Download and installation
- Where can I download DS Mechanical?
- How do I know the exact hardware and software specifications for DS Mechanical?
- Setup instructions- 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
- Equation driven sketching with DesignSpark Mechanical
- Constraint-based sketching with DesignSpark Mechanical
- Outline a PCB shape from the 3D model of an enclosure
- DesignSpark Mechanical v4.0 Tips - Part 1
- DesignSpark Mechanical v4.0 Tips - Part 2
- NEW: A Beginner's guide to DSM - #1 UI Familiarisation
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 unlock/decrypt my RSDOC design that won't open anymore?
- Why am I unable to change the dimension in my sketch?
- Can I save a custom grid location for later sketching?
- How do I fix bloated/huge RSDOC file sizes for simple objects?
- How do I use the flythrough mode?
- How do I give a realistic appearance to my 3D object's surface? Like, custom textures?
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
- How do I add a symmetry line in my drawing?
- 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?
- What functionality does the Exchange 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?