Magnetic makes are used within SOLIDWORKS assemblies to easily configure and position assembly components. Through defining connection points and ground plane(s) – position components through drag and dropping one component within close proximity of ...

Within SOLIDWORKS PCB, you can define route length rules on nets. This is achieved through the Accordion function. Read more to find out how.

Learn how to easily define the shape of copper pour polygons.

If you’re having problems with SOLIDWORKS not performing correctly you can runin a default state mode, this opens SOLIDWORKS with all options set to default.

If you’re having problems with SOLIDWORKS not performing correctly especially in terms ofgraphics, you can run in a safe mode. This safe mode removes the graphics card from running inSOLIDWORKS and hence highlights whether or not it is causing a prob...

Starting in SOLIDWORKS 2015 Xpress Products now require a code which youcan obtain through the My.SOLIDWORKS.com Website.

Using the 'Pack and Go' command allows you to collect all related documents into one file. This is useful for quickly saving and sending entire projects.

Sometimes after performing an upgrade of SOLIDWORKS from one year to another, diameter symbols no longer display and give a message instead. This post explains how to fix this.

Every so often it may be necessary to perform a repair of SOLIDWORKS in order to resolve a problem. This post explains how.

The SOLIDWORKS Customer Portal is a source of information for all things SOLIDWORKS, from download links for different versions of SOLIDWORKS, the Knowledge base advanced questions and answers and a portal for raising Enhancement Requests to list a f...

When SOLIDWORKS is crashing or closing for an unexpected reason,you can use SOLIDWORKS RX to gather the information and data on the crash. For any repeatable crash a video helps to show the exact process being followed, once recorded please send to s...

Whenever you want to change the serial number which a computer is associated to you will need to change the number used within the Installation.

The SOLIDWORKS Customer Portal is locked to non-subscription supportedcustomers, sometimes if the serial number is not registered properly theseappear if you do have a maintained subscription.

When SOLIDWORKS crashes or closes for an unexpected reason, it is time for the SOLIDWORKS RX to be used to gather the information and data on the crash. Please follow these steps before restarting SOLIDWORKS – otherwise the crash data will be lost.

A SOLIDWORKS standalone license can only be activated on one machine at a time. If you plan on moving your SOLIDWORKS license to another machine you will first need to deactivate it. Additionally if a standalone license has ended up on multiple machi...

My Solid Solutions is our own customer portal filled with useful training materials ranging fromquick tips to webinar recordings taking you in detail through anything SOLIDWORKS.