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How to Create Revolve Features in SOLIDWORKS

How to Create Revolve Features in SOLIDWORKS Revolve features in SOLIDWORKS create 3D geometry by rotating a sketch profile around an axis. They are useful for shafts,…

How to Offset a Plane in SOLIDWORKS

How to Offset a Plane in SOLIDWORKS An offset plane in SOLIDWORKS creates a new reference plane at a set distance from an existing plane or planar…

How to Link Dimensions in SOLIDWORKS

How to Link Dimensions in SOLIDWORKS Linked dimensions in SOLIDWORKS let multiple dimensions share the same value. This is useful when repeated features, sketch entities, or design…

How to Create a Custom Coordinate System in SOLIDWORKS

How to Create a Custom Coordinate System in SOLIDWORKS A custom coordinate system in SOLIDWORKS defines a new origin and axis direction for a part or assembly.…

How to Import dwg files into SolidWorks?

How to Import DWG Files into SOLIDWORKS What is the DWG file format? Autodesk AutoCAD is a professional CAD program that creates a DWG file which is…

How to Hide Relations in SOLIDWORKS

How to Hide Relations in SOLIDWORKS Sketch relations can be shown or hidden in SOLIDWORKS while you edit a sketch. Hiding relations makes a crowded sketch easier…

How to Create Splines in SOLIDWORKS

How to Create Splines in SOLIDWORKS Splines in SOLIDWORKS create smooth freeform curves for sketches, profiles, paths, guide curves, surfaces, and styling features. They are useful when…

How to Change Transparency in SOLIDWORKS

How to Change Transparency in SOLIDWORKS Changing transparency in SOLIDWORKS lets you see through a part, body, face, or assembly component. It is helpful when checking internal…

How to Cut a Solid Body with Surface in SolidWorks?

In SolidWorks, there are multiple ways you can cut a Solid Body with a surface. In this article, we will discuss all the ways there are to…

How to use SolidWorks Lofted Boss?

How to Use Lofted Boss/Base in SOLIDWORKS Lofted Boss/Base creates a solid feature by blending between two or more sketch profiles. It is useful when an extrusion…