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SOLIDWORKS 3D Design Techniques and Tutorials from Javelin
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A general rule to follow is that one part generally should represent a single part number for your bill of materials. SOLIDWORKS multibody parts are not meant to replace the use of assemblies. For example,…
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What are SOLIDWORKS external references? In SOLIDWORKS assemblies, external references are relationships between components that exist outside the current assembly. SOLIDWORKS external references can be to other parts, assemblies, or drawings, and they allow the…
What is FeatureWorks? It is a tool available in SOLIDWORKS that allows engineers to import 3D CAD models from other software applications and convert them into SOLIDWORKS features. This feature recognition technology identifies the individual…
Assembly Visualization and Image Quality – Why Are SOLIDWORKS Assemblies Slow
By Adam Ferrer on May 23, 2023
Large assembly performance can suffer from a multitude of reasons. Why are SOLIDWORKS Assemblies slow? There are many factors that play a role in the behavior of assemblies. Graphics triangles, part versions, circular mate references,…
SOLIDWORKS Settings with Multiple Versions
By TriMech Solutions, LLC on March 31, 2023
With each major release of SOLIDWORKS comes the option to upgrade an existing installation or perform a new/separate installation of the next release (if applicable). The most common choice is to upgrade a previous major release which…
Is SOLIDWORKS Extended Reality (XR) Still Supported?
By Brent Rodgers on March 30, 2023
Introduced in beta version with SOLIDWORKS 2019, SOLIDWORKS Extended Reality (XR) provides the ability to export CAD models to formats that can be utilized in AR, VR and web experiences. Whether you’ve been using this…
Calculating Internal Volume in SOLIDWORKS
By TriMech Solutions, LLC on March 27, 2023
You may have come across several scenarios while designing where you want to calculate an internal volume of a model or determine how much liquid or gas can be contained inside. While doing the hand…
Communication Between Design and Manufacturing Teams is Essential for Success
By TriMech Solutions, LLC on December 20, 2022
A colleague of mine sent me a rather hilarious video entitled “Why We Hate Engineers.” The basic premise of the video is that engineers and machinists often don’t communicate well. Sometimes the cultures become so…
Which Version of SOLIDWORKS Should I Buy?
By TriMech Solutions, LLC on November 22, 2022
Deciding which version of SOLIDWORKS is the best option for you is one of the most popular questions we get. Each version provides a variety of tools that you’ll benefit from! SOLIDWORKS Standard Standard is…
Make SOLIDWORKS FeatureManager More Useful with Component Name and Description
By TriMech Solutions, LLC on November 2, 2022
If you work with Assemblies in SOLIDWORKS, and your company uses some form of product numbering system, then chances are, your SOLIDWORKS FeatureManager looks something like this: You probably see a part name – which…
TriMech Tips & Tricks for SOLIDWORKS Assemblies
By Rod Mackay on September 6, 2022
Do you work with SOLIDWORKS assemblies? If so, then you know that modeling, visualizing, and manipulating complex assemblies can be a chore. Fortunately, SOLIDWORKS has a wide range of tools to speed up and take…
What is the difference between CATIA vs SOLIDWORKS?
By Adam Ferrer on August 18, 2022
Buying a car can be challenging because of all the different options to choose from. Knowing the features, functions, and intended use is imperative to making sure you choose the right one for your driving…
Redesigning 3D scan data in a SOLIDWORKS assembly
By TriMech Solutions, LLC on July 29, 2022
In this tutorial, I am going to walk through how to do some design work from a 3D scan data of a pipe cluster that I imported into Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS. Let’s take a look….
AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS: What are the benefits of each?
By TriMech Solutions, LLC on July 27, 2022
There are numerous CAD tools to choose from these days and you may be wondering what type is the right one for your organization. In this article I will try to take a non-biased approach…
How to Integrate SOLIDWORKS with McMaster-Carr Add-In
By TriMech Solutions, LLC on May 31, 2022
One thing we know about our clients is how heavily they work with components supplied by McMaster-Carr. This includes fasteners, hardware, power transmission parts, piping, tubing, tooling, raw materials, electrical and many more. Not only…
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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.
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.
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.