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This forum is dedicated to those of you using SolidWorks, the 3D mechanical design software.

  1. Completing the part

    Hi guys, Just trying to create a transition, with the thickness shown, from one sketch to another. Kind of confused, I thought this was a loft operation.

    Started by zeddydee‎, 9th May 2013 01:23 am
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    stevsmith
    Yesterday 09:56 pm Go to last post

  2. help with conflict in the sketches

    hello! I have somo problems with the design of a box. I have somo conflict in the scketches. I leave the ..zip of the project. Someone could helo me to resolve these problems? Thank you very much!

    Started by teuzzo34‎, 3rd May 2013 08:56 pm
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    SLW210
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  3. Printing Issues

    Good Afternoon Solidworks Users, I have a drawing that I would like to send to our plotter. The problem I am having is that the drawing is pretty much centered on the print preview. Is there a...

    Started by gofindsam‎, 2nd May 2013 07:15 pm
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    welldriller
    4th May 2013 05:04 am Go to last post

  4. ACAD 2009 compatable file from Solidworks

    Does anyone know if a file can be generated from solidworks that can be opened in Acad 2009? I tried a .sat file and using the acisin command in Acad, but it won't read the file. Thanks

    Started by jiggly_jelloo‎, 3rd May 2013 03:50 pm
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    3rd May 2013 04:58 pm Go to last post

  5. Design Tables

    I am creating a design table within a model that I have for a floor joist. In our structures we run the furnace ducting in the floor so we have to make cut outs. I am able to make instances for all...

    Started by jiggly_jelloo‎, 26th Apr 2013 06:33 pm
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    bhamze
    29th Apr 2013 09:16 pm Go to last post

  6. How to fully constrain this part?

    Sorry for all the newb questions, but I am trying to get a start on my next project and trying to use my pro/e knowledge, but some things just don't quite translate!! I am trying to constrain a...

    Started by jiggly_jelloo‎, 19th Apr 2013 04:19 pm
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    Rewind23
    25th Apr 2013 03:22 pm Go to last post

  7. Job with Solidworks

    Hi guys! At the moment I`m learning to work with Solidworks from educational videos. Two years ago I had a stroke an now looking for a way to work from home. ​How easy or hard to find work when...

    Started by Zims‎, 20th Apr 2013 08:53 am
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    Zims
    20th Apr 2013 08:53 am Go to last post

  8. Is there a way to show the default planes

    Is there a way to display the 3 default planes (front, top and right) when you are assembling parts? I come from a pro/e background and we tried to constrain most of our stuff to the default...

    Started by jiggly_jelloo‎, 18th Apr 2013 11:51 pm
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    JD Mather
    19th Apr 2013 06:00 pm Go to last post

  9. Where to find architectural models?

    I know that solidworks isn't generally used for architectural applications but we think it will work well for our business. I have been trying to find a site that has architectural type models...

    Started by jiggly_jelloo‎, 16th Apr 2013 11:50 pm
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    JD Mather
    17th Apr 2013 03:00 pm Go to last post

  10. how to make goggles

    I am currently trying to model a pair of ski/snowboard goggles and am having some difficulties. The ways I have gone about it are making a projected sketch of the lens and then using that to loft and...

    Started by adam2706‎, 14th Apr 2013 02:38 am
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  11. How to change units?

    I just had solidworks 2013 installed on my computer and I am working through some of the tutorials to familiarize myself with the program a bit before I go for training. I have gone through the part...

    Started by jiggly_jelloo‎, 15th Apr 2013 08:33 pm
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    JD Mather
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  12. Recommendations for Solidworks Tutorials

    Can anyone recommend a site that has good solidworks tutorials? We are moving over to this software and I wanted to get a little familiar with it before I go on training. I do have a pro/e...

    Started by jiggly_jelloo‎, 8th Apr 2013 05:27 pm
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    SLW210
    9th Apr 2013 12:25 pm Go to last post

  13. Question Trying to design a cap that covers 3 separate planes.

    Hey guy's!! I'm practicing my rusty Solidworks skills by modeling the Millennium Puzzle from yugioh. However I'm having a heck of a time trying to extrude the caps on the four corners of the puzzle:...

    Started by Agent Q‎, 5th Apr 2013 05:35 am
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    JD Mather
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  14. Problem ceating flat pattern from sheet metal

    Hi Guys, I am new to solidworks so please bare with me. I am building a chassis for my hotrod. The chassis rails taper in the side elevation from front to rear and have bends/curves in two...

    Started by Neil O'Shea‎, 4th Apr 2013 01:02 pm
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    JD Mather
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  15. Solidworks Help with threads

    Hello! I'm looking for help with solidworks asap Any takers?

    Started by Holewizard88‎, 25th Mar 2013 11:51 pm
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    JD Mather
    1st Apr 2013 06:06 pm Go to last post

  16. Hide and tidy Dims in a sketch

    Hi, Is there a way to hide dims in a sketch to improve performance? I know it looks a right state. Also is there an easy way to tidy dims up in a sketch ? Cheers Matt

    Started by mattbarb‎, 27th Mar 2013 03:27 pm
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  17. Does anyone have Hawkridge Systems as their Solidworks reseller?

    We are looking at upgrading from autocad 2009 to a 3D design package and just had a salesperson in from Hawk Ridge Systems. They seem to offer pretty decent support services and that will be pretty...

    Started by jiggly_jelloo‎, 20th Mar 2013 06:40 pm
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  18. SOLIDWORKS for LINUX?

    Is SOLIDWORKS available for linux??

    Started by techberth‎, 18th Jul 2011 12:30 pm
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    skan
    22nd Feb 2013 11:29 pm Go to last post

  19. Need .sldprt files converted to .iges or .step

    I have a client that only has sldprt files for his parts and Im wondering if someone with Solidworks can export them for me in any Autocad 2009 format...(iges, step, or even dwg, dxf) I just need to...

    Started by davecuster‎, 21st Feb 2013 01:46 pm
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    JD Mather
    21st Feb 2013 04:05 pm Go to last post

  20. Question On Control Point

    I see the Solidworks tutorial in the Youtube website. It can be given a dimension, for example 7mm. The question is, does this dimension means the length of the control point is 7mm?

    Started by spinecad‎, 19th Feb 2013 03:19 pm
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    spinecad
    19th Feb 2013 03:19 pm Go to last post

  21. Sheet metal intersecting

    Hi I'm practicing some sheet metal, and have got a bend that says it's selfintersecting, but I don't understand why. Can someone please tell me why there's a problem with the bend? Thanks in...

    Started by dixib‎, 18th Jan 2013 12:43 pm
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    Ubatoid
    17th Feb 2013 09:05 pm Go to last post

  22. Question Comprehensive SW Equation Info?

    Is there a website or other where I can see all the variables and correct syntax for creating Equations? Is there a good book on the subject? Looking for some advanced and comprehensive...

    Started by ILoveMadoka‎, 7th Feb 2013 08:39 pm
    equations, solidworks
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    fuccaro
    8th Feb 2013 12:40 pm Go to last post

  23. making body panels

    hi i need to make some body panels for this frame. but im not sure what the best method is to make the parts. i started by making sketches but it started to get too messy. any ideas?

    Started by homer93‎, 1st Feb 2013 12:36 am
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    JD Mather
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  24. simulationxpress not working

    When I have a simple model loaded into solidworks (2012) and select SimulationXpress, I quickly see a small popup window stating Loading... and then it quits - nothing happens. I have tried this...

    Started by wvciii‎, 31st Jan 2013 02:09 am
    errors, loading, simulationxpress
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    wvciii
    31st Jan 2013 02:09 am Go to last post

  25. Solidworks or Inventor

    Since I have experience in 2d/3d AutoCAD 3DS Max. I would like to get skill in Solidworks, Inventor or any other simillar software. Which one would you recommend to me. I appreciate your help. ...

    Started by BEKA‎, 22nd Jan 2013 12:08 am
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    Lazer
    26th Jan 2013 11:24 pm Go to last post

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