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 Prevent and Shrink Large SQL Transaction Logs in SOLIDWORKS PDM In Microsoft® SQL Server®, all newly created databases define the recovery model as Full. Perform regular backups of the transaction log to prevent it from growing too large for the database size. If the transaction log grows until you run out of disk space, SQL Server becomes unable to perform any data-modification operations to the vault database.  The transaction-log file usually exists in a folder next to the masterdatabase file (MDF) and has the LDF file extension. For example, Engineering_log.LDF.  To find the location of the MDF and LDF files for a database:  Go to Start > All Programs > Microsoft SQL Server > SQL Server Management Studio.  1. Log in to the SQL Server as a system administrator.  2. Expand the Databases folder.  3. Right-click the database and select Properties.  4. Under Files, view the location of the database files. If you rely on daily full-databas...

  Troubleshooting SOLIDWORKS is Running Critically Low Warning Question: In the SOLIDWORKS Resource Monitor or SOLIDWORKS, why do I see the warnings: ‘Available open document capacity is low’, ‘Available open document capacity is critically low’, and ‘WARNING! SOLIDWORKS is running critically’?    Answer: SOLIDWORKS monitors your entire computer system resource usage in real time while SOLIDWORKS is running. Resources that SOLIDWORKS monitors include Windows® Graphical Device Interface (GDI) objects. Windows GDI is an application programming interface (API) used for representing graphical objects and displaying them on your external displays within the Windows operating system (OS). The Windows OS limits the maximum number of GDI objects available for each process. Each OS allows 10,000 GDI objects for each process. Once any process nears the 10,000 GDI Object limit, the process can become unstable and you may not be able to interact with the user interface. ...

 Working with Blocks in SOLIDWORKS Drawings When creating engineering drawings in SOLIDWORKS, speed and accuracy are key. Often, we find ourselves repeatedly adding the same information like a title block, projection symbols, schematic symbols, or standard notes. Doing this manually every time not only wastes effort but also increases the chances of inconsistency or mistakes.  This is where blocks come into play. A block is a reusable collection of drawing elements such as sketch entities, notes, balloons, symbols, or custom annotations that can be inserted and managed as a single unit. By using blocks, you can standardize your drawings, save time, and maintain consistency across multiple projects.  Think of blocks like a personal toolbox: once you build them, you can pull them out whenever you need them. Whether it’s a company logo, a frequently used machining note, or a schematic symbol, blocks help make drawing creation more efficient and professional.  Why Use B...

 CONVERTING IMPORTED BODY INTO SHEET METAL PART You can convert any imported sheet metal type part to a SOLIDWORKS sheet metal part.  Step 1:  Open an Imported Sheet Metal Part.                                               Step 2:  Right-click the imported Model in the Feature Manager Design Tree and Select Import Diagnostic option to heal all the faulty faces and gaps. Import Diagnostics:   If gaps or faulty faces are found in imported files, the option Attempt to Heal All can be used.   A diagnostic check and address geometry errors immediately after a file is imported in SOLIDWORKS.  Step 3:  Right-click the imported Model in the Feature Manager Design Tree and Select FeatureWorks option to recognizes features on an imported solid body in a SOLIDWORKS part document.  FeatureWorks :  When importing files into SOLIDWORKS...

 How to Export High-Quality PDFs from SOLIDWORKS Drawings This document provides instructions on exporting clear and high-quality PDFs from SOLIDWORKS Drawings for easy sharing and printing. This helps keep all dimensions and details accurate in the final output.  Step 1: Change PDF Export Options  1) Go to: File → Save As  2) Select file type: Choose PDF as the file format.  3) Click on the Options button before saving.  4) In the Export Options window: Figure 1 Figure 2 ➢ Check: High quality lines  ➢ Check: Export shaded views as high quality  ➢ DPI setting: Set to 300 DPI or more (600 DPI is recommended for printquality output) Figure 3 Step 2: Increase Image Quality in Document Properties  Improving the image quality in your document settings will enhance the smoothness of curves, edges, and shaded views in both on-screen visuals and exported PDFs.  1) Go to: Tools → Options → Document Properties tab Figure 4 2) Click on Image Quali...

 Collaboration for Microsoft + 3DEXPERIENCE The Everyday Struggle We all use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook every single day. But when projects get busy, files often get lost in long email threads, different people save different versions, and teams waste time searching for the “right” document. While CAD models are usually well-managed in PLM systems, the same level of control often isn’t applied to non-CAD files like specifications, reports, presentations, or emails. Yet these documents are just as critical to completing projects on time. The Solution: Collaboration for Microsoft Imagine if you could keep working in your familiar Microsoft Office tools — but every document, spreadsheet, presentation, and even email is automatically connected to your project in the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. That’s exactly what Collaboration for Microsoft delivers. It brings the power of 3DEXPERIENCE directly inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and even Microsoft Project. This mea...

 Understanding "3DEXPERIENCE Files on This PC": A Smart Way to Manage Local and Cloud Data If you're working with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform—especially alongside SOLIDWORKS—you might’ve come across something called " 3DEXPERIENCE Files on This PC ." At first glance, it might seem like just another system folder. But it’s more than that - it’s a smart bridge between your local desktop and cloud data. Let’s break it down in simple terms, understand what it does, and see how it makes your day-to-day design work easier and faster.  What Is “3DEXPERIENCE Files on This PC”?  When you open a file from the 3DEXPERIENCE platform (like a part, drawing, or assembly), it doesn't always directly save or work from the cloud. Instead, it temporarily keeps a copy on your computer -  that’s what this folder is for.  Think of it like a “workspace” where your files rest while you’re editing them. It gives you the speed of working locally, with the convenience and security of...