SOLIDWORKS

Is SOLIDWORKS Extended Reality (XR) Still Supported?

SOLIDWORKS Extended Reality

Introduced in beta version with SOLIDWORKS 2019, SOLIDWORKS Extended Reality (XR) provides the ability to export CAD models to formats that can be utilized in AR, VR and web experiences. Whether you’ve been using this tool in previous versions of SOLIDWORKS, or you’re just discovering…

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File Properties and Linked Dimensions that Share a Name

warning about Linked Dimensions that Share a Name

Have you ever upgraded your SOLIDWORKS only to find that you now receive this warning about equations: “This equation uses a file property named ________ that shares the same name as a linked dimension in this model. The file property will now take precedence and…

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SOLIDWORKS Default Templates are Not Valid? Simply Create New Default Templates

default templates error message

Are your SOLIDWORKS Default Templates not valid? Missing? Not set correctly? Do you see the following message? Before we attempt to make new templates, we must first see if it is simply a file location issue. Hush, SOLIDWORKS user, don’t say a word, TriMech’s gonna…

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Calculating Internal Volume in SOLIDWORKS

Calculating Internal Volume in SOLIDWORKS

You may have come across several scenarios while designing where you want to calculate an internal volume of a model or determine how much liquid or gas can be contained inside. While doing the hand calculations is fun, we don’t have all day for that….

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Using the Split Command in SOLIDWORKS

split command in solidworks dialogue box

One of the features that makes SOLIDWORKS so versatile is the “Split” command, which allows users to cut a part into multiple pieces. In this blog post, we will explore how the split command works in SOLIDWORKS and why someone would use it. The Split…

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Help, I’m Missing a Face – SOLIDWORKS Model Faces

solidworks face model file

Nope, this isn’t a scary story…BUT who wants to be faceless? If you are like me, you have come across a missing model face and started to freak out. Don’t worry, the face may be hidden…not missing! This is a SOLIDWORKS functionality. Similar to using…

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Unlock The Power of SOLIDWORKS Hole Wizard

SOLIDWORKS Hole Wizard image of purple rectangle

Are you still using the Extrude Cut feature to create holes in your designs? If so, you might be missing out on a highly efficient tool, SOLIDWORKS Hole Wizard. This powerful tool allows you to quickly and easily create a wide variety of holes in…

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Two Directional Linear Pattern Feature

linear pattern feature in solidworks

Creating a pattern is one of the most efficient features available to designers in SOLIDWORKS. By choosing to pattern an existing feature in a model, there is no longer the need to create multiple sketch/feature combinations in the feature tree; instead, there will only be…

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How to add folders to Design Library

add design folders to SOLIDWORKS

Have you ever wanted to pull custom components and features into your assemblies or part files without having to recreate the same geometry repeatedly? If you answered yes to this question, then this is the article for you! Let’s begin by defining what the Design…

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