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Multibody modeling is a technique to combine multiple parts into a single SOLIDWORKS part file. This is a more advanced technique that has very powerful use cases. Understanding the basics of multibody modeling behavior will help…
Guide to Educational Watermarks in SOLIDWORKS Models
By Lily Bar on July 17, 2026
SOLIDWORKS Design comes in a variety of offerings to support commercial, educational, entrepreneurial, and research applications. Making sure your team is using the right license type protects you from compliance and manufacturing issues. Educational watermarks…
How to Use the Report Generator in SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional
By Cody Foley on July 15, 2026
The Report Generator in SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional enables you to query and display information stored in the database server. However, this remains a largely unknown feature to even the most experienced administrators and users. Accessing the…
How to Use Linked Notes in SOLIDWORKS Drawings
By Scott Durksen, CSWE on July 13, 2026
Connecting drawing annotations directly to custom properties with linked notes in SOLIDWORKS enables you to create drawings that automatically update when your model data changes. What Are Linked Notes in SOLIDWORKS? A linked note is…
How to Filter Reports in SOLIDWORKS Electrical
By Danish Butt on July 10, 2026
Arguably, the most effective skill for managing electrical projects is knowing how to filter reports in SOLIDWORKS Electrical. Learning to filter reports in SOLIDWORKS Electrical, specifically by book, is an effective tool to manage electrical…
How to Create a Custom Appearance in SOLIDWORKS
By Griffin Pacey on July 8, 2026
Using an appearance in SOLIDWORKS is a simple way to enhance the quality of your models. Learning how to create and apply a custom appearance in SOLIDWORKS makes your models look as realistic as possible….
How to Use the Fully Define Sketch Tool in SOLIDWORKS
By Lily Bar on July 6, 2026
The Fully Define Sketch tool in SOLIDWORKS is a great way to fully define a sketch by automatically creating dimensions and relations. It can be applied to selected sketch entities or the entire sketch, but should be…
Knowing how to use a sketch to create bodies in SOLIDWORKS is an essential design skill. Planning out how to model a component can lead to faster creation of the part and improved design intent….
Complete Guide to SOLIDWORKS PDM Folder Permissions
By Jay Khajuriwala on June 29, 2026
SOLIDWORKS PDM folder permissions control what users and groups can do within folders and files in the vault. It is often the culprit of many folders disappearing or hidden files. Understanding permissions can save time…
How to Activate DriveWorksXpress for SOLIDWORKS Automation
By Lily Bar on June 26, 2026
In every seat of SOLIDWORKS, there is a free, entry-level design automation included. DriveWorksXpress is an introductory level of DriveWorks, giving your team access to powerful SOLIDWORKS automation through a capable rules builder. Every SOLIDWORKS…
How Feature Ordering in SOLIDWORKS Affects Your Design
By Lily Bar on June 24, 2026
Modeling is more than just taking a 2D sketch to a 3D body; it involves intentional feature ordering in SOLIDWORKS. Feature ordering, a key way experts save time during the design process, involves analyzing the…
How to Fix “Class Not Registered” Errors for SOLIDWORKS PDM Add-Ins
By Jay Khajuriwala on June 22, 2026
When logging into SOLIDWORKS PDM, you may be given a message like “Failed to extract add‑in… Class not registered”. This is one of the more common SOLIDWORKS PDM errors seen, especially after upgrades, Windows updates,…
How to Save Previous Version Files in SOLIDWORKS
By Alaa Hosn on June 19, 2026
The ability to save previous version files in SOLIDWORKS was introduced in the 2024 release to avoid complications between users with different versions of SOLIDWORKS installed. Previously, to share files with an older version, you…
How to Use Cable Connectors in SOLIDWORKS Simulation
By Suman Sudhakaran on June 17, 2026
Cable connectors in SOLIDWORKS Simulation are a powerful feature for virtually representing cables, ropes, and chains. These are important supporting members in load-lifting operations, connecting components in a multibody part or assembly model. Using cable…
How to Install Multiple Versions of 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Design
By Scott Durksen, CSWE on June 15, 2026
As organizations continue to adopt the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, it is common for users to ask whether multiple versions of 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS can coexist on the same workstation. While it is possible to save SOLIDWORKS files…
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