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About
Products
Overview
Drew: drawing automation
Lightning: the fast fastener filter
Fastener Models: a better toolbox
Services
Overview
Add-in development
Large assembly performance
News
Contact
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Drew
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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
System requirements
Which .NET version do I need for Lightning?
Which SOLIDWORKS versions are supported?
Why do I need administrator rights to install Lightning?
Getting started
Demo video
Entering fastener data with the wizard
Getting a license
Installing Lightning
Adding fasteners
Add a washer
Create a hole wizard pattern automatically
Drag a fastener into your assembly
Pre-select a hole
Select a fastener
Feedback and bugs
How can I share my feedback?
I think I found a bug