By default, the measurement tool in 3DPlay on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform will display distance measurements with only the direct distance. But it can be helpful to see more information, such as the dX, dY, and dZ components of the distance (i.e., the distance along the X, Y, Z directions) in addition to the direct distance.
We’ve all been there: you attempt to pattern a feature around a complex curve, and your CAD software suddenly decides "not today." Patterning is often treated as a necessary evil, a finicky tool that seems to break at the slightest hint of a design change. Here are 5 SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE patterning workflows to get you started.
The default unit of measurement in 3DPlay on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform is set to millimeters. However, you can easily change it to inches or something else, but the setting to do this is a bit hard to find.
The 3DEXPERIENCE local cache is a folder that stores copies of files from the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on your computer for faster access, offline availability, and easy management. This folder is also referred to as a local work folder.
3DEXPERIENCE World 2026 wrapped up in Houston, TX, last week. In case you missed it, here's a recap of some of the key messages and announcements heard during this year’s event.
Modern CAD projects often require seamless sharing of assemblies across organizations, whether for supplier input, customer review, or interdepartmental collaboration. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform’s Export as Package feature for SOLIDWORKS delivers a robust method to bundle and exchange complex assemblies, with powerful version and permissions controls that go far beyond conventional Pack and Go routines.
3DEXPERIENCE World returns to Houston, Texas, February 1–4, 2026, at the George R. Brown Convention Center, offering keynotes, breakout sessions, hands-on learning, and networking with the global design and engineering community. Registration and the session catalog are now open, so attendees may begin planning their agendas. This guide highlights the most important reasons to attend, insider tips for a great conference, a look at speakers shaping the conversation, key agenda topics, and can't miss GoEngineer attractions.
Roles are important when it comes to 3DEXPERIENCE. Your role determines what you have available within the tenant. Having too many users and not enough roles will prevent users from gaining access to the platform, resulting in an error.
Revision control is a key reason companies adopt data management systems like PDM/PLM. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform makes it easy (sometimes too easy) to access older file revisions. A common question is, "How can I view only the latest revision without the clutter?" In this blog, we’ll explore three ways to filter search results and focus on the most current version.