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Most SOLIDWORKS PDM  users are familiar with and use the version history comment section when checking in a file. However, have you ever written a comment, checked your file in, and later realized you wanted to change your version comment? This may only occur in rare instances, but many organizations rely on the validity and accuracy of these version comments when it comes to the evolution of their files. 

SOLIDWORKS 2021 SP5 will be the last release of PDM Professional / Manage that will support the use of SQL Standard 2014. This will only affect PDM Professional, not PDM Standard. PDM Standard uses a free SQL Express that does not require any paid licensing. However, the installed version of SQL Express will still need to be upgraded.

 

Connecting with your team remotely is important now more than ever. We need effective tools that are dynamic enough to keep up with the ever changing world. With Dassault Systemes 3DEXPERIENCE platform, you have access to these very tools. In this blog, we’ll cover five helpful tips for getting started with 3DEXPERIENCE. Let’s dive in.

Altair EDEM (DEM - Discrete Element Method) is a leading Simulation program used to accurately model the bulk behavior of granular materials as well as how material loading will affect heavy equipment. Examples of granular materials can be particle-like materials such as coal, ores, soil, rocks, aggregates, pellets, tablets, and powders.

It is possible to copy every Custom Property in a SOLIDWORKS file to another document. If you are familiar with Microsoft Excel, it will be just like copying and pasting a range of cells. To Copy SOLIDWORKS Custom Properties to other files, follow these steps.

One of the most important maintenance steps when owning a PolyJet 3D printer is keeping the print heads and roller clean. Failure to keep your print heads and roller clean can lead to costly repairs and impair performance. This task isn’t difficult or time-consuming but it is critical to the health of your printer.

Altair SimSolid is a structural simulation that runs its calculation based on original CAD geometry. The geometry does not need simplification like with traditional structural analysis packages because SimSolid does not use a mesh to run its calculations. In addition to static structural analyses, SimSolid can run other analysis types such as modal, dynamic, non-linear, and thermal.

Moving SOLIDWORKS PDM Server components from one server to another (either as part of an upgrade or in itself) can be a daunting task. We recommend reaching out to our services team, as they will be able to efficiently and promptly perform this task for you. 

The end of the year is near! As we wrap up 2020, we are rounding up our top 10 SOLIDWORKS webinars presented by our team of Application Engineers. Webinars included in this list are on a variety of SOLIDWORKS products including Simulation, Inspection, SIMULIAworks, 3DEXPERIENCE, and general CAD tips and tricks.