Status Bar
The status bar at the bottom of the SolidWorks window provides information related to the function you are currently performing.To display or hide the status bar:Click View > Status Bar.Typical...
View ArticleAssembly, Hide/Show Components
In the graphics area, you can press Tab and Shift + Tab to hide and show components of an assembly. This becomes very helpful when you have many small components getting in your way like the model...
View ArticleGrouping Annotations
You can select multiple annotations in a drawing and group them so they move together when you drag them. Ungroup annotations so they move independently. In a drawing document, box-select or hold down...
View ArticleUniversity CSWP Accreditation Training Program
SolidWorks Certifications are viewed as the benchmark in measuring a users knowledge and competency in being able to use SolidWorks under pressure. Within Education the CSWA (Certified SolidWorks...
View ArticleHow to Model an IronMan Helmet in SolidWorks
Using the IronMan helmet as a fun example we explore how complex shapes can be developed and the differences between solid & surface modelling techniques.View the Video here
View ArticlePreparing SOLIDWORKS Models for 3D Printing
From Solidworks to Prototype- Preparing your model for 3D Printing3D printing is a topic that’s in the forefront every designer and engineers mind nowadays. The ever increasing array of technologies...
View ArticleModelling Bespoke Furniture
A quick look at the typical workflows used by our customers in the furniture industry to create the CAD Data for their designs.View the Video here
View ArticleHow to Create Joinery & Furniture Cut Lists
An overview of the tools & functionality available to get information about our designs out of SOLIDWORKS – Cut lists & BOMSView the Video here
View ArticleA Definitive Guide to Drawing Views
Join us for this comprehensive look into drawing views. During this webcast Simon will show you how to create a selection of standard and derived drawing views whilst demonstrating a selection of neat...
View ArticleA Definitive Guide to Dimensions & Tolerances
There are several methods available to you for adding dimensions to your drawings. Should you be using Model “Driving” Dimensions or Reference “Driven” Dimensions? How can you automatically add...
View ArticleSouthern Training Centre Update
It was about time that we got some shiny new things for all our customers to improve the facilities in our Fareham Training Centre. Following some customer training course feedback it became apparent...
View ArticlePublish Your Design with SOLIDWORKS Composer
Discover the various methods for publishing your designs from within SOLIDWORKS Composer including, High Resolutions Images, Technical Illustrations, Interactive Office Documents and Videos.View the...
View ArticleCreate Interactive Webpages with SolidWorks Composer
Discover how to make interactive online parts lists and service instructions to help revolutionise your product communication. During this webcast Alan will also explain how to embed this content onto...
View ArticleSOLIDWORKS Inspection Professional
SOLIDWORKS Inspection helps simplify the process of creating inspection documents and performing in-process or receiving inspection. Discover how Inspection Professional allows you to input measured...
View ArticleSOLIDWORKS Motion Analysis - Golf Course
This is a fun model to show off the power of motion analysis, which is a product inside SOLIDWORKS Premium. I’ve created a golf course out of a few parts. These include the ball the course and the...
View ArticleHow to install the SNL Manager
Learn how to install, activate, modify and upgrade the SOLIDWORKS Network License Manager.View the Video here
View ArticleCopy Surface
Copying a surface can be very useful when you want to build in context relationships between parts. Particularly when you are dealing with difficult imported geometry, such as STEP or IGES files with...
View ArticleMove Sketch
Moving sketches while in edit sketch mode is not always the easiest of things to do, particularly if your sketch is under defined.You can use the move entities command, but this doesn't always snap to...
View ArticleA Definitive Guide to Assembly Features
What are assembly features? When would you use them over part features? How can I control the behavior of these features? What is the Feature Scope? All of these questions and more will be covered with...
View ArticleA Definitive Guide to Assembly Mates
During this webcast Kevin will touch on some of the basic mating operations. However more focus and emphasis will be placed on best practices for mates, FAQ’s and some of the options available within...
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