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.
Inserting Images There are many ways to insert an image into SolidWorks. From a Google image result: right click copy image. Return to SolidWorks and paste using Ctrl+V From Windows Photos: click on the picture use Ctrl+C. Return to SolidWorks and paste using Ctrl+V From SolidWorks Menu Bar: “Insert” – “Object”. Use Create from File …
An extruded cut is used to cut away material from a body. To create an extruded cut, a body must already exist. This tutorial will investigate the options that are available to create and extruded cut. From Start Conditions specify where to start the cut. The options available for the start condition are explained below: …
A SPLINE is a curve that is a combination of points that may or may not be collinear. In SolidWorks, we have two types of Spline: B-spline and style spline. B-spline is used to is preferred while making complex curves whereas style spline is used in the case which requires a smooth continuous curve. We also …
SOLIDWORKS has several features that are useful for producing smooth and organic shapes. The Loft feature is one of them. We’ll take a deep look at the loft choices and how to utilize them to govern the behavior of a loft feature. The loft function in SolidWorks is a useful tool for (surface) modeling. The …
Pack and go utility is a fast method to share assembly files in a zip format. It makes the transaction of files simple and easy to use. It is a 2 step process to zip all the related documents together. The file format can be parts, assemblies, drawings, references, design tables, Design Binder content, decals, …
A Drawing sheet (also known as a 2D sheet) is a representation of a 3D model in a 2D sheet. For this particular representation, we use scaling on a Drawing sheet. SolidWorks gives us the option to scale a model on a 2D sheet according to our flexibility. In this article, we shall dig deep …
SolidWorks gives its user the tools to move or rotate any entity in a part file or an assembly. You might need to rotate or move any sketch entity in a part file, whereas in an assembly file while inserting a part or mating it you might need a move or rotate tool. In this …
Often when we model a part in SolidWorks, there might be some unused or redundant sketches in our file. There might be a chance you want to remove a reference sketch in an assembly file, hence it is very important for you to know “how to delete a sketch in SOLIDWORKS”. In this article, you …
There are various methods for manipulating sketches in SolidWorks. This tutorial will cover the use of Copy/Paste and “Copy Entities” command. Follow the instructions using the example from the end of the article “How to fully define a sketch in SolidWorks”. Copy/Paste In an active sketch, select all entities to be copied. Then copy the …
There are various methods for manipulating sketches in SolidWorks. This tutorial will cover the use of the “Scale Entities” and “Modify” tools. Use the scale entities command for selected or all entities. The modify command scales the whole sketch, and dimensions are updated. Follow the instructions using the example from the end of the article …