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SOLIDWORKS: The Source Folder is Not Versioned Properly (Error)
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If you see the error message “The source folder is not versioned properly” when modifying your SOLIDWORKS installation, it usually means the swdata99.id file is missing or misplaced. This guide explains how to fix the issue either by restoring the original file or quickly creating a new one so you can continue with your installation.
12 September 2025
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How to: Use the SOLIDWORKS Vent Tool
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12 September 2025
The SOLIDWORKS Vent tool is a powerful and versatile function located within the Sheet Metal tab. Here's how to use it...
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SOLIDWORKS PDM: Version Free Variables
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05 September 2025
Version Free Variables in SOLIDWORKS PDM let you update information such as costs without creating a new file version. This guide walks you through how to set them up, adjust permissions and use them effectively to keep your data accurate and flexible.
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DriveWorks Live: The Future of Product Configuration
Solutions
29 August 2025
With DriveWorks Live's cloud-based product configurator, you simply open a link on your phone, make the change in your browser, and send a fresh quote before you’ve finished your coffee. Cloud configuration turns configuring to order on SOLIDWORKS from an office ritual into an anywhere, anytime service...
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How to: Use Automatic Contact Sets in SOLIDWORKS Simulation
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28 August 2025
This guide explains how to use Automatic Contact Sets in SOLIDWORKS Simulation to efficiently define bonded interactions between non-touching components. By automatically detecting and applying multiple contact sets at once, you can save time, avoid errors and ensure accurate, reliable simulation results.
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How to: Share a 3DEXPERIENCE Dashboard
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21 August 2025
Learn how to share a 3DEXPERIENCE dashboard with other members of your team so they can access to the same great Visiativ subscription benefits.
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How to: Add Additional Users to 3DEXPERIENCE
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21 August 2025
Learn how to add additional users to your 3DEXPERIENCE tenant and assign them the roles they need to access the Visiativ dashboard.
