Solidworks file utilities

SOLIDWORKS 2020 has retained critical functionality from SOLIDWORKS Explorer, and has discontinued the SOLIDWORKS Explorer application.SOLIDWORKS File Utilities FunctionsThe retained functionality is now called SOLIDWORKS File Utilities and is a must when renaming SOLIDWORKS reusable data (such as parts and assemblies) from outside SOLIDWORKS. It works with parts, assemblies, and drawings. It includes such functions as:OpenPack and GoRename*Replace*Move*File Locations*attempts to locate any referencing files and updates their references. That’s good practice. Bad practice is using Windows rename for this…then the next time we open the containing drawing or assembly, SOLIDWORKS won’t know about the rename and will prompt us to hunt for the renamed referenced file, or will leave the drawing views empty, etc. So basically we’d be creating more work for ourselves.SOLIDWORKS Pack and GoOne thing we love about running Pack and Go this way is that if SOLIDWORKS is having issues such as crashing, we can STILL do a Pack and Go without having to launch SOLIDWORKS! It’s a handy workaround we’ve used with customers more than a few times… SOLIDWORKS File Utilities, available from right-clicking the file (Windows 10). Works with parts, assemblies, and drawingsIn Windows 11 you will need to right-click the file > Show more options to get this menu to appear.What to do if you don’t see these menu options:SOLIDWORKS File Utilities functionality installs by default when you install SOLIDWORKS. The Installation Manager controls this. If it is missing, review your installation settings (Control Panel > Programs and Features > SOLIDWORKS > Modify/Change) and add it back in. The Product Selection page where SOLIDWORKS File Utilities is checked by defaultIf you still do not see the options, especially if that checkbox was already checked, please refer to this article: Repair SOLIDWORKS File Utilities (javelin-tech.com)Stay on the cutting edge of advancements to SOLIDWORKS with our SOLIDWORKS Advanced Update training course.

Developer’s DescriptionExecute repetitive tasks such as printing and converting batches of SolidWorks 2017 documents.Batch Print SW is a comprehensive set of utilities designed to execute repetitive tasks quickly and easily. Printing and converting batches of SolidWorks documents are some of the most popular tasks included in the program. The program is equipped with a self-explanatory and user friendly interface that preserves user's options for the next time it runs. It features several modes to select files to work with, notably: drag and drop, loading Excel lists, or searching for files in selected folders. It is designed to save time and money; an indispensable program to every CAD manager and SolidWorks user. Features and Benefits: High performance: average print creation speed 14 drawings/min; Five efficient modes to select files to be printed/plotted: 1. drag and drop files from Windows Explorer, 2. load document list from Excel, 3. search for files in specified folders, 4. print all open documents, 5. print active document only. Print using a specified paper size for all batch or use the paper size setting last saved in each SolidWorks document. Batch conversion to CATIA, DWG, DXF, eDrawings, IGES, JPG, PDF, PDF 3D, STEP, STL and TIF file formats. Auto orientation of the drawing (portrait or landscape); automatically identifies the format of the drawing and sets the orientation accordingly. User has the option to print the active sheet, all sheets, or a certain sheet number of each drawing in the batch. Uses a spooler and sends all print files from the batch together so that it prevents a mix-up with print files sent from other sources on the network. Zip selected files to group them in a single file or zip them individually. Compatible SolidWorks documents: sldprt, sldasm, slddrw. Find and replace text. Generate Barcodes (PDF417, QR code).

Files define the default settings, styles, formats, and other parameters for creating a new part or assembly documents.Additionally, SOLIDWORKS features a library feature functionality that allows users to create reusable design elements. Feature files for library features use the ".sldlfp" extension. These files define specific features that can be applied to parts or assemblies, saving time and effort by enabling the reuse of complex or commonly used design elements.How to open SOLIDWORKS file?To open this file, you will need a compatible software application, for example, CAD Exchanger Lab. Launch the software and navigate to the 'New file' option. Browse your computer's directories and locate the file you want to open. Then select it and click "Open". Once the import process is complete, the file should be loaded into the software, allowing you to view and interact with the 3D model and associated data.History of SOLIDWORKS formatThe SOLIDWORKS format history dates back to the early 1990s when SolidWorks brand was founded by Jon Hirschtick. The goal was to create a user-friendly, parametric 3D modeling software that would revolutionize the CAD industry.In 1995, the first version of SOLIDWORKS was released, introducing a groundbreaking approach to 3D modeling. As SOLIDWORKS gained popularity, it expanded its capabilities and introduced new features with each subsequent release. The software focused on improving design efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration.In 1997, Dassault Systèmes, a renowned software company, acquired SolidWorks Corporation, bringing SOLIDWORKS into its product portfolio. The SOLIDWORKS format has become a standard in the CAD industry.Today, SOLIDWORKS remains

“Download XR Beta” button at the bottom, and then run the downloaded installer SOLIDWORKS Blog 6 years ago We are now ready for you to test this exciting new export type from SOLIDWORKS CAD, as part of the 2019 Beta Program ... CLICK HERE to view instructions on the SOLIDWORKS Beta Forum to download the XR Exporter – you have to login first ... We hope that this workflow dramatically simplifies the path from SOLIDWORKS to Extended Reality (XR) experiences and can’t wait to see what you create ... CLICK HEREto view instructions on the SOLIDWORKS Beta Forum to download the XR Exporter – you have to login first SOLIDWORKS Blog 6 years ago Once they click the link, they can access the model right from their browser, which will take them to the shared model in the 3DPlay viewer, so they can rotate, view, mark up, and comment on it using the intuitive tools in 3DPlay ... When you get it back from the machinist and make the modification and need to resend the file to Sam, you will be asked when you hit “Share a File” whether to update the existing file or upload as a new file SOLIDWORKS Blog 1 year ago If your students use SOLIDWORKS edrawings, the 3DPlay tools will be familiar ... Download and open LINKAGE-2 assembly Download the SOLIDWORKS assembly, LINKAGE-2 to follow along with this lesson ... Click Save Active Window from the Lifecycle tab in the Action bar The Save to 3DEXPERIENCE dialog box and PLM attributes are displayed SOLIDWORKS EDU Blog 1 year ago Download the SOLIDWORKS Homework Problem 10-1 assembly to follow along with this lesson ... Click Save from the Save to 3DEXPERIENCE dialog box ... Revision: Displays the revision from the3DEXPERIENCE server that is opened in SOLIDWORKS

You can import mesh (*.stl, *.obj, *.off, *.ply, *.ply2), VRML (*.wrl), and 3D manufacturing format (*.3mf) files. Import SOLIDWORKS imports mesh files as one of the following: Graphics bodies Mesh BREP bodies Standard SOLIDWORKS BREP bodies, according to the import option you select when importing mesh files. For more information, see Graphics Mesh and Mesh BREP Bodies. If you select an import option as: Solid Body or Surface Body without selecting Mesh body options, SOLIDWORKS imports the mesh file as a standard SOLIDWORKS BREP body with limitations: The import replaces each facet by a face (performance slows with increased numbers of faces.) The mesh file cannot have more than 500,000 facets. Solid Body or Surface Body with Mesh body options selected, SOLIDWORKS imports the mesh file as a mesh BREP body. Graphics Body, SOLIDWORKS imports the mesh file as a graphic body.In mesh BREP and graphics bodies, a warning indicates if the mesh file has more than 5,000,000 facets. The message is a warning and not an error because more powerful computers with faster processors and more memory may be able to import mesh files with more than 5,000,000 facets. Imported PLY files must have faces. The software cannot import PLY files with no faces. Recommendation: Graphics bodies import faster. In SOLIDWORKS, you can convert them to mesh BREP bodies, and therefore import mesh files as graphics bodies. Export The STL translator exports SOLIDWORKS part and assembly documents as STL files. Click: to access STL export options and save the data in .stl format. Print 3D (Standard toolbar) to print a prototype. SOLIDWORKS assembly files that you export as *.stl files are imported into SOLIDWORKS as part documents. You can assign a unit of measure to a model for import and export.

SOLIDWORKS MBD (Model Based Definition) lets you create models without the need for drawings giving you an integrated manufacturing solution for the SOLIDWORKS software.SOLIDWORKS MBD helps companies define, organize, and publish 3D product and manufacturing information (PMI), including 3D model data in industry standard file formats.SOLIDWORKS MBD offers 3D PMI definition capabilities using DimXpert and reference dimensions.You can use SOLIDWORKS technologies such as annotation views, dynamic viewing of annotation planes and 3D views to organize 3D PMI in a structured, easy-to-locate fashion.Besides the native SOLIDWORKS file formats, SOLIDWORKS MBD creates output files such as 3D PDF and eDrawings.SOLIDWORKS MBD guides the manufacturing process directly in 3D: By avoiding the unnecessary and costly revision of 2D drawings, SOLIDWORKS MBD streamlines production, cuts cycle time, and improves communication with the supply chain.By using intuitive 3D interaction and rich metadata properties that reduce manufacturing errors.By providing help to meet industry standards such as MIL-STD-31000 Rev A and ASME 14.41, which gives a competitive advantage in winning contracts.The SOLIDWORKS MBD add-in: Operates within the SOLIDWORKS environment with its own CommandManager.Supports all native SOLIDWORKS 3D part and assembly data, such as configurations, constraints, and PMI. SOLIDWORKS MBD is available as a separately purchased product that you can use with SOLIDWORKS Standard, SOLIDWORKS Professional, and SOLIDWORKS Premium.