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Lily Bar
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. Mastering the SOLIDWORKS fundamentals sets you on a path to…
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 user can activate DriveWorksXpress to take advantage of automation capabilities…
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 design’s intent and determining how modeling should begin. By understanding…
Learning patterns in SOLIDWORKS can be a useful tool for users who want to avoid repetitive sketches and extrusions. It is a great time-saving tool and has many types of patterning techniques to choose from. What Are Patterns in SOLIDWORKS? Patterns are used when you…