Technical Support
DesignPoint continually invests in people and technology to ensure that our customers always have immediate access to a fully certified Application Engineer. Please feel free to use any of the following methods for assistance:
Phone: Please dial any of our local numbers found on our contact page and press 3 for phone support.
E-mail: To e-mail a support request to a DesignPoint engineer please use the support@design-point.com e-mail address.
Desktop Sharing: To share your SolidWorks screen with a DesignPoint engineer click here.
SolidWorks software is like a complex piece of machinery. To fully understand and to fully appreciate its power, it helps to know something about the parts that it is made of. In the case of SolidWorks software, that knowledge comes in the form of SolidWorks training, SolidWorks service packs and an organized system for absorbing and retaining SolidWorks tips.
DesignPoint aims to provide the best level of technical support and customer service in the industry. We continually invest in people and technology to ensure that you always have immediate access to a SolidWorks Certified Application Engineer for phone or email support. Support services include assistance with product features, menu commands, installation issues and troubleshooting.
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Let DesignPoint be your starting point on the road to SolidWorks software mastery. Click here for more information or call us today at 732-669-0055, 717-397-9707, or 610-355-0551. |
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Other SolidWorks Tips:
- You can show a preview of configurations by right clicking a configuration and selecting “Show Preview”.
- Do you use supplier parts in your designs? Use 3D Content Central to access millions of supplier certified CAD models.
- Use the SolidWorks Task Scheduler to automate tasks such as publishing eDrawings, printing documents, or updating custom properties.
- Use SolidWorks software’s Toolbox structural steel profiles to increase the number of structural members available for weldments.
- SolidWorks software’s help menu can be a powerful tool.
- Hold down the escape key while picking a standard view to temporarily skip view animation.
- Ctrl-Drag a component to quickly create another instance in an assembly.
- Ctrl-Drag a feature to quickly create a copy.
- Create a layout sketch and then use the Selected Contours tool to selectively choose the contours you would like to use.
- You can use the Administrative Director to create an administrative image for use in multi-seat installations.
- You can now borrow a license from the license server and work remotely.
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For more information on SolidWorks software and how to obtain SolidWorks tips, click here to request a quote or call DesignPoint today for a free ROI analysis at 732-669-0055, 717-397-9707, or 610-355-0551. |
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SolidWorks Links
SolidWorks System Requirements
Looking for a new computer and want to know what SolidWorks software recommends? All the system requirements for the last few major releases of SolidWorks are listed.
SolidWorks Supported Video Cards
All the SolidWorks supported video cards are listed here. (SolidWorks tip: The card and the tested driver are listed, so make sure your card matches the driver number too!)
SolidWorks Installation Guide
The Installation Guide will guide you through the different options and ways to install SolidWorks software.
SolidWorks Enhancement Requests
Got an idea for SolidWorks? Is there a feature you think you can't live without and would like to see incorporated into SolidWorks software? Use this Enhancement Request Form to let SolidWorks know what you'd like to see!
Microsoft Links
Microsoft Windows Installer Error Codes
This link will help you get the text of the Windows Installer error code if you only have the error number.
Microsoft Windows Installer Cleanup Utility
This utility cleans up a bad installation of any program installed using Window Installer, including SolidWorks!
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For more SolidWorks tip and tricks, click here or call DesignPoint today at 732-669-0055, 717-397-9707, or 610-355-0551. |
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