Getting started

• What is Drew?
• How does Drew save me time?
• Where can I download Drew?
• What do I need to get started?
• How does the Welcome Wizard work?
• How much time does it take to set up Drew?

Free trial

• Can I try Drew out first?
• Where can I download Drew?
• Can I try out all features in the trial?
• How long can I try out Drew?
• I got a virus warning after downloading
• Is a creditcard required for a trial?

System requirements

• Which SOLIDWORKS versions are supported?
• Which .NET version do I need for Drew?
• Which languages are supported?
• Why do I need administrator rights to install Drew?

Batch add sheets

• Add a sheet for every (weldment) body
• Add a flat pattern sheet per sheet metal body
• Add a sheet for every sub-weldment
• Add missing (weldment) body sheets
• All batch tools are now in a toolbar
• Add a multi-body sheet with views for each body

Batch tools

• All batch tools are now in a toolbar
• Balloon Checker: find missing balloons with 1 click
• Copy sheets for each configuration
• Delete dangling dimensions, crosshairs and annotations
• Batch import models
• Batch create drawings

Review tools

• Verify that every assembly component has a drawing
• Available keyboard shortcuts
• Balloon Checker: find missing balloons with 1 click

Annotations

• Automatic dimensions
• Add dimension count: (2x), (3x)
• Balloon Checker: find missing balloons with 1 click
• Add balloons automatically
• Add blocks and notes automatically
• Delete dangling dimensions, crosshairs and annotations

Import and export

• Export a drawing to PDF, DXF, DWG
• Export a drawing model to STEP
• Export a part or assembly to STEP, 3D PDF, STL or eDrawing

Weldments and multi-body

• All batch tools are now in a toolbar
• Add a sheet for every (weldment) body
• Add a sheet for every sub-weldment
• Add missing (weldment) body sheets
• Automatic dimensions
• Rotate weldment views automatically
• Add a multi-body sheet with views for each body

Sheet metal

• All batch tools are now in a toolbar
• Add a flat pattern sheet per sheet metal body
• Flat pattern scale checker
• How to add a scaled flat pattern view
• Sheet metal settings

Views

• Which views can Drew place on a drawing?
• How to add 2D views
• How to add a 3D view
• How to add a scaled flat pattern view
• What is AutoFit?

Tables

• How to add a bill of materials (BOM) automatically
• How to add a weldment cut list automatically

Blueprints

• What is a Blueprint?
• How many Blueprints do I need?

Sheet Sizes

• How to configure sheet names
• Supported paper sizes
• What is a Sheet Size?

Updates

• How to get free updates
• Installing an update for Drew

Settings

• How to open the Settings window
• Which settings are available?
• Available keyboard shortcuts
• How does the Welcome Wizard work?
• How much time does it take to set up Drew?
• Sheet metal settings

Licences

• Available license types
• Drew Solo: single PC license
• Drew Business: floating licenses
• How do I purchase a license?
• How to fix license issues
• What is a floating license?
• What is an activation?

Bugs

• How to report a bug
• Known issues with Drew