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Did you know that you can change the language in SOLIDWORKS without needing to change the language of your system? It's possible and relatively simple. The easiest way to change the language in an existing SOLIDWORKS installation is by tricking SOLIDWORKS into thinking the new language is English. There must be a full installation file set for the wanted language.

Did you know you can compare non-Excel-based BOM's (Bill of Materials) in SOLIDWORKS? The BOM Compare tool is helpful to those who have multiple versions of an assembly and require the ability to compare the difference between two BOMs at a time. The Compare tool is located under Tools>Compare>BOM. Once open, you can select the Referenced Document and the Modified Document.

DriveWorks has built a new community platform called MyDriveWorks. If you are a current DriveWorks customer, head to my.driveworks.co.uk to create your new MyDriveWorks account. In the new DriveWorks Community, you can find a new user forum, learning portal, events, resources, and more.

The goal of this article is to clarify any confusion and to break down the difference between drawing templates vs sheet formats in SOLIDWORKS; a question we often receive in our tech support line. 

 

Have you ever opened a SOLIDWORKS assembly file only to find the Toolbox components to be an incorrect size or type? This could be due to the Toolbox search option in SOLIDWORKS System Options “Make this folder the default search location for Toolbox components.”

Moving SOLIDWORKS PDM Server components from one server to another (either as part of an upgrade or in itself) can be a daunting task. We recommend reaching out to our services team, as they will be able to efficiently and promptly perform this task for you. 

In the case that your network is down, or you are otherwise unable to connect to your Stratasys 3D printer remotely, you can establish a direct 1 to 1 connection with the printer using your computer. 

In this article, we will illustrate one method of setting up one of the most complex load patterns SOLIDWORKS Simulation has available: a piecewise non-uniform pressure distribution. Also, a comparison to an alternative method using split lines will be discussed near the end of the article.

There is an easier solution! Inside of SOLIDWORKS Electrical, this setting for your name to be changed can be accessed by going directly to the Tools tab in your upper ribbon. Click on the Application Settings button which will take you to the Collaborative Server settings.