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  Basics of Thermal Analysis Usually, there won't be any problems with the process once the user begins to simulate a part to get the results. The question arises on the different types of Simulation & its Procedures for example thermal analysis. There are homogeneous & Non- Homogeneous heat transfer occurs in the thermal analysis so in this blog the basics of thermal analysis is discussed in detail. Types of Heat Transfer:- There are three types of Heat transfer which is as follows 1.     Conduction 2.     Convection 3.     Radiation Thermal analysis calculates the temperature distribution in a body due to some or all of these types of heat transfer. In all types, heat energy flows from the medium with higher concentration temperature to the medium with lower concentration temperature. Heat transfer by conduction and convection requires the presence of an intermediate medium while heat transfer by radiation does ...

LAYOUT DESIGN IN SOLIDWORKS: TOOLS AND WORKFLOW Designing individual components is just one part of engineering. Equally important is planning how those components fit within a larger physical space be it a factory floor, rooftop, workstation, or testing facility. This is where layout design in SOLIDWORKS adds value. SOLIDWORKS layout design offers a robust set of tools to help designers and engineers plan space efficiently, identify potential conflicts early, and improve the overall build process. This blog explores those tools in detail and how they can be applied to real-world layout challenges. Why Layout Design Matters Layout planning in SOLIDWORKS allows you to go beyond part and assembly modeling by enabling spatial design and equipment planning. Benefits include: • Reducing errors through clash detection • Improving communication with stakeholders using visual layouts • Planning equipment accessibility and workflow • Reusing layout components efficiently across multiple pr...

Resolving Preview Tab not working & The Media is Write Protected Error in SOLIDWORKS PDM You may has recently come across the error “The Media Is Write Protected” in SOLIDWORKS PDM while trying to preview or open a PDF file that is available in Local Vault. Also, you can notice that the “Preview tab” in the Vault view will be “Black or Shows some error message” . In some cases, it is reported that this causes SOLIDWORKS PDM to Crash. This behavior is reported mostly by those who are using SOLIDWORKS PDM in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Reason: The problem is due to the recent Windows Security Update. This update is reported to break the Integration of “Adobe Reader ActiveX” with SOLIDWORKS PDM. Solution / Workaround: In SOLIDWORKSPDM Professional Client, it is possible to temporarily switch PDF viewer to default Windows Viewer. Note: Please involve your IT Professional to make the below changes for you. Step 1: Open “Registry Editor” with Run as administrator . Browse...

 Mechanical Mates in SOLIDWORKS - A Practical Guide Mechanical mates in SOLIDWORKS allow you to define how components move  in relation to one another, beyond just locking them in place. These mates are  essential for assemblies that involve rotating, sliding, or interacting parts,  such as gears, cams, and linkages. This blog gives you a simple overview of each mechanical mate in  SOLIDWORKS and how it works. Cam Mate: The Cam Mate is used to simulate contact between a rotating cam and a linear  follower. It maintains consistent contact as the cam drives motion, allowing  you to make complex mechanical timing and movement. How to use: • Select a closed profile or edge loop on the cam. • Select a point, vertex, or face on the follower component. Figure 1: CAM Mate Hinge Mate: The Hinge Mate allows two components to  rotate relative to each other around a common  axis, just like a physical hinge with realistic  rotational motion. How to ...

Backup your data are the good policy to maintain, similarly from 3DEXPERIENCEPlatform you can export the data, by following the below steps. 1.Seclect the files which you want to export under the bookmark, or you add those files on the particular book mark to find easily and click Export As 2.The Export us dialog box shows the option like export to CAD file or STEP file , the custom tile can be modified, then the included files and excluded files can also shows.  Finaly click Export after selecting the options. 3.The files were gathering data and compressing as zip file under the CAD Data Processing Monitoring web application, it shows the status and download option to download all files or as individual file. 4.Once click Download the file getting download to the default download folder, from there you can extract the single zip file to get all the files Tip:  You can export the file by searching them using the 6W tags , also opens the files using Product Structure Explo...

 AUTOTRACE: The Autotrace feature allows you to automatically trace around a sketch picture that has been imported into SOLIDWORKS. Converting logos for embossing or engraving Creating product outlines from reference images Simplifying the transition from concept art to CAD Note: AutoTrace only works with 2D bitmap images, Clean and highcontrast images work best. To activate the Autotrace functionality, navigate to Settings > Addins and check the box that activates Autotrace as shown above. If the option is not checked the Sketch toolbar won’t appear. Autotrace is then accessible when the Sketch tab is activated. Let’s create a horse logo using the Autotrace. STEP 1: Insert a new sketch on a front plane. STEP 2:   Insert a new sketch picture from Tools > Sketch Tools > Sketch Picture. STEP 3: Select your bitmap file, Here the horse logo PNG file Shown below. STEP 4: On properties the X and Y directions and angels can be changed. Select next on the top right corner ...

In 3D modeling, design data can be revised throughout the entire process from the  initial concept to the final product or to improve model efficiency through design  changes made by R&D. To analyze how a model’s structure or behavior has been  evolved through its revisions, SOLIDWORKS has an effective tool called Compare  Documents for these functionalities. Let’s have a look on how it can be used. Compare Documents Compares the properties of two SOLIDWORKS documents (or) two configurations of  same document and identifies the following properties.  1)Document Properties  2)Features  3)Geometry  4)Bill of Materials Here, we took a two-part file as an example for the comparison. To access the tool, go to Evaluate tab > Compare Documents Open the two models which you need to do comparison. Here, we took the part files  Phase1 and Phase2. Click Compare Documents and the Compare Interface appears on Task Pane. Add the two files in r...