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How to Import Connectors in SWOOD Design with Connector Library Exchange
Where is the connector library stored?The file that holds your connector library data is called Assemblages.efiass and can be found in your SWOOD Data folder under the sub folder SWOOD Design >...
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The Best Way for Project Managers to Approach Part Numbering in SOLIDWORKS...
Why do designers use Part Numbers?Let's consider the humble part number - what is its purpose?In essence, a part number is simply a unique identifier for an item approved for a specific application....
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Dynamic Previews to Forms in DriveWorks
What is a 3D Document?3D Documents are a type of DriveWorks file and there are many ways to build them up.They let you view your products live in 3D and dynamically update as you change the inputted...
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Windows 10 End of Life Announced! When does support end and how will it...
Which versions of SOLIDWORKS Support Windows 11?SOLIDWORKS 2022 SP2 or newer are supported for Windows 11.However, as Microsoft regularly update Windows 11, we would advise using a release that is...
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3 HUGE updates every Electrical Designer needs to know about | What's New in...
#1 - Distributed Terminal SymbolsDistributed terminal symbols allow you to represent a single circuit using multiple terminal symbols spread across different pages of your electrical schematic.Instead...
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How to Get Your Serial Number for SOLIDWORKS Visualize Standard
Is SOLIDWORKS Visualize included with SOLIDWORKS?If you’re a SOLIDWORKS Professional, Premium or Ultimate user, then SOLIDWORKS Visualize Standard is included as part of your subscription...
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The Best Hardware for SOLIDWORKS in 2025
Common SOLIDWORKS Hardware Requirements Misconceptions“Build your own custom SOLIDWORKS 2025 system to save money!”Though building and configuring your own SOLIDWORKS CAD system (workstation) can be...
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How to Move a Sketch in SOLIDWORKS in 4 Simple Steps
The Four Steps to Moving a SketchSelect all the sketch entities you wish to move, or click within the shaded region of a closed contour sketch.Hold the CTRL key then click and drag the selected...
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10 Things to Do Before Upgrading to SOLIDWORKS 2025
#1 - Check the System RequirementsYou should always consult the SOLIDWORKS official System Requirements and End of Life pages prior to any upgrade.As software advances, we find that it moves beyond the...
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How to Download and Install SOLIDWORKS 2025
WHAT IS A CLEAN INSTALLATION?A clean installation is a safe and reliable way of installing SOLIDWORKS and also frees up storage space on your hard drive.It requires removing all traces of previous...
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SOLIDWORKS Manage 2025: Enhance your Engineering Process with these 10 New...
#10 - New Log In OptionsTo gain access to design and development data, SOLIDWORKS Manage users are subject to user authorisation and access permissions to ensure they only have access to appropriate...
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6 Things Every SOLIDWORKS User Should Check After Installing SOLIDWORKS 2025
#1 - Activate Your SOLIDWORKS 2025 LicenseUpon launching SOLIDWORKS 2025 for the first time after it has been installed or upgraded, it’s required you activate your license.This ensures your license is...
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CAEFatigue: Calculating the minimum clearance between two components under load
What is The Minimum Clearance Between Two Components Under Load?It’s an easy enough question to answer if the load is static, a little harder for a transient, but when the loading is in the frequency...
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SOLIDWORKS PDM: Microsoft SQL Server Licensing Explained
Depending on your deployment scenario and company requirements, SQL Licensing and compliance can be complex, and we recommend that you speak to your Microsoft supplier or compliance specialist if...
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Vintage Bauble Tutorial: How to Combine Helixes, Surfaces and Sweeps in...
The part will start with a simple sphere from which we will remove a helical shaped groove and repeat using a circular pattern. The groove is created using a lofted cut that will require a helical...
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Activation Count Exceeded: How to Transfer a SOLIDWORKS License
Why do I need to deactivate my SOLIDWORKS license?A SOLIDWORKS standalone license can only be activated on one machine at a time.If you would like to use your SOLIDWORKS license on another machine, it...
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CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURSWednesday 25th December - ClosedThursday 26th December - ClosedFriday 27th December - Email support only (9am to 4pm)Monday 30th December - Email support only (9am to 4pm)Tuesday...
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Server Considerations: Selecting the Right Hardware for SOLIDWORKS PDM
Components of SOLIDWORKS PDMBefore we discuss those questions, lets first consider the architecture of SOLIDWORKS PDM and a few deployment scenarios. To use SOLIDWORKS PDM, the following components...
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Standard Procedure: How to Backup your Data in SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard
Key Components of SOLIDWORKS PDMSOLIDWORKS PDM Standard comprises two key components:The Vault Database containing the vault definition, metadata, references and the history of all files.The Archive...
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What's New for Simulation in SOLIDWORKS 2025?
Your web browser does not support iframes, which means that the video What's New in SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2025? cannot play.#1 - Faster Meshing for Large Assemblies Since SOLIDWORKS 2024, users with...
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