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Aleksandar Tepsic
How to Align Parts in SOLIDWORKS
By Aleksandar Tepsic on May 22, 2026
Figuring out how to align parts in SOLIDWORKS is one of the first challenges faced when you start an assembly. In SOLIDWORKS, the alignment is controlled by a combination of how components are inserted, how you move or orient them, and mates. Learn how to…
Advantages of 3DSpace for CAD Data Management
By Aleksandar Tepsic on November 27, 2025
Managing CAD data efficiently is a critical aspect of any product development process. Traditional data management on local storage and in Windows File Explorer often falls short in handling CAD files, leading to issues like broken references, version conflicts, and accessibility challenges. The 3DSpace app,…
SOLIDWORKS User Forum and Enhancements Access in SOLIDWORKS
By Aleksandar Tepsic on November 3, 2025
The SOLIDWORKS User Forums are a treasure trove of tips, tricks, and real-world insights shared by industry experts from around the globe. Now it’s easier than ever to tap into that knowledge right from inside the software! What is the SOLIDWORKS User Forum? The SOLIDWORKS…
Using SOLIDWORKS Visualize to Render a SOLIDWORKS Motion Study
By Aleksandar Tepsic on September 19, 2025
Motion studies in SOLIDWORKS Motion Simulation inject life and movement into our models through realistic physics-based motion analysis. Pairing motion studies with photorealistic animation rendering using the seamless connection between SOLIDWORKS and Visualize Professional takes our motion studies to the next level. In this blog…
Using SOLIDWORKS Motion to Accurately Model a Disc Golf Basket Chain
By Aleksandar Tepsic on July 28, 2025
In our previous article, the disc golf basket was modeled in SOLIDWORKS using a top-down approach, weldments, and a skeleton sketch in the assembly to mate all the components together. By referencing the geometry in this assembly, I will model a chain ensuring the links…
SOLIDWORKS Automation for Library Features using DriveWorks
By Aleksandar Tepsic on May 26, 2025
One of the most powerful use cases for SOLIDWORKS automation in your design process with DriveWorks is through the Insert Library Feature Generation Task. This task allows you to automatically add standardized features such as holes, cutouts, bosses, or fillets into parts based on rules…
DriveWorks: PDF Automation and Manipulation Tools
By Aleksandar Tepsic on November 15, 2024
This article will describe several techniques for PDF automation to streamline your document automation and reduce repetitive tasks in your custom product fulfillment process in DriveWorks.
As we enjoy the 2024 Olympic Games, I wanted to challenge my SOLIDWORKS modeling skills with a special project. A designer friend suggested modeling an Olympic torch, and I was excited to discover a wide variety of Olympic torch designs dating back to Berlin 1936….
In today’s fast-paced business environment, staying ahead often means embracing innovation and leveraging technology to streamline processes. One such innovation that is revolutionizing the way companies handle product customization and sales is the DriveWorks Configurator on a smartphone. DriveWorks, known for its design automation and…
SOLIDWORKS Newer Version of this Application is Already Installed Error
By Aleksandar Tepsic on December 27, 2023
The SOLIDWORKS newer version error stems from the updates made to Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) version 7.1. Learn how to resolve the error
Why Are My SOLIDWORKS Licenses Expiring? A Guide to License Reactivation
By Aleksandar Tepsic on June 8, 2023
Starting from SOLIDWORKS 2022 and future versions, a small change has been introduced regarding perpetual licenses. You’ll need to reactivate your license once a year, within 30 days of the anniversary of your previous activation date or you will see your SOLIDWORKS licenses expiring. When the…