If you're a detailer working on Drawings, there are some great new enhancements in SOLIDWORKS 2026 to improve your design documentation workflows. From using AI to Revision Tables, let's look at some of these great new enhancements.
This article is not an endorsement to use non-CAD-aware cloud file management systems (e.g., Dropbox, OneDrive/SharePoint, Google Drive, etc.), but seeks to outline known issues, limitations, and best practices for using such setups. Accessing files stored in non-CAD-aware cloud storage systems is not only “not recommended,” but also considered a “bad practice.” Additionally, there are logistical concerns in controlling who may edit, move, and at times delete files. That all being said, this article outlines some best practices when working in these environments, along with some of the issues that may arise.
Are you as excited about the cool fall weather and Halloween decorations as we are? This article walks through the use of SOLIDWORKS Surfacing and Weldments (which can be used with any tier of SOLIDWORKS Standard, Professional, or Premium) to create a spooky haunted house. Final touches were made in SOLIDWORKS Visualize to create the ultimate spooky season render (and a 3D print!). Finally, we’ve also included a STEP file for download and use.
Every year, SOLIDWORKS improves its capabilities from previous years, and the 30th anniversary is no different. In this blog, see what's new in SOLIDWORKS 2026 for Parts, Sheet Metal, and Structure Systems.
SOLIDWORKS 2026 brings some great quality-of-life updates to the assembly environment. From smarter save prompts to AI-assisted fastener placement, these improvements help you work faster and more efficiently. Here's a quick rundown of what's new.
Nowadays, AI is everywhere. It feels like artificial intelligence is transforming every industry. But what does this mean for SOLIDWORKS users? The truth is, AI in SOLIDWORKS doesn’t include a “magic design button” that does all your work for you. Instead, it’s about helping you work smarter by automating repetitive low-value tasks, speeding up tedious processes, and providing useful suggestions to ultimately free you up to focus on the high-impact portions of design.
If you are looking to integrate your standalone KeyShot license into a 3D modeling software, SOLIDWORKS is a great option, offering a convenient add-in. This blog walks through the steps for downloading the add-in and demonstrates its features directly in SOLIDWORKS for creating and modifying renders.
If your company uses 3DEXPERIENCE, you’ve likely encountered the 3DEXPERIENCE login box in SOLIDWORKS. Whether you’re new to cloud-connected tools or just want to understand the basics, this post will walk you through how to log in, how to log out, and what the Remember Me checkbox actually does.
Everyone who has used SOLIDWORKS has at one time or another experienced a crash; whether that be a one time instance or a steady occurrence. In this guide, I will discuss some steps for how to troubleshoot SOLIDWORKS crashes, especially if this is a steady occurrence. Note: This process will not work well with random occurrences as it requires some repeatability.