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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, CSWE 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…
Fundamentals of using the SOLIDWORKS PDM Add-in
By Lynette Proch on April 20, 2026
SOLIDWORKS PDM is the proper tool for handling all the complex file references with your CAD data, so you can focus on designing. By using SOLIDWORKS PDM, you can avoid costly broken references and the…
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…
The Best Features in DraftSight 2026
By Mike Walloch, CSWE on April 13, 2026
DraftSight 2026 has added a host of new features and enhancements to improve your productivity. Most of these features dropped during the 2026 launch, but keep your eye open for future enhancements through service pack…
The Best Features in SOLIDWORKS PDM 2026
By Dewayne May on April 10, 2026
SOLIDWORKS PDM 2026 introduces a range of productivity enhancements that support your team working smarter and engineering faster. By upgrading SOLIDWORKS PDM, you can ensure your team has access to the latest enhancements and is…
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