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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, TimeSavers-show

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

2018-08-21 / by Peter Brinkhuis / in Features / TimeSavers-show

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

2017-07-24 / by Peter Brinkhuis / in Features / cam, mates, sketch, TimeSavers-show

A cam mate creates linked parts and moving assemblies. Sketch paths let you model ropes, chains and cams.

2017-04-14 / by Peter Brinkhuis / in Features / envelopes, references, TimeSavers-show

References probably cause 50% of all SOLIDWORKS issues. Envelopes help you avoid these problems.

2017-03-16 / by Peter Brinkhuis / in Features / flat pattern, sheet metal, TimeSavers-show

Use this to unfold a sheet metal bend before adding a new feature. Then fold it back afterwards.