It is possible to show selected configurations in the BOM element list. Of course you can see, which components are present in a given configuration. However, the problem is....
Changing slot orientation from the Hole Wizard
Do you know, that when you insert a slot from the hole wizard, you can change the vertical orientation – level? For this purpose, in the tab....
Immobilization of all inserted parts for assembly
Everyone who works with SOLIDWORKS knows this fact, that the first component inserted into the assembly is fixed. Of course, this can be done at a later stage....
No breakthrough between curves and the need to repeat the operation
When modeling complex shapes, we often use loft or boundary operations. imagine, that you are marking a dozen or so curves....
Reinforcement of the welded structure tangential to the pipe
Inserting a Reinforcement between a flat wall and a cylindrical wall is only possible after selecting the Location. Location is a direction reference, you can mark here...
Stud Maker – new operation in SOLIDWORKS 2022
There is no need to write about the use of threaded studs in mechanics. So I will briefly write about the relatively new operation Pin Maker. Is...
Other quick methods to show hidden components
There are many ways to show hidden components in assemblies. This also applies to showing hidden objects in parts. You can read about it....
Operation Split instead of Save Objects
Generally, the Split operation is used to divide objects, and Save objects – for saving. However, you can use the division and immediately....
Why can't you get sharp edges from the scan conversion??
Converting a point cloud or stl mesh to a surface can be a bit of a challenge. This is certainly the case, when the scanned detail....
Autocalculation mode in sketch
Especially when opening DWG/DXF files with a large number of elements, you may encounter some problems. I'm leaving out the obvious fact, that the more sketch elements....