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Dynamic Lists are a feature in SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional data cards that allow the choices on one list to be determined by the choices on another list. While Dynamic Lists are exclusive to PDM Professional, similar functionality can be achieved in PDM Standard by using Control Logic and strategic formatting.
Many companies move from CATIA V5 to 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA because of its powerful collaborative features, cloud database, and live updates. In this article, we review some helpful tips when transitioning to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and highlight features that will make your life as a designer easier.
This blog details how to implement a working revision symbol in a SOLIDWORKS PDM workflow. A working revision symbol is a form of watermark typically seen on files that are actively being changed to indicate that it is in the process of implementing changes for the next revision. In this case, the format of Last Revision* reflects the following two crucial pieces of information.
The SOLIDWORKS Flex feature is a powerful tool for creating more flexible designs. With this feature, you can transform solids into fantastic shapes using the four types of flex options. This article will walk through the basics of the SOLIDWORKS Flex command and demonstrate how it will deform solids in an intuitive manner.
The Convert to Bodies command is a slick feature in SOLIDWORKS that allows you to remove feature history while maintaining references to other parts or drawings. The Convert to Bodies command can be run on a part, but not while editing in context of an assembly - you must open the part in its own window. Leaving the assembly open in the background allows you to automatically swap out the full-featured part for the simplified version to be created.
When running the Release Models task in a Specification Flow, all rules associated with the Model Rules and Generation Tasks are evaluated; the models to be generated are placed in a queue. The generation is completed either through the DriveWorks Pro add-in inside of SOLIDWORKS or by DriveWorks Autopilot. Both methods read the model generation queue, and the DriveWorks add-in inside SOLIDWORKS allows users to select which top-level model they wish to generate. Autopilot will simply pick the next model in the list.
The great thing about SOLIDWORKS PDM is its flexibility in accommodating different environments and use cases. In this scenario, an organization wants to hide PDM Data Card variables from the masses but still have them be searchable.
3D printing technologies have come a long way, with a proven ability to provide small features with high-quality detail. This has led gaming communities like Dungeons & Dragons and War Hammer 40K players, to start adopting 3D printing to create personalized pieces.
In SOLIDWORKS Visualize Professional, a sunlight environment can be used to stage a model under a realistic sky using light from the sun. In this tutorial, we’ll cover how to create a sunlight environment and review some parameters for dialing it in.