In DimXpert, you can dimension drawings based on the vertex or center of the hole/cylinder. But what about the situation?, kiedy chcemy wymiarować symetrycznie, a nie można wskazać środka krawędzi? Oczywiście możesz wykonać podział ściany Linią podziałową, ale to jest metoda tzw. invasive, skutkująca zmianą identyfikatorów ścian. Hence, istniejące wymiary będą nieaktualne oraz jeżeli ściana...
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Defining an orthotropic material in SOLIDWORKS
Can be assumed, that all default materials in the SOLIDWORKS material database are isotropic. Is it possible to define an orthotropic material?, that is, representing different physical properties in different directions? An example of such a material is wood, whose properties differ significantly in the longitudinal and transverse directions. Well, such properties can be described. Warunkiem jest jednak wcześniejsze uruchomienie dodatku Simulation i...
One of the methods of updating the Toolbox database
Toolbox is a database of standardized elements and, like other SOLIDWORKS files, is subject to updates. Analogicznie program nie czyta plików z nowszych wersji, a te ze starszych powinno się zapisać w bieżącej. About that, że baza jest nieprawidłowa świadczy następujący komunikat: Jedną z metod aktualizacji jest uruchomienie aplikacji znajdującej się w katalogu instalacyjnym o nazwie sldtoolboxupdater....
Additional useful options in the Move/Copy operation
The Move/Copy operation is widely used in modeling multibody parts. The rotation and carrying handle was changed some time ago. In SOLIDWORKS version 2023 further changes appeared. Otóż wielkości liczbowe definiujące obrót lub przeniesienie stały się parametryczne! W związku z tym można je konfigurować lub sterować nimi za pomocą równań. W zakładce Obróć dodano możliwość...
Analytical calculations vs. FEM calculations on the example of a beam
As is known, the FEM finite element method in calculations, is always subject to the risk of error. It results from many factors, from the given restraint and load, ending with an inappropriate mesh or incorrect interpretation of the results. Today I will try to compare two methods based on available SOLIDWORKS tools. The material used for calculations is Aisi Steel 304 z Re=206 MPa. Beam length....
Is it possible to save a file from SOLIDWORKS in a neutral format with appearances?
Neutral format (sometimes called open) are mainly STEP and IGES files, sometimes Parasolid. Such files are mainly used to transfer 3D geometry. But in the file you can save, among others:. appearances (texture). Świetnie w przypadku SOLIDWORKS sprawdza się format parasolid (for SW native), which allows the transfer of appearances both in parts and assembly. In the case of STEP (both0 203...
Improve accuracy for surfaces contacting without penetration
When conducting a simulation, it is very important to choose the right options. It is, that the restraint conditions have the greatest impact on the results. However, there are many more components. Lately, During some calculations, I tried to compare the exact contact options. You can do this option (and in fact you should) enable in the study properties. W zakładce Opcje należy zaznaczyć Popraw dokładność...
Why do parts in an assembly open with feathers and what does it affect??
A blue feather next to the part in the assembly tree indicates this, that it was loaded in Lightweight mode. This is a special mode, which allows you to open assemblies faster by keeping file information to a minimum. Of course, if we want to edit the file or make a cross-section, we must load it to full memory. Loading an assembly with lightened components is faster than loading....
Show or hide tangent edges in a drawing
Settings in SOLIDWORKS can be divided into global and local ones. By global I mean the settings in the system options, that concern the entire program and not a specific document. These settings include displaying tangent edges. Such edges will be visible everywhere between adjacent walls. Long ago, when I studied technical drawing in college, on paper of course....
Driven and read-only dimensions
In SOLIDWORKS, when you redefine a sketch, the program proposes to change the dimension to driven. A driven dimension is gray by default and has no driving property (setting the parameter), it only defines what other dimensions or relationships have established. Except for the redefinition situation, this property can be enabled manually – under the right button or in the Other tab. These dimensions can....