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Export Planes in STEP Files

Sometimes, when creating a STEP file to send to a client or a vendor, there are certain elements that are necessary when exporting, such as reference planes. Learn how to export planes in this tech tip.

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Manually Updating SOLIDWORKS Toolbox

Updating SOLIDWORKS toolbox helps you recover from the the default upgrade that writes over any customizations you’ve made in the Toolbox.

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Managing Annotation Visibility in SOLIDWORKS Drawings

SOLIDWORKS Drawings

In our earlier article, we demonstrate how to hide and show dimensions: How to Hide SOLIDWORKS Drawing Dimensions and make them reappear (javelin-tech.com) Building upon that functionality, we now introduce a few new skills to…

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Understanding SOLIDWORKS Feature Scope

Highlighted body in green in the graphics area is the specific body enabled for feature scope

The SOLIDWORKS Feature Scope tool within many features in SOLIDWORKS, will allow you to specify which body or bodies are being selected for the desired feature.

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SOLIDWORKS Toolbars to Boost Your Productivity

SOLIDWORKS 2020 Command Manager Menu

SOLIDWORKS Toolbars make navigating the interface easier and can bring features and functions that are typically truncated directly to your mouse.

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Double-clicking SOLIDWORKS files are printing instead of opening?

When you double-click on a SOLIDWORKS file, is it printing on a nearby or recently used printer instead of opening in SOLIDWORKS? This is most likely an issue with your SOLIDWORKS file associations.

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Just purchased NEW SOLIDWORKS Licenses? Don’t forget to Reactivate your License Manager

Reactive new SOLIDWORKS licenses

In this article you will learn how to re-activate SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Manager so that users can make use of a new SOLIDWORKS license.

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Creating Multiple Bolt Connectors in SOLIDWORKS Simulation

Multiple Bolt Connectors

SOLIDWORKS Simulation Bolt Connectors are a great way to simplify your FEA studies for faster run times. Rather than having physical bolt geometry to mesh and interact with surrounding parts, a Simulation Bolt Connector adds…

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SOLIDWORKS Template File Locations

SOLIDWORKS Document Type

SOLIDWORKS templates are a key feature that allow for predefined setups and this article will expand on SOLIDWORKS template file locations.

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SOLIDWORKS 2024 Hardware Recommendations

SOLIDWORKS 2024 hardware

TriMech has compiled this recommended SOLIDWORKS 2024 hardware guide to aid you in the process of upgrading or purchasing new hardware for SOLIDWORKS.

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Masterclass Part 3: SOLIDWORKS Assemblies

SOLIDWORKS Assemblies

SOLIDWORKS Assemblies play a crucial role in many businesses’ daily needs and with SOLIDWORKS, there’s always something more to learn.

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Masterclass Part 2: SOLIDWORKS Parts and Features

SOLIDWORKS part modeling

During the on-demand webinar, our instructor will guide you through a step-by-step process, covering fundamental concepts and advanced techniques for efficient SOLIDWORKS part modeling.

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5 Reasons for Upgrading SOLIDWORKS from the Last 5 Years

Upgrading SOLIDWORKS

There are many benefits to upgrading SOLIDWORKS to the latest version. Some of these benefits include innovative features and functionality, enhanced performance, as well as compatibility and collaboration.

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SOLIDWORKS Newer Version of this Application is Already Installed Error

SOLIDWORKS newer version error

The SOLIDWORKS newer version error stems from the updates made to Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) version 7.1. Learn how to resolve the error

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Failed to Obtain Computer Identifier in SOLIDWORKS

Computer Identifier Error

When you launch SolidWorks, are you getting the error “Failed to obtain a computer identifier…”? Then follow the steps below! This Computer Identifier error message is generated by the FlexNet licensing system that SOLIDWORKS uses…

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SOLIDWORKS 2024 Hardware Recommendations

TriMech has compiled this recommended SOLIDWORKS 2024 hardware guide to aid you in the process of upgrading or purchasing new hardware for SOLIDWORKS.

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Transfer Activation

IMPORTANT! Transfer Activation Prior to Upgrading to SOLIDWORKS 2024

Prior to installing SOLIDWORKS 2024, you need to transfer activation from your prior release of SOLIDWORKS to ensure it’s available to activate SOLIDWORKS 2024.

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SOLIDWORKS Packages Comparison

SOLIDWORKS Packages Comparison

What is the difference between SOLIDWORKS® Standard, Professional and Premium 3D CAD software? Learn about the features included in each of the three SOLIDWORKS offerings.

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