HOW TO CHANGE/SWAP TEMPLATE/SYSTEM OPTIONS IN SOLIDWORKS

I have heard this request many times so putting it up over here. The whole credit for this should go to Stefan Berlitz of http://solidworks.cad.de/ http://swtools.cad.de . Without his wonderful macro, this option might not have been possible.

Before starting the process I will strongly advise you to make a backup of the files.

  1. Open you part, drawing or assembly file from which you want to copy the Tool, Options> System Options /Document Properties Settings.
  2. Open the Excel based macro and choose the tab based on type of you file.
  3. In the Excel sheet, click on Get Options. This will copy the Document Properties Settings for that particular file. Repeat same for System Options.
  4. Close the SW file.
  5. Now open you part, drawing or assembly file to which you want to copy these setting or overwrite their setting with these one.
  6. Go back to Excel sheet and click on Set Options for both System Options and Document Properties Settings.

Cool, enjoy with your new part, drawing or assembly file template.

Get the macro here: mac_copydoc.zip

Lot of thanks to Stefan Berlitz for sharing his macro. He has also explained how to use this macro in a much efficient way in the same excel file.

SolidWorks World 2010: Call for Papers

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SolidWorks World wouldn’t be the same without the Breakout Sessions and their presenters. Each year, there is a call for papers.  T his is where anyone with experience in a particular topic can propose a presentation as a speaker.  N ot everyone who submits a paper will have their presentation accepted.  H owever, you never know.

Topics of interest this year are as follows:

    CAD Administration
    Data Management

  • Team Data Management
  • Enterprise Data Management
  • Personal File Management
    Design Automation

  • General
  • API
  • Design Tables
    Design Communication

  • General
  • eDrawings
  • Rendering
  • Animations
  • 3DVIA Composer
    Design Validation

  • General
  • Mechatronics
  • Structural Analysis
  • Flow Analysis
  • Advanced Analysis
  • Tolerance Analysis
  • Sustainability
    Education
    Modeling Essentials

  • General
  • Managing Large Assemblies
  • Mold/Tool/Die
  • Sheetmetal
  • Surfacing
  • Sketching
  • Weldments
  • Working with SolidWorks Drawings
  • Mechanism Design
    Productivity Tools

  • General
  • Routing, Piping, Harnessing
  • ECAD to MCAD
  • Hardware and 3D Content
  • Data Translation
  • Design Standards
    Customer Success/Designing Better Products

Two types of speaking opportunities exist:

  • Breakout Session speakers (for sessions that last from 60 to 90 minutes) – must have experience presenting technical information effectively, providing interesting, original, and informative content.
  • Hands-On Breakout Sessions (for sessions that last from 60 to 90 minutes) – Hands-On sessions entail presenting to no more than a maximum of 30 attendees who will each have use of their own computer. Hands-On simply means that attendees will have the ability to follow along and actually “do” what the presenter does, so they have a “hands-on” experience in the session. The presenter must have experience presenting technical information effectively, providing interesting, original and informative content. Hands-on sessions require a second speaker to act as a guide to keep the class up-to-speed with the pace.

    • Jon Hirschtick at SW Corp HQ

    When Jon Hirschtick talks, his excitement is infectious.  Maybe reason for this is that he is excited about what he’s talking about.  At the recent visit to SolidWorks headquarters, several of us SolidWorks bloggers got to met with Jon again, but it never seems like enough time.

    He talked about how he likes to keep up on what’s going on in the world.  He’s always looking for new technologies that may be worked into a new feature within the SolidWorks business model (my wording).

    One particular area he talked about again was that 3D modelling isn’t owned by the 3D CAD industry.  It is owned by the Gaming industry.  The guys in the Gaming industry are the ones working with unique motion control within huge 3D worlds. This is a point he also made at SolidWorks World 2009.

    He also is trying to keep updated on hardware technologies that may be used on the side of CAD but within the CAD context.   Again, he pointed to the Gaming industry and such devices as the Wii and Xbox.  Jon seemed fascinated by the fact that his son rather voice talk to him via the Xbox instead of the traditional land-line or cellphone because it is easier, its better quality and more reliable. He also mentioned that “kids” do not voice talk much on their cellphones.  They rather text.  Voice is reserved for emergencies. It is fascinating that the methods of communication used by older generations is much different than what is now being used now by the newer generations.  This process of change is likely to continue.

    One prediction that he made is that cellphones will all soon be equipped with a projector that will allow human interfacing within the projected image.

    SolidWorks World 2010 Registration

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    It hardly seems like all the much time has gone by since SolidWorks World 2009.  E ven during our current recessed economic times, SWW09 proved to be unexpectedly successful, with a larger than expected attendance. It’s now time to begin thinking about SolidWorks World 2010 (SWW10)!  Date: January 31 – February 3, 2010 in Anaheim, CA at the Anaheim Convention Center.

    Each person may have their own reasons to consider attendance.  High any list should be the vast quantity and quality of the so-called Breakout Sessions.  SolidWorks topics are thoroughly covered from beginner to advanced levels in pretty much any area, with a large number of industries represented.  In the past couple of years, I’ve attended Breakout Sessions covering sheet metal, API and macros, project management, data management, PLM/PDM, solid modelling solutions, design tables, solid modelling methodology, photoworks, tips & tricks, etc.  I have been thoroughly surprized at just how much I’ve been able to take back with me from each SolidWorks World.  Check out the SolidWorks World 2009 Video Highlights.

    For many of us, attendance can be difficult to justify to our company.  SolidWorks World offers some resources and cost savings.  There is help on the SWW10 website that provides content you can use when writing a justification letter to management.  This year, more information is available, including a video that can be used as part of your overall presentation to management.

    When it comes to costs, Full Conference Passes have not changed in price from last year.  Early registration is rewarded with 20% off the price of the Full Conference Pass.  As a bonus, special pricing is available with the 3 Full Conference Passes for the Price of 2 program.  And, as usual, CSWP’s get an additional $100 off their Full Conference Pass.

    When you attend, one thing you’ll get a sense of is the supportive SolidWorks based community.  On the front lines, you’ll find the SolidWorks employees are readily accessible at SolidWorks World, with many of them giving presentations.  One thing that SolidWorks employees know all to well is that almost every user has something to say about SolidWorks.  The SolidWorks Bloggers will be in full force, providing coverage, insight and information from a unique vantage point.  Many experienced users will be on hand to share their knowledge, and perhaps even learn a thing or two themselves.  Overall, the atmosphere is friendly.  You’ll be able to strike up a conversation with just about anyone.  I personally look forward to meeting SolidWorks Blog readers!

    Register Now