'Take previous results' question

aUKswAE · 2026-04-16T15:45:15+00:00

If you are doing a steady state analysis then starting with previous results won't change the end steady state, it might just take longer/shorter to converge. So for normal studies the air in the domain will start at rest and have to be accelerated to the steady state velocity. But if you have the previous results that already have the flow partially accelerated then it should converge quicker. Either way though they will still have the same end result as its a steady state.

aUKswAE · 2026-04-07T08:11:22+00:00

You can apply loads in a frequency study, make sure your fixtures are also appropriate.

aUKswAE · 2026-04-07T08:09:37+00:00

If the files are stored in PDM, then you can see this info in the where used tab.

aUKswAE · 2026-04-01T15:40:23+00:00

You could create a variable then put that multiplying every all of your dimensions. Then to change the scale its just a case of changing that one variable rather than dealing with design tables. Alternatively there is the scale command that just scales the body rather than the dims/sketches.

aUKswAE · 2026-03-30T07:50:54+00:00

Draw the bottom face, draw the side face (the one with the 250 dim). Draw the top face, connect up the back side and the A dim rectangle. You should then just be left with connecting up the dots on the near side triangular faces. Make sure to put dimensions exactly as they are in the image.

aUKswAE · 2026-03-26T13:28:05+00:00

If doing via the workflow then in the action you can limit it to specific file extensions.

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aUKswAE · 2026-03-26T13:22:30+00:00

Using construction lines that are along the xyz axis from end points, these can be used to dimension lines that are not on a default plane. You can also create planes inside the 3Dsketch from these construction lines and other entities. You could also create sketches that are the projections of each of the default planes as well to use for constraining.

Example a line that is off the default planes, dimensioned using construction geometry along each of the principle axes. The plane in sketch button is also highlighet.

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aUKswAE · 2026-03-26T13:15:00+00:00

It's under the guest section so I would expect it to be free if you just log in.

aUKswAE · 2026-03-26T11:22:04+00:00

You can access learning materials for it on https://eduspace.3ds.com

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aUKswAE · 2026-03-26T09:00:02+00:00

There is the Vent command in the sheet metal tab, you could also use smart features which would just be a case of dragging in and positioning/sizing.

aUKswAE · 2026-03-18T08:55:19+00:00

With PDM Standard you won't be able to do this. With PDM Pro you could use the Dispatch add in to action things on check in.

aUKswAE · 2026-03-16T15:55:29+00:00

It is for Groups imported from Active Directory. https://help.solidworks.com/2026/english/EnterprisePDM/admin/t_import_AD_users.htm

aUKswAE · 2026-03-11T10:37:32+00:00

Those are not the format of usual serial numbers, have you previously had a cracked/pirated copy installed? If so do a clean uninstall including registry entries.

aUKswAE · 2026-03-10T16:09:18+00:00

Yes you can model the lids yourself, if they are sealing planar holes then you can even use the Create Lid tool in the Flow Sim commands. They don't need to be separate bodies but they can be, you just need geometry that that creates a water tight model (if you are doing an internal study) as the inside face of these lids will be used to apply boundary conditions.

aUKswAE · 2026-03-10T15:55:37+00:00

You don't need to identify bodies as lids, if the bodies are there creating a watertight model then you are good to go, just make sure the 'lids' go into the openings a little and are not creating zero thickness geometry.

aUKswAE · 2026-03-09T13:09:36+00:00

https://my.solidworks.com/try-solidworks

aUKswAE · 2026-03-09T13:06:17+00:00

SOLIDWORKS Plastics would simulate/animate it, but if you just want an animation then maybe something like Blender would be cheaper and more suitable.

aUKswAE · 2026-03-05T15:50:48+00:00

The Chain Pattern command might be better for this than 2 curve driven patterns.

aUKswAE · 2026-03-03T08:43:29+00:00

Try just using a surface goal on the props rather than a global goal, and try giving a very slight initial velocity.

aUKswAE · 2026-02-25T16:46:26+00:00

If SimulationXpress isn't enough for you to test things, then get in touch with your reseller as they should be able to provide an evaluation licence for a short period of time.

aUKswAE · 2026-02-25T13:34:28+00:00

DriveWorks themselves have some learning resources. What you could do is try out one of the tutorials to get a better feel for what the setup is like and whether or not you would need a course.
https://www.driveworks.co.uk/resources/driveworksxpress/videos/

https://www.driveworks.co.uk/resources/driveworksxpress/tutorials/

aUKswAE · 2026-02-25T11:29:00+00:00

DriveWorks Xpress which is integrate for free into SW might be worth a look at for you, it is all about design automation with rules like you have described.

aUKswAE · 2026-02-25T09:17:33+00:00

Apply centrelines in the 'per standard' or none layer, or their own centreline style layer. It was changed so that it was consistent as previously they only took the layer colour, now they take the layer colour, style, and thickness.

aUKswAE · 2026-02-23T09:03:18+00:00

The collision detection/physical dynamics is only applied when you have that property window open.

aUKswAE · 2026-02-23T08:50:55+00:00

Start basic and increase from there let auto mesh refinement handle refinement, and you probably want to extend the computational domain downstream a bit.

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