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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! 

 

When using SOLIDWORKS Composer, you may have wondered what exactly a hotspot is and how to use it. First, let’s look at what we can do. The hotspot will be set as a group of components (or even just one) that will link to an action item.

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.

SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation 2017 SP 3 introduced the capability of noise prediction. This allows the user to estimate noise generated by turbulent flow. Two new result parameters are now available – Acoustic power and Acoustic Power Level.

For existing SOLIDWORKS installations, follow these steps. Note that you will need access to your original installation media to modify and add new products to SOLIDWORKS. (Get with your IT if you need permissions to modify programs)

Compound angle holes in SOLIDWORKS can be done, but typically take a lot of extra reference data like planes, axis, points, 3D sketches, etc. Using the technique explained in this tutorial removes all that and allows you to place the hole and then change the angle of the hole as needed. Let’s begin.

 

A SOLIDWORKS Subscription Service has many benefits that you may or may not know about. In this blog, we cover some of the most valuable benefits of a SOLIDWORKS Subscription. If you are like most customers, it is a no-brainer to take advantage of the software downloads – both the new version and service packs. Each new release contains hundreds of new enhancements (over 600 in SOLIDWORKS 2018), many of which came from requests from customers.

There are many hidden gems in SOLIDWORKS that will enhance your drawings. Let’s take a look at how easy it is to display letter and number drill sizes instead of hole diameters in your Hole Table in SOLIDWORKS 2012 and later.  First, insert your hole table by going to Insert > Tables > Hole Table.