3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS

Cloud-connected SOLIDWORKS software with the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

Creating Library Feature Parts in SOLIDWORKS

Save the feature as a .sldlfp file

Library Feature Parts (.sldlfp) are pre-defined SOLIDWORKS features that can be reused in other parts and assemblies. Saving a file as a Library Feature Part can save you time and effort in creating complex features, such as holes or cuts, that are frequently used in…

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Key DELMIA CAM Options that We Love

3dexperience apps delmia preferences

When using any of the native 3DEXPERIENCE Apps installed on your computer, you want to make sure that the environment is configured properly. One of the first things I like to change on the first use of my DELMIA CAM apps are a few settings…

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How to transfer your SOLIDWORKS Simulation Study to SIMULIA

"Create Structural Simulation" button in MySession

Ever thought of moving your SOLIDWORKS Simulation study to the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform for faster processing and better results? This article is a good start for you… How does transferring your study work? The 3DEXPERIENCE connector (Aka. MySession) on SOLIDWORKS allows you to communicate directly with…

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How to Store and Access SOLIDWORKS Templates through 3DEXPERIENCE

new solidworks document window

Creating a new Part, Assembly, or Drawing file in SOLIDWORKS always starts with a template. Template files specify necessary document properties like draft standards, font and dimension styles, and title blocks/borders in drawings. To maintain uniformity across your design team, SOLIDWORKS users should have access…

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Understanding 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Licenses

SOLIDWORKS Desktop vs 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS

The desktop versions of SOLIDWORKS have been around for over a quarter century and have become the industry standard for parametric CAD software. But a new cloud-based option, 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS, is on the rise and is offering clients new options and flexibility. In this article…

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3DEXPERIENCE Offline Mode

offline mode save

If you’ve been using 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS, R2022x FD03, you may or may not know that you now have the ability to work offline. This is great as we enter fall and the holiday season, when you may want to get some work done on a…

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How to Design Collaboratively with 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS

Design Collaboratively with 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS

Do you need to design collaboratively, test your design in real-world conditions, and store your files without worrying about overwriting? Then the 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS might be what you’re looking for. This video demonstrates how 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS shares data with Simulation, Sheet Metal and Visualize on…

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Getting Started with 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers and Obtaining Support

3DEXPERIENCE Community Wiki

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers is an effective tool to design, create, and model using the Professional version of SOLIDWORKS. Makers get a familiar and installed SOLIDWORKS application that requires Microsoft Windows 10, this version is also cloud-connected. In this post we’ll show you how to…

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Revisioning in SOLIDWORKS and the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

SOLIDWORKS Save with Options

In this video tech tip, Matt Kokoski covers three different methods of revisioning inside of 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS. The first method explains Saving with Options. The second method demonstrates how to add a new revision inside of SOLIDWORKS desktop, and the third shows you how to…

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