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  • Drew batch create drawings - multibody sheet

    Batch create drawings + multibody sheet

    2021-01-18 / 0 comments
    You can now import all models in a folder and create drawings in a few clicks.
  • solidworks macros absolute basics

    Macros for SOLIDWORKS: the absolute basics

    2020-12-23 / 0 comments
    Here's how to get started with SOLIDWORKS macros if you never created one before.
  • Lightning Solidworks addin fasteners

    Lightning – the fast fastener filter

    2020-11-17 / 0 comments
    Lightning makes working with fasteners fun. Drag the part into your assembly and we'll do the rest.
  • Drawing automatic Weldment angle dimensions - stacking sticky annotations

    Weldment angle dimensions, sticky + stacky annotations

    2020-10-16 / 0 comments
    We automated adding angle dimensions for weldments and made blocks and notes stackable.
  • How to set a custom BOM quantity + units in SOLIDWORKS

    2020-09-16 / 1 comment
    A secret custom property that lets you change the BOM quantity from one to any number.
  • Solo license + feedback form

    2020-07-29 / 0 comments
    New in this Drew update: a more affordable Solo license and a feedback form.
  • large assembly performance

    I help you fix poor assembly performance

    2020-06-15 / 0 comments
    A new one-on-one service to boost the performance of your large assemblies.
  • copy drawing sheets for each configuration

    Copy drawing sheets for each configuration

    2020-05-12 / 0 comments
    Create a copy of drawing sheets for every model configuration with one click. Plus 30 improvements.
  • how to create routing components

    How to create Routing components

    2020-05-03 / 1 comment
    SOLIDWORKS Routing has many hidden tricks, features and requirements. We collected all of them.
  • How to create a routing library from scratch

    How to create a Routing library from scratch

    2020-05-03 / 1 comment
    Learn how to create a pipe file and how to work with the Routing Library and Routing Database.
  • solidworks document templates

    How to fix problems with document templates

    2020-04-19 / 1 comment
    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

    2020-03-28 / 0 comments
    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

    Seven improvements for sheet metal drawings

    2020-03-24 / 0 comments
    Configure flat pattern views: hide bend lines, rotate smart, flip smart, show bounding box and more.
  • how to work from home with solidworks

    How to work from home with SOLIDWORKS

    2020-03-13 / 0 comments
    Best practices for working from home. From Remote Desktop to 3D mice, plus performance tips.
  • Flat pattern view, save to PDF DXF

    Automatic flat pattern view + quick export

    2020-02-28 / 0 comments
    Automatic flat pattern view (+dimensions) for sheet metal drawings. Save to PDF/DXF with 1 click.
  • Open model from drawing - quick save

    Open model from drawing, one click save

    2020-01-15 / 0 comments
    You switch back and forth between model and drawing. We made that easier and faster with Drew 2.4.
  • solidworks automatic Outer dimensions

    Add outer dimensions and (2x) in one click

    2019-12-18 / 1 comment
    Drew now adds outer dimensions to views and (2x) or (3x) to a dimension with 1 click. it's awesome.
  • solidworks templates drawing assembly part

    Create clean SOLIDWORKS templates: one simple trick

    2019-11-25 / 2 comments
    SOLIDWORKS creates any missing template when you create a new file, or open the new file window.
  • solidworks automatic dimensions balloons

    Automatic dimensions + balloons for weldment views

    2019-11-06 / 1 comment
    Adding dimensions is boring at best. We're here to help anyone making many weldment drawings.
  • SOLIDWORKS suddenly extremely slow

    SOLIDWORKS suddenly extremely slow? Check your graphics drivers.

    2019-11-03 / 1 comment
    If SOLIDWORKS takes 1-5 minutes to draw a line, you might have an issue with a graphics card update.
  • solidworks custom properties cut list

    How to work with custom properties (and cut lists)

    2019-11-02 / 2 comments
    Custom properties let you store metadata from your model. Use them correctly to get superpowers.
  • solidworks variables for cut list custom properties

    All available variables for custom properties (and cut lists)

    2019-11-02 / 1 comment
    Variables in custom properties help you add metadata to SOLIDWORKS models. We listed every available
  • Sheet per body broken flat pattern

    Edit existing drawings, add missing body sheets

    2019-10-08 / 1 comment
    Make sure every body and every flat pattern has its own sheet. With one click.
  • matrix transformations solidworks IMathTransform

    A complete overview of matrix transformations in the SOLIDWORKS API

    2019-08-01 / 1 comment
    How do matrix transformations work? What is IMathTransform? We cover the basics + advanced topics.
  • solidworks equations how to

    How to use equations in SOLIDWORKS (basics + advanced)

    2019-07-22 / 1 comment
    Equations let you control sketches and suppress features. Here's how to get the most out of them.
  • SolidWorks weldment drawing

    Weldment drawing: a sheet for every body in one click

    2019-07-09 / 0 comments
    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

    2019-07-02 / 1 comment
    Drawings are here to stay. So let's automate what we can and let engineers solve more problems.
  • SolidWorks radius to diameter dimension

    How to turn a radius dimension into a diameter

    2019-05-15 / 0 comments
    Here's how to change a radius dimension into a diameter. It works for drawings, parts and assemblies
  • solidworks balloons how to fix

    Balloons: 15 tips (and two problem fixes)

    2019-05-02 / 2 comments
    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

    2019-04-29 / 0 comments
    Drew checks your drawing before you send it to the reviewer.
  • solidworks-drawing-is-assembly

    I think SOLIDWORKS drawings are assemblies – and it blew my mind

    2019-02-28 / 2 comments
    Drawings might actually be assemblies under the hood. I'll show you why that matters.
  • SolidWorks assembly component drawing

    Create drawing for each assembly component + smart blocks

    2019-02-12 / 2 comments
    Only one click to find all drawings for an assembly. Drew now also adds notes and blocks.
  • Solidworks translations languages weldment rotate

    Weldment AutoRotate and translations (+22 improvements)

    2018-10-08 / 2 comments
    You don't need to manually rotate weldment views anymore. Drew sets the rotation perfectly.
  • SOLIDWORKS inplace mate

    InPlace mate: a special mate for virtual parts

    2018-09-23 / 2 comments
    The InPlace mate is a special, temporary Coincident mate. You cannot edit them.
  • SolidWorks A0 A1 A2 A3 portrait paper size

    Use portrait paper sizes in SOLIDWORKS

    2018-09-05 / 2 comments
    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)

    2018-08-21 / 5 comments
    Origin mates let you align the three standard planes, all with a single mate.
  • solidworks addin drawing slow Drew

    Drew update: flat patterns and cut lists

    2018-07-31 / 1 comment
    Flat patterns and weldments will get their own sheet, fully automatic. Also new: cut lists.
  • Solidworks addin drawing slow Drew

    Drew update: AutoFit fits all views on the sheet

    2018-06-11 / 2 comments
    Spend less time dragging views across the sheet. Let AutoFit fit all views and tables for you.
  • SolidWorks drawing macro Drew

    Minimize deadline stress – try Drew

    2018-04-10 / 1 comment
    Drew lets you create a basic 2D drawing with a single click. Try it for free for 14 days.
  • SolidWorks color tool

    Colorado: our new color tool

    2018-03-20 / 0 comments
    We are developing a coloring tool for SOLIDWORKS. We would love your input.
  • solidworks mbd vs drawing

    Will MBD replace 2D drawings?

    2017-11-07 / 0 comments
    We have been hearing for years that drawings are dead. Is that really the case?
  • solidworks how to use virtual parts

    How to use virtual parts (and when to avoid them)

    2017-09-13 / 3 comments
    Virtual parts let you quickly mock up complex assemblies, without having to save each part.
  • solidworks improve macro speed

    How to improve SOLIDWORKS macro speed 10x [+ bonus]

    2017-08-29 / 2 comments
    Does your macro speed need a boost? Here are seven ways to achieve that.
  • solidworks paths cam mates

    Cam mate for SOLIDWORKS: 6 tips to get started (+ sketch paths)

    2017-07-24 / 1 comment
    A cam mate creates linked parts and moving assemblies. Sketch paths let you model ropes, chains and
  • slow drawing solidworks

    Slow drawing in SOLIDWORKS? Here are 12 possible reasons

    2017-06-13 / 6 comments
    Have your drawings become incredibly slow? We dive into solutions that can boost their performance.
  • solidworks envelopes

    How to use SOLIDWORKS envelopes

    2017-04-14 / 0 comments
    References probably cause 50% of all SOLIDWORKS issues. Envelopes help you avoid these problems.
  • solidworks sheet metal unfold cut

    Creating cuts across sheet metal bends

    2017-03-16 / 0 comments
    Use this to unfold a sheet metal bend before adding a new feature. Then fold it back afterwards.
  • solidworks parallel plane no references

    How to create a plane parallel to the screen

    2017-02-22 / 0 comments
    Adding axes and rotating planes to create the perfectly positioned plane? That's no longer necessary
  • solidworks assembly best practice

    Best practices: Assemblies

    2016-12-25 / 0 comments
    How do you create stable assembly files? What influences assembly speed? Find it out in this post.

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