SolidWorks cannot knit sheets together
SolidWorks cannot startup because?
Why do I get the error, “SolidWorks cannot open future version”?
SolidWorks cannot obtain required memory
SolidWorks will not install
SolidWorks will not uninstall
How can I apply a Bending-Moment to a face of my model? The FORCE/TORQUE dialog box only seems to allow me to apply torque load to a cylindrical face.
SolidWorks cannot knit sheets together
A surface knit failure might have been caused by a change in the feature in SolidWorks 2010. Starting from 2010, the surface knit feature is redesigned in order to create better geometry (in terms of quality and stability), and the surface knit tolerance is made tighter as a part of this redesign. Currently, the knit feature works with gaps lesser than 0.1mm only. Earlier, it could knit gaps bigger than this, which sometimes removed design intent and sometimes created unexplained instability in the part. The existing knit feature in the ‘already built part’ from 2009 will still knit in 2010 since it uses the 2009 values for the knit tolerance, whereas a new knit feature in 2010 will fail. To check this, edit the ‘failed’ knit feature > Enable ‘Gap Control’ > set the ‘Maximum gap’ value of the ‘Show gaps in range’ to more than .1mm > If it shows a gap bigger than .1mm, then it needs to be fixed by either recreating the surface or fixing the problem that resulted in this gap.
Previous to SolidWorks 2010, The Minimal Adjustment function could be used in the Knit Surface tool. This function is no longer available as it is no longer required.
SolidWorks cannot startup because?
1. You are using SolidWorks NetWork licenses and have run out of concurrent users.
2. ”SolidWorks cannot startup because the system desktop application resources have been exceeded”. This can occur if there are too many applications open or if applications have many active Windows open such as many tabs in Internet Explorer 7 or Outlook email windows and the Operating System does not have enough resources to allow SolidWorks to start.
This can also occur if SolidWorks has multiple processes running in the background.
Typically closing down the unnecessary running applications or windows will allow SolidWorks to start.
Why do I get the error, “SolidWorks cannot open future version”?
Files saved in the current version of SolidWorks cannot be opened in older versions of SolidWorks. If you try to open a SolidWorks 2011 file using SolidWorks 2010, for example, you will get this error.
The recommended method for opening files from a future version is to Save As a Parasolid file (any version). Drawings can be saved as DXF/DWG (older version).
Compatibility between Service Packs is not an issue. SolidWorks developers limit the scope of software changes in Service Packs to ensure bidirectional compatibility. Only major versions (annual releases) are able to have significant development changes which would prevent backwards compatibility.
SolidWorks can open files from previous versions. For example SolidWorks 2011 can open a file from SolidWorks ’99 with full functionality.
SolidWorks cannot obtain required memory
SolidWorks when loading large parts or Assemblies with many components may terminate as it is not able to access enough RAM on the system to complete the loading process. This is typical on a Windows 32 bit Operating System, as 32 bit operating systems will only allow 1.8 GB of RAM to be provided to any one application. There is an option to enable Windows to access 3GB of RAM per application, if that exists on the machine, by setting the /3GB switch in the BIOS of the computer. (Warning: Only IT specialists or Computer Administrators should attempt this). However, the best option for obtaining memory with SolidWorks is to run in a 64 bit platform, which allows you to access much more memory.
SolidWorks will not install
Problems with installation? Go here to view a step by step overview.
SolidWorks will not uninstall
For instructions on performing a clean unistall on SolidWorks 2010 click here.
How can I apply a Bending-Moment to a face of my model? The FORCE/TORQUE dialog box only seems to allow me to apply torque load to a cylindrical face.
You can apply a Bending Moment (this is the same as torque) to any face, but you have to identify the Axis that the moment acts around. In the case of a cylindrical face, it automatically extracts the centerline of that face as the axis. But in all other cases, you have to select a specific Solidworks 3D entity, the Reference Axis, to identify the rotation center of the moment. You can create these by using INSERT – REFERENCE GEOMETRY – AXIS, and then identify the sketch line, model edge, or Point+Plane that locates the axis. The Force/Torque dialog will not accept model edges or sketch centerlines directly.