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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…
How to Use the License Order Tab in The SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Manager
By Alaa Hosn on June 12, 2026
The SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Manager is a tool to manage licenses and control SOLIDWORKS Network licenses. It enables teams to effectively share SOLIDWORKS licenses when users may not need access at all times. Modifying the…
Simulating Rotating Components with Fluid Dynamics Engineer
By Suman Sudhakaran on June 10, 2026
The Fluid Dynamics Engineer role on 3DEXPERIENCE contains a rotating zone feature that allows you to simulate realities such as a cooling fan inside an electronics enclosure or analyze turbines with great fidelity. Rotating zones…
Understanding the SOLIDWORKS Simulation Add-In
By Scott Durksen, CSWE on June 8, 2026
The SOLIDWORKS Simulation add-in can be difficult to understand in terms of how it is selected, activated, and tied to licensing. Despite this, it is a powerful tool that allows engineers and designers to validate…
SOLIDWORKS Hole Wizard Database Error | File is Not the Expected Version
By Carleigh Amyot, CSWE on June 5, 2026
When a SOLIDWORKS Hole Wizard database error pops up, it can be difficult to figure out what went wrong. While some of the errors are more straightforward to fix, some of them could cause extended…
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 File Version Icons in SOLIDWORKS PDM?
By Cody Foley on June 1, 2026
File version icons in SOLIDWORKS PDM provide quick status information for vaulted files. The status icons are available in both Windows File Explorer and through the SOLIDWORKS add-in. The file version icons can be used…
The Ultimate Guide to SOLIDWORKS Keyboard Shortcuts
By Lynette Proch on May 29, 2026
SOLIDWORKS keyboard shortcuts are a great time-saving tool, and most users don’t realize the extensive amount of customization they can unlock. If you are new to modeling and trying to figure out how to be…
Manual SOLIDWORKS License Activation | How To Guide
By Griffin Pacey on May 27, 2026
SOLIDWORKS license activation can be an unclear and bothersome process. The manual activation of a standalone SOLIDWORKS license on a PC is typically reserved for a PC that lacks internet access. To successfully activate an…
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…
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