SolidWorks COSMOSWorks Data Downloads

Users of SolidWorks/COSMOSWorks software can now export technical datasheets from MatWeb's collection in the SolidWorks/COSMOSWorks material library format. This is the new feature of our Premium membership available for only $99.95 for a one year subscription! A complete list of Premium features and membership options is available here. Users can create and export libraries of 20 materials at a time in SolidWorks/COSMOSWorks material library format (.sldmat) from MatWeb's collection of over 180,000 material data sheets. The appropriate property values in the correct units are automatically added to the .sldmat file with ease and accuracy.

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Express Instructions

(Instructions for Full Export Capabilities)

• Register as a Premium member and then log in to MatWeb.
• Perform a Search: Run a search using any of MatWeb's search options. Check the box next to the material data sheet names on the search result to add that material to your active Folder for export. You may add up to 20 to each library folder, using the results of multiple searches.
• From atop a search results page, select "Export to SolidWorks" in the "Other Tasks" drop-down box.

• A window will open asking you to save a .sldmat file. Save the file in a place you'll remember. This example's .sldmat file is available for free at the top of the page.
• Import the file into SolidWorks: Simply copy that saved file into the [SolidWorks Install Directory]/lang/English (or other language)/sldmaterials on your hard drive. The library and materials will then be available for use.

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Detailed Instructions

• Register as a Premium member and then log in to MatWeb.
• Visit the Advanced Search interface or any search results page. This is one place where users create and maintain Folders (for exporting and comparing material data).
• Create a new Folder: The next step to the export process is to create a new Folder, or use the default "My Folder". Find the Use Folder section, Select "New" from the "Other Tasks" list, Type in a name in the "New Folder Name" field, and click the "Save Changes" button. You can create up to five folders with up to 20 data sheets per folder. You can name and populate these different folders based on a type of material, specific projects, or other systems that you find useful. If you have previously created folders, then you can select them from this same interface.
• Perform a Search: Run a search using any of MatWeb's search options. This example uses a search phrase of "gold." The results of the search contain a check box next to the material names.
• Check the boxes of the data sheets you wish to add to the active library. You may add up to 20 to each library, using the results of multiple searches.
• View/Manage your Folders by selecting "Manage Folders" from the "Other Tasks" list.
• Select your Viewing Mode: On this Manage Folders page, you will select the mode you wish to view your folder - Comparison mode, SolidWorks Mode, or several others. This example will continue using the SolidWorks viewing mode. Select "SolidWorks" from the manage mode list, and click the "Manage" button. Note that from this page you can also add a comment, empty, or completely delete folders.
• Using SolidWorks Mode: In SolidWorks viewing mode, you will see a list of the materials in your folder.

Options accessed from this page include:

• You may delete individual materials from your SolidWorks folder
• You may click "Manage" to change a material's properties, for example to add properties not found in MatWeb or to change a property value. The SolidWorks export library from MatWeb is created using the minimum values when MatWeb has a range; you may easily edit such data points. Changes made this way will be reflected in the export and retained in this folder viewing mode for the future.
• You may add a comment to the folder. This is not for export but will be retained on MatWeb for your future reference.

Export the Library: Also in the SolidWorks Viewing Mode, you can simply hit the "Export Folder" button and then download the .sldmat SolidWorks library file to the [SolidWorks Install Directory]/lang/English (or other language)/sldmaterials on your hard drive. The library and materials will then be available for use.

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