SolidWorks Timesaving Tips
SolidWorks Timesaving Tips for Engineers
SolidWorks Timesaving Tips for Engineers
31 March, 2010
5 Comments
The following video tips were created to show you some of the ways you can save time in your everyday work and be more productive. Here you’ll find some shortcuts, tips and tricks, and best practices that can help you get the most out of SolidWorks® 3D CAD software.
- Task Scheduler Schedule tasks to be performed in SolidWorks while you’re away from your desk.
- Macros Use 3D ContentCentral to download macros that automate many day to day tasks.
- Part and Drawing Templates Part and drawing templates can be set up so that title blocks fill themselves out automatically.
- Mate References Mate References let parts snap together when you bring them into an assembly.
- Feature-Driven Patterns Use the feature patterns in components to drive the location of items in your assemblies.
- Assembly Techniques Learn how to use empty sub-assemblies and save time when mating stacks of hardware.
- Interface Customization Tailor the SolidWorks user interface to suit your preferences so you can access the tools you need faster.
- Command Navigation Shortcuts and context sensitive pop-ups make your designs come together faster.
- Design Library Use the design library as a central location for your commonly used items.
- View Manipulation Learn about different ways to orient the model quickly….some old, some new, and some lesser known techniques.
You may also like
5 Comments »
You must be logged in to post a comment.














I’ve said that least 1318420 times. SCK was here
Heya i am for the first time here. I came across this board and I find It really useful & it helped me out a lot. I hope to give something back and aid others like you helped me.
whoah this weblog is excellent i really like reading your articles. Keep up the good work! You already know, a lot of persons are looking round for this information, you could help them greatly.
My partner and I stumbled over here different page and thought I should check things out. I like what I see so now i am following you. Look forward to exploring your web page repeatedly.
I think this is one of the most important information for me. And i am glad reading your article. But should remark on some general things, The site style is perfect, the articles is really excellent : D. Good job, cheers