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In SOLIDWORKS, Pack and Go is a very handy tool for collecting all referenced files from an assembly or drawing and creating copies of the files to save in a new location, to share with others, renaming files, etc. Pack and Go is fairly straightforward to use. This article explains how to use it and its different options.
To search for a SOLIDWORKS PDM variable and have it appear on column sets, it needs to be in your data card first. But what if showing it adds no value to your data cards? This article demonstrates how to include the variable in the data card while keeping it hidden.
This guide provides instructions for installing and activating a new SWOOD Network License to be used with SOLIDWORKS. SWOOD is compatible with the last 2 years of SOLIDWORKS versions. For example, SWOOD 2024 would be compatible with SOLIDWORKS 2022 until SOLIDWORKS 2024.
SOLIDWORKS is a very graphics-intensive program, so it's best to ensure that your graphics card is certified and the settings are set to achieve the best performance. It may be a good idea to involve your IT team in these steps, as many of them will require administrative computer permissions.
When searching for documents within SOLIDWORKS, the software references a list of search paths, located in System Options > File Locations > Search Path. In addition to the defaults, you can easily add additional search paths. Unfortunately, it's not always so easy to remove them. This article explains how to add and remove stubborn search paths in SOLIDWORKS.
Before beginning, it is important to note that one of the more widely encountered issues for deleting a vault view in SOLIDWORKS PDM is the error Attached: Missing information, which effectively means the vault view has been attached at some point (perhaps the computer was imaged from another user’s machine or was another user’s machine and the vault view happened to carry over incomplete information). This is generally encountered when trying to set up the vault view for a user and looks something like this:
Sometimes, when working within a SOLIDWORKS drawing containing an indented BOM and an assembly with subassemblies, you need to balloon the entire subassembly and not just a component contained within it.
After a SOLIDWORKS or Windows update, your 3Dconnexion mouse may no longer respond or move inside SOLIDWORKS. This can happen even after trying various fixes, such as unplugging the mouse and then plugging it back in. Here are some tips to help fix this issue.
In 2026, the term “Industrial Clinic” is described as a fundamental shift in healthcare where hospitals and Orthotics & Prosthetics (O&P) facilities move 3D printing from prototyping and fit check to primary production. This transition is powered by HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology, enabling the on-site fabrication of final-use biocompatible medical devices that meet stringent clinical standards - without the lead times of traditional centralized fabrication.