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3D Interconnect
Tech tips, tutorials, and best practices for 3D Interconnect from the Javelin technical team
Exporting Files for Use in Older SOLIDWORKS Releases
If you need to share SOLIDWORKS files with users running an older SOLIDWORKS release, export your assembly as a STEP file (AP203 or AP214) and ensure they disable 3D Interconnect in their import options to retain the FeatureTree.
How to enable SOLIDWORKS 3D Interconnect
If you haven’t yet heard of SOLIDWORKS 3D Interconnect, you are missing one of the key features of the SOLIDWORKS…
3 POINT CHECKLIST for Importing Neutral File Formats into SOLIDWORKS
We often receive inquiries regarding the changes surrounding importing neutral file formats within SOLIDWORKS, especially after upgrades to SOLIDWORKS have…
SOLIDWORKS 3D Interconnect and Importing Tips
Are you changing from another CAD program to SOLIDWORKS? Are you frequently importing STEP files from clients? For many SOLIDWORKS…
The difference between SOLIDWORKS Desktop and 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS / Connected
There are now two distinct types of SOLIDWORKS software available from Dassault Systemes. SOLIDWORKS Desktop and 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS / SOLIDWORKS…
Top 50 Obscure SOLIDWORKS Tips and Tricks
Over many years, SOLIDWORKS applications expert; Jim Peltier, has accumulated a list of more than 100 of tips and tricks. Watch…
PRODUCT RETIREMENT: CATIA® V5-SOLIDWORKS Translator
The CATIA® V5-SOLIDWORKS Translator is no longer supported and can no longer be renewed. This tool is also not available…
Working with Autodesk Inventor Files in SOLIDWORKS PDM
In order for Autodesk Inventor files to be managed in SOLIDWORKS PDM, the client system needs to have either the…
How to fix “Encountered invalid record index” error when importing a STEP file
Have you “Encountered invalid record index” when importing a STEP file into SOLIDWORKS? To fix the file try the following:…
SOLIDWORKS PDM 2018 Supports Non-SOLIDWORKS CAD File References
New in SOLIDWORKS PDM 2018 is support for the 3D Interconnect functionality; the PDM vault will now manage references between SOLIDWORKS…
3D Interconnect is even better in SOLIDWORKS 2018!
Introduced in SOLIDWORKS 2017, 3D Interconnect is a revolutionary new technology allowing SOLIDWORKS users to utilize native parts from other…
Work seamlessly with other CAD Tools using SOLIDWORKS 3D Interconnect [On-demand Webinar]
SOLIDWORKS 2017 3D Interconnect delivers groundbreaking new capabilities for working with both neutral and native CAD data from various sources, unlocking powerful…
A bit of “Nitty-Gritty” on SOLIDWORKS 2017 3D Interconnect
One of the key enhancements within SOLIDWORKS 2017 is how it handles CAD files from other Vendors. The 3D Interconnect…