Maximising SOLIDWORKS Assembly Loading Performance: Expert Tips You Can Apply Today

Are you waiting endlessly for your SOLIDWORKS assemblies to load? Even with up-to-date software, sluggish loading times can affect your productivity adn workflow. Let’s explore practical solutions to optimise performance and get assemblies running smoothly.

Understanding the Key Factors Impacting Assembly Loading Times

Several issues that could be slowing down your SOLIDWORKS performance include:

1. Hardware Compatibility:

Ensure your system meets SOLIDWORKS hardware requirements. Upgrading your CPU, RAM or SSD can significantly enhance performance.

2. Large Assembly Sizes:

Assemblies with hundreds of thousands of components require more resources to load.

3. Outdated Drives:

Keeping your graphics card and other system drivers updated ensures optimal software functionality.

Unexpected crashes when using the software create a lot of issues and impact our project progress.

Consist too many components in a single assembly file lead to longer loading time in SOLIDWORKS assembly.

Advanced Tips and Tricks for Power Users:

Take your productivity further with these expert tips:

    • Optimise Image Quality Settings:

Lowering image quality can significantly improve performance without sacrificing too much detail.

    • Use Assembly Visualisation:

Identify performance-heavy components with this tool and replace complex parts with simpler models where possible.

    • Batch Processing:

Use SOLIDWORKS Task Scheduler to automate repetitve tasks like updating assemblies or creating drawings.

 

Creating sub-assemblies also greatly reduces the loading time for large assembly and easier to identify the sub-system in the assembly.

Assembly analysis can separate the same component into different colours, can sort the item based on user criteria.

Using different assembly modes to open large assemblies greatly reduce the loading time for the model.

Defeature allows users to simplify complex assembly to as single component.

Stay Ahead with Continuous Learning

Optimising your SOLIDWORKS assembly performance doesn’t have to be complicated. By following these tips and staying informed, you can reduce loading times, increasing productivity adn focus on what matters most: designing great products.

 

Looking to enhance your skills? Join our workshops and webinars to learn advanced techniques and tips not covered in basic training. Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for updates on upcoming events.

For any inquiries about assembly optimisation, contact us at talk2us@cadcam.com.my.  Our experts are here to help!