Control logic provides the ability to dynamically show, hide, or disable a data card control by specifying one or more conditions. In the example below, we’ll use two radio buttons on a file card to display whether a document is approved or rejected. If it’s approved, then we’ll also display the approver’s name. If it’s not approved, then there is no need to show a blank approver. In that case, we’ll hide the Approved By control using Control Logic. Data Card Example In the Card Editor, the controls appear as follows. Data Card Controls The Caption property of the radio buttons becomes the ..read more

People always say “Hindsight is 20:20” and “If I knew then what I know now” referring to something that could have been easily solved some time ago if they only had the training they had today. I’m sure that everyone reading this has had a situation recently that could have been avoided if only they knew a certain piece of information or a certain “trick of the trade”. As Designers, Draftsmen and Engineers, our greatest weaknesses are the things we are not aware of: those being things we might not know much about or even know they exist.  Whenever an issue arises, the pool of potential so ..read more

Prior to taking a Design/Engineering SOLIDWORKS Certification Exam you should optimize your SOLIDWORKS settings as that can play a pivotal role in determining your success. While the default configurations in SOLIDWORKS provide a solid foundation, fine-tuning additional settings can significantly enhance your efficiency and streamline your design workflow. In this blog, we will delve into these critical adjustments, ensuring you’re fully prepared to excel in your certification assessments. Accessing SOLIDWORKS Settings First, let’s navigate to where you can adjust your SOLIDWORKS settings. Loc ..read more

SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services, now included with every newly purchased license of SOLIDWORKS, encompass a whole host of cloud and browser-based tools for SOLIDWORKS. When most people think of 3DEXPERIENCE, they immediately think of data management as well. While 3DEXPERIENCE can be used to store and revise your CAD data, that doesn’t mean that it’s only for managing data. The toolset it offers to users can even sit on top of any existing data management infrastructure you have. SOLIDWORKS PDM and 3DEXPERIENCE aren’t mutually exclusive, and here are some of the ways you can take advantage of the cl ..read more

There are times when creating different models and parts that surfaces and solids are not always squared away, but have a round curve or surface. Have you tried to apply an extrude boss or cut onto a curved surface, but not have been successful? Fear not, as there is a way to get a sketch projected onto the curved surface, to allow the manipulations you are looking to achieve. This uses the Split Line command to create the projection and uses the new sketch for any new feature needed. For this example, we will be using a sphere as our base object. Create a Sketch Once you have your base object ..read more

If you’ve recently opened SOLIDWORKS and found yourself facing the CAD Family Tab instead of the familiar Configurations Tab, you’re not alone. Many users are navigating this change, brought about by updates in the SOLIDWORKS software. This blog aims to clarify what SOLIDWORKS CAD families, physical products, and representations are and how to manage this new default setting. In simple terms: The 3DEXPERIENCE platform views your parts and assemblies as CAD families. Configurations are now displayed as physical products, each with its own part number on a bill of materials. A representation is ..read more

Using SOLIDWORKS sheet formats is how you can quickly update your drawing to change title blocks, table layouts, and add common annotations. Even though they are so foundational to your drawings, they are easy to edit and have a lot of great tools to achieve common formatting needs and incorporate custom properties. Here are some of the best tools to help you when creating new sheet formats. SOLIDWORKS Sheet Formats: Automatic Borders Automatic borders help create the borders of your drawing sheet in a way that can be easily edited. Adding and removing zones is just a single click away, and ma ..read more

Creating sheet formats in SOLIDWORKS is how you can quickly update your drawing to change title blocks, table layouts, and add common annotations. Even though they are so foundational to your drawings, they are easy to edit and have a lot of great tools to achieve common formatting needs and incorporate custom properties. Here are some of the best tools to help you when creating new sheet formats. Sheet Formats: Automatic Borders Automatic borders help create the borders of your drawing sheet in a way that can be easily edited. Adding and removing zones is just a single click away, and margins ..read more

How to make a mold from a part or an assembly in SOLIDWORKS is a question people in multiple industries need answered. The SOLIDWORKS Mold Design course is the best answer. In just 3 days you’ll learn how to use the features on the Mold Tools tab of the SOLIDWORKS Command Manager. The first thing to know about the Mold Design add-in is it isn’t an add-in at all. The mold tools are available in all versions of SOLIDWORKS, just like the tools for surface modeling, sheet metal, and weldments. You just need some specialized training to use them. SOLIDWORKS Mold Assembly Mold Design Training – O ..read more

If you have ever needed to restore deleted PDM users that have been prematurely deleted in previous versions of PDM you were pretty much out of luck and all you could do was to create a new user with an identical name. This recreated user wasn’t exactly the same as the deleted user, it has some limitations. In SOLIDWORKS PDM 2024, there is a new feature that will allow you to restore the deleted user permissions and all. Alternatively, if you want to delete the user permanently, please view this article. For all who need a quick reminder on how to delete users please see the following steps ..read more