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Preserve Relative Paths is an option in SOLIDWORKS PDM Copy Tree and Move Tree features that makes it possible for the copied or moved files to bring their sub-folder structure along with them. The sub-folder structure is the folder name of where the files originally were located. In the example below, the components are broken up into folders based on their file type.
Copy Tree is a helpful SOLIDWORKS PDM feature that can be used to make a copy of a folder or file inside or outside of the PDM vault and maintain its references. This feature is very similar to the widely used Pack and Go inside SOLIDWORKS but allows for more customization. To perform a Copy Tree, open the PDM vault and navigate to the folder or top-level file you would like to copy, highlight it, select tools from the above toolbar, then select Copy Tree from the pop-out menu.
GrabCAD Shop is an easy-to-use work order management software from Stratasys. It helps process and organize communication and requests between designers, engineers, and 3D printing shop operators. If you’re juggling several data systems and suffering from the effects of poor communication financially, here’s how GrabCAD Shop can help get you back on track.
Motion Analysis is the highest level of SOLIDWORKS Motion Studies. It is available with SOLIDWORKS Premium and any tier of SOLIDWORKS Simulation and grants access to gravity, contact sets, loads, dampers, springs, and motors and allows us to analyze the effects of motion.
In this sneak peek, we take a look at SOLIDWORKS 2022 user experience enhancements and graphics updates that are bound to have your parts created faster while looking amazing in no time. Check out everything new in SOLIDWORKS 2022 by attending our 3D CAD conference either virtually or at a location near you.
When creating an assembly, there are times when we need to show the individual parts or how the assembly is put together. To do this, we can use Exploded Views in SOLIDWORKS. The Exploded View function is located on the CommandManager in the Assembly tab.
There can be instances where users might see gray folders or local files in their Vault View. These gray folders indicate that a local folder existed in your local Vault View but not in the SOLIDWORKS PDM vault itself. SOLIDWORKS PDM grabs and caches copies of folders and files locally as users browse and work with files in the vault.
SOLIDWORKS 2022 is loaded with exciting new features and enhancements to help streamline your design process. In this sneak peek, check out what's new for routing, structure systems, parts and features. To see these capabilities in action and everything new in SOLIDWORKS 2022, register to join us at our 3D CAD conference either virtually or at a location near you.
In SOLIDWORKS PDM 2020 and newer, users can now easily access searching functionality using keyboard shortcuts. While browsing anywhere inside the PDM Vault View (File Explorer), typing CTRL & F will take you directly to the Quick Search. In case you missed it, Quick Search is one of the new search enhancements in SOLIDWORKS PDM 2020.