How do I turn on feature recognition in Solidworks?

Where is feature recognition in 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.

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.

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 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.

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 import features into 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 a STL file in SOLIDWORKS?

STL, VRML, and 3MF Import Options

1. Click Open or File > Open.
2. In Files of type, select STL (*. stl), VRML (*. wrl), or 3MF (*. 3mf), and click Options.
3. Select from the options described below, then click OK. Option. Description. Import as. Graphics Body. …
4. Select a file, then click Open to import the file.

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.

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 edit a step in SOLIDWORKS?

The STEP file opens with the imported body.
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To edit a feature created from an imported document:

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.

How do I edit a step in SOLIDWORKS 2020?

You need to add a feature to the imported body.

1. Select the bottom face of the imported body.
2. Click Chamfer . …
3. Under Chamfer Parameters, make the desired settings and click OK . …
4. Right-click Imported1 in the FeatureManager design tree and select Edit Feature. …
5. Click OK. …
6. Select the STEP file and click Open.