This article explains how to change the automatic root value for symbols inserted into the SOLIDWORKS Electrical documents (Single-line and Multi-line schematics). A symbol is just one representation of a Component. When making changes to a symbol already placed on a page in a project, remember that the overall component must be looked at, not just the symbol.
The article describes how to create a custom duct or DIN rail to be utilized in SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D with adjustable length and hole patterns for panel cutouts. There is a sample duct assembly in the SOLIDWORKS Electrical software found in the SOLIDWORKS Electrical data folder under SOLIDWORKS > sldPrt named EW_DUCT_H1.SLDASM. We could make a copy of this part and customize it as required, but instead, we'll create one from scratch.
If you're new to SOLIDWORKS, knowing and understanding which products you need can be a bit daunting. In this article, we will examine the differences between SOLIDWORKS Electrical and SOLIDWORKS Premium Routing, to help you better identify which product is best for your needs.
This article discusses working with wires in SOLIDWORKS Electrical and the differences between Wire Mark, Wire Label, and Equipotential Label. Knowing how and when to use the proper selection for wire numbering will determine your wire numbering outcome.
Automatically backup your SOLIDWORKS Electrical environment with Auto-archiver, now part of the SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematic software. With Auto-archiver, there is no need for a user connected to a server environment to remember to back up the software!
In my previous blog, I discussed how to identify the SOLIDWORKS products that you have, specifically Electrical, PDM, and connectors. If you are reading this article, then you have found that your company does have SOLIDWORKS Electrical Integration. In this article, I will review the steps that it takes to get your SOLIDWORKS Electrical Integration upgraded. There are steps that need to happen BEFORE you or PDM Administrator upgrades PDM on the server.
Does your company have SOLIDWORKS PDM? Does your company use SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematic? How about SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D? What about the Connector between SOLIDWORKS PDM and SOLIDWORKS Electrical? If your company has future plans to upgrade or move your software, here are some items to keep in mind.
Using the words “SOLIDWORKS Electrical” and “network” in the same sentence always seems to create confusion. Customers sometimes ask if SOLIDWORKS Electrical is its own standalone software and how standalone and network licenses work. This guide will clear up some of the puzzlement!
Consider these 'better' practices when performing a SOLIDWORKS Electrical Server installation that will save you a lot of time and headache! The default installation for a server installation automatically defaults to installing the Electrical server products. This means that only the data, SQL, and collaborative service are installed on the server.