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.
Inserted the wrong component into an assembly? Not a problem, use “Replace Components” to swap out the part(s). This tutorial will detail how to replace components. Use this method to replace: one modeled component for another. a modeled component for a toolbox component. a toolbox component for a modeled component. The process is the same …
SolidWorks automatically applies a sheet scale to the drawing. It is determined by the first view added to the drawing. This tutorial will explain how to change the sheet scale. SolidWorks Drawing Template The SolidWorks drawing template will typically show a sheet scale of 1:1. Changing this value to 1:100, for example, has no impact …
If you are starting with a CAE project that requires simulation results, you’ll need to apply materials to your design. How to assign materials in Solidworks? Well, SolidWorks simplifies this task by allowing users to access a vast material’s library or create their own materials if needed. Applying a material to a single part In …
In this article, we are going to discuss the steps required to make a rib structure in SolidWorks. -Briefly introduce SolidWorks and the rib feature, and explain the purpose of the article. Rib design helps structural members survive expected loads, but it has various drawbacks if not properly built. Rib design also causes stress …
STL stands for “Standard Triangle Language” or “Standard Tessellation Language”. In Rapid Prototyping the most widely used file format is STL. It is a mesh file format that is compatible with most CAD software one among them is SOLIDWORKS. It is very important to know who to work with STL file format. STL file is …
Convert entity is a SolidWorks utility that is very helpful in projecting any entity while sketching. This utility saves time. It allows users can copy a sketch, face, or set of edges and project them onto the active sketch plane. In this article, you will learn about the steps that will help you use the …
If the default templates provided by SolidWorks don’t use the desired units, create new ones. The process of changing units is the same for all template types. This tutorial will explain how to change the units of a template and how to save them. Below are the default templates provided by SolidWorks, neither of which …
Projected geometry is useful when designing, it can be used at the part level or in an assembly. Projected geometry is created using the “Convert Entities” feature in the sketch tab. This tool creates references to existing geometry (edges, faces, sketch entities) for use in a new sketch. It can be used in both 2D …
SolidWorks is a popular CAD software application that is widely used by engineers and designers for creating 3D models, simulations, and visualizations. The ability to open and work with IGES files is a critical feature of SolidWorks, as it enables users to exchange 2D and 3D data with other CAD software applications. In this article, …
To edit the title block in the SolidWorks drawing, follow these steps: Open the SolidWorks drawing that you want to edit. Click on the “Sheet Format” button in the Command Manager. This will activate the sheet format editing mode. Right-click on the title block and select “Edit Sheet Format” from the context menu. This will …