Webinar

HINTS & TIPS: Parts, Assemblies & Drawings

January 15, 2026

This session shares practical SOLIDWORKS tips for parts, assemblies, and drawings. It covers using the Modify box for calculations and unit conversions, adding direct equations with comments, and leveraging pattern tools like “Up to Reference”. Workflow tips include negative space modelling, symmetry using bodies, and dynamic FeatureWorks for editing imported geometry. Assembly techniques feature large design review mode, quick mates, mate references, copy with mates, and virtual components. Drawing tips include quick view, zoom to sheet, custom property tabs, dimension palette for auto-arrange, relocating dimensions, custom-shaped detail views, 3D drawing view, and highlighting changes. These methods improve efficiency and clarity.