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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…
How to Hide and Show Planes in SOLIDWORKS
By Lynette Proch on May 15, 2026
Sketches are the foundation and define the profiles of many SOLIDWORKS features, including extrudes, cuts, and lofts. To create the foundation for features, SOLIDWORKS requires a flat sketching plane to locate the sketch geometry in…
How to Export SOLIDWORKS Drawings to DXF/DWG
By Ryan Burgess on April 27, 2026
One of the most commonly used translations is exporting SOLIDWORKS drawings to DXF or DWG formats to open in 2D CAD packages. SOLIDWORKS supports translation, enabling it to interact with and exchange data with other…
How to Add Descriptions for End Caps and Gussets in a Weldments Cut List Table
By Vincent Magcalas on April 22, 2026
SOLIDWORKS Weldments includes tools to create end caps and gussets so you can more accurately define your welded structures. With these tools, you can add stability and security to your model, increasing its longevity. End…
How to Upgrade the SOLIDWORKS Toolbox
By Griffin Pacey on April 17, 2026
The SOLIDWORKS Toolbox is often upgraded automatically when you upgrade your SOLIDWORKS installation, but there are situations where it may not be. In an environment where the Toolbox is saved to a shared, central location,…
How to Create Templates in SOLIDWORKS
By Lynette Proch on April 15, 2026
Templates in SOLIDWORKS are the foundational aspect of every design you create. Without templates, your files wouldn’t know which unit system to use or which font to use for text. Custom SOLIDWORKS templates allow your…
How To Dimension Holes in SOLIDWORKS
By Ryan Burgess on April 1, 2026
Aside from basic sketch tools, knowing how to dimension holes is a fundamental SOLIDWORKS skill. Without dimensioning holes, models lack design intent and leave out critical manufacturing information. With any part, there are multiple ways…
How to Use the Move Component Command in SOLIDWORKS
By John Landis on March 25, 2026
When doing assembly modeling in SOLIDWORKS, we usually use the Move Component command by left or right-clicking a component and then dragging the cursor. This interactive approach is great for most operations, but it can…
How to Show Dimensions When Creating a Sketch in SOLIDWORKS
By Ryan Burgess on March 20, 2026
Sketches are the basis of everything inside SOLIDWORKS. Adding dimensions to sketches is an essential part of the sketching and design workflow. Dimensioning sketches can be done in multiple ways, and in this article, we’ll…
How to Make a Cone in SOLIDWORKS | Three Different Methods
By Ryan Burgess on March 11, 2026
Even the most fundamental SOLIDWORKS tasks can leave you stumped when there are so many ways to complete them. Knowing how to make a cone is one of those tasks that, depending on how you…
How to Rotate Components in SOLIDWORKS Assemblies
By Alaa Hosn on February 23, 2026
SOLIDWORKS assemblies make it easy to show how components may look and move in a real-world environment. Before finalizing mates and alignment, you may need to rotate components in your assemblies to simplify downstream workflows….
How to Create a Sphere in SOLIDWORKS | Three Different Methods
By Ryan Burgess on February 13, 2026
There are several different approaches to create a sphere in SOLIDWORKS. While it is a straightforward task, you may need to use one or all of the methods depending on your requirements.
Using Detail and Section Views to Add Intelligence to SOLIDWORKS Drawings
By John Landis on February 9, 2026
Detail and section views are commonly used in SOLIDWORKS drawings and are an easy way to communicate important details. These view types rely on a parent drawing view, and they generate linework based on the…
Productivity Tips for the SOLIDWORKS User Interface and FeatureManager
By John Landis on January 12, 2026
The SOLIDWORKS user interface has long been recognized as one of the best in the computer-aided design and engineering industry. Its intelligent toolbar and panel layout, left and right-click functionality, workflow context sensitivity, and gesture…
How to Show Mixed Units in a SOLIDWORKS Weldments Cut List
By Carleigh Amyot, CSWP on January 7, 2026
If you are designing multibody SOLIDWORKS parts with mixed units, both imperial and metric, you need a way to accurately display the information in a cut list. You can manually change some values by typing…
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