SOLIDWORKS SolidWorks FAQ
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Why don't I get the thumbnails on the SW files in File Explorer?
Browse to a folder that contains Solidworks files. Right-click on one of them to open the menu, then left-click on “Open with” to open the “How do you want to open this file?” dialog box. When the dialog box open… |
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3 | 4474 | June 13, 2025 |
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My .sldlfp sketch doesn't work with the Structural Member function
If you created your own profile sketch to use with the Structural Member function, and you’re having problems, it’s probably one of two things. The most likely problem is not having the sketch selected when saving the … |
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3 | 5237 | June 13, 2025 |
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What does it mean when I see (-) in the tree?
In an Assembly: If you see that symbol next to a component file name in the tree it means that component’s position hasn’t been locked in, and is free to move in at least one direction. You need to either “Fix” it, or a… |
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4 | 4728 | June 13, 2025 |
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Why doesn't my Assembly feature show up in the Part file?
You need to select this option in the feature’s property manager. image.png |
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9 | 4931 | June 13, 2025 |
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I'm having trouble with my sketch pattern
My best advice regarding sketch patterns is to not use them. Create one instance in the sketch, then pattern the feature or body. There may be cases where this isn’t good advice, but I’ve been using SW for 30+ hours pe… |
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26 | 14517 | June 13, 2025 |
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What happened to the changes I made at Tools > Options > Document Properties
Those changes only affect the active document. If you want them to be reflected in new documents you will need to open a new document, make your changes, then go to Save as and choose “Drawing Template” (or Part Templat… |
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3 | 3515 | June 13, 2025 |
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About the SolidWorks FAQ category
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0 | 4 | March 14, 2021 |
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CtrlRButton-Enter2 Utility: Remap Ctrl+RMB to send an Enter instead
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0 | 2640 | December 6, 2024 |
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DublTapESC utility: Double tap ESC to send an ESC (single press does nothing)
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1 | 1140 | December 5, 2024 |
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Equations when creating mates
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11 | 7969 | September 23, 2024 |
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Solidworks Sequential Numbering
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11 | 13963 | November 2, 2023 |
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Best Practice
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6 | 5945 | August 23, 2023 |
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HoverSloMo utility: slow cursor speed by pressing Ctrl & Alt
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0 | 2892 | October 4, 2022 |
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Drawing Dimensions not right
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1 | 8905 | June 9, 2022 |
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Why can't my Assembly move when I insert it into another Assembly?
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9 | 6892 | June 6, 2022 |
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Why can't I move the first component inserted in my Assembly?
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15 | 12783 | April 27, 2022 |
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How to dimension to the intersection of two edges (chamfer, fillet, etc)
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1 | 9491 | January 24, 2022 |
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FindLostDialog utility (locate a lost dialog)
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0 | 2998 | November 17, 2021 |
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Lattice Design for Additive Manufacturing in SolidWorks
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4 | 9432 | October 24, 2021 |
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Dimensioning to the Edge of a Circle or Radius
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0 | 8335 | September 20, 2021 |
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What's a good way to deal with plate in weldments?
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11 | 7916 | September 15, 2021 |
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Why can't my Drawing or Assembly find the dependent files?
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1 | 5103 | September 10, 2021 |
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Complete list of variables ($PRP:) for use in annotations and custom properties
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4 | 42462 | August 31, 2021 |
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Efficient Assemblies
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9 | 4742 | August 27, 2021 |
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MultiBody and Master Model Techniques
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11 | 7100 | August 9, 2021 |
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SolidWorks Intersect Feature
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1 | 2570 | July 16, 2021 |
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SolidWorks Curves and Flex Features
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9 | 6230 | May 12, 2021 |
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SolidWorks Advanced Feature Patterns
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2 | 3629 | May 11, 2021 |
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Patterning and Mirroring
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5 | 4137 | April 28, 2021 |
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Fresh / Clean install with uninstall
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14 | 7915 | April 27, 2021 |