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Unlocking the Future: The Benefits of Hosting SOLIDWORKS PDM in the Cloud

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / June 16, 2025

In today’s engineering landscape, agility, collaboration, and scalability aren’t just nice-to-haves — they’re essential. As…



What You Should Really Get From Your SOLIDWORKS Reseller

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / May 27, 2025

When you’re investing in SOLIDWORKS, you’re not just buying software—you’re laying the foundation for how…



The Hidden Costs of Inadequate Engineering Documentation

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / May 19, 2025

In the fast-paced world of product development, engineering success relies not only on innovation but…



SOLIDWORKS PDM vs. 3DEXPERIENCE Cloud PDM: Workflows, Licensing, and More

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Managing CAD data efficiently is no longer a luxury — it’s essential for engineering teams…



The DraftSight BIM Module: Bridging 3D Models and 2D Clarity


CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / May 5, 2025

At Converge, we’re always looking for ways to bridge engineering gaps—between teams, systems, and workflows….



The Three Pillars of CAD Data – Converge


Tech Help / April 28, 2025

In engineering, your data is everything. From initial sketches to finalized shop drawings, how you…



Manual ODBC Connection for SOLIDWORKS PDM

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / April 21, 2025

Sometimes, users may encounter issues with SOLIDWORKS PDM databases hosted on an SQL Server named…



Working In Offline Mode – SOLIDWORKS PDM

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / April 14, 2025

SolidWorks PDM is a robust solution for managing design data, streamlining workflows, and ensuring version…



Diameter symbol appearing as MOD-DIAM

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Tech Help / April 7, 2025

You may see diameter callout syntax labeled <MOD-DIAM> on a SOLIDWORKS Drawing instead of the…



5 Common SOLIDWORKS Installation Issues


CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / April 2, 2025

Whether you’re a first-time installer or a seasoned pro, this guide walks you through 5…



Getting Started with the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / March 31, 2025

Connecting Your SolidWorks Workflow to the Cloud   As industries evolve and technology continues to advance,…



SOLIDWORKS PDM Connectivity Troubleshooting Guide

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / March 24, 2025

When working with SOLIDWORKS PDM, maintaining reliable connectivity between server and client is crucial. This…



Converge At 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / February 24, 2025

We Came. We Saw. We Bridged the Gap. 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025 didn’t disappoint—and neither did…



Improving SOLIDWORKS Drawing Performance without Detailing Mode

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / October 29, 2024

Improving SOLIDWORKS Drawing Save Times without including Detailing Mode data If you have ever used…



SOLIDWORKS Automation – How To Work With Custom Properties (and Cut Lists)

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CAD,PDM,SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / October 10, 2024

Custom Properties in SOLIDWORKS are text entries stored within your model file that define various…



Repairing SOLIDWORKS Software Using Built-In Repair Tool

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Tech Help / May 1, 2024

SOLIDWORKS is generally pretty stable, but being a Windows-based software, sometimes there are situations where…



Why SOLIDWORKS CAD Administration? Maximizing Efficiency and Performance

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CAD,SOLIDWORKS / April 10, 2024

Every detail matters in manufacturing and engineering, where precision and efficiency reign supreme. From the…



SOLIDWORKS Non-Approved Graphics Card Issue/RealView Graphics Not Available

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SOLIDWORKS,Tech Help / March 11, 2024

ARTICLE BY PHILLIP LEWIS, ELITE APPLICATIONS ENGINEER When it comes to SOLIDWORKS CAD and Approved…



Bridging the Gap: Aligning Engineering and IT Departments for Effective CAD Administration

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In the intricate realm of CAD systems and engineering processes, the harmony between the Engineering…



4 Ways Your MFG and Engineering Business Is Losing Valuable Resources

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CAD Data Management,SOLIDWORKS / February 20, 2024

In this article, you will learn 4 ways your business is losing valuable resources with…



How the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform and SHaaS Are Transforming Businesses

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3DExperience / March 17, 2023

As two of the leading 3D CAD solutions, SOLIDWORKS Hosted as a Service (SHaaS) and…



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