Many times users need to know the internal volume of a model or assembly. There are a few ways to get this information but using the Cavity feature in conjunction with a top-down, in-context modeling approach will allow you to design your model as it would be manufactured while making sure the volume updates correctly should the design change.
Finding the Internal Volume of a Model.
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June 28, 2010 at 1:10pm
by Bill
Assemblies · General · Parts · Reference Geometry Add Your Comment
uPrint / Dimension Printer History Log
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April 12, 2010 at 10:33am
by Michael
On your 3D printer have you every need to find out who did what and when? This Tech Tip is a quick way to find out and get a copy of the History Log.
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File Management · General · Settings · Troubleshooting · Uncategorized Add Your Comment
Drawing Templates (.slddot) & Sheet Format Templates (.slddrt)
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March 3, 2010 at 9:21am
by Michael
When working with drawing templates there are two files that have to be accounted for Continue Reading →
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Microsoft Pre-Requisites for SolidWorks 2010
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February 8, 2010 at 2:58pm
by Michael
This tech tip is straight out of the SolidWorks Knowledge Database on the requirements for 2010 SolidWorks.
If your just loading SolidWorks most of these will load for you, but if the program is not working correctly then it might be worth working through this list one by one and uninstall and then reinstall.
File Management · General · SW Environment · Sketching · Troubleshooting Add Your Comment
How to Update the Baseline of Ordinate Dimensions in a Sketch or a Drawing
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January 26, 2010 at 8:53am
by Enrique
Perhaps you define datums for your model or you select a common baseline for a set of ordinate dimensions. Now you are halfway through the model and it turns out you need to pick a different baseline, what can you do? Delete the entire dimension set and start dimensioning all over? Continue Reading →
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SolidWorks 2010: Exporting Parts, Assemblies or Drawings as TIF, JPG or PSD in a Custom Resolution.
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December 16, 2009 at 12:54pm
by Bill
In SolidWorks 2010 you can export a part, assembly or drawing file as a .TIF, .JPG or .PSD and specifiy the DPI of the new image file.
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Clean Un-installation of SolidWorks Windows XP, Vista, Win-7
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November 17, 2009 at 2:40pm
by Joseph
BEFORE YOU UNINSTALL (Please read through these instructions before beginning)
1) If this is a STANDALONE seat, you need to return your Activation license BEFORE Uninstall!! Continue Reading →
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Handling files with both RealView and regular SolidWorks Appearance Data
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November 16, 2009 at 2:25pm
by Enrique
In 2009 SolidWorks consolidated and relieved the need to establish colors and textures for both rendering with RealView graphics and normal SolidWorks rendering. In 2010 it has improved the handling of this information for legacy files. Continue Reading →
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Thickness Analysis: Check material thickness for molded or cast parts.
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November 9, 2009 at 3:35pm
by Bill
The Thickness Analysis tool may prove helpful to those needing to ensure a plastic part will not have sink marks in thicker areas or assist in the placement of vents and gates within a mold. Knowing where the thin areas of a part are may also assist in machinability issues. Continue Reading →
Viewing Dimension Names in SolidWorks 2010
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October 30, 2009 at 2:00pm
by Bill
If you write equations, create design tables, use DriveWorksXpress or have any other reason to view your dimensions while in an assembly or part file then you’ll need to know where to find the setting after upgrading to SolidWorks 2010.