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In this article, we discuss using locations in SOLIDWORKS Electrical. We'll cover not only what locations are and how to use them, but how they can be used to organize SOLIDWORKS Electrical projects and bring more intelligence into a design to realistically convey as much real-world knowledge of the Electrical system into schematic drawings.

In this quick tip, we demonstrate how to use Draw Compare, a handy tool in DraftSight for comparing two versions of a drawing to verify differences in the files. Rather than check a drawing side by side manually, either by checking hard copies by hand or on screen, the Draw Compare tool, built into DraftSight, can instead be used to confirm the changes have been made.

In this tutorial, we show how to improve a SOLIDWORKS decal images by using a mask of the decal. In this example, we have designed a poker chip in SOLIDWORKS that we would like to 3D print, but first need to add a SOLIDWORKS logo. To do so, head over to the DisplayManager. 

So, you want to use 3DEXPERIENCE with parts modeled in SOLIDWORKS? This post covers how to import parts from SOLIDWORKS into 3DEXPERIENCE. Moving forward, we will assume the design is complete and ready to be imported to 3DEXPERIENCE for Simulation (i.e., no further work in SOLIDWORKS is needed).

For years, both MasterCAM and GibbsCAM offered SOLIDWORKS users the ability to use their tools in a familiar environment via the SOLIDWORKS add-in. With these developers announcing a 2024 discontinuation date of the add-in, those who rely on these combined solutions are beginning to ask themselves...now what? 

The SOLIDWORKS Routing add-in is interconnected by a database that links the library variables such as pipe schedule, pressure ratings, size, wires, connectors, and the associative connections/fittings. When updating any of the pipes, tubes, components, or fittings, the database needs updating to sync new or changed information.

The size and complexity of product designs that are analyzed and tested with Abaqus continue to grow. Submodeling is an effective technique that can be used when detailed product simulation results are required for a small, localized region within a larger model, allowing the analyst to significantly reduce the computational demands and runtime of an analysis. In this blog, we will look at the theory behind submodeling, the two submodeling techniques available in Abaqus, and how to implement submodels. We will also highlight the limitations of submodeling in Abaqus and the important step of verifying analysis results.

In order for a client to obtain a license from a server, the client must have TCP/IP connectivity to the server. Two common tests to verify the connectivity are the ping and telnet tests.

This article explains how to use DimXpert in SOLIDWORKS to insert dimensions and tolerances in 3D space so you can effectively share your design with others. DimXpert allows us to easily communicate sizes, locations, and tolerances so that other users can easily understand and manufacture our parts.