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Enabling PDM Auto-Update in MS Office using Macro In MS Word all Macros are “Disabled by default” in some of the PCs. PDM Values has to be updated in Word document and this will be done using a “AutoOpen” Macro. This has to be enabled so that MS Word will properly communicate with PDM Environment. Without the macro, if you update the value of the linked fields by editing the file data card, the values are not automatically updated when you open the document. Please use the below steps to enable the macro. STEP 1: Click  File STEP 2: Go to Options STEP 3: Click  Trust Center  ->  Trust Center Settings STEP 4: Select  Enable all Macros.  Also  Enable Trust access to the VBA project Model.  Click  OK STEP 5: If still the Fields are not Updating,  Create a New Word Document  and  Create & Run “AutoUpdate” Macro  & Save the Document. AutoUpdate Macro:  Dim aStory As Range Dim aField As Field For Each aStory In A...

  Nowadays, many people struggle or affected by SOLIDWORKS file corruption, yet they often fail to identify the causes behind it and continue to repeat the same mistakes. The main goal of this document is to avoid SOLIDWORKS file corruption by outlining the possible reasons for it. The main reason for  SOLIDWORKS  file corruption is where you save your file. Now immediately go check the saving location for your  SOLIDWORKS CAD  file If it’s saved on your computer’s local drive, that’s okay. But if it’s saved on a network drive, shared folder, or a server, the chances of file corruption are higher. Now, I’m sure you have many questions in your mind, and I’ll answer the main question you’re thinking of. Question N0:1  Since we all work with file collaboration; how can we save and work on a local drive? And why does working with a network drive or shared folder cause file corruption ? Working with a network drive or shared folder doesn’t cause f...

  In the fast-paced world of product design and engineering, ensuring accuracy and consistency between design iterations is crucial. The Compare tool in 3DEXPERIENCE offers a powerful way to analyze differences between 3D models, making it an essential asset for design validation, quality control, and collaboration. What is Compare in 3DEXPERIENCE? Compare is a application within the 3DEXPERIENCE platform that allows users to visually and geometrically compare two versions of a 3D model. This tool highlights differences in shape, dimensions, and features, enabling teams to quickly identify changes and assess their impact on the design. Whether you’re working on product revisions, quality inspections, or collaborative design reviews, Compare streamlines the validation process. Key Features of  Compare Visual & Geometric Comparison:  Overlay models to detect changes and discrepancies between versions. Color-Coded Differences:  Identifies added, removed, or modified...

In 3D modelling, the right view at the right time improves accuracy and efficiency. Whether designing, inspecting, or creating drawings, how you view your model impacts your workflow. The View Orientation dialogue box in SOLIDWORKS makes switching views, setting custom angles, and refining orientations effortless. Accessing the View Orientation Dialogue Box: The shortest way to access the View Orientation Dialogue box is by pressing the spacebar in your keyboard. It is the default keyboard shortcut assigned for the View Orientation Dialogue box. You can also find it in the Heads-Up View Toolbar which has access to the orientation dialogue box. These shortcuts ensure that adjusting your model’s view doesn’t disrupt your work flow. (Heads up View Tool Bar) The conventional way to access it would be View -> Modify -> Orientation. Layout and Sections of the View Orientation Dialogue Box The View Orientation dialogue box is structured to provide easy access to various viewing options....