Datasheet

Chapter 1: Introducing SolidWorks

Templates and Formats Description

.sldbombt BOM template (table-based)

.sldtbt General table template

.slddrt Drawing sheet format

.sldholtbt Hole table template

.sldrevtbt Revision table template

.sldwldtbt Weldment cutlist template

.xls BOM template (Excel-based)

Library Files Description

.sldblk Blocks

.sldlfp Library part file

Styles Description

.sldgtolfvt Geometric tolerance style

.sldsffvt Surface finish style

.sldweldfvt Weld style

Symbol Files Description

gtol.sym A symbol file that enables you to create custom symbols

swlines.lin A line style definition file that enables you to create new line styles

Others Description

.btl Sheet metal bend table

calloutformat.txt Hole callout format file

.sldclr Color palette file

.sldreg SolidWorks settings file

.sldmat Material database

.sldstd Drafting standard

.swb, swp Macros, macro features

.txt Custom property file, sheet metal bend line note file

.xls Sheet metal gauge table

Saving your setup

If you have taken time to set up a computer and then need to reinstall SolidWorks, move to another

computer, or duplicate the setup for another user, you need to copy out the files you have used or

customized. By default, all these files are located in different folders within the SolidWorks installa-

tion directory. Chapter 2 deals with interface settings and creating a registry settings file to copy to

other computers or use as a backup.

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