I'm trying to create a tooling split on a toy gun that comes from a mesh based 3D modeling program (eg: Blender, zBrush, etc). I exported the model as a step file to work with it in SolidWorks as a solid body.

Trying to use the default mold tools was creating weird split surfaces, and so I'm trying to follow a tutorial where it's done "manually".

Here are the links to the tutorials:

Part 1 (~3.5 min): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VbntVimKUk

Part 2 (~5 min): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCXKPgZhuv4&t=207s

I've copied the part, split it based on a plane, created surface meshes from both halves, and placed those into the mold tools core and cavity folders. I've also created a plane for the mold split. However, whenever I try to use the tooling split, I get the error "Rebuild Errors: Cannot knit sheets together". Can anyone help explain what is going wrong and how to fix it?

I also ran the import analysis on the part when I first imported it. It found one error that it was able to fix.

Link to the part: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VDZpXW6Fdy8BOpkEctBXIXGDMhaCgIEt/view?usp=sharing

Hi Everyone!

I just installed the newest version of Solidworks and it doesn't let me make a new part file. It let's me creaty assembly and drawing so I really don't understand this.

Help would be really appreciated!

I'm not really sure what's going on, but I've been trying to export this part form Solidworks to visualize to render for about 4 hours now, and I can't for the life of me figure out what's going on. I've been using visualize as an add-in in Solidworks and using the export advanced option, I've tried every option it's given me in the process, but nothing has worked so far. Any help would be greatly appreciated, and I'll try to respond as soon as possible.

Visualize render: The springs should be mated to the base of the disc

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Solidworks at about the same time

Would really appreciate an answer before 9 am GMT tomorrow😭 I've modelled something using an equation in Solidworks and when I'm trying to create a design table for that part rather than the numerical value of the dimension appearing, its the equation that keeps showing up which I didn't mind until I tried to do a drawing and changing it manually deletes the equation. any help?

I was sent a fully put-together assembly and need to get a single part of the assembly by itself in a new Solidworks file. I can't find a way to extract the part I need. Is there any way to do this?

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Hello all, I apologize for rehashing something that gets brought up over and over, I'm just so on the fence and hoping some anecdotal stories on it. Historically, I've seen people complain about the customer service support (or lack there of) and overall connection issues, such as being without the software for weeks sometimes because something was messed on the 3Dexperience side.

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I've had access to 2021 SP3 Premium for a while (for reasons ;) ) but had to make the leap to Windows 11 and that version wasn't compatible anymore. And I'm forced with trying to get a newer version using the same reasons (which is always a huge pain) or just get the makers version for $50 a year. From what I understand, the maker includes the professional desktop version and is always up to date. There are headaches about having to be online to use it and every single update that happens has to be installed before using the software. Plus, every file becomes watermarked and will never be able to be opened with anything but a maker's version. But I'm not sure I'd ever need a non-makers version since mostly what I'm doing with it is woodworking or playing with it like making Legos in there. I might someday want to use it with a 3D printer or even a wood CNC, but that would be far down the road (have to wait for the kids to get past 2 and 4 before I have time or money to do that)

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I've seen post after post about how awful the 3Dexperience is and how annoying it is to use the desktop version of Solidworks maker, but I'm not clear if its a situtaion where just the unhappy people are complaining and the happy people don't say anything. I'd love to hear opinions on both side of people actually using the maker version before I make the dive.

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Thanks again!

Hello everyone, I hope someone can help me with this

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I open a .sldprt and Solidworks doesnt show me anything. I can click every property manager button or Feature, Sketch, etc... But it doesnt show it.

First the problem started when I opened .prt files, export it to .sldprt and started working on it. Out of nowhere it froze and there was nothing I can do. The problem was only with that file. I tried re-instaling but it doesnt solve the problem.

Then i booted my PC and now I have the problem with every file I open.

I've been using solidworks for a few years now mostly as a student and never have a problem like this. Last week I started a job where I only use Solidworks and this problem shows.

idk if this is important but i have a noteebok i5 4th generation with 8gb RAM. I know is old but I did my thesis with this computer, assemblies with +600 parts worked fine. (My thesis was done with solidworks 2021 and now im working with solidworks 2024

Please help me. I have Solidworks Standard 2024

Thank you all

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Cursor shows line, plane, etc

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I can click on the property manager, select everything. Even the features, sketchs, etc.

Hey everyone! So I believe that I have a pretty good knowledge of the fundamental features in solidworks and want to start moving into more advanced modeling methods. Thus I'd like to improve my skills in surface modeling. Where do you think I should start from and is there a project that improved your skills in surface modeling? Also are there any videos or playlists I should check out? Thanks in advance!

Anyone use SW MBD for assemblies and weldments? Most of the examples I see online are machined components. How much does a license typically cost and is it floating or locked to a user?

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Hi all,

I used SW for all of undergrad, went to work at a place that uses CATIA, and now am transitioning back to SW for my startup. I am struggling with changing my CAD workflow's to match the way SW has things structured and had a few points I wanted advice on.

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1. Multi-Body Parts - In CATIA most of what I worked on involved multi-body parts but this doesn't seem to be straightforward in SW. The closest thing I can find is making multiple solid bodies, and as I create new features to add them to a folder for each body. Is there any automated way of handling each part as a context and automatically have new features associated with that body?

2. If I want to have a single skeleton sketch drive geometry in multiple parts in an assembly, what's the easiest way to do this? Designing 'in-context' seems really clunky, can I copy the skeleton sketch into a new part and have it maintain congruency with the sketch in the master part?

3. Any general advice for robust modelling with 'Convert Entities'? In CATIA I got super used to only using reference geometry for everything, as using solid edges was generally frowned upon. I am remembering though in SW convert-edges for solid geometry was more robust.

4. Sketches seem to hide by default, any way to disable that? I don't mean that all sketches are hidden under 'Hide All Types' toolbar, just that a sketch under a new solid feature seems to hide itself until I un-hide it. I would like if Solidworks did the opposite.

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Thanks in advance!

Does anyone have an idea of where I can find this type of hanger for a swingset already created as a part file? I don't think I can create it on my own.

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HI guys

I need a macro, for export dxf`s from a multibody part. í already get ones, but they take too long to export a single file. I have a macro from xarial, but only exports from assemblies files, individual parts.

My multibody part is a bit large (125 different bodies, 100 is sheet metal parts), but is that is not a problem i think. If someone can help me, i will be grateful.

And a macro that could separate thickness and material, would be awesome.

Thanks in advance.

Is it possible to create a drawing Template that automatically fills in a BOM?

Hello,

I've been using multi-body modeling in a part file and then inserting them into an assembly file where they would all automatically insert where I modeled them. Now, all of a sudden they are inserting in the wrong locations. I don't think I changed anything and haven't been able to figure out a solution.

Does anyone know how to fix this?

Edit: Everything works correctly in a new assembly file. I guess I'll just have to reinsert everything... why does Solidworks do so much random bullshit...

Hi, I'm having trouble making this modification. How would you go about making this modification on the part, specifically the diagonal cut on the left. Link to part and question

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Hey guys,

I created an 8020 weldment using my company's weldment profiles. When I'm using the trim/extend function I get this rebuild error.

I've tried using the third corner type and the fourth corner type. The first two work, but that is not the type of corner I want. I've also tried swapping which bodies are selected for the Trimming Boundary and the Bodies to be Trimmed.

Thanks ahead of time! You guys have always helped out with my CAD questions, and I hope I can do the same for someone in the future. Have a great weekend!

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I'm studying for the CSWP exam, which includes design tables. When I work the tutorial in SWX 2019, it requires Excel. So I installed Office 2003 (it's what I have).

In the tutorial, I click Insert -> Tables -> Design Table, then tick/un-tick the boxes as specified, then click the green check.

Nothing happens. The tutorial states than an "[A]n Excel worksheet appears in the part document window."

I get nothing. Where did I go sideways? Is SWX incompatible with excel 2003?

[EDIT: RESOLVED]

TLDR - Convert graphics body to mesh body, create a plane that's normal to the slices desired, "Insert --> Slicing" (settings as desired), use cross-section sketches to recreate CAD geometry.

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[Original Question]

I've made a lower resolution 3D scan of a bin that I'd like to make a part for. My part is going to fit in the top with a lightly wedged fit to the draft angle. If I could somehow base a sketch off of at least two parallel cross sections that would go a long way to get me going.

I wonder if someone would generously offer some tips and/or resources on this type of reverse engineering.

The point cloud is not oriented with any of the standard planes, so I've created a plane from three points on the rim. I was able to use this plane to "cut with surface", but it doesn't seem like I can do anything useful with the profile loop that's created.

Thanks!

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Says to go Compass, App, Download but I don't see the download option. I click of the SW Connected app and says "unable to retrieve install data". I have a Maker license, and the URL shows I am in the correct space.

Every time I have a hot fix it's always a PITA.

What am I missing? I haven't launched in a while. I tried even fully reinstalling the program, and it didn't help.

To put it simply, I have a part that I pulled into assembly A. I modified the part in assembly A to make it align with specific features.

Now I have the part in assembly B. I want to add a cut in context with assembly B. I get tons of errors saying that I can't modify in assembly B because the part is referencing assembly A.

I tried going back to assembly A, but the part isn't the same there because I have since saved the part under a new name for tracking iterations.

I have tried the following:

• Resaving the part as a new part
• Pack and go the part
• Making the part independent

None of these have solved the issue. What is the work around for this issue?

Hi, I am studying electromechanical engineering and I will have to see Solidworks and as my old laptop died I am considering buying a new one, so what laptop do you recommend me to buy to use solidworks, Autocad, Arduino, Labview, and among other programs of that type.

I was considering buying a HP with Ryxzen 3 12gb ram but want to know what options I have and if there are better I will try to get a better one, I hope you can help me, have a nice day.