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What? Are you kidding? That was my reaction too. Yes, creating an angular dimension without actual geometry can be done. Any one of us that has spent time just setting up a sketch with featureless construction geometry just to control an angle measured from the X or Y axis will appreciate this little ditty.

sers of SOLIDWORKS PDM have the benefit of a convenient and familiar Windows Explorer-based interface. In addition, users have an extensive set of intuitive tools and features for managing, accessing and viewing PDM data. But what about PDM Administrators?

When migrating data into your SOLIDWORKS PDM vault, the data may already have a native revision present in the customer property of the file. The revision may be something other than the default starting revision in your SOLIDWORKS PDM revision schema. Now you can utilize the Set Revision feature to revision stamp your file with the native revision easily. Set Revision can be performed on a single file or multiple files at once.

The Professional and Premium versions of SOLIDWORKS Simulation allow for the creation of a solid or surface body from the deformed shape calculated in a linear static or nonlinear static study. This can be useful for manufacturing and simulation purposes. This article shares how to export a deformed body from SOLIDWORKS Simulation.

SOLIDWORKS Inspection uses special fonts to create many of the symbols used in detailed drawings. These special fonts are already installed as part of the process for an Inspection user. When reports are exported, the Excel templates use these special fonts to show the proper values in the characteristics column.

SolidWorks, Windows and graphics cards drivers can sometimes become “confused” when trying to recognize the high-end graphics card over the on board graphics processor. Learn how to disable switchable graphics to allow only your higher-end graphics board to show.

Managing SOLIDWORKS network licenses can be confusing, and ensuring the right license is pulled onto your machine can be difficult. However, the License Order tab on the SolidNetWork License Manager can be used to direct your SOLIDWORKS licenses. This guide will take you through the different products and how to use the SOLIDWORKS License Order tab to ensure you are using the SOLIDWORKS products that you are intending.