Revision Clouds in SolidWorks 2013

Revision clouds is a new annotation type in SolidWorks. The main purpose for revision clouds is…

SolidWorks 2013 SP2 is now available for download

This service pack is now available to Subscription Service customers. To download, click here. Or log…

Replace a part or assembly in a drawing using SolidWorks Explorer

If you ever need to change the part or assembly that is being referenced in a…

SolidWorks 2013 is Available to Download Now

SolidWorks 2013 is now available to download from the SolidWorks Customer Portal. To see whats new,…

How to dimension to a virtual point (virtual sharps)

It is sometimes necessary to dimension from an edge to a virtual point on a drawing. …

Anchoring Tables in a drawing border

Always wondered how to anchor tables to a corner of the drawing border?  This video shows…

Seven Simple Tips for Modeling Springs in SolidWorks

Every so often, I’ll hear a comment about making springs in SolidWorks.  Some people say that…

Make Your Move to Windows 7

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

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…

SolidWorks’ Hidden Document Properties

Most all of us who use SolidWorks know that for each document whether it is a…

How to Use the Bolt Connector in SolidWorks

If you analyze assemblies of parts that are joined by bolts or screws, you probably know…