Category Archives: Repair Sketch

SolidWorks Tips For Fixing Errors in Assemblies, by Josh Mings

“Computer errors pretty much feel like being hit repeatedly in the face. Errors in a SolidWorks parts and assembly feel like the repeated face hits but with missing the face and popping you square, and very annoyingly, in the ear.
But look here. There are ways to get rid of those errors quickly and dodge a [...]

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SolidWorks Tips for Importing Sketches from AutoCAD, by Josh Mings

“Let’s just assume, that you’re starting with an AutoCAD drawing created by a heroine addict… that is not your friend, but just a guy they hired to draw stuff. The joy of getting a small bit of this data into SolidWorks to start a 3D model from will only be evident after you’ve done so.
Let’s [...]

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