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Drew
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Getting started
What is Drew?
How does Drew save me time?
What do I need to get started?
How much time does it take to set up Drew?
How does the Welcome Wizard work?
Drew does not start
Which SOLIDWORKS versions are supported?
Free trial
How does the 14-day free trial work?
Where can I download Drew?
Is a creditcard required for a trial?
I got a virus warning after downloading
System requirements
Which languages are supported?
Why do I need administrator rights to install Drew?
Firewall settings for Drew licenses
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
Copy sheets for each configuration
Add a multi-body sheet with views for each body
Batch tools
How to use the batch tool
How to use filters in the batch tool
Batch toolbar for drawings
Batch-create drawings
Batch-import models
Run macros in batch mode
Review tools
Balloon Checker: find missing balloons with 1 click
Verify that every assembly component has a drawing
Annotations
Automatic dimensions
Add balloons automatically
Add blocks and notes automatically
Add dimension count: (2x), (3x)
Delete dangling dimensions, crosshairs and annotations
Import and export
Batch-import models
Smart export - use custom properties, sheet names, dates
How to share your settings
Supported file types for imports and exports
Weldments and multi-body
Add a sheet for every (weldment) body
Automatic dimensions
Rotate weldment views automatically
Add a multi-body sheet with views for each body
Add a sheet for every sub-weldment
Sheet metal
How to add a scaled flat pattern view
Add a flat pattern sheet per sheet metal body
Sheet metal settings
Add a bounding box to a flat pattern view
Add dimensions to bend lines in flat patterns automatically
Flat pattern scale checker
Flip a flat pattern so most bends are up
Views
How to add 2D views
How to add a 3D view
How to add a scaled flat pattern view
What is AutoFit?
Which views can Drew place on a drawing?
Tables
Supported table types
How to automatically add a table to a new drawing
Blueprints
What is a Blueprint?
How many Blueprints do I need?
Sheet Sizes
What is a Sheet Size?
How to configure sheet names
Supported paper sizes
Purchasing
How to purchase a license
How to cancel your subscription
How to get a VAT refund
Settings
How does the Welcome Wizard work?
Which settings are available?
How to open the Settings window
How to share your settings
Sheet metal settings
Available keyboard shortcuts
Macro settings
Licences
Available license types
Drew Business: floating licenses
Drew Solo: single PC license
How to activate a license
How to fix license issues
Firewall settings for Drew licenses
What is an activation?
Updates
How to get free updates
Installing an update for Drew
Release notes
Feedback and bugs
Drew does not start
Known issues with Drew
How to report a bug
Integrations
Articles coming soon
Getting started
Demo video
Installing Lightning
Request a trial license
How to get 100 free fastener models
Lightning does not start
Firewall settings for Lightning licenses
Why Lightning only works with metric fasteners
Where to get a fastener library for SOLIDWORKS
System requirements
Which SOLIDWORKS versions are supported?
Why Lightning only works with metric fasteners
Why do I need administrator rights to install Lightning?
Adding fasteners
How to use the Add Fastener window
Pre-select a hole
Select a fastener
Drag a fastener into your assembly
Add a washer
Remembering the size and position of the Select Fastener window
How to lock the rotation of fasteners
Smart features
Add a washer
Create a Hole Wizard pattern automatically
Create a Cut Extrude pattern automatically
Changing fasteners
Change the diameter of a fastener in one click
Change the length of a fastener in one click
How to add a washer under a bolt
How to use the Replace Fastener window
Stock levels
What are Stock Levels?
How to use stock levels when selecting a fastener
Customize the Select Fastener window
Database
About the Lightning database
How to share your database
Storing absolute or relative file paths
Settings
Demo video
Storing absolute or relative file paths
Settings: each step explained
How to extract dimensions from filenames and configuration names
How to share your database
How to set up thumbnail images
Customize the Select Fastener window
Change the Toolbox flag in your models
Purchasing
How to purchase a license
How to get a VAT refund
How to cancel your subscription
Licenses
Available license types
Floating licenses
PC-bound licenses
How to activate a license
How to fix license issues
Firewall settings for Lightning licenses
What is an activation?
Request a trial license
XML files
Supported fastener types
How to store patterns in text files
Available thumbnail image tags for XML
Feedback and bugs
Lightning does not start
How can I share my feedback?
I think I found a bug
Integrations
Lightning and 3DEXPERIENCE
Lightning and Windchill
Lightning and EPDM
Updates
Release notes
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