Niklas Johansson
Articles
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How to uninstall SOLIDWORKS from your workstation
Follow the instructions below to uninstall SOLIDWORKS from your workstation. 1. Start Windows Control Panel and select "Programs" and then "Programs and Features". 2. Find your SOLIDWORKS in...
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Creating "Dummy" database to CUSTOMTOOLS server
Error message seen in picture below appears usually when CUSTOMTOOLS database has been moved to another server. Error message is harmless and it appears because CUSTOMTOOLS error messages don'...
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How to create CUSTOMTOOLS database and import data from SOLIDWORKS files
Sometimes it might be needed to recreate CUSTOMTOOLS database. This might be the case when the location of the SOLIDWORKS files changes from one server to another, for example. Then it might be e...
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Working with imported files in SOLIDWORKS
The amount of technical support questions related to working with imported files in SOLIDWORKS has increased a lot within past years. It is obvious that people are more and more working with diff...
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How to launch SOLIDWORKS in SOLIDWORKS RX safe modes
SOLIDWORKS RX is a separate tool used for SOLIDWORKS diagnostics. You might have an issue with SOLIDWORKS crashing, hanging, lagging etc. In this instruction we will instruct you to use two of SO...
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How to repair SOLIDWORKS products installation
1. Go to Windows Control Panel and select "Programs" and then ”Programs and features”. Select SOLIDWORKS installation from the list of installed software, right-click on it and select the option ...
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Resetting DraftSight user settings to default settings
You can reset DraftSight user settings to default "factory settings" by following the instructions below. 1. Close DraftSight. 2. Launch Windows' "File Explorer". 3. Copy or type this text...
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How to troubleshoot graphics card/driver related issues by using option "Use software openGL"
The graphics card and its driver play a crucial role in the overall functionality of the SOLIDWORKS software. Sometimes, issues may arise in SOLIDWORKS due to the graphics card or its driver. Com...
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How to reset SOLIDWORKS settings to factory default settings
Check the instructions below to reset your SOLIDWORKS settings to factory default settings. This can be done either permanently or temporarily when it is needed to test if some specific issue is ...
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How to upgrade SOLIDWORKS to newer service pack
SOLIDWORKS typically releases at least five different Service Pack updates (SP1.0, SP2.0, SP3.0, SP4.0, and SP5.0) for each annual version, with the aim of improving the functionality of the vers...