SolidWorks is a powerful 3D CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software tool used by engineers and designers to create complex models and assemblies. SolidWorks is known for its user-friendly interface and its ability to handle large and complex designs. In this category, we’ll explore the different features and capabilities of SolidWorks, including creating sketches, designing parts and assemblies, and creating drawings. We’ll also cover advanced features of SolidWorks, such as simulation and analysis, rendering, and automation. Additionally, we’ll provide tips and tutorials for using SolidWorks effectively, including best practices for designing parts and assemblies, creating drawings, and collaborating with other designers. Whether you’re new to SolidWorks or an experienced user, this category is your go-to resource for all things SolidWorks.
“Good things come in three’s” and the board of Dassault Systemes knew that SolidWorks couldn’t be the exception. SolidWorks is available in three different versions: Standard, Professional, and Premium. Basically, each version differs in cost and of course, features. Using this sales campaign the company aims to give every user exactly what they need. In …
If you are into Mechanical Design, Engineering and Simulation, you might have heard about SolidWorks at least once. But, what is SolidWorks? What makes it such reliable software? How does it gain recognition among the most popular CAD-CAE tools? Luckily we are here to answer all your doubts and introduce you to this incredible and …
Unlike rotating a model, there aren’t as many options for rotating a drawing view. This tutorial will cover three options for rotating drawing views. Switching to an alternate standard view is an option. Select the view to bring up the view properties. From here the view orientation can be changed. Any dependent views will be …
SolidWorks offers a variety of pattern types to choose from. Some of these pattern types are available within a sketch while others can be used to pattern features. This tutorial will cover the use of a sketch driven pattern. This is only available on features or parts, it cannot be used within a sketch. Create …
Often we need to draft a given assembly in a drawing sheet. SolidWorks gives us the tools to directly make a 2d drawing from the given assembly. In this article, we will learn about the steps necessary to draft an assembly. We shall discuss two methods to draft an assembly. In the first step, we …
Changing the color of a part, face, or feature in SolidWorks is a very easy and simple process. This article focuses on all the methods that can be followed for changing the color of a part in SolidWorks. For changing the color use the appearance tool. You can find this tool in the top center …
To get good productivity out of SolidWorks, you really must use SolidWorks keyboard shortcuts. Working as a mechanical design engineer consists heavily of repeatedly using SolidWorks features to design mechanical parts and produce shop drawings. Any improvement in speed and workflow results in a small time saving that can be accumulated every single day that …
Types of Section Views Planar These types of section views cut the model from a specified plane(s). The position of the plane(s) can be manipulated, but only a portion of the model will remain. This type of section view can be used to create a half or a quarter section view. The image below shows …
There are a number of situations where it is useful to superimpose one view over another. This could be to show the difference of overall dimensions depending on if the equipment is open or closed. Otherwise it can show the maximum range of motion, either linear or angular. SolidWorks has a feature called “Alternate Position …
What is it? As mentioned in a previous article, allowing for motion of parts is one of the only reasons an assembly may not be fully constrained. The motion can be carried though to the next assembly. This can be done for a variety of reasons. A piece of equipment can be shown in multiple …