Improve SolidWorks Performance
- Upgrade hardware: SolidWorks is a resource-intensive software and requires a powerful
computer
to run smoothly. Upgrading to a faster processor, more RAM, and a dedicated graphics card can
significantly improve the performance of SolidWorks.
- Use lightweight mode: When working with large assemblies, using SolidWorks' lightweight
mode can
help reduce load times and improve performance. Lightweight mode allows you to load only the
necessary components needed for your current task, rather than loading the entire assembly.
- Use simplified configurations: Simplified configurations can help reduce the number of
components loaded in an assembly, which can improve performance. By using a simplified
configuration, you can remove components or features that are not needed for your current task.
- Optimize graphics settings: Adjusting the graphics settings in SolidWorks can help
improve
performance. By disabling some of the visual effects, such as shadows or reflections, you can
reduce the strain on your graphics card and improve performance.
- Use efficient modeling techniques: Using efficient modeling techniques, such as creating
simple
geometry and using design tables and configurations, can help reduce the complexity of your
models and improve performance.
- Use the SolidWorks Rx tool: SolidWorks Rx is a diagnostic tool that can help identify and
troubleshoot performance issues. It can provide recommendations on how to improve performance
and can also generate reports that can be shared with technical support.
- Keep software up to date: Updating to the latest version of SolidWorks can provide
performance
improvements and bug fixes. SolidWorks releases regular updates that address issues and improve
performance.
- Use Performance Evaluation:this tool allows
users to analyze and optimize the performance of their models. It provides a detailed report of
the model's performance, including information on graphics, file size, and rebuild time. The
report includes recommendations on how to improve performance and can help identify areas that
may be causing performance issues.