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SOLIDWORKS AUTOMATION

2019-11-25 / by Peter Brinkhuis / in Features / file locations, settings, templates, TimeSavers-show

SOLIDWORKS creates any missing template when you create a new file, or open the new file window.

2019-11-02 / by Peter Brinkhuis / in Features / custom properties, cut list, multibody, TimeSavers-show, weldment

Custom properties let you store metadata from your model. Use them correctly to get superpowers.

2019-11-02 / by Peter Brinkhuis / in Features / custom properties, cut list, multibody, sheet metal, weldment

Variables in custom properties help you add metadata to SOLIDWORKS models. We listed every available one.

2019-07-22 / by Peter Brinkhuis / in API / macros, Features / API, dimension, equations, macro, TimeSavers-show

Equations let you control sketches and suppress features. Here's how to get the most out of them.

2019-07-09 / by Peter Brinkhuis / in Features / drawing, Drew, multibody, TimeSavers-show, weldment

Create a view with one body: click view > Select Bodies. Perfect when you make a weldment drawing.

2019-05-15 / by Peter Brinkhuis / in Features / dimension, drawing, radius, TimeSavers-show

Here's how to change a radius dimension into a diameter. It works for drawings, parts and assemblies.

2019-05-02 / by Peter Brinkhuis / in Features / autoballoon, balloon, balloons, drawing, TimeSavers-show

How do you verify that every balloon is in the drawing, fix broken balloons or add multiple leaders?

2019-02-28 / by Peter Brinkhuis / in Features / API, assemblies, assembly, drawing, TimeSavers-show

Drawings might actually be assemblies under the hood. I'll show you why that matters.

2018-09-23 / by Peter Brinkhuis / in Features / assembly, mate

The InPlace mate is a special, temporary Coincident mate. You cannot edit them.

2018-08-21 / by Peter Brinkhuis / in Features / mates

Origin mates let you align the three standard planes, all with a single mate.