How do I use feature recognition in SOLIDWORKS?

How do I enable feature works in SOLIDWORKS?

To set FeatureWorks to activate whenever you open SOLIDWORKS, click Tools > Add-Ins and select FeatureWorks under the Active Add-ins and Start-up columns.

What is SOLIDWORKS FeatureWorks?

The FeatureWorks software recognizes features on an imported solid body in a SOLIDWORKS part document. Recognized features are the same as features that you create using the SOLIDWORKS software. You can edit the definition of recognized features to change their parameters.

How do I turn off feature recognition in SOLIDWORKS?

To turn off FeatureWorks:

  1. Click Tools > Add-Ins.
  2. Clear FeatureWorks under the Active Add-Ins and Start Up columns.

Where is feature recognition SOLIDWORKS?

In the SOLIDWORKS FeatureManager design tree, right-click the imported body and select FeatureWorks > Recognize Features. FeatureWorks recognizes the features, and they appear under Recognized Features in the Intermediate Stage PropertyManager.

Where is the Features toolbar in SOLIDWORKS?

SOLIDWORKS Toolbars

  • Right-click in the window border and select or clear a toolbar name.
  • Click Tools > Customize. On the Toolbars tab, select the toolbars to display.

How do I use FeatureWorks?

Accessing FeatureWorks Commands

  1. Click Recognize Features or Options. …
  2. Click Recognize Features (Data Migration tab of the CommandManager).
  3. Click Insert > FeatureWorks and then click Recognize Features or Options.
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How do I edit an imported part in SOLIDWORKS?

Editing Imported Features

  1. In the FeatureManager design tree, right-click the feature created from the imported document, and select Edit Feature. …
  2. In the Files of type list, select the desired format.
  3. Browse to select the desired file to import. …
  4. Select the Match faces and edges check box, if desired. …
  5. Click Open.

Is FeatureWorks in SOLIDWORKS standard?

FeatureWorks, included with SOLIDWORKS Standard, SOLIDWORKS Professional and SOLIDWORKS Premium bundles, makes it easy to share data between different CAD systems.

How do I run an import diagnostic in SOLIDWORKS?

To initiate Import Diagnostics:

  1. When you import a model with faults, a message asks if you want to run Import Diagnostics. Click Yes.
  2. With a model open, click Import Diagnostics (Tools toolbar) or Tools > Evaluate > Import Diagnostics. The Import Diagnostics PropertyManager opens.

How do I convert a STEP file to SOLIDWORKS assembly?

To open STEP, IGES, and ACIS files in SOLIDWORKS:

  1. Click Open (Standard toolbar) or File > Open.
  2. In the dialog box, in Files of type, select the desired file format: STEP AP203/214/242 (*. …
  3. In the dialog box, browse to the desired file.
  4. Click Options.
  5. In the System Options dialog box, set options including: …
  6. Click OK.
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