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2025-10-21

Other

2025

2025

IronCAD 2026 is launched

Level of knowledge:

IronCAD LLC has now released version 2026 of IronCAD DCS!

2025-09-17

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2025

2025

Focus on easy camera management

Level of knowledge:

Means

The camera is very easy to use as only the scroll wheel on the mouse is required to rotate...

2025-09-10

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2025

2025

Why not Diameter handles on a Cylinder?

Level of knowledge:

Beginners

On a Cylinder, would it be easier with only the handles D (for Diameter) instead of W and L?

2025-07-22

Updates

Installation and troubleshooting

2025

2025

SP1 for IRONCAD 2025 PU1

Level of knowledge:

Service Pack 1 (SP1 or 2025.01.01.0) for IRONCAD 2025 Product Update 1 has now been released...

2025-07-02

Other

2025

2025

Happy summer!

Level of knowledge:

We at Solidmakarna wish you a great summer! July 7 - August 8, the response times from support may be slightly longer than normal...

2025-06-17

2D Drawing (ICD)

2025

2025

Symbol library for ISO 7000

Level of knowledge:

Beginners

There are a large number of standardized symbols according to ISO 7000 and it is easy to insert such images into a 2D drawing...

2025-06-12

3D Scene (ICS)

2025

2025

Expanded metal as a standard component

Level of knowledge:

Beginners

It's easy to create your own library of standard components, including expanded metal...

2025-06-11

3D Scene (ICS)

2025

2025

Lock 3D model that cannot be modified

Level of knowledge:

Means

Sometimes you want to know that a 3D model cannot be moved, rotated or change shape...

2025-06-09

IC Mechanical

3D scene

2025

2025

IC Mech Code Generator, create more properties

Level of knowledge:

Means

Code Generator allows you to automatically generate and assign names, numbers and/or descriptions etc. from values related to the model...

2025-06-03

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

3D scene

2025

2025

Choose your default catalog

Level of knowledge:

Means

Did you know that you can control which catalog is displayed directly when you create a new 3D scene?

2025-05-21

Updates

Installation and troubleshooting

2025

2025

PU1 for IRONCAD 2025

Level of knowledge:

Product Update 1 (PU1) for IRONCAD 2025 has now been released...

2025-05-20

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2025

2025

The catalog explorer extends across the entire screen

Level of knowledge:

For some users, when switching between 3D and 2D, the catalog explorer (catalogs) is extended across the screen. Here's how to get around this problem...

2025-05-06

3D Scene (ICS)

2025

2025

Kinematic mechanism in IRONCAD

Level of knowledge:

Means

Are you interested in being able to test a kinematic movement/mechanism on your models in IRONCAD...

2025-04-29

3D Scene (ICS)

3D scene

2025

2025

Assembly Pattern in IRONCAD

Level of knowledge:

Advanced

Use Assembly Pattern to create associative patterns of parts and assemblies...

2025-04-24

3D Scene (ICS)

2025

2025

Bend and twist models with the Bend tool

Level of knowledge:

IRONCAD 2025 comes packed with smart innovations - and one of the new features is the new Bend tool. This feature allows you to bend or twist a model with just a few clicks.

2025-04-14

Bug fixes

2025

2025

Can't launch IRONCAD on Windows 11?

Level of knowledge:

For some users running IRONCAD 2024 SP2 and earlier, a Windows update has caused an error that prevents IRONCAD from starting.

2025-04-09

2D Drawing (ICD)

2D drawing

2025

2025

Three quick tips to speed up dimensioning in 2D drawing

Level of knowledge:

Adjustment of dimensions and dimension limit line via the "U" key. Selection filter for snapping via the space bar. Use the pipette to copy measurement styles and layers

2025-04-03

Recorded webinars

2D drawing

2025

2025

2D drawing in IRONCAD - features, tips and news

Level of knowledge:

Means

You can follow our previous webinar where we go through tips and tricks with the 2D drawing in IRONCAD...

2025-04-03

DDM

2025

2025

News in DDM 2025.01

Level of knowledge:

Discover new features in Workbench, Administrator, DDM Web Dashboard and a brand NEW greatly improved interface for IRONCAD users...

2025-03-28

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2025

2025

Can't you place a logo/image on a 2D drawing via drag and drop from the explorer?

Level of knowledge:

Some of our users have encountered problems when trying to drag and drop a logo/image onto the drawing template, it becomes a prohibition sign at the mouse pointer.

2025-03-10

DDM

2025

2025

Online Workshop - DDM 2025.01 - March 19

Level of knowledge:

An Online Workshop for DDM 2025.01, will be held via Zoom on March 19 at 14:00 (UK time) by CSI.

2025-03-07

2D Drawing (ICD)

2025

2025

Can't you print drawings in IRONCAD 2025?

Level of knowledge:

Some users have problems printing ICD 2D drawings in IRONCAD 2025. Read here for the fix...

2025-02-26

Updates

Installation and troubleshooting

2025

2025

SP1 for IRONCAD 2025

Level of knowledge:

Service Pack 1 (SP1) for IronCAD DSC 2025 has now been released...

2025-02-18

3D Scene (ICS)

2025

2025

Converting a summary to a simplified part

Level of knowledge:

Means

We are sometimes asked what is the easiest way to create a compact (simplified) part a whole assembly. This can usually be divided into three steps...

2025-02-11

3D Scene (ICS)

2025

2025

Display of border lines via keyboard shortcut

Level of knowledge:

Means

With a simple keyboard shortcut, you can quickly switch between showing and hiding borders.

2025-02-05

DDM

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2025

2025

Resetting DDM

Level of knowledge:

Beginners

Are you missing buttons or menus in the DDM that do not seem to be recoverable...

2025-02-04

3D Scene (ICS)

2025

2025

Extinguishing with Suppress in comparison with Hide or Ghost

Level of knowledge:

Means

The Suppress function is intended to be used for objects in the 3D scene that should not be visible and when it should be so over a longer period of time...

2024-12-17

Other

2024

2024

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Level of knowledge:

We at Solidmakarna would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

2024-12-05

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2024

2024

How to turn off the blue TriBall icon at the Anchor Point?

Level of knowledge:

A recurring question to us at support is if and how to turn off the TriBall icon that sometimes gets in the way?

2024-11-28

Recorded webinars

3D scene

2024

2024

Webinar: IRONCAD is incredibly versatile

Level of knowledge:

Means

You can follow our previous webinar here where we go through the strengths of different approaches in IRONCAD...

2024-10-29

Other

Installation and troubleshooting

2024

2024

Black/blinking screen with HP docking station?

Level of knowledge:

Beginners

Do you have a problem with an occasionally flashing screen or it going black irregularly? We have a likely solution to this problem...

2024-10-17

Recorded webinars

IC Mechanical

2024

2024

Webinar: The IPROActiveManager super tool

Level of knowledge:

Means

You can follow our previous webinar here where we go through the super tool IPROActiveManager...

2024-10-16

Other

2024

2024

Betatesta IRONCAD 2025

Level of knowledge:

The official beta testing of version 2025 has now started and you can of course take part in all the news and test the version here...

2024-10-10

Updates

Installation and troubleshooting

2024

2024

SP2 for IRONCAD 2024 PU1

Level of knowledge:

Service Pack 2 (SP2) for IronCAD DSC 2024 PU1 has now been released...

2024-10-03

Sheet Metal

Self-study

2024

2024

Self-study, Sheet Metal with IRONCAD

Level of knowledge:

Beginners

You can learn a lot on your own about the Sheet Metal module in IRONCAD through our new self-study material.

2024-09-20

3D Scene (ICS)

2024

2024

Transparency and quick copies of holes with TriBall

Level of knowledge:

By combining the strength of transparent parts and some clever tricks around TriBall copying, you get a very smooth workflow...

2024-09-18

License activation

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2024

2024

Different types of licenses for IRONCAD: USB dongle, software license or network license

Level of knowledge:

In this post, we will go through the three main licensing options available for IRONCAD

2024-09-17

DDM

Installation and troubleshooting

2024

2024

Error message DDM Office: Unable to find DDM_FILES record for DDM_System.ini on Vault.

Level of knowledge:

Have you started DDM Office and get the error message: Unable to find DDM_FILES record for DDM_System.ini on Vault. Please contact System Administrator? Read this post for solution...

2024-09-16

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2024

2024

How to change the background color of the 3D scene in IRONCAD?

Level of knowledge:

A recurring question to us at the support is that how do I change the background color in the 3D scene in IRONCAD? It's a very simple change and don't forget to save the change in a new template so you don't have to change every time...

2024-09-09

3D Scene (ICS)

Installation and troubleshooting

2024

2024

Different options for 3D graphics in IRONCAD

Level of knowledge:

Have you experienced that the graphics performance of the 3D scene in IRONCAD degraded from one day to another or after a new installation? One advantage is that you can switch between OpenGL, OpenGL2 and DirectX11 graphics options to solve the problem...

2024-09-09

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2024

2024

Reset Status Bar or Catalog Browser etc.

Level of knowledge:

If you "lose" parts of the interface, you can easily get them back...

2024-07-07

DDM

Installation and troubleshooting

2024

2024

Error message DDM Office: Could not find the specified provider. It may not be properly installed.

Level of knowledge:

Have you started DDM Office and get the error message: Could not find the specified provider. It may not be properly installed? Read this post for solution...

2024-06-17

3D Scene (ICS)

Sheet Metal

2024

2024

Reuse Sheet Metal parts (Insert Part/Assembly)

Level of knowledge:

When reusing sheet metal parts via Insert Part/Assembly it is important to connect the link correctly, which is a simple step to perform but may still require some explanation...

2024-06-10

Updates

Installation and troubleshooting

2024

2024

SP1 for IRONCAD 2024 PU1

Level of knowledge:

Service Pack 1 (SP1) for IronCAD DSC 2024 PU1 has now been released...

2024-06-06

Updates

Installation and troubleshooting

2024

2024

Hotfix for IRONCAD 2023 PU1 SP2

Level of knowledge:

Hotfix for IronCAD DSC 2023 PU1 SP2 that solves problems with Windows 11 Explorer...

2024-05-30

Recorded webinars

Sheet Metal

2024

2024

Webinar: Sheet Metal in IRONCAD

Level of knowledge:

Means

You can follow here our previous webinar where we go through Sheet Metal in IRONCAD...

2024-04-29

Updates

Installation and troubleshooting

2024

2024

PU1 for IRONCAD 2024

Level of knowledge:

Product Update 1 (PU1) to IRONCAD 2024 has now been released...

2024-04-25

Recorded webinars

Sketch

2024

2024

Webinar: The Sketch - Become more effective!

Level of knowledge:

Means

You can follow here our previous webinar where we explain and show features of the sketch in IRONCAD

2024-04-25

Guides (more info)

Sketch

2024

2024

More control with the sketch in IRONCAD

Level of knowledge:

The sketch in IRONCAD does not require "fully defined rules" through constraints to give you full control and precision, as there are several unique tools...

2024-04-10

3D Scene (ICS)

Installation and troubleshooting

2024

2024

Keyboard shortcuts from previous version (XML files)

Level of knowledge:

IRONCAD collects all keyboard shortcuts in an XML file. By formatting the file, it is easier to understand and it is easy to copy over the content of the XML file from an old to a new version...

2024-04-04

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2024

2024

Do you not work with planes in IRONCAD?

Level of knowledge:

Yes, all the time!

2024-03-28

Guides (more info)

Structured Part

2024

2024

Learn Structured Part modeling

Level of knowledge:

Here you get a basic understanding of how to build and modify parts of type Structured Part in IRONCAD...

2024-03-21

Guides (more info)

Self-study

2024

2024

The basics of drafting and mechanics with IRONCAD

Level of knowledge:

Learn the basics of drawing techniques and mechanics to create accurate 2D drawings and how to apply it with IRONCAD.

2024-03-20

DDM

2024

2024

DDM IronCAD Workshops

Level of knowledge:

Beginners

There are quite a few DDM-tutorials to look through to get a better understanding of how to use DDM and IRONCAD together...

2024-03-08

3D Scene (ICS)

2024

2024

How do I create an engraving/etching on the surface of a part?

Level of knowledge:

This post describes how to create an engraving/etch on the surface of a part and then export the part to a DXF file, to be used as a basis for laser engraving.

2024-02-27

3D Scene (ICS)

2024

2024

Display the cutting result on a part from a tube laser in the IRONCAD

Level of knowledge:

Means

A question that has come up more frequently on the support is "How can I show the cutting result on a part from a tube laser in IRONCAD?".

2024-02-27

DDM

2024

2024

DDM Focus Workshop - PDF Watermarks

Level of knowledge:

How to create PDF Watermarks in DDM...

2024-02-12

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2024

2024

Clear green lines in the 3D scene graphics

Level of knowledge:

Green lines or dashes are 'stuck' on the screen in the 3D scene...

2024-02-09

2D Drawing (ICD)

2D drawing

2024

2024

Common ICD template with different unique features

Level of knowledge:

Means

Are you one of several people in your company using IRONCAD to create 2D drawings with ICD templates that should be virtually identical? The only thing that differs is perhaps your initials and anything else.

2024-01-31

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Sketch

2024

2024

I don't see the 3D models when I edit the sketch via Edit Cross-Section?

Level of knowledge:

Remember to keep an eye on the settings on the left when editing lines in the sketch...

2024-01-24

IC Mechanical

2024

2024

Nuts M10 and M12 have different key widths

Level of knowledge:

Not everyone may be aware that the spanner widths of M10 and M12 nuts are different...

2024-01-10

Recorded webinars

3D scene

2024

2024

Webinar: What's new in IRONCAD 2024

Level of knowledge:

Means

You can follow here our previous webinar where we go through new features in IRONCAD 2024...

2024-01-08

Bug fixes

Import / Export

2024

2024

Problem with import/export of STEP files in IRONCAD DCS 2024 and 2023

Level of knowledge:

We have received a few reports from various users where no STEP files can be imported and that the solid kernel set to default under Options cannot be changed to ACIS...

2024-01-02

Other

2024

2024

Wallpapers for version 2024

Level of knowledge:

As in previous years, we have created background images with and without calendars. This time we have used a 3D model of a joint weld from our IRONCAD user Innopend Teknikpartner AB...

2023-12-28

DDM

2023

2023

DDM Focus Workshop - Change Management

Level of knowledge:

How to deal with Change Management in DDM...

2023-12-21

Other

2023

2023

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Level of knowledge:

We at Solidmakarna wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

2023-12-21

DDM

2023

2023

DDM Focus Workshop - Bill of Material - ERP Interface

Level of knowledge:

A review of the different possibilities for BOM functionality in DDM and how DDM...

2023-12-14

DDM

2023

2023

DDM Focus Workshop - Action Server Document PDFs (Folder Mill)

Level of knowledge:

For those who want automatic generation of pdf-documents also on other documents in DDM , this video is an example of...

2023-12-07

DDM

2023

2023

DDM Focus Workshop - Color Coding Attributes

Level of knowledge:

Here we go through how to configure DDM at the attribute level so that colors give a clear picture of the content of DDM in search results and more....

2023-11-30

DDM

2023

2023

DDM Focus Workshop - Business Unit Access Control

Level of knowledge:

A review of Business Units in DDM. Business Units provide improved access control in larger DDM installations, among others...

2023-11-15

3D Scene (ICS)

2023

2023

Parametric modeling in IRONCAD

Level of knowledge:

Even though IRONCAD primarily does not use locked relations in the form of constraints, you can, if necessary, create features, parts and assemblies that are fully or partially controlled by constraints and parameterized dimensions....

2023-11-08

3D Scene (ICS)

2023

2023

The difference between Shape feature and Modification feature

Level of knowledge:

What does Shape feature and Modification feature mean? What is the difference between the two and why is it good to know?

2023-10-30

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2023

2023

How to change the solid kernel in IRONCAD?

Level of knowledge:

In some cases, it may be necessary to switch the solid kernel (between ACIS or Parasolid) in IRONCAD, either by default, uniquely per part or all parts in an assembly.

2023-10-20

3D Scene (ICS)

2023

2023

Difference between adding a new feature or editing an existing one

Level of knowledge:

What is the real difference between drawing "a hole" directly in the sketch for a positive block compared to pulling out a new H Cylinder?

2023-10-17

3D Scene (ICS)

Import / Export

2023

2023

The 6 best sites for downloading 3D models for 3D CAD for free

Level of knowledge:

Thousands of free 3D models and simplify your product development with our top sources. Perfect for IRONCAD and other 3D CAD programs!

2023-09-26

Guides (more info)

Self-study

2023

2023

Different methods for 3D modeling in IRONCAD

Level of knowledge:

IRONCAD is in many ways an incredibly versatile 3D CAD system. To create and modify a part in the 3D scene, there are essentially three "parallel" methods that can be used and even combined....

2023-09-22

Sheet Metal

3D scene

2023

2023

Filter out Favorites in your sheet metal table

Level of knowledge:

Many times you use the same dimension for plates over and over again in your construction. If your desired sheet metal dimension is also far down in the sheet metal table, it is always a case of scrolling up and down the list to find the right...

2023-09-08

Guides (more info)

Self-study

2023

2023

The advantage of dual solid kernels in IRONCAD

Level of knowledge:

The fact that IRONCAD uses two competing solid kernels at the same time is not something you really notice in everyday work...

2023-08-29

CAXA (EXB)

2023

2023

Shortcuts in CAXA

Level of knowledge:

For those of you using CAXA/DRAFT in IRONCAD , here is a useful table of keyboard shortcuts...

2023-08-24

Other

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2023

2023

Revision history of software installation

Level of knowledge:

It may not always be easy to keep track of all issues of IRONCAD and which issue to look for and the order in which an update should be installed...

2023-08-24

2D Drawing (ICD)

Import / Export

2023

2023

How and when to use a virtual PDF printer

Level of knowledge:

A virtual PDF printer can be an alternative tool for those who want to generate PDF documents by printing instead of exporting.

2023-08-15

Updates

2023

2023

Service Pack 1 for IRONCAD 2023 PU1

Level of knowledge:

Service Pack 1 for IronCAD DCS 2023 PU1 has now been released...

2023-08-01

3D Scene (ICS)

2023

2023

Copy Linked Body - Linked variant model

Level of knowledge:

With TriBall, you can create a linked variant model, which is a very powerful feature when you need a "master model" that in turn affects other similar or variant models of the same type....

2023-07-20

Other

2023

2023

Associate the right file types to IRONCAD

Level of knowledge:

How to change the association of the file type to IRONCAD. Has Outlook Calendar been associated to your 3D files...

2023-06-30

3D Scene (ICS)

2D drawing

2023

2023

Paths for program files

Level of knowledge:

Here you find paths for drawing templates, catalogs, XML files, CAXA, BOM, UI etc.

2023-06-21

Updates

2023

2023

PU1 for IRONCAD 2023

Level of knowledge:

Product Update 1 (PU1) to IRONCAD 2023 has now been released...

2023-06-01

3D Scene (ICS)

2023

2023

How to create 3D text in different forms

Level of knowledge:

Create 3D text from fonts in various shapes such as negatively extruded (cutting), positively extruded (outward facing), 2D profile, curved via Wrap Curve and Split Face, and arc-shaped text via CAXA....

2023-05-25

3D Scene (ICS)

2023

2023

How do I use the Trim tool in IRONCAD?

Level of knowledge:

The Trim command is used to trim (crop) parts or surfaces with other parts and surfaces. This is similar to a Boolean operation but with many more possibilities...

2023-05-15

Guides (more info)

Self-study

2023

2023

Different types of 3D elements in IRONCAD

Level of knowledge:

IRONCAD is in many ways an incredibly versatile 3D CAD system. There are several "parallel" types of 3D objects to use, more than in most other 3D CAD systems....

2023-05-11

Other

2023

2023

Access to large user forum for IronCAD DCS in case of support contract

Level of knowledge:

For those who have an active support contract for IronCAD DCS, we would like to inform you that you also have access to a large IRONCAD forum with users all over the world....

2023-05-08

DDM

Installation and troubleshooting

2023

2023

Troubleshooting a VPN connection to the DDM server

Level of knowledge:

DDM uses three different connection methods. This post covers each method and how to diagnose and fix problems with each method.

2023-05-07

Installation and troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2023

2023

How do I reset the interface with all buttons and menus to default (delete XML files)?

Level of knowledge:

From 2023 onwards‍. Find a free field in the toolbars (in this case we are under the Feature tab)...

2023-05-04

IC Mechanical

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2023

2023

How to add own values in IC Mechanical?

Level of knowledge:

Library Data Manager is a program to check and change values of IC Mechanical's standard components (Screws, nuts, beams etc)...

2023-04-27

CAXA (EXB)

2023

2023

What is the difference between Model and Layout in IRONCAD Draft (CAXA)?

Level of knowledge:

When you import 2D DWG or DXF drawings to the cross section (sketch) in IRONCAD or when you open them in Draft (CAXA) you can choose between two tabs; Model and Layout. What is the difference between these two?

2023-04-18

3D Scene (ICS)

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

2023

2023

Send summary with external links or create a new revision of a summary

Level of knowledge:

If you are sending a summary containing externally linked files or if you are creating a new revision of a summary, you can use this trick...

2023-04-11

2D Drawing (ICD)

CAXA (EXB)

2023

2023

Creating Bulk Drawing templates in IRONCAD and CAXA Draft

Level of knowledge:

Bulk Drawing in IRONCAD helps you to quickly create many drawings with only a few clicks. The tool uses drawing templates that you have customized (with e.g. Front View Definition)...

2023-04-06

Other

2023

2023

Happy Easter

Level of knowledge:

We at Solidmakarna want to wish you a very Happy Easter. Take care of yourselves out there eat lots of candy, good food or take the opportunity to immerse yourself in IRONCAD...

2023-04-04

Sheet Metal

3D scene

2023

2023

Twisted sheet metal on a drawing? Get it right with Front View Definition

Level of knowledge:

We are sometimes asked in support how to correct a plate that is twisted on the drawing. To adjust this, you can use the Front View Definition tool.

2023-03-31

DDM

Self-study

2023

2023

DDM Import Manager

Level of knowledge:

Means

DDM The CAD Import tool now also works for bulk import of IRONCADfiles...

2023-03-31

DDM

Self-study

2023

2023

DDM CAD Rename Manager

Level of knowledge:

Means

With CAD Rename Manager, there is now a smoother interface for managing file names and linkages between files in DDM...

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