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In 2015, a new rotating region option was added to SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation: Sliding Mesh. The Sliding Mesh assumes an unsteady flow field and is therefore available for transient solutions only. While this method can be used for various flow configurations, it is especially suitable to provide solutions in cases where the rotor-stator interaction is strong and in cases where the flow exits the rotating component radially.

 

In this tutorial, learn how to get the total length of a bent pipe in your SOLIDWORKS BOM (Bill of Materials) in just three steps. Chances are you used a Sweep feature to create your pipe part model, hence having a “path” sketch. Edit the sketch and make sure you have a length for the straight segments and any splines. The spline length dimension is only available in SOLIDWORKS 2014 and newer versions.

 

CAMWorks License Manager is a good place to start when getting error messages about licenses. First, we need to open the License Manager inside the start menu. The first thing to look at is the “Authorization Status” which should say “Succeeded.” Below Authorization, it lists the CPD Number which is the licensing number. It’s important to verify that it’s updated to the most recent one you have received.

While working on a design, have you ever accidentally clicked on the SOLIDWORKS CommandManager and moved it out of position? This has happened to me on numerous occasions and it can be very frustrating. Thankfully, SOLIDWORKS 2016 and newer allows us to lock the SOLIDWORKS CommandManager in place. This blog explains how. 

 

One of the many capabilities of the SOLIDWORKS Task Scheduler is being able to convert SOLIDWORKS part, assembly, and drawing files to eDrawings files. This can be very handy when you have a batch of files that you would like to convert as it would definitely save you time and effort. The Create eDrawings option in the SOLIDWORKS Task Scheduler is used to schedule the tasks. You can export individual files or all files of a specified type within a folder. 

 

Due to the continuing development of Java, new releases are issued frequently. Some companies may require you stick with one particular version of Java, while some companies require you to update to the latest version. Some companies allow Java to update freely, whereas some IT departments lock this down. As a result of security concerns with older versions of Java, we recommend using the latest release where possible. This guide should serve as a brief, but comprehensive list of Agile PLM and Java tips & tricks as it concerns the end user.

Given that SOLIDWORKS Simulation is capable of running a transient thermal analysis on models it leads to the question of whether the transient temperatures of a model induce catastrophic stresses. Through the application of a Design Study, SOLIDWORKS is capable of calculating thermal stress values for each time step of a transient thermal analysis.

You’ve recently used a trial version of SOLIDWORKS and you decided to pull the trigger on purchasing a commercial license. Now, you’re ready to get that license up and running. To change from the trial version of SOLIDWORKS on your computer to your recently-purchased commercial license, please take the following steps to do so.

Let’s talk about your SOLIDWORKS network license and debunk those myths with facts. Which one of these 5 are you guilty of believing? Myth #1. You accidentally received extra licenses: Not true. Only once in 5 years have I seen SOLIDWORKS write an incorrect license file.