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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.

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!!

SolidWorks 2009 Service Pack 4.0 introduces the ability to view decals dynamically.

In design, we are always focused on the solving the problem and many times we need to solve these problems within a certain scope. So if I was designing a new heat sink, yes the main goal is to keep the product within a certain temperature however it is also important to ensure that the [...]

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.

Creating inspection reports for SolidWorks models manually takes time and creates redundant work since the CAD models themselves are capable of being toleranced. Using a Design Table to control dimensions and tolerances allows users to create an inspection report in Excel while still controlling the dimensions for the SolidWorks model.

Using custom color swatches makes it easier to manage colors on your models to make them more precise. With a few clicks you can access your own custom color swatch or swatches and have a pallet of custom colors or frequently used colors that you can share with other users.

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 

SolidWorks has some great built-in help resources that can contribute towards getting a better understanding of SolidWorks and/or troubleshooting a modeling issue.

A frequent question we get in the Tech Center deals with recommending which computer system to purchase to run SolidWorks…