DesignSpark Mechanical
Download and installation
- Why is the installer ZIP extract failing or wrong files in the download?
- DSM 4.0: Is the Install_Wizard_DSM4.exe file safe to use?
- "Error getting file security.." How do I resolve this?
- Why is the installation being aborted with a warning of data corruption?
- Why am I not able to export in certain file formats although they appear in the save as list?
- Setup instructions- DesignSpark Mechanical 4.0
Activation & Getting started
- DS Mechanical crashes at launch. How do I fix this?
- DSM 4.0: Is it slow on Windows 10 even with a high-spec machine?
- Known software conflict: IBM Trusteer Rapport
- Is your sketched 2D object invisible but the dimension shows up?
- DSM 4.0: Why is the sketch grid in my design workspace invisible?
- Is processing geometry changes in DSM taking too long?
Video Tutorials
- 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
- NEW: A Beginner's guide to DSM - #2 Sketching
- NEW: A Beginner's guide to DSM - #3 Edges
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 scale an object in DSM?
- How do I sketch and add geometry while in cross-section mode?
- How do I use OpenSCAD and DSM to cut ISO threads (physical)?
- How do I countersink and modify the chamfer angle later?
- What keyboard shortcuts are available in DSM?
- How do I repair my STL object?
3D Model library
- 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?
- How do I access this library?
- Do I need to sign up for access to this library?
- Which formats can I download models in?
- What are my download / import options?
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
- (DesignSpark Mechanical ADD-ON users only) Are you having any licence issues after a Windows 10 update?
- How do I create a drawing template with editable note boxes?
- How do I create a cosmetic thread with my Drawing/Bundle Add-on?
- Does the licence key activation keep failing? (DSM add-on only)
- How do I get a working download link for the upgrade utility & how to videos? The links in my email are broken.
- How do I change the lineweight on the edges of objects?
About DesignSpark Mechanical
- Do I need to be online constantly to use DesignSpark Mechanical?
- Help recommend DSM to others!
- Release notes: DesignSpark Mechanical 4.0
- DSM on ArtStation
- Is there a separate education licence (network) for DSM?
- Online learning on Udemy