How to Create a SOLIDWORKS Hole Table A SOLIDWORKS hole table lists hole locations and sizes in a drawing. It is useful when a part has many holes and individual dimensions would make the drawing crowded. A hole table can make inspection, machining, and drawing review easier when it is set up clearly. Prepare the …
How to Export Files from SOLIDWORKS to SketchUp Exporting from SOLIDWORKS to SketchUp is usually done when a mechanical model needs to be used in an architectural, layout, visualization, or presentation workflow. Since SOLIDWORKS and SketchUp use different modeling approaches, the best export method depends on the amount of detail you need. Choose an export …
How to Use Filled Surface Feature in SOLIDWORKS The Filled Surface feature creates a surface patch inside a closed boundary. It is useful for repairing openings, closing surface gaps, replacing damaged imported faces, and building smooth patches between existing edges. A filled surface does not have thickness by itself; it creates surface geometry that you …
How to Convert a SOLIDWORKS File to OBJ Format OBJ is a mesh-based 3D file format commonly used in rendering, visualization, animation, and some 3D printing workflows. SOLIDWORKS models are usually parametric CAD files, so converting to OBJ means you are usually turning CAD geometry into a mesh. That conversion can be useful, but it …
How to Trim Surface in SOLIDWORKS The Trim Surface feature removes part of a surface body using another surface, plane, sketch, or set of edges as the trimming tool. It is commonly used in surface modeling, imported geometry repair, molded shape development, and cleanup work before knitting surfaces into a solid. Open the Trim Surface …
Need of Technical Drawing or Drafting In Design Engineering creating a technical drawing of the parts or components is most important. Most Importantly because these drawings are read by the manufacturer before manufacturing the part. This technical drawing contains all the important views which show the important design features and geometry with dimensions. In the …
How to Export Files from Fusion 360 to SOLIDWORKS To use a Fusion 360 model in SOLIDWORKS, export the design from Fusion in a neutral CAD format and then open or import that file in SOLIDWORKS. STEP is usually the best option for editable solid geometry. Pick the right Fusion export type Use STEP when …
How to Create Revolve Features in SOLIDWORKS Revolve features in SOLIDWORKS create 3D geometry by rotating a sketch profile around an axis. They are useful for shafts, knobs, pulleys, bushings, cones, grooves, and many round or turned parts. Start with a clean sketch Create a sketch that represents the cross-section of the part. The sketch …
How to Offset a Plane in SOLIDWORKS An offset plane in SOLIDWORKS creates a new reference plane at a set distance from an existing plane or planar face. Offset planes are useful for sketches, cuts, extrudes, loft sections, assembly references, and any feature that needs a controlled location away from existing geometry. Create an offset …
How to Link Dimensions in SOLIDWORKS Linked dimensions in SOLIDWORKS let multiple dimensions share the same value. This is useful when repeated features, sketch entities, or design details should update together from one controlling value. When linked dimensions help Use linked dimensions when several values should always stay equal. Examples include matching slot widths, repeated …