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Tag: Design
SOLIDWORKS Tech Tip – Direct Editing
Whether you are working with imported geometry, feature trees longer than the beards from ZZ tops,…
SOLIDWORKS Smart Components
One of the great benefits of SOLIDWORKS is the way you can capture work and re-use…
The Magic Behind Hollywood Blockbusters Using SOLIDWORKS
Every designer knows that careful attention to detail on their designs is important to ensure the…
How to Create a Custom Weldment Profile in SOLIDWORKS
Within SOLIDWORKS you have the ability to create your own custom weldment profiles, which can then…
New Tab and Slot Feature Streamlines Manufacturing of Fabricated Designs
A costly part of manufacturing fabricated designs (designs made up of components that are welded, glued…
SOLIDWORKS Modeling Challenge – Measuring Imported Fillets
* This is one of a series of modeling challenges you can use to test your…
SOLIDWORKS Tech Tip: Compare Documents Command
Often times parts vary slightly in design, which can result in different geometry. The Compare Documents…
SOLIDWORKS Hints & Tips: Adding a custom size thread
In this blog post, we go through the process of adding a custom thread profile, should…
SOLIDWORKS Tech Tip: Utilizing Curve Driven Patterns
While some of the common patterning commands like Linear Pattern and Circular Pattern can accomplish your…
SOLIDWORKS Modeling Challenge – Drafting Curved Surfaces
Just like previous modeling challenges, give this one a shot on your own before scrolling down…