What happened to SOLIDWORKS forums?
It was previously on forum.solidworks.com. Recently, the forum has moved to the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform. If you haven’t already heard, the platform is a cloud-based one-stop-shop for businesses. Learn more about it here.
How do I change from MM to in SOLIDWORKS?
Changing units in the SOLIDWORKS user interface could not be simpler. Go to Tools>Options>Document Properties>Units to change the units that are being used within the SOLIDWORKS design environment.
What is SOLIDWORKS future version?
The last service pack of an earlier release can open files from the next year’s SOLIDWORKS. For example, you could use SOLIDWORKS 2019 SP5 to open and work with SOLIDWORKS 2020 files. We call this Future Version Files. You can still create parts, assemblies and drawings with a future version but in a limited function.
What does -> mean in Solidworks?
If a part or feature has an external reference, its name is followed by –>. If an external reference is currently out of context, the feature name and the part name are followed by ->?.
How do you zoom in SOLIDWORKS?
Click Zoom In/Out (View toolbar) or View > Modify > Zoom In/Out. Drag the pointer up to zoom in and down to zoom out.
How do you pan in SOLIDWORKS?
Click Pan (View toolbar) or View > Modify > Pan, then drag the pointer . Hold down Ctrl and drag. (In an active drawing, you do not need to hold down Ctrl.) Hold down Ctrl and press the arrow keys.
What is the latest service pack for SOLIDWORKS 2020?
Service Pack 5.0 Microsoft SQL Server® 2019 is supported beginning with SOLIDWORKS 2020 and SOLIDWORKS PDM 2020.
Can SOLIDWORKS 2020 files be opened 2019?
Can I open SOLIDWORKS 2020 files in older versions? Parts and Assemblies saved in the SOLIDWORKS 2020 format can be opened in SOLIDWORKS 2019 SP5 in a simplified format with limited capabilities. To be fully compatible, all users should be on the new version.
What is Envelope solidworks?
An assembly envelope is a special type of assembly component. You can use envelopes as reference components and as selection tools. Envelopes are ignored in global assembly operations such as bills of materials and mass properties.
How do I fix references in Solidworks?
Replacing Broken References
- Select a file with a broken reference.
- Click Tools > Update References .
- Select a reference to replace and click Edit > Replace File.
- In the Replace File dialog box, browse to the file that will replace the broken reference.
- Click Open.
What does a SolidWorks Forum do for You?
SolidWorks forums are like a repository of information where users can find solutions to practically any issue related to the use of SolidWorks. The questions in these forums are typically answered by numerous members who are experts in their field, and therefore, offers different perspectives to a specific problem.
How to log in to SolidWorks customer portal?
You can log in with the email address and password you use for the SOLIDWORKS Forum, MySolidWorks, SOLIDWORKS Customer Portal, or the 3D EXPERIENCE Platform.
Who are the moderators of the SolidWorks Forum?
Discussions and comments for SolidWorks including design help, user help, data exchange, tips and tricks. Moderated by: support and bcampbell Post all of your resource links for SolidWorks here so that all forum members can benefit from them!
What should I do if I have a problem with SolidWorks?
Don’t just shut SolidWorks down and re-open it, re-start your computer. That will often fix problems, especially if it’s been running for a while. Here is a list of brief descriptions to assist in navigating through the questions and answers. 1.