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Bend-to-bend dimensions and smarter balloons
Drew now adds bend dimensions to flat pattern views. We improved AutoFit + added European projection -
Batch create drawings + multibody sheet
You can now import all models in a folder and create drawings in a few clicks. -
Macros for SOLIDWORKS: the absolute basics
Here's how to get started with SOLIDWORKS macros if you never created one before. -
Lightning – the fast fastener filter
Lightning makes working with fasteners fun. Drag the part into your assembly and we'll do the rest. -
Weldment angle dimensions, sticky + stacky annotations
We automated adding angle dimensions for weldments and made blocks and notes stackable. -
How to set a custom BOM quantity + units in SOLIDWORKS
A secret custom property that lets you change the BOM quantity from one to any number. -
Solo license + feedback form
New in this Drew update: a more affordable Solo license and a feedback form. -
I help you fix poor assembly performance
A new one-on-one service to boost the performance of your large assemblies. -
Copy drawing sheets for each configuration
Create a copy of drawing sheets for every model configuration with one click. Plus 30 improvements. -
How to create Routing components
SOLIDWORKS Routing has many hidden tricks, features and requirements. We collected all of them. -
How to create a Routing library from scratch
Learn how to create a pipe file and how to work with the Routing Library and Routing Database. -
How to fix problems with document templates
Here's how to change the defaults and how to fix templates and folders not showing up. -
How to add multiple leaders (arrows) to notes
Quickly add a leader to a note. Click the leader, hold the control key, drag out a second leader. -
Seven improvements for sheet metal drawings
Configure flat pattern views: hide bend lines, rotate smart, flip smart, show bounding box and more. -
How to work from home with SOLIDWORKS
Best practices for working from home. From Remote Desktop to 3D mice, plus performance tips. -
Automatic flat pattern view + quick export
Automatic flat pattern view (+dimensions) for sheet metal drawings. Save to PDF/DXF with 1 click. -
Open model from drawing, one click save
You switch back and forth between model and drawing. We made that easier and faster with Drew 2.4. -
Add outer dimensions and (2x) in one click
Drew now adds outer dimensions to views and (2x) or (3x) to a dimension with 1 click. it's awesome. -
Create clean SOLIDWORKS templates: one simple trick
SOLIDWORKS creates any missing template when you create a new file, or open the new file window. -
Automatic dimensions + balloons for weldment views
Adding dimensions is boring at best. We're here to help anyone making many weldment drawings. -
SOLIDWORKS suddenly extremely slow? Check your graphics drivers.
If SOLIDWORKS takes 1-5 minutes to draw a line, you might have an issue with a graphics card update. -
How to work with custom properties (and cut lists)
Custom properties let you store metadata from your model. Use them correctly to get superpowers. -
All available variables for custom properties (and cut lists)
Variables in custom properties help you add metadata to SOLIDWORKS models. We listed every available -
Edit existing drawings, add missing body sheets
Make sure every body and every flat pattern has its own sheet. With one click. -
A complete overview of matrix transformations in the SOLIDWORKS API
How do matrix transformations work? What is IMathTransform? We cover the basics + advanced topics. -
How to use equations in SOLIDWORKS (basics + advanced)
Equations let you control sketches and suppress features. Here's how to get the most out of them. -
Weldment drawing: a sheet for every body in one click
Create a view with one body: click view > Select Bodies. Perfect when you make a weldment drawing. -
Drew 2.0: drawing automation at its best
Drawings are here to stay. So let's automate what we can and let engineers solve more problems. -
How to turn a radius dimension into a diameter
Here's how to change a radius dimension into a diameter. It works for drawings, parts and assemblies -
Balloons: 15 tips (and two problem fixes)
How do you verify that every balloon is in the drawing, fix broken balloons or add multiple leaders? -
Find missing balloons, delete dangling dimensions, automatic BOM
Drew checks your drawing before you send it to the reviewer. -
I think SOLIDWORKS drawings are assemblies – and it blew my mind
Drawings might actually be assemblies under the hood. I'll show you why that matters. -
Create drawing for each assembly component + smart blocks
Only one click to find all drawings for an assembly. Drew now also adds notes and blocks. -
Weldment AutoRotate and translations (+22 improvements)
You don't need to manually rotate weldment views anymore. Drew sets the rotation perfectly. -
InPlace mate: a special mate for virtual parts
The InPlace mate is a special, temporary Coincident mate. You cannot edit them. -
Use portrait paper sizes in SOLIDWORKS
Drew now supports portrait and landscape versions of all paper sizes in SOLIDWORKS. -
Origin mate: the best way to mate to the origin (3 mates in 1)
Origin mates let you align the three standard planes, all with a single mate. -
Drew update: flat patterns and cut lists
Flat patterns and weldments will get their own sheet, fully automatic. Also new: cut lists. -
Drew update: AutoFit fits all views on the sheet
Spend less time dragging views across the sheet. Let AutoFit fit all views and tables for you. -
Minimize deadline stress – try Drew
Drew lets you create a basic 2D drawing with a single click. Try it for free for 14 days. -
Colorado: our new color tool
We are developing a coloring tool for SOLIDWORKS. We would love your input. -
Will MBD replace 2D drawings?
We have been hearing for years that drawings are dead. Is that really the case? -
How to use virtual parts (and when to avoid them)
Virtual parts let you quickly mock up complex assemblies, without having to save each part. -
How to improve SOLIDWORKS macro speed 10x [+ bonus]
Does your macro speed need a boost? Here are seven ways to achieve that. -
Cam mate for SOLIDWORKS: 6 tips to get started (+ sketch paths)
A cam mate creates linked parts and moving assemblies. Sketch paths let you model ropes, chains and -
Slow drawing in SOLIDWORKS? Here are 12 possible reasons
Have your drawings become incredibly slow? We dive into solutions that can boost their performance. -
How to use SOLIDWORKS envelopes
References probably cause 50% of all SOLIDWORKS issues. Envelopes help you avoid these problems. -
Creating cuts across sheet metal bends
Use this to unfold a sheet metal bend before adding a new feature. Then fold it back afterwards. -
How to create a plane parallel to the screen
Adding axes and rotating planes to create the perfectly positioned plane? That's no longer necessary -
Best practices: Assemblies
How do you create stable assembly files? What influences assembly speed? Find it out in this post.
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