SolidWorks 2013 has arrived

Every fall, a new version of SolidWorks is unveiled. We’re always really excited about all of…

SolidWorks 2013 Sneak Peek: Any Component as Envelope

SolidWorks 2013 gives you the ability to make envelopes from subassemblies. Workflow improvements include designating components…

SolidWorks 2013 Sneak Peek: Mates in Mirrored Subassemblies

Here’s yet another new feature for 2013. When you create an opposite-hand version while mirroring a…

SolidWorks 2013 Sneak Peek: Exclude Components During Interference Detection

In SolidWorks 2013, you can exclude selected components in Interference Detection. You can filter components with…

SolidWorks 2013 Sneak Peek: Insert Multiple Components in Assemblies

Here’s another new feature for 2013. In the Insert Components PropertyManager, you can select multiple components…

Make Your Move to Windows 7

Windows® 7 from Microsoft gives you an improved operating environment for working with your SolidWorks product…

SolidWorks 2013 Sneak Peek: Auto-Dimension While Sketching

While SolidWorks has had the ability to add dimensions while sketching for some time, SolidWorks 2013…

SolidWorks 2013 Sneak Peek: Automatic Routing Along Existing Geometry

In SolidWorks 2013, The Auto Route tool includes an option to create a route based on…

SolidWorks 2013 Sneak Peek: Reference Center of Mass in Drawings & Assemblies

SolidWorks 2013 won’t be officially unveiled until September 10, but over the next few weeks, we’ll…

Grow your business with the SolidWorks family of products

There’s a lot that goes into running a successful business. You need a great product or…

Tips on using the SolidWorks Fill Pattern feature

Here’s a feature that you might not use too much (or even know about).  The “Fill…

Save As Copy in SolidWorks

Many times a SolidWorks user wants to experiment with a part they are working on, but…