2D Drawing
When I double click to edit the Machining callout a box appears around it which does not disappear even on print. How to fix this?
If you see the box when editing the callout and it appears on print also, then run Ctrl+Q to rebuild the sketch. The issue appears to be a SOLIDWORKS build issue.
How do I import HyDraw CAD drawing into SOLIDWORKS drawing?
Refer HyDraw-CAD-Dwg-View---SolidWorks.pdf to import a HyDraw dwg file into SOLIDWORKS drawing. The dwg file may need to be saved as AutoCAD/HyDraw version 2018/2019 prior to importing.
How do I hide construction ports in the drawing?
Use the MDTools "Suppress Cavity" command to hide the construction ports on the part model before creating the drawing. The command can also be used to hide any drill holes or angled holes that you don't want to show in the drawing. Alternatively, ...
How can I make an angle hole arrow more prominent?
To fill in the arrow created by the show Angle Hole command, follow these steps: Hold Ctrl, select the three lines of the arrow and then right click In the context menu, click Annotations, and then select Area Hatch/Fill In the dialogue, select ...
Engraving (Stamping) from other faces bleed through and show up on other views. How to fix this issue?
This can occur if sketches are enabled, using View > Hide/Show > Sketches. This will cause the stamping and other sketches to bleed through to the opposite face. Disabling the option will fix the issue.
How to split the views on different sheets and still be able to use MDTools drawing commands like AutoDimension, Callouts etc?
The Video shows a machine drawing with certain views on Sheet 1 and certain views on Sheet 2. After renaming the views, you can run the Auto Dimension, Callouts and other MDTools drawing commands on each sheet. Views need to be named as per below ...
Auto Drawing always places drill charts on same sheet as views.
Auto Drawing drill charts may be incorrectly placed on the same sheet as the views, if you are using a template. This can be caused by the default name of the first sheet, Renaming the sheet corrects this.
Using Solidworks 2019 and MDTools 965/960, the machining tables does not come through with the border grid line. What is the solution?
Applicable with MDTools 960/965 with SW 2019: In the 2D drawing, the Machining tables display without grid border line. Workaround: Select the table. From the context menu, select Properties. From the Model Browser, change the Border Grid to ...
Access denied to BoreChart XML (Applicability MDTools 965)
To provide access the BoreChart XML, Give full permission to the folder: C:\ProgramData\VEST\MDTools 965. Right-click on MDTools 965 folder > Properties > Security > Allow full control to the user.