a import part how do you re-orient the part if it comes in at an angle in the side views in SolidWorks 2006?
Q2-121906: Materials Library in SolidWorks 2007 (3 ans)

I am currently modeling a new component and require a special grade of steel, it is not available in the SolidWorks 2007 materials library, is there a website where I can download new materials into the library?
Q3-121906: Routing Tutorial for SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)

I am a new user to Routing module. Can anyone suggest some tutorial on the subject (mainly interested in Piping) for SolidWorks 2007?
Q1-121806: Making a Part in Context to an Assembly (2 ans)

When I create a part in context to an assembly, the origin of the part and the assembly are oriented differently. How do I align the origins when creating the partin SolidWorks 2006?
Q4-121406: Design Tables

Has anyone tried to write a macro to use a general table to replace an excel design table in a drawing in SolidWorks 2007 SP2.1?
Q2-121406: Export DWG Files (1 ans)

Is there a way to output a DWG file for machining that is 1:1 without changing the SLDDRW, in SolidWorks 2007?
Q3-121406: Chain and Sprocket Mates (1 ans)

What is the easiest way to assemble and mate a gear and sprocket in SolidWorks 2006?
Q1-121406: Text Font Importing Problem

How do I import new text fonts in Wildfire 1.0?
Q1-121206: EPS Output (1 ans)

I need to output a drawing file into an EPS format. Any ideas on how to do that?
Q1-120806: Changing the Component Instance ID

I design water treatment process facilities and want to show my system valve designations (within large assemblies) as instances of a component valve.
Q1-120706: Fillets in SolidWorks 2007 (7 answers)

I am having some trouble with Fillets in SolidWorks 2007.
Q2-120706: Zooming in and Out using the Mouse (2 ans)

How can I use the middle wheel of mouse to make it zoom in or zoom out in the application?
Q1-120606: Zero Length Entity in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

I have just put SolidWorks 2007 on my computer and it seems to work fine, but as soon as I go to extrude my sketch it says it contains a zero-length entity.
Q2-120606: Plating in SolidWorks 2006/2007 (1 ans)

I'm looking for an add-on or SolidWorks compatible software that can create a pre-plated 3D model from a finished model by simply adding the plating allowance.
Q1-120406: SolidWorks Language Pack (1 ans)

Where can I get a French Language Pack for SolidWorks SP1?
Q1-113006: Controlling Text Matter of a 2D Sheet

How can we control the text matter of 2D sheet through spread sheet(excel sheet) in SolidWorks 2006?
Q2-113006: PDM Works in SolidWorks 2005 (1 ans)

We have 10 designers and 2 drafts man, we are manufacturing the machine tool, some of the parts are the same as to other machine and assembly, so how can we implement and start the PDM works in SolidWorks 2005?
Q3-113006: COSMOS Error Command (2 ans)

I'm trying to analyze a cylinder with a wall thickness of 0.1 mm, and height 115mm being impacted.
Q1-112206: Gearing Arrangements in SolidWorks (4 ans)

I am Working on one project where I need to use gearing arrangement in that product. And I also need to make animation of the same.
Q1-112106: Joining Pipes at Specific Angles (12 answers)

I have created a pipe and need to connect another pipe with the same dimensions at a 90 degrees angle to the first pipe.
Q1-112006: Creating Text on a Cylindrical Face (5 ans)

I need to create an extruded text feature on a cylindrical face in SolidWorks 2007.
Q2-112006: Error in SolidWorks 2005 (3 ans)

I can't run SolidWorks 2005 in my computer. After I double-click the SolidWorks 2005 icon, it says: Please contact your supplier.
Q3-112006: Error Opening a File in E-Drawings 2007 (2 ans)

I saved a large assembly model along with all its part files and drawings using "pack and go". I then wrote this file to a disk and sent it to a customer in Kitchener.
Q1-111606: Error Opening File in SolidWorks 2001 Plus

I cannot open any SolidWorks file that I have modified recently. I get error message "Invalid class found in file" in the parts preview when trying to open but it will not open.
Q1-111506: Configuring Spaceball 2003 for SolidWorks (2 ans)

How do I configure/connect my Spaceball 2003 in Solidworks 2007?
Q1-111006: Templates Using Macros in SolidWorks 2006 (2ans)

How can I change a template in prt files in SolidWorks 2006 using Macro?
Q2-111006: Multiple Configurations in One Drawing (1 ans)

I have a model setup with multiple configurations, the configurations are defined with a design table in SolidWorks 2007. I am trying to create a drawing, that shows a view of the model (say top view) and has only variables representing the values that are different in each configuration.
Q1-110706: Intersection Dimension in SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)

I am asking about intersection dimension for rounded corners.
Q2-110706: Reverse Scroll Wheel in SolidWorks 2006 (1 ans)

Is there a way to reverse the zoom (scroll-wheel) function in SolidWorks 2006?
Q3-110706: Instancing Features in SolidWorks 2007 (2 ans)

How do I mirror features on a cube, I tried to use the pattern instancing tool but only seems to work on cylindrical object becasue of the temp axes that has been created, is this avalible for cubes and rectangular objects?
Q4-110706: Solid Edge Sheetmetal Coverted to SolidWorks 2005

Is there a way to get the sheetmetal features from a Solid Edge file (.psm) into SolidWorks 2005?
Q1-110606: Viewing Thumbnail Icons in SolidWorks (2 ans)

How can we view thumbnail icons of SolidWorks parts and assemblies in Windaows Explorer?
Q2-110606: Failed Save/Corrupt File in SolidWorks (2 ans)

I just moved to SolidWorks 2007 and found that some docuements cannot be saved. I get messages "Failed to Save Document" or "File is corrupt and cannot be saved".
Q3-110606: White Screen When Saving to JPEG or AVI

When I try to save my SolidWorks part or assembly to JPG and also rendering my video from animator, a white screen will always be produced.
Q4-110606: 3D Model of a Human Hand in SolidWorks 2003(2ans)

Can anybody give me a human hand model either right or left in sat, stp or iges format?
Q1-110106: Title Blocks in SolidWorks 2007 (3 ans)

I know that there is a way for the program to automatically put the weight, material, and other information in a drawings title block. Please tell me where I can get the information.
Q1-103106: Macro in a Pattern in SolidWorks 2003 (3 answers)

I need a way to select the instances in a pattern and suppress them but not the pattern itself.
Q1-103006: Designing a Pipe Form in SolidWorks 2004 (1 ans)

How do I design a pipe form using SolidWorks SolidWorks 2004?
Q1-102706: Exploded View in SolidWorks 2005

In an Exploded view if I explode a part of a sub-assembly, the parts which have already exploded with reference to the part now being exploded are not moving accordingly with the part.
Q2-102706: Sub-Assemblies in SolidWorks 2006

Is there a way to dissolve multiple sub-assemblies in one shot in SolidWorks 2006?
Q1-102606: IGES Export Problems in SolidWorks 2006 (1 ans)

We are having problems exporting good surface iges files for manufacturing.
Q1-102506: Intersection Points in SolidWorks 2006 (2 ans)

To create a round corner(fillet). I always make point to get intersection dimension of that corner. Do you know some other way without creating a sketch?
Q1-102406: Scroll Wheel Behavior Problem in SolidWorks(1ans)

One of our users has an HP wide format laptop with an ATI Mobility graphics set and uses a Dell 20" wide format external monitor to extend his laptop display.
Q1-102306: Creating a Thread in SolidWorks Student (2 ans)

How do I create a thread on the cone shaped object in SolidWorks 2005 Student Version?
Q2-102306: Vector Drawings in SolidWorks 2006 (3 answers)

How do I create vectors in drawings SolidWorks 2006?
Q1-101806: Drilling Holes in SolidWorks 2006 (1 answer)

How do you drill a center hole in sheet metal part or an other part which is round (the part is circle)?
Q2-101806: Consumer Product Design Book in SolidWorks (2ans)

Can someone recommend a good book on the subject of surfacing and complex consumer product design with SolidWorks 2006?
Q3-101806: Holes in SolidWorks 7.0 SP 0.0 (1 answer)

I have some holes from the hole wizard of which I want to use the dimension to the center in an equation.
Q3-101706: Format in SolidWorks 2005 (2 answers)

Does anyone know about what format offers the most intelligence in SolidWorks 2005?
Q2-101706: File Size Issue (2 answers)

Our file sizes are extremely large. For simple sheet metal with up to 15 configurations, the size can be as large as 40MB. We are using SolidWorks 2006.
Q4-101706: Show Core in a Drawing (1 answer)

How to show the core separately with the cavity in a drawing in SolidWorks 2006?
Q1-101706: Cannot Open File (2 answers)

When trying to open file getting the error cannot open file SLDPRT future version in 2005 sp0.
Q1-101106: Hole Callouts in SolidWorks 2006 (2 Answers)

The standard hole callout includes "NUM_INST X" as a prefix in all multiple hole instances.
Q1-101006: Exploded Views in SolidWorks (2 answers)

How do you use the exploded view command in SolidWorks?
Q1-100906: Mirrored Parts in an Assembly in SolidWorks 2004

Im using many instances of a mirrored part in my assembly, it is a large seating arrangement. It is easiest to mirror a chair instead of making a left version.
Q2-100906: Drawing Display in SolidWorks 2007 (1 answer)

I cannot see the model when I drag it onto the drawing page in SolidWorks 2007.
Q3-100906: BOM Table in SolidWorks 2006 (3 answers)

How do you add more parts in the BOM table in drawing in SolidWorks 2006?
Q1-100406: Design Table in SolidWorks 2006 (2 answers)

I'm trying to make a assembly that is Driven by the Design Table, the problem I run into is that the Design Table at the assembly level does not let me suppress objects on the part level.
Q1-100206: Macros in SolidWorks 2007 (4 answers)

I have already made a complete front end program to generate blade designs for our company using an already made model.
Q2-100206: Lofted Bends in SolidWorks 2007 (1 ans)

I cannot seem to get SolidWorks 2007 to generate bend lines for a square to round using the lofted bend command.
Q3-100206: Lofted-Cut in SolidWorks 2005

I have an assembly in which a hollow wing intersects a solid fuselage.
Q4-100206: Settings in SolidWorks 2006 (2 answers)

All of a sudden I am unable to highlight a tangent edge of a cylindrical model in sketch mode.
Q5-100206: Intellimouse in SolidWorks 2006 (1 answer)

Just installed a 5 button optical intellimouse, and now cannot get SolidWorks (2006) to recognize the middle (wheel) button click for dynamic rotation.
Q6-100206: Multiple Vault Replication in SolidWorks 2006

What is the best way to maintain 2 Vaults that are identical?
Q1-092806: Cast vs. Machined Part in SolidWorks 2005 (1 ans)

I have two versions of a part. Cast, and machined. I want to be able to show a 2D (shaded with edges) of the two parts superimposed onto each other.
Q2-092806: Multiple Exploded Views in SolidWorks 2006 (1ans)

As I understand it only one exploded view is allowed per configuration. If this is true, would it be possible to create variations of an exploded view in different configurations without repeating each step again separately?
Q1-092606: Curve Extraction in SolidWorks 2006 (11 answers)

Is it possible to exract curves from surfaces/edges in SolidWorks 2006?
Q2-092606: Named Values for Extruded Features (6 answers)

How do I assign a named value to a feature (i.e. extruded depth) for used in an equation?
Q1-092406: Units in SolidWorks (2 answers)

How can I set the inches units as default for a program in SolidWorks?
Q1-091806: Adding Weld Beads in SolidWorks 2006 (2 answers)

A pipe of bit smaller diameter is inserted in to a hole of a bigger diameter, now I want to add weld beads to it, which is not allowed as at least one coincident edge is required.
Q2-091806: Assembly with Springs in SolidWorks 2006 (5 ans)

I have created a spring as a part and am trying to add it to an assembly however in order for the assembly to be completed the spring must compress. How do I do this in SolidWorks 2006?
Q3-091806: Collapse/Explode in Edrawing in SolidWorks (1ans)

How do I activate the Collapse/Explode, cross section, measure toolbuttons in Edrawing in SolidWorks 2006?
Q3-091406: International ID of Document in SolidWorks (2ans)

"Internal ID of document does not match the internal ID saved with the referencing document. Select yes to except or no to browse for replacement model", is what I read in a dialog box when I open a drawing
Q1-091406: Microsoft Runtime Library Error (1 answer)

I am getting a "Microsoft visual c++ runtime library" error while opening some of my files in SolidWorks 2007.
Q2-091406: Cross-Brake Sheet Metal in SolidWorks 2006 (2ans)

I have a sheet metal cabinet top that is 58 x 35 inches. We cross-brake this panel diagonally creating an X when viewed from the top. Looking at the end view, results in a 1" peak at the center point. This provision is for watershed. Is there any way to create this model in SolidWorks 2006?
Q1-091306: Toolbox in SolidWorks 2003 (1 answer)

How do I change a specific screw description in Toolbox so that it will show my description in the BOM on a Top Level Assembly in SolidWorks 2003?
Q2-091306: Sketchup Compatibility in SolidWorks 2006 (1 ans)

How can I import SolidWorks 2006 models into Sketchup?
Q1-091206: Support Documents for SolidWorks Basics (1 ans)

Where can I find support documentation for SolidWorks Basics 2006?
Q1-091106: Unfolding a Spline in SolidWorks 2006 (1 answer)

I have a 3D spline in the from of a bent tube consisting of 4 entities - 1 line and 3 spline segments. I would like to "unbend" this tube and possibly save it as a configuration like a flattened sheet metal part.
Q2-091106: Simplifying a Spline in SolidWorks 2005

When I use this Simplify Spline it still does not produce a proper extrusion with straight edges.
Q3-091106: Left Hand Thread in SoldWorks 2006

Can someone define a left hand thread in the hole wizard or just add the text to the callout on the drawing in SolidWorks 2006?
Q1-090706: Part Templates in SolidWorks 2006 (2 answers)

I want to know how can I change a part file's template from default(Part.prtdot) to another after the file has been created.
Q2-090706: Add-In Load Behavior in SolidWorks 2005

We have an Add-in application in SolidWorks. The installation creates menu, toolbar and browser for the application. When SolidWorks runs on a limited priviledge account, menu is not loaded and an error populates.
Q3-090706: 3D Sketch Adjustment in SolidWorks 2005 (1 ans)

I am creating a spline on multiple planes with the tab key. I am trying to make minor adjustments to the curves.
Q4-090706: Dimension Access in SolidWorks

What is the use of Dimension Access in SolidWorks?
Q1-090606: Changing a Unit System from MKS to MMGS (1 ans)

How do I change unit system from MKS to MMGS permanently in 2006 Office Pro?
Q2-090606: Creating a Male/Female Part Using a Spline (3ans)

I have a closed non-symmetric complex spline (picture the cross section of a garlic bulb) in SolidWorks 6.
Q1-083106: Drawing a Cable in SolidWorks 03 (7 answers)

Is there any way to draw a cable in assembly to connect 2 parts?
Q1-083006: Mating Overload in SolidWorks 2006 (1 answer)

In larger assemblies, I often experience sudden loss of mates, constraint errors, extremely slow responses, and even lock-up due it appears to multiple flexible mates, primarily of hinge-type mates that must be left free to rotate about a concentricity.
Q2-083006: Importing Files from Solid Edge

I recently attempted to import part and assembly files that were created in Solid Edge. Some of the assemblies opened, but with several parts missing, and it appeared no mates made the transition.
Q3-083006: Importing IGES Files in SolidWorks 2006 (1 ans)

Everytime I import an iges file, all of the mating relationships for an asembly disappear so I have to create all the mating relationships all over again.
Q4-083006: Parametric Modeling in SolidWorks 2005

Is it possible to do Parametric Modeling in SolidWorks 2005?
Q5-083006: BOM Table in SolidWorks 2006 (3 answers)

How can I tranfer the information of my BOM to Foxpro or Visual Basic?
Q6-083006: COSMOS Flow Works 2005 (1 answer)

Each time when I analyze the surface parameter (example:torque-intergral parameter)in flow works, it gives different answer for the same boundary conditions and general parameters if I click the surface parameter icon and insert the same.
Q2-083006: Scaling All Features Within a Part (1 answer)

Is there a way to scale every feature and dimension within a part?
Q1-082806: Direct Printing Plug-Ins for SolidWorks 2006

Are there any direct printing plug-ins for Rapid Prototype machines for SolidWorks users?
Q1-082506: Configuring a Design Table in SolidWorks (1 ans)

How can I get models with different tolerance values in SolidWorks 2005?
Q2-082506: Rotating the View in SolidWorks 2005 (3 answers)

In other programs where you use the middle mouse button to rotate the view, you can also press a key on the keyboard to fix the rotation about an axis perpendicular to the monitor. I refuse to believe this simple feature was left out in SolidWorks.
Q1-082406: Zoom Pointer in SolidWorks (1 ans)

My zoom on pointer doesn't work even if the "zoom about screen center" is off, why?
Q2-082406: Drawing in SolidWorks 2006 (2 answers)

Q6-082306: Scaling a Part in SolidWorks 2005 (1 answer)

How can I scale an entire part is the question?
Q1-082306: Frequent Crashes in SolidWorks 2006 (3 answers)

We are a SolidWorks VAR and many clients are experiencing many crashes.
Q2-082306: Creating a SolidWorks File From an IGES (1 ans)

I have some iges files which I would like create SolidWorks files with feature history.
Q3-082306: Dimensioning in SolidWorks 2006 (3 answers)

When I am detailing, quite often I will pick a hidden line while dimensioning. Hidden lines are off, transparent selection is off. Everything is off, and yet I can still pick a hidden line.
Q4-082306: Mirrored Drawings in SolidWorks 2006 (2answers)

I have a very complex drawing that I need to make a mirror part and drawing for.
Q5-082306: Copying Assemblies in SolidWorks 2006 (2 answers)

We I copy my assemblies as an entire folder from one PC to another why do the tool box parts (i.e. bearings, retainings etc) not get loaded?
Q1-082206: Drawings in SolidWorks 2004 (7 answers)

When I don't want an edge to be visible, I can use rmb and select hide edge. But with a large assembly, this method doesn't work.
Q2-082206: Editing all Weldment Cutlist Properties (1 ans)

Is there any means to edit the custom properties for members of a cut list in mass?
Q3-082206: Scaling Assemblies in SolidWorks 2005 (1 answer)

I recently imported a number of files that were originally Pro/E files to SolidWorks. The problem is that having put together a reasonably complicated assembly I discovered the parts and assembly scale had changed.
Q4-082206: Configurartions in SolidWorks 2006 (3 answers)

So, for example I want to have 4 different types of assemblies/final products. Lets say one part common to all the assemblies is a piece of board. I am using a layout sketch so I dont have to draw 4 different boards/parts for each assembly.
Q1-081606: Display Density of Subcomponent Parts (3 answers)

Does anyone know of a method to mass display the density of all subcomponent parts in an assembly in SolidWorks 2006?
Q1-081506: Scaling a Part in SolidWorks 2005 (8 answers)

How do you scale a finished part in SolidWorks 2005?
Q1-081406: Mark for Drawing in SolidWorks 2006 (1 answer)

When we set some of dimensions as "mark for drawing" in a sketch or feature, is it possible to have some of dimensions in another view (other than a view "marked for drawing")in a model?
Q2-081406: Embossing in SolidWorks 2006 (2 answers)

How can I create embossed text on a conical surface in SolidWorks 2006?
Q3-081406: Toolbox Parts Direction in SolidWorks 2006 (3ans)

When I use some parts of the Toolbox (in the Design Library) in an assembly, like a countersunk screw or a PEMS Self-Clinching stud, the part mates up with the hole but it always reversed or in a inadequate position (wrong surface mate with the surface of the main part).
Q1-081006: Increasing Workspace in SolidWorks 2006 (1 ans)

Does anybody know how to increase the workspace in SolidWorks 2006?
Q2-081006: Parametric Note in Drawing in SolidWorks (2 ans)

How can I create a note in a drawing that is Linked to an ITEM Number in the Bill of Material in another Drawing in SolidWorks 2006?
Q3-081006: Printing Macros in SolidWorks 2006 (1 answer)

Has anybody figured out a good way to do print macros in SolidWorks 2006?
Q1-080806: Cut-Loft in SolidWorks 2006 (14 answers)

I have a complex part with multiple curves and I need to cut away excess extrusions from the outside of the part and retain the curves to the part.
Q1-080706: Layout Sketch to Control Part Dimensions (3 ans)

I have created a layout sketch but I can not get the parts that I want to the layout to control to mate to it.
Q1-080206: Adding Company Logos in SolidWorks (2 answers)

I have SolidWorks and I need to do artwork and install company logos on front panel. How can I do this in Part mode and if not is SolidWorks looking in to this problem?
Q1-080106: Drilling With a Non-Perpendicular Axis (9 ans)

I need to drill a piece with a circular pattern of 12 holes. The particularity of the holes is that axis is not perpendicular to any basic planes. The axis is a 30 degree respect "Z" axis on an XZ plane and a 30 degree respect "Z" axis on YZ plane.
Q2-080106: Defining New Material Properties (1 answer)

When applying temperature dependent material properties SolidWorks will only allow me to make one temperature dependent property. (KX, but not specific heat or vice versa).
Q7-072706: Extrude and/or Loft from a Planar Feature (1 ans)

I was wondering if there was anyway for me to loft from the planar surfaces that were made by the cutting away of the nose?
Q8-072706: Copying and Archiving Assemblies ( 3 answers)

How can I archive an assembly, get the parts to reference the correct (new) assembly in SolidWorks 2006?
Q2-072706: eDrawings in SolidWorks 2006

When I open a SolidWorks assembly in SolidWorks 2006 that I created with eDrawings the Explode icon is not activated. How can I get the Explode icon to be activated when I open the assembly?
Q3-072706: Configurations & Display States in SolidWorks

I have 2 cofigurations & 2 display states. As per SolidWorks help I added another color to a part in the 2nd configuration which is different from the default. But when I activate the 2nd configuration I am not getting that color only the default color.
Q4-072706: E-Catalogues and Solidworks 2006

Is this a related to webpage of a company and its product or is this an any software based feature?
Q5-072706: Revision Properties in Solidworks 2006 (1 answer)

Is there any way of extracting properties from a revision table other than the rev letter in SolidWorks 2006?
Q6-072706: Complex Motion in SolidWorks 2006 (1 answer)

How do I simulate the complex motion of a personal stamping machine in SolidWorks 2006?
Q1-072706: PDMWorks in SolidWorks 2006-2007

Has anyone implemented PDMWorks with the following formats: Solid Works drawings (3D & 2D), AutoCAD 2005 drawings, Ms-Office 2003 and J-pegs?
Q1-072606: Oscillatory Forces in Solidworks 2006 (1 ans)

I would like to apply an oscillatory load to a part. I wish to see the vibration characteristics of the assembly. How do I do this?
Q2-072606: Importing DXF files from CMM to 3D Models (1 ans)

I am scanning a part with a probe CMM and the files I get from it is in DXF format.
Q3-072606: Design in SolidWorks 2006 (5 answers)

I was wondering if one dimension could be linked to another ex. a hole positioned at half the width of a plate in SolidWorks 2006?
Q4-072606: Making a PDF File in SoldWorks 2003 (3 answers)

I would like to save my drawings as a PDF. is this posible? if it is so, how can I do that?
Q1-072006: Customized Dimensioning in SolidWorks 2006 (3ans)

How do you save the customized dimensioning settings in SolidWorks 2006?
Q2-072006: Hide the Extension Line (1 answer)

Is there a way to hide the extension line used in ordinate dimensions or to change it to a centerline font?
Q1-071806: Drawing a Spline (1 answer)

When drawing a spline I usually constrain the end points and desired maximum and minimum points. The resulting spline is not exactly what I want.
Q3-071106: Imported Curve (3 answers)

I have imported Curve from DXF File (from 3D Scan), how can I make solid from that curve?
Q1-0710006: How to Create a Table to Lists Points (1 answer)

I would like to number these points 1 to 10 and then insert a table to list the 10 points, along with their corresponding XYZ co-ordinates.
Q2-071006: Creating a Sheet Metal Strainer (2 answers)

I want to create a metal strainer with a perforated holes and convert it to sheet metal.
Q5-070506: Setting up an Animated Timing Chain (3 answers)

How can I set up an assembly of an automotive timing chain & sprockets so that, when animated, the chain will animate correctly?
Q1-070506: Translating SolidWorks Files to 3D Archicad

Is there a way to translate SolidWorks files to 3D Archicad? Are there translations programs anywhere?
Q2-070506: Using AutoManager in Place of PDMWorks

Has anyone used MERIDIAN AutoManager in place of PDMWorks?
Q3-070506: Applying Layers (1 answer)

1. How do I apply layers? 2. How do I apply layers to the object and hidden lines while drafting?
Q4-070406: Showing Only the Current Revision (1 answer)

I would like to show only the current revision on the print and archive all previous revisions. How can I achieve this?
Q6-070506: Change Part of the Template (1 answer)

Can We hange the Part Template After the Parts Are Created?
Q7-070506: Linear Pattern Problem (1 Answer)

Linear Pattern causes Solidworks 2006 SP4.1 to crash.
Q1-062806: Revison Tables ( 10 answers)

I would like to show only the current revision on the print and archive all previous revisions. How can I achieve this?
Q2-062806: Animating an Automotive Chain Assembly

How can I set up an assembly of a automotive timing chain & sprockets in Solid Works 2006?
Q3-062806: Changing Drawing Template (1 answer)

As we can change the drawing template after the drawing views are inserted, can we change the part template after the parts are created?
Q4-062806: Linear Pattern Crash

Linear Pattern causes Solidworks 2006 SP4.1 to crash.
Q1-062106: Saving to Macros in SolidWorks 2006 (2 answers)

Is there a way to save a part or assembly file as a macro in SolidWorks 2006?
Q2-062106: Converting CMM Data to a SolidWorks Model(1 Ans)

How can I convert IGES file that I have imported from my CMM in SolidWorks to a Solid Model?
Q3-062106: Parametric Modeling in SolidWorks 2005

Is it possible to do Parametric Modeling in SolidWorks 2005?
Q4-062106: Intersecting Contours in SolidWorks 2005

When importing a .dxf file into SolidWorks and trying to convert the part into a sheet metal part I am getting a message that reads "part has intersecting contours" could someone explain this and how to correct it.
Q5-062106: Importing Images in SolidWorks

How can I import images in order to use them as the base geometry?
Q6-062106: Inserting an Assembly into Another Assembly (6)

When I insert an assembly into another assembly, the components of the inserted assembly cannot move like they do in their original assembly file.
Q7-062106: Equations/Relations in SolidWorks 2005 (1 answer)

Is it possible to make equations/relations between the two independent parts in SolidWorks 2005?
Q8-062106: Plane Distances in SolidWorks 2005

Is it possiible to define a new plane distance (parallel distance to datum plane)through equations in SolidWorks 2005?
Q1-061406: Threading Extruded Boss Features (27 answers)

How do I wind a thread around a cylinders extruded boss in SolidWorks?
Q2-061406: Callout Format in SolidWorks 2006 (2 answers)

How can I get the Hole Callout to work so that it call out the correct number of hole in a drawing?
Q3-061406: Center of Gravity on a Drawing inSolidWorksV6 (1)

How can I get Solidworks to insert a table with the XYZ coordinates of the center of gravity of a part or assembly onto the drawing?
Q4-061406: Reference Notes in SolidWorks 2006

Can the box, and necessary spacing between notes, be done with any process within SolidWorks?
Q5-061406: Converting Pro/E Files to SolidWorks

What is the best way to covert 3D CAD models from Pro/E WildFire 2 to SolidWorks 2006?
Q6-061406: Exporting a Flat Pattern as a DXF File (1 answer)

How do I create a Macro that will Export the Flat Pattern of a Sheet Metal part as a DXF file in SolidWorks 2006?
Q7-061406: Updating Keyways in SolidWorks 2006 (1 answer)

How can I update the Keyways in a Shaft through relation when I change the instance of key in ASM in SolidWorks 2006?
Q1-060706: Compound Angle Features in SolidWorks 2006(2 ans)

Can anyone recommend a book that gives step by step instructions on creating compound angled planes, sketches and extrusions?
Q2-060706: Copy and Rotate Features in SolidWorks (1 ans)

How can I copy a pattern along the axis of a cylinder and get it to rotate the new level around the axis of a cylinder by 20 degrees?
Q3-060706: File Data Exchange in SolidWorks 2006 (2 answers)

Can anyone tell me if a direct model file exchange is possible between Solidworks and SolidEdge for both parts and assemblies.
Q4-060706: Solid Model From CMM Data SolidWorks 2005 (1 ans)

How do I go about doing a drawing off of CMM data using SolidWorks 2005?
Q5-060706: IGS Files in SolidWorks 2005 (2 answers)

how can I convert an imported IGS file to solid part with SolidWorks 2005?
Q1-053106: Vibrating Structures in CosmosWorks (2 answers)

How can I optimize a structure so that it will have the maximum amount of sonic of sonic coupling in water using CosmosWorks?
Q2-053106: New Selection Notify in SolidWorks 2006

Does anyone have code samples for 'NewSelectionNotify' in SolidWorks 2006?
Q3-053106: Sending Components to a CNC in SolidWorks (1 ans)

Can anyone tell me if there is a simple way to send components to a CNC which uses Alpha Cam without having to save drawings to DWG file format?
Q4-053106: Acoustic Analysis in CosmosWorks 2005

Can anyone tell me what 'Acoustic' features and 'Plug-ins' CosmosWorks has?
Q5-053106: E-Drawings in SolidWorks (1 answer)

Can you look at JPG and TIFF files with E-Drawings in SolidWorks?
Q6-053106: Error Messages in CosmosWorks (2 answers)

In CosmosWorks what does the "Mesh and Model volumes are significantly different" error mean?
Q7-053106: Attaching Sheets in SolidWorks 2006 (3 answers)

How can I attach a model and its respective sheet together so that when I have to send a file, I don't have to send the model and sheet seperately?
Q8-053106: Ordinate Dimensions in SolidWorks 2006 (1 answer)

When detailing using 'Ordinates' in SolidWorks, can you set it so that the chain ordinate dimensions are not the default?
Q9-053106: Exporting SolidWorks Assemblies (1 answer)

Is it possible to export a SolidWorks assembly into a format that can allow analysis in NASTRAN?
Q10-053106: BOM in SolidWorks 2006 (2 answers)

How can I make the det. bom qty. match the qty. in the assembly model, and is there a way to link it?
Q1-052406: Saving Files as DXF in SolidWorks 2005 (32 ans)

Can anyone tell me how to save a file as DFX in SolidWorks 2005?
Q1-052206: Part Instances Using SolidWorks 2006 (2 answers)

How can I make Part Instances by using the Variable Names in the Design Table in SolidWorks 2006?
Q2-052206: Making a PDF File in SolidWorks SP4.0 (1 answer)

How can I make a PDF File using SolidWorks SP4.0 and not have the text come up as jibirich when the file is opened?
Q3-052206: API Measurements in SolidWorks 2006

How can I design a custom button to toggle between 'Inches' and 'MM' in SolidWorks 2006?
Q1-051706: Feature Tree in SolidWorks 2004 and 2006 (30 ans)

When working with a large assembly how can I collapse items in the Feature Tree with one command?
Q2-051706: Variable Pitch Helix in SolidWorks 2005 (2 ans)

Is there a way to create a Variable Pitch Helix in SolidWorks 2005?
Q3-051706: Hole Callouts in SolidWorks 2006 (3 answers)

When using Hole Callouts during detailing in SolidWorks 2006, where does the '6H' come from?
Q4-051706: Welds in SolidWorks 2005 (1 answer)

How can I create a weld between the long piece of an angle and a tube, longitudinally in SolidWorks 2005?
Q5-051706: Wacom Tablet in SolidWorks 2006

How do you use the Wacom Cintiq 21UX Tablet in SolidWorks 2006?
Q6-051706: File Format in SolidWorks 2006 (1 answer)

Can I automatically save a SolidWorks 2006 part or drawing file into different file formats such as .dxt, .pdf?
Q7-051706: Bill of Materials in SolidWorks 2006

When I use a structural member from the tool box, it shows up in the Bill of Materials under "Part Number". Is there any way to have it list under "Stock Sizes"?
Q1-051006: Creating 'Roofs' in SolidWorks 2005 (7 answers)

How can I create a 'Roof' with different angles and slopes in SolidWorks 2005?
Q2-051006: Creating Shallow Spheres in SolidWorks 2006(2ans)

How can I create a Shallow Sphere using SolidWorks 2006?
Q3-051006: Hole Wizard in SolidWorks 2006 (1 answer)

How can I use Hole Wizard and not get this error message?
Q4-051006: MathCAD and SolidWorks

How can I use MathCAD with SolidWorks?
Q5-051006: Custom Properties in SolidWorks 2006 (2 answers)

How do I use 'Custom Properties' in SolidWorks 2006?
Q1-050306: Changing File Versions in SolidWorks 2005 (9 ans)

How can I remove the 'Academic Use Only' tag from my drawings?
Q2-050306: Hole Wizard in SolidWorks 2006 (4 answers)

Is it possible to add a Custom Hole or Tapped Hole to the Hole Wizard in SolidWorks 2006?
Q3-050306: Electrical Routing in SolidWorks

Where can I find some Tutorials for Electrical Routing in SolidWorks?
Q4-050306: Controlling Component Patterns (2 answers)

How can I change which component is patterned on the configurator that I am building in SolidWorks 2005 SP5?
Q5-050306: Extruding From a Sketch (3 answers)

How can I Extrude something from a Complicated Sketch in SolidWorks 2003 SP3.0?
Q6-050306: Custom Properties/Value/Text Expressions(3 ans)

Is there any way to edit the Drop-Down Lists in a parts, custom properties?
Q7-050306: Mates in Assemblies in SolidWorks 2004 (2 ans)

How can I enter a Distant Mate into an Assembly without it changing what I input or throughing off the other Mates in SolidWorks 2004?
Q2-042606: DWG Editor in SolidWorks 2006 (9 answers)

My DWG Editor crashes several times a day, and it keeps giving me the same error message.
Q1-042606: Sheet Metal in SolidWorks 2006 (1 answer)

Can you add a Sheet Metal Flange to a part with a Variable Angle like what you would find in a Duct Transition?
Q1-041906: Inserting a Part in an Subassembly (1 answer)

How can I insert a Part in the Subassembly Level at a specified point in the Main Assembly using API?
Q2-041906: Inserting an Object in SolidWorks 2004

I am trying to insert a standard .JPG Image into my drawing, but it is not displaying in SolidWorks 2004.
Q3-041906: Conversion Within Solidworks ( 4 answers)

Can help me in converting SolidWorks 2006 files to SolidWorks 2005 version?
Q4-041906: API in SolidWorks 2006

How can I set an object that I have created, that is not available in the Vault Server?
Q5-041906: Curved Spring in Solidworks 2003(1 answer)

How do I create a Spring over a Curve Line like a Spline in SolidWorks 2003?
Q1-041206: Parts Supplied by SolidWorks 2006 (17 answers)

What is the best way to designate who a part is supplied by in a drawing?
Q2-041206: Sectioning Solids Using SolidWorks (3 answers)

How can I make these sections using SolidWorks 2001?
Q3-041206: Sheet Metal Edge Flange SW 2006 (5 answers)

Is it possible to create an Edge Flange along a Curved Edge?
Q4-041206: Revision Cloud in SolidWorks 2005(3 answers)

How do I insert a 'Revision Cloud' into a drawing?
Q5-041206: 3rd Party Books for SolidWorks 2006 (3 answers)

Can anyone recommend any 3rd Party Books for SolidWorks 2006?
Q6-041206: Perspective in SolidWorks 2005 SP1 (1 answer)

Can anyone tell me if there is a way to stop SolidWorks from Distorting the Perspective when you rotate an object in an animation?
Q1-041106: Edge Flange Length in SolidWorks 2006 (4 answers)

How can I extend the Edge Flange Length in SolidWorks 2006?
Q2-041106: Video Card for SolidWorks 2006

Is there a significant preformance diffrence between the ATI FireGL V5000 and the ATI FireGL V5100 for SolidWorks 2006?
Q3-041106: Assembly in SolidWorks 2005

How can I draw a Wire in an Assembly Drawing to properly show Electrical Interconnects moving in all three axis?
Q4-041106: Apple MacPro and SolidWorks

Has anyone tried running Windows and SolidWorks on the MacPro Laptop?
Q4-040506: Showing/Hidding Components (8 answers)

Can individual components within an assembly be hidden or shown via design tables?
Q1-040506: Creating a Sphere Using SolidWorks 2005

How can I draw a sphere (ball) using Solidworks 2005?
Q2-040506: Duel Dimensions

Other than a note on my drawing, is there any way to add the abbreviation for millimeters to my dimensions?
Q3-040506: Creating Assembly Tables (2 answers)

Where can I get information on creating Assembly Tables similar to the Pro/E Family Table?
Q5-040506: Routing Using SolidWorks 2006 (1 answer)

Where can I find tutorials or other helpful links about SolidWorks 2006 Routing for simple pipe connection techniques?
Q6-040506: Hole Tables Using SolidWorks 2006

On a Hole Table, how can I get all the Details for each of the Holes when the Holes are in their different views using SolidWorks 2006?
Q7-040506: Over Constrain Symbols in SolidWorks 2006

Can someone tell me how to enter the third mate of an assembly without getting an Over Constrain Symbol using SolidWorks 2006?
Q8-040506: Updating Parts in an Assembly (2 answers)

How can I get part one of an Assembly to update like part two does when changing the Parameter Values using SolidWorks 2006?
Q9-040506: Editing Parts in the Design Table (3 answers)

How can I edit a part contained in an assembly through the Design Table in SolidWorks 2006?
Q10-040506: Cosmosworks for SolidWorks (1 answer)

Can anyone recommend any books or tutorials that will help me better learn how to use Cosmosworks for SolidWorks Premium 2006?
Q3-032906: Using Rail Options in SolidWorks

How do Rail Options work when using SolidWorks?
Q1-032906: Material Properties for PCB Material FR4

What material properties can I use for PCB material FR4?
Q2-032906: Transforming and Importing Drawings

Is there a way to go from freehand to SolidWorks 2001 that will preserve the original curves, and accurately transpose the origins of the drawings?
Q1-031506: Tangent Mate (1 answer)

I am trying to mate an offset surface to a cylindrical surface with a tangent mate.
Q2-031506: Recommendations

I'm curious about any recommendations for both a laptop and a workstation that will run SolidWorks well, at an affordable price.
Q3-031506: TIF File as Picture

When bringing a tif file into the program as a picture, it is distorted.
Q1-031406: Drop Pressure (2 answers)

What do I need to do to find the outlet pressure to use this value to discover the flow rate?
Q1-031306: Draw A Hole Grid (3answers)

I am trying to draw a hole grid.
Q1-031006: File Structure

Where I can get documents or articles on the file Structure/Management of SolidWorks 2006?
Q2-031006: Mating Slots To Holes (5 answers)

Does anyone know an efficient way to mate a slotted hole with full radius ends to a round hole?
Q3-031006: System Separator (1 answer)

Is there a way to keep this from happening?
Q1-030806: Removing Add-ins

I have a problem removing added add-ins through API.
Q2-030806: Using STP Files (1 answer)

If so, how is this accomplished in SolidWorks?
Q1-030706: Plane Box (7 answers)

When I pass my cursor over the plane titles in the feature manager, the plane box doesn't show up in the display area.
Q1-030606: Spaceball 3003 (2 answers)

I'm looking for Spaceball 3003 driver for Solidworks 2006.
Q2-030306: API and VBA Usage

I'm interested in SolidWorks API and VBA usage.
Q4-030306: Edge Flange

How do you create a flange that's not the same width as the previous flange, without using extrude cut?
Q3-030306: Re-attach Dangling Dimensions (3answers)

Is there a macro that can 're-attach' dangling dimensions when copying a part, changing features slightly, then using the original drawing?
Q1-030106: Lock The Feature Tree (1 answer)

Does anyone know how to lock the feature tree?
Q2-030106: Project The Circle (2 answers)

When I have projected a circle onto the solid curved surface, I'm unable to extrude that curve.
Q1-022806: Spring Connector

How can I find out how much a spring connector has been compressed in a COSMOSWorks study?
Q2-022806: Show Parts As Transparent (1 answer)

Is there a way to show certain parts as transparent in assembly drawings, while the view is in hidden lines removed?
Q1-022706: Title Block (2 answers)

I can't figure out how to get that existing text and lines saved in a new sheet format.
Q1-022406: Part File/BOM (2 answers)

Is there an easier way to find/ open a part file directly from the BOM?
Q2-022406: Link Values (2 answers)

Can someone suggest a solution?
Q1-022306: Coating Model (2 answers)

What's the easiest way to add a .0003 coating to the whole model, and then take another mass properties analysis?
Q3-022306: SpaceMouse (1 answer)

I have to right click and choose from a list of edges and faces but selecting has become really tricky.
Q4-022306: Automatic Mate Planes (2 answer)

Has someone found a way (I guess a micro) to automatically mate the front to front, right to right and top to top planes?
Q1-022206: Core Cavity Extraction (2 answers)

Can we do core cavity extraction for surface bodies?
Q2-022206: Video Driver (1 answer)

Does anyone know what video driver to use for dual Nvidia 6600 SLI, running on AMD Athlon 64, 3800, with Windows XP Pro 64?
Q3-022206: Design Journal

What is a good resource for using design journal?
Q4-022206: Helical in Assembly (2 answers)

Anyone have any ideas how to create a helical pattern in an assembly?
Q5-022206: Spaceball (1 answer)

I have a Spceball 4000 FLX 3d motion controller for sale.
Q1-022106: Slow Trackball (6 answers)

I have a trackball, and it's very slow.
Q2-022106: Radius (3 answers)

Please send me ways or simple procedures to find out the radius of curvature of a spline.
Q2-021706: Copied Drawings (4 answers)

When I open the copied drawings, the references don't find the new parts.
Q1-021706: Dilink

How can we dilink between the 3D model and the generated drawing from the model, both in SolidWorks and CATIA?
Q1-021506: Tap Hole (3 answers)

How can I add a tap hole thru a round part starting on the round surface?
Q1-021406: Features on Sphere (6 answers)

How can I put features onto a spherical surface?
Q1-021306: 3d Body From 2D Views (1 answer)

How can I make a 3D body by having different 2D views of it?
Q2-021306: Part And Drawing Saved (5 answers)

How can I get both the part and drawing saved as a new part number and link to each other?
Q1-021006: Deleting Selected Bodies (2 answers)

When merging two bodies together, is there a way to delete the extrusion of a body off a surface?
Q1-020306: Properties/Summary Card Mod. (1 answer)

How do I create sw-material2 & sw-material3 like "SW-Material@@XXXXXXX@Part7.SLDPRT"?
Q2-020906: Balloons in View (1 answer)

How do I move balloons to different views?
Q1-020706: Zero Length Entity (5 answers)

What is zero length entity?
Q1-020606: Hide Curve and Extrusion (1 answer)

What do I do to hide the curve and the extrusion, so that I just can see the composite curve?
Q2-020606: Share Data Standards (2 answers)

How can I share data standards, which I have added to and changed, between the computers here at work?
Q1-020206: Revision Table

There is no way to add the revision description before 'vaulting' a drawing.
Q2-020206: Tabulated BOM (2 answers)

I want to create a tabulated BOM.
Q3-020206: Standard Views

Is there way to actually reset the views back to actual standard views?
Q1-020106: Smoothing

Could you tell me what tools there are in SolidWorks, at this moment, to smooth the surfacessolids effectively?
Q2-020106: COSMOSWorks Bonds (1 answer)

I have set the global bonds as bonded, but applying the forces resulted in the components separating from one another.
Q3-020106: Move Components (2 answers)

Is there a way to move components from one folder to another, without breaking the link associated with the assembly?
Q1-013006: Hide Relations Symbol (4 answers)

Is it possible to hide the display of relations symbol in the sketch mode?
Q2-013006: Merge Cells

How do I merge cells in automatic BOM?
Q1-012706: Conductivity

What are the thermal equations used to solve conductivity problems in CosmosWORKS?
Q2-012706: Job Opportunities (1 answer)

What job opportunities are available in SolidWorks?
Q1-012606: Cross Break in Sheet Metal (2 answers)

I'm currently lofting between 2 planes, but it doesn't show a true "flat" pattern.
Q2-012606: Drawing Sections

Is there a setting in SolidWorks or AutoCAD to convert it to a spline, instead of a radius?
Q3-012606: Compress During Animation (3 answers)

Does anyone have a helical spring model that will compress during animation?
Q1-012506: Transparacy Animation Using Photoworks R2

Can transparency animation be done on a component that has a Photoworks R2 material applied?
Q1-012406: Read Only (1 answer)

Is there way to lock a SolidWorks file for editing, without using the PDM softwares?
Q1-012306: SW Macros (4 answers)

Can you tell where I can find SolidWorks macros, any specific websites where I can find information?
Q1-011906: COSMOSWorks Error Message (1 ans)

What does the error in COSMOSWorks "Mesh and Model volumes are significantly different" mean and how do I correct it?
Q1-011305: Display Problems (3 answers)

I am having display problems, especially with eDrawings 2006.
Q1-011106: Variables (3 answers)

Is it possible to create a standard drawing for a number of similar parts, using tables for differing dimensions on those parts?
Q2-011106: Thread Pitch Appearance (1 answer)

Does anyone know how to modify the thread pitch appearance in cosmetic threads?
Q1-011006: Internal Assembly Lights (1 answer)

How would I go about creating lights from components within the bounds of an assembly?
Q1-010506: Toolbox (2 answers)

When I open a SolidWorks assembly on a different computer, the fasteners and dowel pins change size.
Q2-010506: View Orientation

Is it possible to automatically set the view orientation dynamically perpendicular to your working plan in sketching mode?
Q1-010406: File Properties Info

Is there a way to make SolidWorks require certain fields of summary info (file properties), before allowing files to be saved?
Q2-010406: Looking For Work

I have just finished my current contract and am looking for work anywhere around the world.
Q3-010406: Icons and Descriptions

Is there a list of the [SW] icons and their descriptions that I can use as quick reference?
Q1-010306: Latest Software

I am very interested to know about the latest development in SolidWorks software.
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