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**Author:** [@system](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/welcome-to-cadmunity/5 "2026-05-06T12:14:28Z")
We are so glad you joined us. CADmunity A community of CAD users Here are some things you can do to get started: :speaking\_head: Introduce yourself by adding your picture and information about yourself and your inte… --- ## [How to make on-screen numeric input go away?](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/how-to-make-on-screen-numeric-input-go-away/6456)
**Author:** [@Uncle\_Hairball](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/Uncle_Hairball)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 2:17am UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/how-to-make-on-screen-numeric-input-go-away/6456 "2026-10-24T02:17:19Z")
This thing just reappeared, probably related to yesterday’s Windows Update. How can I make it go away? All the right things are already disabled in System Options. --- ## [20-30 security updates since the SolidWorks recommended drivers!](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/20-30-security-updates-since-the-solidworks-recommended-drivers/6463)
**Author:** [@RichGergely](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/RichGergely)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/20-30-security-updates-since-the-solidworks-recommended-drivers/6463 "2026-10-23T14:51:08Z")
I’ve been skeptical about running the recommended drivers for sometime, I just haven’t bothered for over a decade. So today with the SolidWorks warning popping up I thought lets dig a little deeper. So I run a RTX A4000… --- ## [Hiding and Showing Surfaces in a Virtual Assembly with SmarTeam?](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/hiding-and-showing-surfaces-in-a-virtual-assembly-with-smarteam/6460)
**Author:** [@JMOS4](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/JMOS4)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/hiding-and-showing-surfaces-in-a-virtual-assembly-with-smarteam/6460 "2026-10-20T14:36:13Z")
Hi all, We are using SW2020 SP4.0 and SMARTEAM® - Editor V5-6R2020 Service Pack 6. Ok I made a bunch or Wireway virtual assemblies and added a surface of the doors open so I can see interferences. All the files were s… --- ## [Heaven help us](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/heaven-help-us/6413)
**Author:** [@doobes](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/doobes)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/heaven-help-us/6413 "2026-10-19T18:41:00Z")
Solidworks users spend “blue tokens” on AI drawings, insights and more Oh, boy… --- ## [Slugme 3 hour](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/slugme-3-hour/6457)
**Author:** [@David\_Matula](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/David_Matula)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 1:19pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/slugme-3-hour/6457 "2026-10-19T13:19:35Z")
📅 November 19, 2026 10:00 AM → November 19, 2026 1:00 PM (America/Chicago) · https://community.swugn.org/events/details/solidworks-solidworks-hq-presents-slugme-11-the-solidworks-largest-user-group-meeting-ever/cohost-ho… --- ## [Generate Virtual Documents from spreadsheet](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/generate-virtual-documents-from-spreadsheet/6442)
**Author:** [@Brian-M](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/Brian-M)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/generate-virtual-documents-from-spreadsheet/6442 "2026-10-16T15:55:26Z")
Hi, Does anyone have experience with bulk creating virtual documents (123.sldprt.cvd) from an Excel spreadsheet? Say 500 at a time, something like that. Any tips or tricks? Better to have the script use API and call … --- ## [Solid works Custom Properties and slow loading of the indented BOM](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/solid-works-custom-properties-and-slow-loading-of-the-indented-bom/6368)
**Author:** [@Smokes\_5](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/Smokes_5)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/solid-works-custom-properties-and-slow-loading-of-the-indented-bom/6368 "2026-10-16T14:45:49Z")
Hi My part and assembly files have around 16 custom properties to help with purchasing and loading into the ERP system they would like to add another 2 properties which are category code and Category Description. The … --- ## [Any brave souls updating their Windows 11 systems to 26H2?](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/any-brave-souls-updating-their-windows-11-systems-to-26h2/6452)
**Author:** [@pedja](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/pedja)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/any-brave-souls-updating-their-windows-11-systems-to-26h2/6452 "2026-10-16T14:41:04Z")
…and did the update break anything? :slight\_smile: In theory, it’s a small, mostly QOL thing, but I’ve seen someone at Solid Edge official forums having issues with SE2026 on, AFAICT, 26H2 (26300 build), so I am a bit… --- ## [Ordered Sketching: Is there a setup configuration file?](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/ordered-sketching-is-there-a-setup-configuration-file/6454)
**Author:** [@Caballero](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/Caballero)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 12:47pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/ordered-sketching-is-there-a-setup-configuration-file/6454 "2026-10-16T12:47:45Z")
I am using SE Community Edition for over a year now, and I am very pleased with its functionality. I am a retired mechanical designer and have extensive experience with Creo (ProE) and SW and enjoy designing my home pro… --- ## [Hardware as a service](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/hardware-as-a-service/6392)
**Author:** [@SPerman](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/SPerman)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/hardware-as-a-service/6392 "2026-10-15T12:22:34Z")
We are in discussions with a company that builds robotic grinding equipment. They do not sell their hardware, they lease it. --- ## [Anyone used Blender recently with SolidWorks](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/anyone-used-blender-recently-with-solidworks/6446)
**Author:** [@RichGergely](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/RichGergely)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/anyone-used-blender-recently-with-solidworks/6446 "2026-10-14T14:31:40Z")
So, some of you may remember in the distance past I did some basic renders of SolidWorks parts in Blender. It was incredibly painful, you could get there but you could only really say it was for the challenge. Now… year… --- ## [What are you Printing?](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/what-are-you-printing/188)
**Author:** [@Marshall\_Wilson](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/Marshall_Wilson)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/what-are-you-printing/188 "2026-10-14T14:01:47Z")
One of the first prints I made - with my old Anet A8 - Was a foot bar for our corner cabinet in the kitchen. When I built out our kitchen 10 years ago (I made all the cabinets myself as well as all the other renovation w… --- ## [What do you think prompt-driven CAD will look like a year from now?](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/what-do-you-think-prompt-driven-cad-will-look-like-a-year-from-now/6449)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Gera](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/Mike_Gera)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/what-do-you-think-prompt-driven-cad-will-look-like-a-year-from-now/6449 "2026-10-14T13:51:44Z")
I’m still learning about prompt-driven AI development for CAD, and I’m curious what people here expect to see over the next year. Do you think it will become useful for creating editable models from prompts, or will it m… --- ## [Multi sheet drawings](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/multi-sheet-drawings/6448)
**Author:** [@Bryan\_O](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/Bryan_O)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/multi-sheet-drawings/6448 "2026-10-10T21:38:34Z")
Our company handles parts with multiple configurations 2 ways: a separate drawing for each configuration or single drawing with tabled dimensions. Our drawings are then saved as a pdf to a networked location. I’ve been t… --- ## [3D Print Tech Current Events](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/3d-print-tech-current-events/340)
**Author:** [@zxys001](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/zxys001)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/3d-print-tech-current-events/340 "2026-10-09T18:07:02Z")
(a general topic thread on 3D Print tech) ..just saw this video regarding the #speedboatrace "A small boat is re-inventing 3D printing !.. Wow! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtpQwZyuZP8 --- ## [How to add corkscrew plates to the inside of a concrete truck mixer drum](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/how-to-add-corkscrew-plates-to-the-inside-of-a-concrete-truck-mixer-drum/6447)
**Author:** [@Jean\_LeBlanc](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/Jean_LeBlanc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/how-to-add-corkscrew-plates-to-the-inside-of-a-concrete-truck-mixer-drum/6447 "2026-10-08T16:49:18Z")
CMX10\_ASM-01.zip (1.7 MB) I am looking for some information on methods to add corkscrew plates to the inside of a concrete truck mixer drum. So far I have created the mixer drum but I am not sure how best to proceed. I … --- ## [Export MBD Annotations](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/export-mbd-annotations/6445)
**Author:** [@TK.421](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/TK.421)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/export-mbd-annotations/6445 "2026-10-06T14:57:48Z")
apparently theres a license for mbd that I dont have. is there any work around known to export my gd&t annotations as a step file for the programmers/machinists to see? --- ## [Shelling 101](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/shelling-101/6443)
**Author:** [@Petertha](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/Petertha)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/shelling-101/6443 "2026-10-06T14:56:50Z")
I dont use this function often so I suspect missing some nuances. I’ve got a basic shell going on by selecting the top surface & wall thickness. Still need to play with thickness amount, but anyway A) how would I now fil… --- ## [We have lost Daniel Ferrucci!](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/we-have-lost-daniel-ferrucci/6431)
**Author:** [@gupta9665](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/gupta9665)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/we-have-lost-daniel-ferrucci/6431 "2026-09-30T14:24:00Z")
Not sure if anyone is aware, but Daniel Ferrucci has passed away suddenly and unexpectedly this weekend. Rest in peace my dear friend!! :folded\_hands: --- ## [Most efficient way to add axes to holes in curved parts](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/most-efficient-way-to-add-axes-to-holes-in-curved-parts/6434)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Gera](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/Mike_Gera)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 10:59am UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/most-efficient-way-to-add-axes-to-holes-in-curved-parts/6434 "2026-09-28T10:59:10Z")
What is the most efficient way to add center axes to holes in curved parts? Please see the attached example. I would like to add center axes to the 9/32" dia. holes so that I can later mate bolts to the holes in an ups… --- ## [Macro for hiding all planes in an assembly](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/macro-for-hiding-all-planes-in-an-assembly/6439)
**Author:** [@mbiasotti](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/mbiasotti)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/macro-for-hiding-all-planes-in-an-assembly/6439 "2026-09-25T17:24:11Z")
Do any of you have a macro for hiding all planes in an assembly including nested planes in assemblies, subassemblies and parts for SW2025? --- ## [Saving an assembly to e-drawing randomly changing part to Envelope mode](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/saving-an-assembly-to-e-drawing-randomly-changing-part-to-envelope-mode/6440)
**Author:** [@Smokes\_5](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/Smokes_5)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 11:21am UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/saving-an-assembly-to-e-drawing-randomly-changing-part-to-envelope-mode/6440 "2026-09-25T11:21:17Z")
Hi I am saving assemblies to e-drawings and it is switching parts in the assembly to envelope mode which I don’t want it to do as it affects the BOM. is there an option to stopp it doing that --- ## [Sheet metal: Making alignment tabs](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/sheet-metal-making-alignment-tabs/6438)
**Author:** [@Uncle\_Hairball](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/Uncle_Hairball)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/sheet-metal-making-alignment-tabs/6438 "2026-09-24T17:53:51Z")
I am trying to add an alignment tab to a bent corner. I want the tab to be parallel to the flat face (baby blue), not the bent face (brownish), but I can’t find a way to get SW to bend the wall without bending the tab. … --- ## [Searching with SW explorer utility](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/searching-with-sw-explorer-utility/6428)
**Author:** [@Petertha](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/Petertha)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 6:59am UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/searching-with-sw-explorer-utility/6428 "2026-09-24T06:59:22Z")
(SW-2024 & Win-10). I’m confused how the right-click SW utility within Windows File Explorer is supposed to work. This is the popup where you can invoke Pack And Go etc. I thought there was a way I could right click on a… --- ## [Float in all Configurations? Radom Not working](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/float-in-all-configurations-radom-not-working/6435)
**Author:** [@JMOS4](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/JMOS4)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 11:28am UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/float-in-all-configurations-radom-not-working/6435 "2026-09-23T11:28:10Z")
Hi, I have a Bunch of Virtual Assembly files of Hammond Wireway, and long story short I imported as Step files and fixed all the parts, unfortunately I found the Flanges do not all align so mating a Box shape will not c… --- ## [Does anyone actually use 3DExperience in a productive manner?](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/does-anyone-actually-use-3dexperience-in-a-productive-manner/116)
**Author:** [@jcapriotti](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/jcapriotti)\ **Replies:** 1292\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 7:52am UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/does-anyone-actually-use-3dexperience-in-a-productive-manner/116 "2026-09-22T07:52:16Z")
Just curious, this product has been around for many years along with the 3DSWYM site but does any company actually use it? Sometimes I see mention of small startups but no major companies. Since the SolidWorks userbase … --- ## [What are you reading?](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/what-are-you-reading/3027)
**Author:** [@AlexLachance](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/AlexLachance)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/what-are-you-reading/3027 "2026-09-21T14:26:13Z")
Hey guys, I figured we had a “What do you listen to” thread, so a thread about books would fit along the line and would allow people to share books that picked their interest and what not. I’m not much of a reader myself… --- ## [Drafting Standards](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/drafting-standards/6432)
**Author:** [@SPerman](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/SPerman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/drafting-standards/6432 "2026-09-21T14:26:10Z")
Has anyone ever seen a CB hole called out this way? Does this meet some obscure standard? The top is what our company uses (and refuses to move away from, despite most of the engineers asking for the ISO standard on th… --- ## [Jokes Thread (Keep it Clean)](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/jokes-thread-keep-it-clean/86)
**Author:** [@mattpeneguy](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/mattpeneguy)\ **Replies:** 1740\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 11:50am UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/jokes-thread-keep-it-clean/86 "2026-09-21T11:50:15Z")
Figured I’d start posting these here. I’ll see if pictures work: [Next page](https://forum.cadmunity.com/latest.md?page=1)