Where to find your SOLIDWORKS serial number on your machine
Open SOLIDWORKS.In versions 2020 and up, click the ? button and then ‘About SOLIDWORKS’ In version below 2020, click ‘Help’ then ‘About SOLIDWORKS’Select ‘Show Serial Number’
View ArticleShow SOLIDWORKS Descriptions in Windows Folders
[DAM-VIDEO-30223]If you want to display SOLIDWORKS part descriptions in your windows folders then watch our short video guide or follow the steps below.1. Navigate to your project folder, which will...
View ArticlePlasmaTrack Ltd. Solution Blasts Through Major Cause of Rail Delays
‘Leaves on the line’ is a phrase rail passengers have come to dread. Each Autumn this seemingly innocent act of nature is the cause of severe delays and disruption to our railways. So serious is the...
View ArticleLeading the Charge in Business Sustainability
Virtual Event | 8th - 10th June In association with the Financial TimesSecure Your SeatAll of us Want a More Sustainable WorldIt’s increasingly clear to people around the world that humanity, as a...
View ArticleSolid Solutions Management Ltd. Welcomes Design Rule Ltd.
Having acquired several key businesses over the past six years, Solid Solutions now supports a customer community of more than 15,500 UK and Ireland-based customers. These encompass product designers,...
View ArticleCelebrating Women in Engineering with Techwuman
The Journey to TechwumanMelissa’s journey started when she was in Year 9 at school deciding which subject options she would like to take. “I’ve always been quite creative, and I loved science, but I...
View ArticlePDM Professional - Assigning Users with Conditional Notifications
OverviewThe first thing I will do is break down the task into smaller manageable portions of work that will address specific aspects of the change we are implementing.Step 1: Create variables and...
View ArticleWhy do businesses invest in simulation tools...and what stops others?
Jul 14, 2021 11:00 AM BST Why Are Businesses Investing In Simulation Tools And What Stops Others?Register to watch - https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2528082213127973388In our opening webinar...
View ArticleWhat is IR35? (Off-Payroll Working)
The goal of IR35 is to ensure that intermediary workers that are functioning as employees, pay a similar amount of tax and National Insurance contributions as a regular employee would.Why is IR35...
View ArticleModelling Tips and Tricks - The Scrum Machine
[DAM-VIDEO-31647]MODELLING TIPSMaster Modelling The Scrum Sled’s major framework is made up of two separate weldment parts each comprising of bent structural members that are later assembled. To ensure...
View ArticleVirtually Testing a Scrum Machine with SOLIDWORKS Simulation
[DAM-VIDEO-31648]SIMULATION METHOD AND TIPS After creating the mode (see more in our first blog ) we wanted to run an initial static simulation to ensure the frame will withstand the forces applied by...
View ArticleCreating a Kicking Tee - Modelling Walkthrough
[DAM-VIDEO-31691]MODELLING WALKTHROUGHMaster Modelling As the adjustable kicking tee design we chose to create comes in two pieces that screw together we decided to use the master modelling approach...
View ArticleKicking Tee - Predicting Injection Moulding with SOLIDWORKS Plastics
MOULD SUITABILITY ANALYSIS Before we begin the plastic analysis we will check that these parts are viable for injection moulding by using the built-in tools inside SOLIDWORKS to check draft angle and...
View ArticleModelling the Rugby Lions Trophy
[DAM-VIDEO-31743]Trophy Modelling StepsCreating the Base When beginning a model it's often best to start by creating the largest parts of the design to create the general shape and give you a platform...
View ArticleWhat do I need to start using SOLIDWORKS CAM?
[DAM-VIDEO-29841]What do I need to do?SOLIDWORKS CAM Advice SOLIDWORKS CAM has an integrated CAM package for All customers with a SOLIDWORKS subscription can start using SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard...
View ArticleIs SOLIDWORKS Manage really PDM Premium in disguise?
So, you've got a handle on your design data with PDM Standard or Professional, but now you want to do more?With these sound platforms in place, many companies look for advanced data management...
View ArticleWhat is CAM?
[DAM-VIDEO-29085] By using optimised CAM tools with your SOLIDWORKS design you can easily make toolpaths on the model which allow you to easily capture your parts form with high accuracy. CAM Tools...
View ArticleManaging Disk Space with SOLIDWORKS PDM Part #1: Distributing the Archive
Part #1: Distributing the ArchiveBy redistributing the archive across multiple hard drives, you can reduce the load on the primary drive. Due to the way that the archive is structured, the archive file...
View ArticleManaging Disk Space with SOLIDWORKS PDM Part #2: Deleted vs Destroyed and the...
As a PDM Administrator it is important to create and execute a maintenance plan for your vault that includes a review of deleted items. When a user deletes a file in PDM this sets a flag against that...
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