In a previous article, we addressed a new feature in SOLIDWORKS 2024 that gives you the ability to save files as a previous version. This feature allows you to save part, assembly, or drawing files up to two versions older than your existing file. For instance, a SOLIDWORKS 2024 user can save documents as a […]
How to Set Up a SOLIDWORKS PDM Local Vault View Using a .cvs File
A SOLIDWORKS PDM user needs to have a local vault view to access the SOLIDWORKS PDM vault. Local vault view allows the user access to the files in the vault, and the ability to check them in or out, among other actions. To create a .cvs file for a SOLIDWORKS PDM local vault view, follow these […]
SOLIDWORKS Electrical Cabinet Layout Components are Missing in the Tree?
When using SOLIDWORKS Electrical 2D cabinet layouts, you may find yourself in a situation where no components are listed, such as in the screenshot shown below. As you can see, the 2D cabinet layout itself is listed, but there are no components for the layout due to location assignment. Let’s take a look at how […]
How To Deactivate SOLIDWORKS Without Launching
What happens if you need to deactivate your SOLIDWORKS license so it can be transferred to a new machine, but you are not able to launch it? Maybe SOLIDWORKS is crashing and you need to move the license, or you have already uninstalled it but forgot to deactivate it. Here are step-by-step instructions on how […]
How to Activate a SolidCAM Product Key Online or Offline
In this article, we will walk you through how to activate a SolidCAM product key online or offline, if you have any questions, please reach out to our support team here: [email protected] To activate SolidCAM Online: To activate a SolidCAM product key Offline, please follow the following steps: Open the license wizard […]
How to find your SOLIDWORKS Serial Number, Version, & Service Pack
What is my SOLIDWORKS serial number? Which SOLIDWORKS version and service pack am I currently running? You may have asked yourself these questions, or needed to know the answer in order to receive technical support or run an upgrade. This blog post will show you how to find the SOLIDWORKS system information for your current installation. NOTE: If you are looking for a serial number for a […]
Favorite SolidProfessor Courses for Learning New Skills
SolidProfessor is an online learning platform that is included in enhanced subscriptions with TriMech. While there’s no substitute for working with our instructors in an in-person or digital classroom, there are plenty of topics that have excellent high-level overviews on SolidProfessor. There are even training paths for engineering fundamentals outside of SOLIDWORKS that can serve […]
eDrawings: Top Features and Benefits
eDrawings is a powerful tool that enables seamless communication and collaboration. This is done by sharing 3D CAD Data directly with non-SOLIDWORKS users to help reduce the ambiguity that could come from exclusively using screenshots or 2D Drawings and can help reduce errors when making design decisions. The eDrawings software is jam-packed with functionality including […]
SOLIDWORKS 2022 Electrical 3D Add-in Error
Typically, the answer for what to do when one receives a message stating “Could not obtain a license for SOLIDWORKS” may simply be to activate or reactivate your SOLIDWORKS license. However, if you are experiencing a SOLIDWORKS 2022 Electrical 3D add-in error, specifically, that comes down to a different issue, and a much different solution. […]
SOLIDWORKS PDM Local Files and Folders
SOLIDWORKS PDM copies files between the client machine and server machine, so that users are always working on files stored locally on their computer. Clients connect to the server through a working folder called the local vault view which is where files are cached. This method of working boosts performance and reduces the chance of […]