Download and installation
- Where can I download DS Mechanical?
- How do I know the exact hardware and software specifications for DS Mechanical?
- Setup Guide- DesignSpark Mechanical 5.0
- Why is the 32-bit version of DSM discontinued?
- Is there an update to DSM available?
- Do I need to register on DesignSpark before downloading the software?
Activation & Getting started
- "Can Not Connect To The Internet" issue in DesignSpark Mechanical v2. Patch available! (October 2020)
- DesignSpark Mechanical crashes at launch. How do I fix this?
- How to fix the visibility of my name/company in the software's about dialog?
- [RESOLVED] DSM 5.0 error: cannot be upgraded when maintenance has expired
- DSM v2: How do I open or activate the software if there is an internal server error with login?
- I'm a beginner, how do I start with DesignSpark Mechanical?
Video Tutorials
- Top 5 reasons to use DesignSpark Mechanical
- DesignSpark Mechanical - Material properties in the BoM table
- DesignSpark Mechanical Add-ons - Customising a title block and reusing document properties
- Mirror symmetry with construction line in DSM - Part 1
- Mirror symmetry with construction line in DSM - Part 2
- Equation driven sketching with DesignSpark Mechanical
First Steps To Direct Modelling with DesignSpark Mechanical
- First steps to Direct Modelling Section 1 - Look at the Sketch, Select and Pull tools
- First steps to Direct Modelling Section 2 - Look at the Sketch, Select and Pull tools
- First steps to Direct Modelling Section 3 - Look at the Move tool
- First steps to Direct Modelling Section 4 - Look at the Fill Tool
- First steps to Direct Modelling Section 5 - Look at the Combine Tool
Using DesignSpark Mechanical
- How do I import a file with the original object names (solids and surfaces)?
- How do I unlock/decrypt my RSDOC design that won't open anymore?
- Why am I unable to change the dimension in my sketch?
- Saving a custom grid location for later Sketch / Sketching - use an Origin. Operation and examples
- How do I fix bloated/huge RSDOC file sizes for simple objects?
- How do I use the flythrough mode?
3D Model library
- DSM v2, v4: How do I get past the Java security certificate warnings in the 3D library?
- Are you being asked to login and access the 3D library in DSM 4.0?
- Where can I access this 3D library?
- Do I need to sign up for access to this library?
- Which formats can I download models in?
- How do I download / import models from this library?
Import/Export formats
- How do I format a point curve text (*.txt) file for import?
- Is the RSDOC format backwards compatible with previous DSM versions?
- Can I preserve my design color information in any 3D printable file format?
- How do I import or save a file in DS Mechanical?
- What are the import and export formats available?
- How do I import an ECAD file like IDF or EMN from DesignSpark PCB or another software?
Add-on Modules
- Drawing Module - Unleashing its POTENTIAL!
- How do I define symmetry ? Examples using a line or GD&T symbols
- How do I restore access to regular free DSM if I have an activated paid add-on?
- How do I setup my new DSM add-on licence?
- How can the DS Mechanical add-on modules help me?
- What functionality does the Drawing add-on module give me?
About DesignSpark Mechanical
- Release notes: DesignSpark Mechanical 5.0
- DesignSpark Mechanical Change Log
- Do I need to be online constantly to use DesignSpark Mechanical?
- Help recommend DSM to others!
- DSM on ArtStation
- Is there a separate education licence (network) for DSM?