Searching Analysis Documents

You can search for analysis keywords within:
  • Analysis library parts and assemblies (*.sldalprt and *.sldalasm)
  • Parts and assemblies (*.SLDPRT and *.SLDASM)
See Search in the SOLIDWORKS online help for instructions on how to use search, add search paths, navigate results, etc.

Analysis Keywords

The table lists categories and examples of valid analysis keywords.
Category Examples
All documents with an analysis study analysis
Study types static, frequency
Mesh types solid, shell
Mesh options adaptive
Connector types bolt, spot weld
Contact types bonded, no penetration
Dynamic analysis dynamics, random vibration, harmonic, modal time history
Other valid keywords alternate mesh, bearing load, mesh controls, trend analysis

Analysis Library Examples

You can search keywords and comments within the Analysis Library examples. The keywords and comments are in the Summary tab of the Properties dialog box. To access this dialog box, click File > Properties. You cannot search for comments on the Remark tab of the study's properties dialog box.

To search Analysis Library Examples:

Add C:\Program Files\SOLIDWORKS Corp\SOLIDWORKS\Simulation\data\Analysis Library\Examples as a search path.