How to Download and Install SOLIDWORKS 2024
CONTENTSWhat is a Clean Installation? What is a Parallel Installation? How to Uninstall SOLIDWORKS How to Download SOLIDWORKS 2024How to Install SOLIDWORKS 2024 How to Activate SOLIDWORKS 2024WHAT IS A...
View ArticleWhat is Subdivision Modelling? Get started with 3D Sculptor
CONTENTSWhat is Subdivision Modelling?Why use Subdivision Modelling?Getting Started with 3D SculptorHow to Create a New Model in xShapeWhat are Primitives in 3D Sculptor?How to Add a PrimitiveHow to...
View ArticleWhat are DSPBR Appearances?
CONTENTS How do PBR materials work? What types of DSPBR appearance are there? [DAM-VIDEO-36938]HOW DO PBR MATERIALS WORK?The Physical Based Rendering appearances are composed of 5 separate texture...
View ArticleSimulation Tips: How to Customise MSC Apex
There’s three ways you can use Python to automate and customise Apex:Through macros triggered manuallyThrough scripts triggered automatically Through custom menusMANUAL MACROSIt is a simple job to...
View ArticleChristmas Opening Hours 2023
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at Solid Solutions! Over the Christmas break we will be answering emails requesting support, see below for our opening hours.CHRISTMAS...
View Article10 NEW Updates to SOLIDWORKS Assemblies
UPDATES TO SOLIDWORKS ASSEMBLIES 2024Component references tableConfiguration descriptions visibilityFloat first componentWidth mate intelligenceNamed mate referencesShare & MarkupSave as...
View Article10 NEW Updates to SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2024
UPDATES TO SOLIDWORKS SIMULATION 2024New Copy Study OptionsRobust Bonding InteractionsConvergence Check PlotEnhanced Bearing ConnectorsDirect Sparse Solver RetiredMultiple Gates OptimisationPlastics...
View ArticleHow is SOLIDWORKS Used in the Medical Industry?
WHO USES SOLIDWORKS IN THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY?Aerogen – Aerosol Drug DeliverySymPhysis Medical – Digital Catheter DevicesMerit Medical – Disposable Medical DevicesFlexicare – Respiratory Devices4D...
View ArticleHow to Start Subdivision Modelling with 3D Sculptor | Basic Workflow Tutorial
BASIC 3D SCULPTOR WORKFLOWSet up your Modelling EnvironmentPlace and Scale the PrimitiveAlign Geometry to Images Go Beyond Subdivision Modelling We recommend using 2D sketches or reference images to...
View Article10 Reasons to Use SOLIDWORKS PDM Pro
10 REASONS TO USE PDM PROAutomatic Part NumbersPDM TemplatesWorkflow ExpansionEnhanced Workflow AutomationExpanded Task AutomationBOM Exporting ToolsImproved Searching PowerExtended Collaboration &...
View ArticleA Simple Approach to Modelling Fluid-Filled Structures | CFD Simulation with...
As an example, here are two axisymmetric simulations of a ball being compressed between two plates. Fluid-less Void CompressionFluid-filled CompressionThe first one shows the behaviour assuming there’s...
View ArticleWho Uses SOLIDWORKS in Scotland?
4 COMPANIES WHO USE SOLIDWORKS IN SCOTLANDOoni Ltd. – Portable Wood-fired Pizza OvensSynchroStor – Energy Storage SolutionsScore – Gas Turbines & Valve ManagementFirst Marine Solutions – Mooring...
View Article4 Ways to Add Custom Properties in SOLIDWORKS
4 WAYS TO ADD CUSTOM PROPERTIES IN SOLIDWORKSFile Properties Custom Property Tab BuilderTask AutomationSOLIDWORKS PDM Data Cards #1 - FILE PROPERTIESThe first and most commonly used way to create file...
View ArticleHow to Add Virtual Sharps in SOLIDWORKS
To create a virtual sharp in an open sketch, hold down the CTRL key and select two sketch entities.Select the Point command from the Sketch toolbar in the Command Manager and a virtual sharp is created...
View ArticleWhat's New in SOLIDWORKS Data Management for 2024?
CONTENTSAssembly VisualisationImproved PDM Add-InLatest vs Cached Information in Version TabFile Details & OperationsEnhanced Check Out FunctionalityLicense Node AccessExtra Data Card...
View ArticleHow to Simulate Welding with MSC Marc
Marc has been able to model welding for more than 20 years.It was developed as a result of customer requests as the potential savings from predicting welded structure behaviour virtually (over physical...
View ArticleWho Uses SOLIDWORKS in Wales?
CONTENTS Peter Jones (ILG) Ltd. – Durable Carrying SolutionsCurtiss-Wright – Heavy MachineryDMM Engineering – Climbing Equipment Industrial Engineering Services – Bespoke Fabrication Peter Jones (ILG)...
View Article10 Reasons Why You Need to Join the SOLIDWORKS for Startups Programme in 2024
CONTENTSAccess to Powerful 3D CAD Tools for FREECost SavingsTry Before you BuyTechnical SupportCommunity and Networking OpportunitiesTraining and Learning ResourcesAccelerated Product...
View ArticleHow to Calculate Internal Volumes in SOLIDWORKS
A SHORTCUT FOR ADDING NEW PLANESThis water bottle design needs some water level markers adding to the translucent window on the side.There are two unmerged bodies in this model, so we’ll need to use...
View ArticleTop 5 Ways to Boost Performance for SOLIDWORKS 2024
CONTENTSChoose the Right Graphics Card Ensure Correct SetupUpdate Graphics Drivers Adjust Your SOLIDWORKS SettingsOptimise File-Specific Settings#1 - Choose the Right Graphics CardThe biggest boost for...
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