How to create a plane in SolidWorks?

If you want to be a good mechanical designer you need to learn how to create a plane in SolidWorks. There are several use cases where you need to create a plane during the design of your part. You may need to mirror some features of need a plane to mate the part at a …

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What files can SolidWorks open?

If you have ever wondered what files can SolidWorks open, there is an easy way to find out. Here is how to do it. Go to File/Open or use shortcut Ctrl+O to open the screen.   On the new screen that opens, click on menu in lower right corner.   This will open a list …

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How to make a sphere in SolidWorks?

If you have been wondering how to make a sphere in SolidWorks, you are not alone. Although, creating a sphere is unusual to do in a mechanical design software, it is not difficult. Let’s start by creating a new part and selecting a new sketch on one of the main planes. In this case we …

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How to Change Material in SolidWorks?

How to Change Material in SolidWorks? Let’s learn how to change material in SolidWorks! Changing material in SolidWorks influences the mass properties of the part. More dense materials will make the part weigh more. Also, some materials require painting before being used in a product, which will increase the cost. Here is an example of …

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How to change units in SolidWorks?

How to change units in SolidWorks?   It is very easy to learn how to change units in SolidWorks. Let say you have your part already opened. Just look in the lower right hand corner of your screen.   Click on the circled button with a small black arrow pointing up. This will open the …

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Where is custom properties folder in SolidWorks?

Where is custom properties folder in SolidWorks is a common question that arises when you start to use custom properties template for the first time. This is how you can find it: Go to this options icon on the top of your screen   Go to File Locations from System Options screen that opened   …

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