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SolidWorks Tutorials Combine Bodies You can use the Combine Bodies command to combine multiple solid bodies into a singled-bodied part. In this example, you will create a snowboard. How to copy settings to use on another computer Many people work on multiple computers. Others have multiple users on the same computer. How do you move to another computer and load your interface easily? There’s really not a whole lot to it when you use the SolidWorks Copy Settings Wizard. Just a few clicks and you’re done.

How to add a watermark to a drawing At times, a watermark such as “CONFIDENTIAL” is required on a drawing print. There are a few workarounds that are available. Also, see how to change the drawing paper image. Ever Need to Create a Knurl? The easiest way to add a knurl is to apply a texture to the face. But you also can physically create a knurl feature. Using Projected Curve to Create a 3D Curve A neat technique to create a 3D curve is to create two sketches on intersecting planes and merge the sketches to create one 3D sketch.

More SolidWorks Articles

Customize the New CommandManager
Here are a few things you can do to customize the CommandManager in SolidWorks 2008.

Shortcut Bars
One of the things that you are going to want to do right away in SolidWorks 2008 is to customize the new shortcut toolbar.

New Keyboard Shortcuts Card
A new SolidWorks 2008 Keyboard Shortcuts Card for SolidWorks 2008 was just announced.

What's New in SolidWorks 2008?
Highlights and helps you learn the new functionality in SolidWorks, introducing concepts and providing step-by-step examples for many of the new functions. Video demos have been added.

Easy Part Creation
See how easy it is to make a quick solid model with SolidWorks 2008.

Instant3D On-screen Rulers
Instant3D lets you quickly create and modify model geometry using drag handles and rulers. These on-screen rulers can be used to precisely measure your modifications.

Compare recovery file with last saved file using DrawCompare
I was wondering if you could compare the recovery file with the last saved file. I know that when you ca

Reduce File Size for Emailing
I got an email asking if we had an ftp site to upload a large SolidWorks file to rather than emailing me the file. I tested three ways to try to reduce the file size.

And the Winner Is...
Thanks to all the SolidWorks users who made this contest very successful. The voting has been completed and a favorite has been chosen. Check out the results here.

New CommandManager Options in SolidWorks 2008
SolidWorks 2008 now allows you to add a custom tab to the CommandManager. All you have to do to add a custom tab is... Sheet Metal Guy Blog, July 18, 2007.

What are the system requirements for SolidWorks 2008?
Some have been asking what the system requirements for SolidWorks are and if Windows Vista is supported. Here is the complete list of the SolidWorks system requirements.

Which Windows Vista Version?
So many options to choose from! Determine which version of Microsoft Windows Vista is right for you.

Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows Vista?
Back up SolidWorks and other application data. Back up your Toolbox data, and copy the data to the C:\SolidWorks Data folder. Un-install SolidWorks. Refer to the Windows Vista Migration Step-by-Step Guide to upgrade your operating system. Install SolidWorks Vista Edition. Because Toolbox has been relocated, SolidWorks may not find referenced Toolbox components. Reconfigure Referenced Documents file locations in Tools Options to the Toolbox location.

SolidWorks Labs

Step behind the curtain and play with not-yet-released technologies from SolidWorks R&D and test-drive SolidWorks functionality prototypes.

SolidWorks 2008 Launch
Discover how SolidWorks customers around the world are designing better products. See first hand the latest release from SolidWorks.

SolidWorks Press Releases
Company news and product announcements from SolidWorks Corporation.

SolidWorks Case Studies
More than 300,000 product designers worldwide spend more than 60 million hours a year using SolidWorks® software to get quality products to market faster at a lower cost.

SolidWorks Events
SolidWorks webcast series offers you an opportunity to learn more about 2D and 3D worlds. The Companion webcast series offers useful tips and tricks to help you improve your design and analysis skills at your own pace. All LIVE Tips & Tricks webcasts will be held at 11am Pacific, 2pm Eastern.