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In SOLIDWORKS, there are evaluation tools that allow us to calculate specific properties of our models. Sometimes though, we need to do a little prep work on the model in order to get the calculation desired. For this example, we'll review how to seal a hollow container and convert it to a solid to calculate its volume.
In CAMWorks, the Air Segment Offset number is a value that allows us to adjust how far off the part the tool can go. This is often used primarily in Slot Features and Part Perimeter Features. Air Segment Offset is located within the Operation Parameter’s tab under the Feature Options.
In this tutorial, we explain how to create four different reference planes in SOLIDWORKS: offset, angle, mid, and cylindrical surface planes. The most common type of reference plane is an offset plane. To create an offset plane, select the Reference Geometry drop down on the CommandManager and choose the Plane option.
If you utilize the SOLIDWORKS Visualize Queue, an error that can occur is the “Unable to Connect to Queue” error. This happens when sending a job over to the Queue, which then fails. Three common solutions can resolve this error. In this guide, we go over these three fixes and how to implement them.
To understand what smart explode lines in SOLIDWORKS are, we first need to understand what an explode line is. An explode line is a route sketch line that helps to show the position a component came from before creating an explode in SOLIDWORKS. Explode lines can be a time-consuming task to implement.
PostProcess Technologies recently announced the addition of a new FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) support removal system to their solutions portfolio - the VORSA 500. This new post-processing machine uses VVD (Volumetric Velocity Dispersion) technology resulting in simple, safe, and automated hands-free support removal.
Using the words “SOLIDWORKS Electrical” and “network” in the same sentence always seems to create confusion. Customers sometimes ask if SOLIDWORKS Electrical is its own standalone software and how standalone and network licenses work. This guide will clear up some of the puzzlement!
Have you ever needed to pull a cross-section of a solid with the ability to trace it? SOLIDWORKS has two tools that simplify this task: SOLIDWORKS Slicing tool and Intersection Curve. In this article, we'll look at both options and distinguish the differences between the two.
No matter the manufacturing process used to produce parts, it’s essential to monitor and verify part geometries to ensure the accuracy and consistency of your products. Here we'll see how SOLIDWORKS Inspection 2022 helps with this process.