You can change the radius to diameter or vice versa in many ways. However, since the SOLIDWORKS version 2023 there is a choice....
Linear formation vs. Move/Copy
A linear pattern is one of the basic patterns for duplicating features or objects. But did you know, that not in every situation....
A useful option for moving a sketch, i.e. Stretch elements
On the Sketch tab, next to arrays and relations there is a Move elements command. Most of you have probably used it using....
File exchange between SOLIDWORKS and Visualize
Along with the version of SolidWorks 2024 PhotoView has disappeared from add-ons 360. Visualize remained the only rendering program, który przez kilka lat...
3D Interconnect with new opening options
Operation 3D Interconnect, which has been present in SOLIDWORKS since 2017 year has gained new options. Distribute the operation in imported files...
Check for interference during Motion analysis
Cross-talk detection basically works in a specific fixed situation. But there is an exception to this – during Motion traffic analyses, you can check....
Changing the color of hatching in technical drawings
I present simple ways to change the color or hatching style in sections and half-views - half-sections. Both solutions require....
Symmetrical thickening of the sheet metal
Version of SolidWorks 2023 it is possible to pull out sheet metal with symmetrical thickening. So far, there was an option to add thickness in one direction from....
Calculating color values in the design table
By inserting an Excel configuration table, the color column is generated by default. As you know, the standard color of models in SOLIDWORKS is gray. But...
Extrusion of the surface in an unusual application
Extruding a surface is equivalent to the Extrude Boss/Base operation from solid modeling. Allows you to extrude a surface from a sketch in two directions. However, less....