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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…
How to Install SOLIDWORKS for Makers | A Step-by-Step Guide
By Chris Duchaine on May 20, 2026
Installing SOLIDWORKS for Makers can alleviate some of the difficulties encountered when considering new CAD software. These include permission issues and failing to locate the installer. If issues arise, this step-by-step walkthrough covers the entire…
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…
Runner Balancing Using SOLIDWORKS Plastics Professional
By Suman Sudhakaran on May 13, 2026
Designing multi‑cavity injection molds and family molds requires careful consideration of runner systems and ejectors. In family molds, paired parts rarely have identical volumes, which introduces challenges in achieving consistent flow behavior across all cavities….
Using the SOLIDWORKS Backup and Auto-Recovery Options
By Griffin Pacey on May 11, 2026
SOLIDWORKS has several options that allow you to regularly take backups and auto-recover files in the event of a crash. The backup, save, and auto-recovery SOLIDWORKS settings keep your parts, assemblies, and drawings safe. Ensuring…
How to Only Use Borrowed Licenses with SOLIDWORKS
By Carleigh Amyot, CSWP on May 8, 2026
A SOLIDWORKS network allows distributed teams to share a pool of licenses and only take ownership when they use the software. This works great with everyone on the same network or connecting through a VPN,…
How to Install SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard and CAM Professional | Step-by-Step Guide
By Aric Duprey on May 4, 2026
This blog will go over how to install SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard and SOLIDWORKS CAM Pro add-ins. This will give you the ability to create toolpaths on your part then send that information to your CNC Machine to get manufactured. You must have up to date SOLIDWORKS subscriptions for SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard to function.
SOLIDWORKS has messages that will pop up to warn you that your actions may have consequences. Many users just proceed as normal, completing the action and dealing with the warning pop-up each time. However, some…
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 Update the SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Manager
By Scott Durksen, CSWE on April 24, 2026
Keeping SOLIDWORKS running smoothly in a networked environment depends heavily on ensuring the SolidNetWork License Manager is up to date. Without updating the SolidNetWork License Manager, you risk exposing yourself to security risks and falling…
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…
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