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This article explains the steps to take XYZ data from a spreadsheet or existing text file (See Figure #1) and turn it into a script that we can then import into DraftSight. This is beneficial because DraftSight and programs like it will handle large amounts of data very well and allow you to visualize the data before trying to import it into other applications like SOLIDWORKS.

When you are designing a SOLIDWORKS Electrical project, many times you will use a Programmable Logic Control for automation. To make this process more streamlined we can add the PLC into our project and configure the I/O's (Inputs and Outputs). This article will show you how to easily achieve this.

SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation allows users to automate the change of flow and/or model parameters to investigate the influence of these changes on the flow behavior of the system. This type of automation can be done through the creation of a Parametric Study. 

 

A file type defines the format that the file is written in, the file extension, indicates this format. SOLIDWORKS PDM Admins can use SOLIDWORKS PDM to control what to do with files types. Such as determining who can view the file, or automatically placing the file in a workflow, etc. 

 

The following steps will show you how to set up a SOLIDWORKS PDM search shortcut on your desktop. You can create a shortcut to any search, but for this example, I’m going to show you how to create a shortcut to one of my most used searches, ECN search.

There are several ways to customize your SOLIDWORKS drawing view. In this article, we'll show you three ways that are quick and easy: rotate view, create a view, and create a custom view. 

The following steps will allow you to perform a clean SOLIDWORKS PDM client uninstall & reinstall by removing registry entries and files that normally are left behind after uninstalling SOLIDWORKS PDM. This procedure is useful when troubleshooting a problematic client system.

If you create SOLIDWORKS parts, assemblies, and drawings that are similar, don’t recreate your work, use Save as Copy! With the Save as Copy feature, simply modify your existing work, and start saving time! 

 

SOLIDWORKS Simulation uses material properties as the foundation to study designs. The default SOLIDWORKS material has many pre-defined material properties; however, users may need to define some of the material properties of default and custom materials before running a particular simulation study. For example, you may find that Mass Density and Yield Strength are pre-populated in a specific material but Specific Heat and Thermal Conductivity are not.