Entries Tagged as 'Settings'

uPrint / Dimension Printer History Log

Comments   0   Date Arrow  April 12, 2010 at 10:33am   User  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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Drawing Templates (.slddot) & Sheet Format Templates (.slddrt)

Comments   0   Date Arrow  March 3, 2010 at 9:21am   User  by Michael

When working with drawing templates there are two files that have to be accounted for

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Clean Un-installation of SolidWorks Windows XP, Vista, Win-7

Comments   0   Date Arrow  November 17, 2009 at 2:40pm   User  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!!

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Viewing Dimension Names in SolidWorks 2010

Comments   0   Date Arrow  October 30, 2009 at 2:00pm   User  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.

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Are you using Certified Graphics Drivers?

Comments   0   Date Arrow  May 28, 2009 at 2:10pm   User  by Quinton

As most users are aware a good workstation graphics card is a must when it comes to stability and performance in SolidWorks.  However its also important to use a Certified driver for your CAD graphics card.   The following tech tip will discuss how to check which drivers are certified and what driver you are currently using.

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Toolbox sizes not maintained in assembly, why?

Comments   0   Date Arrow  January 2, 2009 at 2:31pm   User  by Joseph

Have you ever opened an assembly, and all the Toolbox components were huge?  But last time you opened this assembly it was correct? 

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Accuratly detecting and reporting Software issues to DDi Tech Support…

Comments   0   Date Arrow  October 3, 2008 at 4:25pm   User  by Joseph

When finding strange behavior in SolidWorks, there is a process to verify if it is an actual Software issue.

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Option File for SolidWorks SolidNetWork License Administrator

Comments   0   Date Arrow  August 13, 2008 at 12:22pm   User  by Michael

This tip is for the IT administrator that would like to control the level of license borrowing of their users. For example, you have a design group and you don’t want them to use the 

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Measure tool enabled/disabled in eDrawings

Comments   0   Date Arrow  January 2, 2008 at 2:59pm   User  by Enrique

Be able to enable or disable the measure tool when exporting a project as an eDrawings file.

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Setting the Spin Box Increments

Comments   0   Date Arrow  January 18, 2007 at 1:24pm   User  by Quinton

Ever wondered what increment SolidWorks uses when you hit the up or down arrows on a spin box?

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