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Sanja Srzic
How to make SOLIDWORKS Smart Components even smarter with Autosize
By Sanja Srzic on March 3, 2017
When SOLIDWORKS smart components with autosize option are inserted in an assembly and mated concentric, their configuration matches the diameter of the mating component based on predefined values. In this example, the bushing is a smart component. The goal is to insert the bushing into an assembly…
How to Simplify SOLIDWORKS Parts and Assemblies to increase performance
By Sanja Srzic on March 2, 2017
We often suggest and discuss methods for improving performance of a SOLIDWORKS large assembly, e.g. using Defeature, Envelope, Large Design Review. For components with complex geometry, perhaps used for reference, or manufactured elsewhere, the SOLIDWORKS Simplify tool can help reduce the complexity and the time…
How to reset the SOLIDWORKS Inspection Standalone User Interface
By Sanja Srzic on January 26, 2017
Unlike SOLIDWORKS settings that are saved in the Windows Registry, user interface settings for SOLIDWORKS Inspection standalone are stored in the files located in C:\Users\<user_name>\AppData\Roaming\SolidWorks\SOLIDWORKS Inspection Standalone: view_settings_bom.xml view_settings_chars.xml view_settings_dock_mngr.xml view_settings_mat_proc.xml To restore default user interface for SOLIDWORKS Inspection standalone, close the application, rename these…
How to add Balloons manually in SOLIDWORKS Inspection 2017
By Sanja Srzic on December 29, 2016
In SOLIDWORKS Inspection 2017, balloons can be added manually. In the SOLIDWORKS Inspection add-in, click the button New Inspection Project on the CommandManager. In the Characteristic Info section, set extraction to manual. The Sort value will automatically change to User Defined and become greyed out….
SOLIDWORKS Inspection 2017 Lock Inspection Balloons to Prevent Renumbering
By Sanja Srzic on December 15, 2016
By default, removing an inspection balloon results in the remaining balloons being renumbered according to the original order. This change of balloon numbers associated with characteristics creates discrepancy with the existing inspection reports, which may lead to confusion or mistakes. In SOLIDWORKS Inspection 2017, you…
SOLIDWORKS 2017 Extrude Boss/Cut Feature Enhanced
By Sanja Srzic on December 12, 2016
Prior to SOLIDWORKS 2017, extruding a boss or a cut feature from/to a face required the sketch to project within the boundary of the selected face or surface; otherwise, the extrude feature would fail as shown in the example below: The SOLIDWORKS 2017 Extrude feature…
SOLIDWORKS Inspection 2017 Enhancements
By Sanja Srzic on December 5, 2016
Following enhancements have been implemented in SOLIDWORKS Inspection 2017: Ability to lock balloons to prevent renumbering Manual ballooning of inspection drawings in SOLIDWORKS Inspection add-in VDA shape has been added as an option for inspection balloons. VDA standard is used by German automotive manufacturers. Mouse Wheel…
SOLIDWORKS 2017 Bidirectional Circular Pattern
By Sanja Srzic on October 15, 2016
SOLIDWORKS 2017 introduces bidirectional circular patterns, both symmetric and asymmetric. Asymmetric patterns can have angle, number of instances and spacing set differently for each direction. Instances to skip are added in the same selection pane for both direction. SOLIDWORKS 2017 Resources Access our resources page to get everything you…
Show Hidden Edges in SOLIDWORKS HLR Drawing Views
By Sanja Srzic on October 5, 2016
In SOLIDWORKS HLV and HLR drawing views, selected lines can be easily hidden using the option Hide/Show Edges, found in the right-mouse-button menu: For SOLIDWORKS HLR drawing views it is also possible to show hidden edges of selected features: Expand the content of the drawing view…
Driving Assembly Component with Configured Assembly Dimension
By Sanja Srzic on October 4, 2016
Once in awhile SOLIDWORKS users report that a part driven by a configured assembly dimension will display the same way if different assembly configurations are used in the same higher-level assembly or a drawing. This is expected. In the example below, there are three parts…
How to Hide or Show Edges behind SOLIDWORKS Transparent Components
By Sanja Srzic on September 16, 2016
Depending on the assembly display-state settings, model edges behind transparent components can be shown or hidden in high-quality ‘shaded with edges’ drawing views. Drawing views seen here are both set to high quality and ‘shaded with edges’ mode: The setting that makes model edges visible behind transparent components…
Control the display of SOLIDWORKS Component and Top Level Annotations
By Sanja Srzic on September 15, 2016
Starting with SOLIDWORKS 2015, it is easier to control the display of SOLIDWORKS component annotations and top level annotations in an assembly file. They now have separate display options in View > Hide/Show, which can help reduce the visual clutter in assembly models. These annotation display…
Is your SOLIDWORKS Update/Reference dialog dismissed too quickly before you can take action!
By Sanja Srzic on September 14, 2016
Dismissed messages in SOLIDWORKS can prevent files from being saved or opened in the expected way. Reviewing and re-enabling them is commonly used when troubleshooting issues related to saving or opening files. SOLIDWORKS goes through a search routine when opening files with references. If a…
How to control the visibility of bodies in your SOLIDWORKS Drawing Views
By Sanja Srzic on August 19, 2016
In a SOLIDWORKS drawing, hiding/showing bodies can affect one view or all views. Hide/Show a body from all views Hiding/showing a body from the FeatureManager affects all views in the drawing and changes the visibility of the body in the model: Hide/show a body from a single…
Use SOLIDWORKS CAD Admin Dashboard to Find Serial Numbers
By Sanja Srzic on March 22, 2016
CAD administrators often need to review license usage and identify SOLIDWORKS serial numbers within their network. Serial number of a SOLIDWORKS installation can be found in Help > About SOLIDWORKS. In a large CAD department, checking each machine can be time-consuming. The SOLIDWORKS CAD Admin Dashboard is…