In SOLIDWORKS, the CTRL+A key combination means “select all”. For example, selecting a wall in the 3D model and selecting CTRL+A will select all....
Surface flattening vs. sheet metal
Some SOLIDWORKS users believe, the Flatten Surface operation (available in the Premium package) can be used interchangeably with sheet metal. Well, no....
Create constraints only then, when the names match
If you are using Mate References, you can select one new option. Let me remind you, Mate references are predefined mates defined in parts...
Dimension colors – you know them all?
Dimensions may have different colors – worth knowing, what do they mean?. Of course, these are the default settings. And yes, within the part....
Running your own macro with a button
Many people run macros each time they select Run and point to the *.swp file. Apparently ok, but it can be done better. In this....
A cutout in sheet metal leaves one object instead of many
Designing multibody sheet metal parts offers many possibilities, but it also has some limitations. For example, part made as one....