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Upgrading to SOLIDWORKS 2025? Read these FAQs first!
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SOLIDWORKS 2025 is nearly here, and with it comes a huge number of improvements that have been chosen directly from user feedback. Keep reading to discover our favourite features and learn how SOLIDWORKS 2025 will help accelerate your design process.
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Three students. One design. You decide who will be victorious.
Discover how Vanity Hall streamlined production by using SWOOD and Solid Solutions.
Here's what you missed at the Materials & Finishes Show 2024.
Improve the performance of your simulations in MSC Nastran with this simple trick!
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Discover how to boost your efficiency by chaining simulations together.
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Determine static loading of closed containers with MSC Marc.
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Discover the latest enhancements to assembly modelling with SOLIDWORKS 2024!
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Learn what imported geometry is and how to repair it in SOLIDWORKS.
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Element deactivation is the removal of elements during an analysis. Learn what it's used for in this blog.
Whether you're new to DriveWorks or looking to enhance your skills, these tips will help you work more efficiently and effectively.
The quickest way to convert a solid body to a surface is to use the Delete Face command.
SOLIDWORKS PDM now provides administrators the option to customise the templates used for automatic notifications.
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Learn how to add decals in SOLIDWORKS quickly with this step-by-step tutorial.
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SOLIDWORKS 2024 has arrived, which means there’s a whole load of new and exciting features for us to unpack. Here are the top 10 features in SOLIDWORKS 2024.
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Across every industry, whatever their size, we are continually impressed and proud to support these innovators. Check out October's selection!
Learn how to create a golf ball in SOLIDWORKS to celebrate the return of the Ryder Cup!
The 3DEXPERIENCE platform is widely used in the engineering and design industry, particularly in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing.
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Are you a lazy engineer? This hack will save time with post-processing data…
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Here are 5 ways to create realistic lighting in SOLIDWORKS Visualize.
How reliable is SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation for Thermal Analysis? The results will surprise you!
A registry reset will affect your menus, toolbars, custom shortcuts, and file locations, and set them back to the default SOLIDWORKS settings.
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Let’s explore what bend allowances and K-Factors are, and show you how they apply in fabricating sheet metal with SOLIDWORKS.
Knowing how to convert surfaces to solid bodies is essential when designing in SOLIDWORKS, so let's show you how.
SOLIDWORKS Simulation can be used to calculate a wide range of studies using real-world physics in a virtual environment.
Knowing where the common commands are is a huge way of increasing your efficiency and productivity with SOLIDWORKS and as such is worth the time investment up front.
MSC CoSim allows us to couple simulation solvers to solve multi-physics problems. We couple FEA with CFD to explore how this can be achieved.
SOLIDWORKS toolbars are easily customisable and can be adjusted to suit your needs and workflows.
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While we recommend using a Windows operating system, there are ways you can install and use SOLIDWORKS on MacOS.
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Many major suppliers and manufacturers host their CAD models on 3D Content Central as free downloads that you can use in your SOLIDWORKS models and designs.
Here’s everything you need to know about render passes to help you create the best looking renders without having to wait an eternity for them to complete.
Changing units in SOLIDWORKS is easy! Let’s show you how it’s done.
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SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation can be used to analyse lift force induced by the observable fluid flow phenomenon known as the Magnus effect.
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This tutorial guides you through modelling a tennis ball in SOLIDWORKS including some advanced modelling techniques.
By automating the design process, businesses can streamline workflows, boost productivity, and ensure consistency in product development.
Creating a sphere in SOLIDWORKS can be achieved using a single sketch and a single feature in less than 10 seconds.
Revolves are axis-symmetrical or turned forms, like straight pipes, spheres and basic water bottles. Here’s how you make a revolve in SOLIDWORKS.
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Choosing the right orientation and build parameters can reduce wastage in 3DPrinting, but doing so through trial and error by printing physical parts can be costly.
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Pivot points hold the key to unlocking awesome animations in SOLIDWORKS Visualize. Check out this walkthrough to learn how to create them easily!