SolidWorks Tech Tip: A Little ‘Added’ Performance
One tip to get a little extra performance out of your SolidWorks system is to turn off your Add-ins. For those that don’t know, Add-ins are software extras bundled with different packages of SolidWorks or supplied by third-party Gold Partners. They let us pull parts from a huge pre-defined library of bolts, screws, washers and [...]
Can’t open a SolidWorks Assembly?
This is an oldie but goodie that I showed to a customer yesterday who was having trouble opening a large assembly. In the SolidWorks File… Open dialog box there is an “Advanced” option when opening an assembly. In Windows XP the option is found in the configuration drop down list. In Windows 7 and Vista, [...]
Go with the Flow
Flow simulation is pretty intense stuff. I have been asked if you can set up your SolidWorks Flow Simulation problem on your own workstation and run it on another, without leaving the cozy comfort of your desk. The answer to that question is YES! Users can run the flow simulation on a remote computer [...]
