Evaluating Angular Deformation using SOLIDWORKS Simulation
When post-processing simulation results, we may want to evaluate the angular displacement of components. Angular deformation represents the rotational displacement…
How to Create a Sphere in SOLIDWORKS
There are several different approaches to create a sphere in SOLIDWORKS. While it is a straightforward task, you may need…
Modeling Thermoelectric Coolers in SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation
The Peltier effect is a phenomenon observed in thermoelectric coolers when an electric current is maintained in a circuit of…
Using Detail and Section Views to Add Intelligence to SOLIDWORKS Drawings
Detail and section views are commonly used in SOLIDWORKS drawings and are an easy way to communicate important details. These…
Père Castor, dis-moi ce qu’est une stratégie de backup
« Père Castor, raconte-nous une histoire ! » « D’accord, les enfants. Je vais vous parler d’un petit fichier… et…
SOLIDWORKS PDM Automation with Serial Numbers and Templates
SOLIDWORKS PDM serial numbers and templates can help your company stay on standard for naming conventions, folder structure, and remove…
Understanding The Hatch and Fill Area Commands in DraftSight
There have been some big changes to Hatches, Color Fills, and Gradients in recent DraftSight updates. These Hatch entities are…
How to Access the Windows Event Logs for Application and System Logs
When troubleshooting SOLIDWORKS PDM issues, a helpful resource to diagnose an issue is the Windows Event Logs. In particular, the…
How to Lock a Sketch in SOLIDWORKS
While there isn’t a specific command to lock a sketch in SOLIDWORKS, there are a handful of methods that can…
Using the Split Body Command and Geometrical Sets for Mold Design
One of the critical aspects of designing for injection molding is being able to accurately and efficiently perform a split…