New to SOLIDWORKS and feeling overwhelmed by the number of tools and tabs to learn? Don’t fret, we have a solution for that! The release of SOLIDWORKS 2025 SP1 introduced the ability to change your current workspace to a Simplified Interface. The Simplified Interface streamlines your user interface to fit the type of document you […]
Why SolidCAM Is A Cut Above The Rest
SolidCAM is your Ecosystem for Digital Manufacturing, providing a best-in-class CAM solution that makes it effortless to control CNC machines. The SolidCAM software can program basic 2-Axis Routers all the way up to advanced Mill-Turn and Swiss Machines. There is a ton of embedded functionality in SolidCAM that keeps it on the cutting edge compared […]
Mastering the Essentials of 2D Sketching in SOLIDWORKS xDesign
Like the other browser-based modeling tools available through the SOLIDWORKS xDesign bundle, the xDesign app enables users to design and collaborate with their team anywhere and anytime. Whether you have been modeling for years or are new to 3D CAD environments, xDesign provides intuitive tools to help your designs come to life. This is part […]
Letting the SOLIDWORKS Calculator Work for You
One of the biggest benefits of taking certified, instructor-led SOLIDWORKS training is the knowledge shared by our team to help avoid common pitfalls or committing a SOLIDWORKS rookie mistake. Leveraging the SOLIDWORKS Calculator is one of those time-saving tools often forgotten about by SOLIDWORKS users. While trying to learn on your own has the potential to […]
3DEXPERIENCE vs SOLIDWORKS PDM: Technical Breakdown
Proprietary information and data is the most critical aspect of any organization. Having centrally located data is mission-critical to ensure correct parts are ordered and files are not duplicated. Understanding history, who made changes, and why changes were executed is the essence of design, engineering, and ever-evolving products. Dassault Systèmes offers two data management packages […]
Discussing SolidCAM’s Power, Flexibility, and Smooth Integration with SOLIDWORKS
In this TriMech TechTalk interview, Sam Goetz, a TriMech Solutions Consultant and CAM Expert, talked to us about what makes SolidCAM unique and why it’s the best choice for CAM users who need a streamlined process from initial design through CNC programming and manufacturing. Sam Goetz What is SolidCAM? SolidCAM is the premier CAM solution […]
Exporting Files for Use in Older SOLIDWORKS Releases
While we’d all prefer to be running the most up-to-date SOLIDWORKS release and never run into problems with other users running an older SOLIDWORKS release, it’s just a fact of life that our collaborators will use older versions. While SOLIDWORKS Service Pack 5 of a release can open files from the next year’s version, they […]
Relative Humidity in SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation
Relative humidity is a necessary parameter in many engineering applications and accurately simulating its effects can influence HVAC system and building designs, environmental control systems, thermal management, and electronics cooling. SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation provides options to account for relative humidity in computational fluid dynamics simulations thus enabling more accurate and realistic modeling of thermal and fluid […]
How to Round Up Length in SOLIDWORKS Electrical BOMs
In SOLIDWORKS Electrical, generating an accurate bill of materials (BOM) is crucial for ensuring precise material estimates and minimizing waste. However, raw length values often include decimal points, which may not be ideal for manufacturing and purchasing. To standardize lengths, configuring the bill of material to round up length can be a practical approach. This […]
Resolving SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager Error Messages
The SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager is a lightweight application used to download and install all of the SOLIDWORKS products. This can be downloaded by logging into the SOLIDWORKS Downloads website with a 3DEXPERIENCE ID. The 3DEXPERIENCE ID used must be associated with an account with an active subscription. Based on the license information entered and selected […]