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SolidWorks Essentials
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Introduction
/\bout This Course .............. . ......................... 2
Pr~requi sites .......................................... 2
Cour"e Design Philosoph) ............................... 2
Usmg this Book ....................................... 2
/\bout the Training Files ................................. 3
Conventions Used in this Book ........................... 3
Windm\ s 7 ...................................... ... ..... 3
Use or Color ............................................. 4
Clraphics and Graphics Cards ............................. 4
Color Schemes ........................................ 4
Lesson 1:
SolidWorks Basics and the User Interface
What is the SolidWorks Son ware? ... .. ....................... 6
Design Intent. ............................................ X
Fxamples of Design Intent .............. . ................ 9
ll<m Features Arl\:ct Design Intent ........................ 9
rile References. . . . . . . . . . . ............ . ...... . .......... I0
Object Linking and I mbedding (OLE) .................... I0
f-ile Rel'crcncc F'ample ................................ 11
Opening Fib ............................... . . ... .. . .... 12
Computer Memory ............ .. ............ ... ... .... 12
rl1c SolidWorks User lnt~ rf~t ce ..... .. .............. ... ...... 13
Unse lectable kons . . . . . ...... .. .................... . . 13
I leads-up Vie\\ roolbar ......... . ............ ... ....... 14
Pull-dm\ n Menus . . . . ......... .. ..................... 14
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Keyboard Shortcuts.................................... 15
Quick Tips ........................................... 15
FeatureManagcr Design Tree . ........................... 16
Using the Command Manager .. ...... ........ . ............. 17
Addi ng and Remo\ ing Command Manager l'abs ............. 17
Mult iple Monitor Displays .............................. 17
Propl.!rtyManager .................. ....... ............ 18
Task Pane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Opening Labs with the Dl.!sign I ibrary ..................... 20
Search .. .... ......... ...... . ........... . ....... ... .. 20
Mouse Buttons ....................................... 21
System Feedback .................. . .................. 21
Options ............ .. ..... .. ..... . ............. .. ... 22
Lesson 2:
Introduction to Sketching
:m Sketching............................................ 26
Stages in the Process ...................................... 26
Sa\ ing Files............................................. 28
Sa\e ...................... .......................... 28
Sa\c As ............................................. 28
Sa' c As Copy .............................. .. ........ 28
What arc We Going to Sketch? .................... ..... . .... 21)
Sketching .............................................. 21J
Default Planes ... ..... .... .. ... .... . .............. . ... 29
Sketch Entities .......... .. ..... ...... ................... 3 I
Sketch Geometry ......................... . ............ 3 1
Basic Sketching ...................... . ...... .. ........... 32
The Mechanics of Sketching ... .. ................... ... .. 32
Inference Lines (Automatic Relations) ..................... 34
Sketch Feedback . ..................................... 35
Status of' a Sketch ..................................... 36
Rules fhat GO\ ern Sketches ................................ 37
Design Intent. ........................................... 38
What Controls Dc::.ign In tent? .... . ..... ... ............... 39
Desired Design Intent .................................. 39
Sketch Relations ........... .... ... ..... . ................. 40
Automatic Sketch Relations ... . ......................... 40
Added Sketch Relations ............. . .. ..... ......... . . 40
Lxamplcs of' Sketch Relations ........................... 41
Selecting Multiple Objects ....... .. ............ .. ....... 43
Dimensions ............................. . ...... .. ....... 45
Dimcnsioning: Selection and Prc\ ic" ................... .. 45
Angular Dimensions ................................... 48
L\trudc ....... .. .... ... ........... . ................... . 49
Sketching Guidclincs'f ............. . ...................... 51
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l \trude J........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Basic Part Modeling
na..,Jc Mmlclmg
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
~tage-. in the Proce~s .
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I crm inol\1g)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
r eatun: ...................... .. ................... 61
Plan: .......................................... 61
I \lfllSIOil .
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61
Sketch.
. ................................. . ... 61
Boss . . ..................... . .................. 61
Cut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
I i ll~ts <tnd Round~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 61
Desig n Intent
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ 61
C. honsmg the Best Profit~ ............................... 62
t honsmg th~ Sketch Plane ............................... 63
Planes . . . . . . . . . .. . ............................. 63
Placement or th.: Model ................................ 6 3
lkt:.11ls nrthc Part ... . ................................. 65
<.;tundard VJe\\S ...................................... (l'i
I\ lam Bnsse-. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
65
lkst Pmlile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
~k.:tch Plane ........................... . ........ 66
Des1gn Intent. .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
~kctchmg the I IN I ~ature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
I \!rude Opttun.., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6X
Rcnammg I eaturcs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6')
Boss l:ature . .
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69
l..,ketchmg on n Planar I :Jce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
70
\ketchmg
. . . . . ............................. 70
langenl \re Intent /.ones ........................... 71
-\utntransJllonmg lkt\\een lmcs and \re" ................. 71
<. ut leaturc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............. 73
VJl'\\ ~elector . . . . .................................... 74
l l-. mg the lll1l.: Wl/ard . . . . ............................ 75
<.. rcating a <;tandard llok .............................. 75
Countcrhmc llulc ..................................... 76
Vie\\ Options ...................... . ................... 77
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Dl!-.pla) Opt 1ons . . . . . . .............. . . . ....... . . . .. IJ I
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Patterning
'>C Path:ms'.' .
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Pattern Opt1ons .
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Ilyout lcaturcManagcr lksig n I rcc .................... I 69
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Circular Patterns .
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Mirror Patterns
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Paucrnmg a ~olld Body ................... . .... . .
Usmg Pattern '\tcd Only ... . . . .. . .. .... ... . . . .. . . . ......
Sk.:td1 Dmcn Pallcms . .. . .... . .. ... ......... . .. . ....... .
1\utomatie DllllCIISIOning or 1\kctchcs ........ . .. .. .......
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Lesson 6:
Revolved Features
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Siage' 111 the Proce'"
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Des1gn Intent . . . . . . . . ......... . .............. . ..... 195
Re,ohcd I eature::..... . .... . . . . . . . . . .......... . .. . .. . llJ5
c;;l.,ctch ( reometr)' ut the Re\ oh ed I ea lure . . ....... . . . .... 195
Ruk., Gmernmg Sketches ut"Re,nhcd Features ............ 197
D1n11.:nsion111g the ~ketch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
D1ameter DnnclhHllls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19X
<. reatmg th~ R~' oh ed I ..:a tun.: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . llJ9
Btuldmg the R1m
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Slots
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Muhibod) c;;ol~tb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Btnidlll!,! the Spoke .
. . . . . . ...... .. . . ... .. 205
(. ompleung the Path and Pmlile C..,l..etchcs . . .............. 2<1"'
Chamler... ..
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 210
lh:alYie'' Graph1cs ................................. 211
l dll Mntenal . . . . ........ . ....... . . . ................ . . 214
1\ I as., Properties
.. . .................... . . 21 (l
Mass Pmp..:rucs <'" (. ustom Propcrtils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 7
I 11..: Properllcs .. .. .. .. . .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . .. . .. .. 21 7
Cl<~!>ses ol I !le Prop..:rtle'-o ............. . ....... . . . ..... 21 7
(. reatmg I !le Propert1e" . . .......... .. .... . ............ 21 X
Uses oiTJic Pmpert1~s
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1X
SolidWorks ~1mulauon>.prcss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
()\ Cl'\ le\\ . . . . . . . .
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1\itc... h .
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Usmg '\olld\vorks '\1mulatmnXprcs-.
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!he S1mul:lllon>.prc-.s Interface
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Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . .... 222
Phase I: I 1\.lurc., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Pha.,e 2 I oatb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-1
Phase 3: Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Ph.:ts..: 4: Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22'
Phase 5. Results
. .. . .......... . ............ . ....... 225
Phase 6. Opllmii'C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
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Updating the Model
Rc.,ults. Reports and eDnl\\ 111gs . . ................... . . 229
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Lesson 8:
Editing : Repairs
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Pan L diting
\t,tgcs 111 th~.: Proc..:-., ......................... . .... 272
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I Jttmg rop1c;.
lnli.lrmallnn from a M11dcl ....... . ........ ..... 272
I mdmg and Repairing Prohlcms ........................ 273
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..,cllmgs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... 274
Dialog.
mng
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I lat I rcc V1C\\ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . ......... 276
\\ hcrc tu lk gm ........ , . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............... 276
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Sketch ls~uc~ ..
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Bo.\ \clcciwn
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Chcd. Sketch for I catun: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Rcpatr Sketch .
. ....................... 2XO
R~:patnng Sk..:tch Plan~: 1-.~u~:~ ......................... 2X5
I cawn:Xpcrt
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I n:etmg I calure~ .
. ........................... 2lN
I lltt I callln: and I nven I caturc~. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 2X9
Ftll~:t>-..pcrt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Changmg l tllch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2n
I tlktXpert <.. urncro.,. . . .................... .. . ...... 293
E:\c rc t~c ;x: I rnm. I
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E\l.'l'l.ISC 39 r rrnr!:>2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
r\CI'CISC 40: trrOrl>J . . . . ............................ 297
l \Crct!:>c -lf Adding Dralt .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. . . . . .. . .. .. . 29g
I .\Crcisc 42: Uo.,tng the I illctXpcrt I.. ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
L\crcto.,c 4 ~- U'-mg the I tlktXpcn 2...... .... .. ... ....... 301
Lesson 9 :
Editing : Design Changes
Part ldiung...
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\tagc~ 111 the Pmce-..... ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
304
Dcstgn Change''> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1
Rcl(Utrcd Ch<mg~s. . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
lnf(mnatwn I rom a Modd .............................. 105
Part Re' te\\ er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
fkplnd~:nctcs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30X
Rehutlding rot1(S
.............. 31 (}
Ro ll hm:k to leuturc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
I rce1c Bar.
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Rcbu tl u I cedbad, and lntemtpt . . ....................... 310
I caturc \:)upprco;ston .
. .................... . 31 I
l'caLUre Stallstics .................................... 3 1I
(,encral rools .
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Ddct tons . . ................................... . 312
Rcordl.!r . . ....................................... 3 13
'.kctchXpcrt ...... .. ................................ 315
Skeh.:h ( ontour-.
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Contours 1\' aihthlc .................................. 321
"hared ~ketches . . ......... ... . ... ..... _. . . 322
Copytng 1-tlleh . . . .... ...... ......... .... . ........ 324
I \ercJ-.c 44: Change-. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
I \CI'CI~C 45. r dltmg ............................ . ...... 329
I \crcise 46: l)kl.'tch Xpert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
I \Crcto.,c 47. ( ontuur Sketches ............................ 332
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Lesson 10:
Configurations
Cuntiguratllln-.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 116
l.:rminolng)' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 116
U-.mg (on tigurallom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In
Acccs;,mg lh.: CuntigurationManager . . ............... . . J J 7
Adding Ne" Configuration!>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11X
lklinmg the Configuration ....... . .... . ................ 340
Changmg ConfigurntiOih . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Renaming and Copy mg Configumuon-. .... . . . .. . .. . ..... 341
Managing Contigurauon Data . . . . . . . . . . ............. 342
Other Method ... to(_ reatc ContiguratiOJh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 5
r-. h>dlf~ Configurations
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14'\
D.:s1gn I ubi.:-. .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Dum:n ... Iun Nam.:-,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
l !-.lOg Ulobal Vunabl.:-. .md l.lJUations ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I D
lqu<.llllie-. ............. . . . ....... . ........ . . .. .... J 47
th.:r.III \\ 1dth ........................ . . ..... ....... 34 7
Mm1mum I dgc DI\UJnec .... . ................. . ....... 34 7
t r..:atmg I qualltic;.
.................. . ... ... J:.JX
( .Juhal \tanabl.:-.. . . .......... . .............. . ........ . J 4X
<.. rcatmg. tJ lohal \t .mahlc-.. .......................... . J4X
lklinmg then, crall \\1oth. . . ............... . ......... 35 1
FquItiun..,
. . .............. . ..... . .. . .... 353
I UllCtlOll'-. . .
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I lie Pwpcn1e.., .... . ..................... . ... .153
l\lh:asurc . . .
. . . . .............................153
[ quail on <;oh c Order .
. . .......... .............. 354
Direct Input of' LquatJons .
. ..................... 354
<.'rcatmg a ~mimum I dg.: D1stam:c .......... . ....... .. .... 357
Plannmg the lquution .
. . . . . .................. .157
\duing :m I quutJon l J... mg the D1alog .......... ......... 35X
Other l l..,c.., of Con lig urallons . . . . . . . . ............... . . ) 61
Mmklmg ';tratcgJe-. li>r Cnnligurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :162
I oiling Parts thut ll a\c <..untigurauon-. .....................163
)).:;,11:.!11 l.1 hrar)
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Iklinllt ~cllmgs .............. . ...... , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Multiple Rcli:rcncc... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3M
Dropping on C1n:ular Faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
In the Ad' am:ed C\ lllrsc.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16l)
I \l:rci-.c 4 X. Conligumtions I. .... . ...... . ................ 170
I \crcisc 4l): t onligumtion ... 2........... . ............ . .... 372
r \CI'U~I: 'iO. Conliguralllllb 3 . . ................ . ....... 373
I \creis~ 5 1: U:-.111g Global Varwbk:s . . ... ............. . . ~ 7 4
I \L'fl: I~C 5::! u. . mg I quat inn.... . . . . . .. . .. . .......... .17'i
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Using Assemblies
Usmg 1\.,'>t:mblit:., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 456
~ta gcs in tht: Proct:'>"
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An,lly/mg the 1\s..,t:mbl) .. . ........................... 4q
tvtas., Prnperti~.:s <. alculauons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457
Chcd.mg for lnterli:rcm:e .............................. 458
(.heck mg li.1r (. learanl't:" .
. ............... 460
Static '" D) mlllliC Intt:rl't:rt:ncc Dt:tectmn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461
Perli.1m1ance l on ... luer.ltlon"' . . . . . . .
. ................ 46.i
llwngmg the Valul.!s of I)lnlcnsH111"' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46'\
I \ploucu ,\sscmhlies . . . .
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~ctup tor th..: hplodt:u VII!\\ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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I 'PI<dmg a Smgk Cnmpon~.:nt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1\-.s~.:mbl) [ \plndc .
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(. hangmg. the I \plod~.: I>1rcct1on . . ....... ............... 47:!
u. . mg J\uto-Spacing .
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Appendix A:
Templates
Optums Scttmgs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
l"hangmg the Dct:wlt Optmns . . . . . . . . . . .
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Drm' mg 1em plate" tmd Sh~et Formats . . . . .
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Introduction
Introduction
About This
Course
SolidWorks 201 3
Prerequisites
Students attcndmg tht!-. cour-,c arc c'pcctl'd to ha\ c the folio\\ 111)!:
Course Length
Course Design
Philosophy
I h1s trmnmg manualts mtcnded h> he U!>cd 111 a eb-.sroom ~n' 1rnnmcm
undl'r the gu1dancl' of an C'(ll'l'lencl'd ~l)lu.!Worb lnstruclllr. ll IS not
mtt:nded Ill be a -,\!1 f-paccd tuton.ll. I he c'amplcs and case studic-. arc
dc-.Jgned to he demonstrated "In c" h} the mstructor.
Laboratory
Exercises
I aboratory c'crci-.C'- gi' c ynu the npportullll) w appl) and practice the
matcnal eo\ l'rcd dunng the lecture 'demonstration portillll of the
cour-.c. r he> ;ue des1gned to represent t}plcal design and nwdding
situation-. '' hllc ht:mg moc.le-,t enough lo he completed dunng das.,
tune You shuu ld note that many student-. \\ork at dlfli:rent paces.
I hcrctorc. we ha\c included more lab e'erc1.,e., than you can
rca-.onahl) c\pect w complete durmg the course. Thts ~n-.ure' that C\ en
the fi.tstc-.t -;tudent "i ll nnt run out of e:-.cn:l;.e.,
SolidWorks 201 3
Introduction
A Note About
Dimensions
'I h~: tira'' ing~ anti d1mcn-.io11'. gl\t:n 111 the lab t:\crc1se~ arc nut 1nt~:ndcd
tu rdkct any p:u1u:ular dratling standard. In !~tel. -.nmctimcs dlmcn,lt)lls
arc gi\~:n inn l~ll>hionthat \\OUid llC\t:r be cons1dcrcd acceptable 111
1ndustf}. 1 he r..:a ...on fi)r this is thl' labs ar.: dcs1gncd ltl ~:ncuurugc you tu
apply the mformauon co\ ~:red 111 class and to cmplo) and rem force
ccnam techniques 111 nwdclmg. \-.a result. the dra\\ mg~ and duncns1on-.
in lhl' t:\crci-..cs arc done m a \\a) that complements tlm ohjcclln:.
About the
Training Files
1\ complete set of thl! \arious lilcs usl!d throughout this cour-.l' can he
www.solidworks.com/ tra.mingfllessolidworks
The file'> arc supphed tn s1gned . .,df-c.\tractmg c\ccutahlc pacl..age!-.
I
I
Typewriter
J
Meaning
Windows 7
fi.1ll0\\ scclllllls ol
the proeetiurcs. Tlm, pnn 1dcs separatwn
bel\\ ~:en the -.tcps or the procedure anti large
blocl..s of e\pltsnator} tCXl. rhc \teps
thcm-.d\es arc numbered 111 san!'. -.enf'holti.
l hc !'.crccn shots 111 th1s manual \\ere made usmg the ~ol1dWorl..s
solh,arc runnmg on Window:. 7. II' you arc not using Windo\\s 7. or 1f
you ha' c a JJ!li!rentthcme setting. you may not1ce slight d1 !li:rcm:cs 111
the appearance of the menus and "mdows. I hesc dl!lcrcnccs do not
alll'ctthc perli.mmmcc ol'thc '><lfi,,are.
Introduction
Use of Color
SolidWorks 2013
or
Graphics and
Graphics Cards
\\a).
Color Schemes
Out of the bm. the Solld~orks soli\\ arc prm 1des sc\erul pr.:dclincd
color schemes that control. among other thmgs. the color-. used lbr
h1ghllghtcd ttcms. selectell lh:ms . .,ketch rdatmn '>}mho b . and 'hadcd
pn:\ IC\\~ of features
We ha\c not w,cd the :-.amc color scheme lor eH:J) c:t-.c -.Lud~ and
h.:cau-,c ~mm: colors arc more \'''hie and clear than othcrs
"hcn u-.cd "llh dlll\:rcnt colon:d parts.
e\crct~c
Lesson 1
SolidWorks Basics and the
User Interface
l lpon
SUCC\!~sful
COillpkllllll
orthl~
li.:aturc~ .
~ohdWorks
user intcrlltcc.
Lesson 1
SolidWorks 2013
What is the
SolidWorks
Software?
paramctric
rhe ltalici/Cd
term~ Ill
Fe ature-based
Just as an ass.:mbl) 1~ made up ul a nu mher or 1ndiv 1tlual p1.:c.: parts, a
l.,ol1dWorks model 1s also made up or mdh 1dual constnucnt clcmcm....
lhc"l' elcmenh arl' calkd fi:atur.:;..
\Vhl'n you cr.:ate a mmld ll'lllg the <\oltdWorks soliwarl', you \\Ork
with intclligl'nt. l'a~y to understand geometric feature ... such as hoss~s.
cuh. hcllc..,, ril:b. lilll'h. chamfers. and drnlls. \-, thl' li:aturcs arc crl'atl'd
they arc appl1cd d1n:ctl} to th~ '' ork pi~Cl'
h.~aturcs
can be classilicd
~ts
ch:~mlcr-. ar~
SolidWorks 2013
lesson 1
SoltdWorl<s Basics and rhe User lnrertace
Parametric
I he dunens1ons and relations used to create a li:aturc arc caplllrcd and
slnrt:d 111 the nmdd lh1s not only enables ynu to capture your design
inll:nt. it abo cnabh:-. you to qllld.l:r and casil:r make changes to the
model.
Solid Modeling
Lesson 1
SolidWork s 201 3
Fully Associative
A Sol id \\ orks mndd 1:. full> a~soc1at I\ e to the dm'' mgs and
a),semhlies that r.:li:rence 11 . Changes to the model arc <IUtomaticall)
rclkcted 111 the assocwted dr:l\'>lllgs anu assemblies I iJ...e'' 1se, you can
make changes 111 the collie'- I or the Jra'' mg or asscmhl) and kn1m that
those chang..:s "d l he rctkctcd ha~:J... in the model.
Constraints
Design Intent
Ill tent.
Design Intent
Equations
W:t)'
Added Relations
1\ddcd to the modc.:l as tl i-.. created, rclatmns prm 1de another \\<1) to
connect related gcumc.:tr). ~ome cmnmon rclm1ons arc eonccntnc.
tangent, Cllllll'ld..:nt. and collmear.
Dimens ioning
SolidWorks 201 3
Lesson 1
Sol idWorl(s Basics a nd the User Interlace
Examples of
Design Intent
C.,om~
C.\ .ampks or tli ll'lrcnt tlc-.tgn mtent m a skctch arc -,hlm n helm\ .
~)
tOO---i
How Features
Affect Design
Intent
rhc layer cake approach build-. the pan nne piece at a tinw. addmg each
layer. ur li.!atun:. onto the prc\ 1ous unc. hkc thi-..
Changmg the thickness or one l,t) er ha-. a npph.: clll.:ct, chang ing thl.'
f1lhlt l!ll1 of all th-.: othl.'r layer-. that \\ l're creall.'d aficr 11.
Lesson 1
The Manufacturi ng
Approach
rhe manulilctllnng appwach ltl moddmg 111 1 1111.:~ the "ay the part
\Hluld h~ manutllcturetl. I or <:\ample, 1rtlm. stepped shaft \\as turned
on a lath.:' ) ou \\ ould start \\ llh a pi~ce or har ..,toe!-. and r<.:lllll\ 1.!
llhllenal usmg. a ...eri.:s or cuts.
File References
"'ol it.I\Vorks cr.:att:s lil~.:s that ar.: compound documents that contn1n
.:kments lnun ntht:r lik~. hie rdi?r.:nn:;, arc creatt:t.l b) hnkmg. tiles
rathl'r than Juph.:aung m formation 111 multiple lilcs.
Rel~rl'IH.:.:d liks do not h:l\c to he stor.:d \\ nh the dm:umt:nt that
reli:renct:s them. In must prat:t~e.:a l applicatHlll". tht: rt:li:renc~:t.l
documt:nts nn: .,wred 111 mulup l ~: locat mns on the computer or net\\ ork.
SohdWork~ pro\IU.:s Sl'\Craltools to t.letcrminc tlw reti:rences that
C\ISt antlthc1r locatwn.
file~
can he
1he main d11li:rt:m:c~ bet" t:t:n lt nked object~ anti cmhctllkd objects arc
tht: data 1s storct.l and IHm you uptlatt: the tlata n tkr you plact: tt
111 tht: tle~t i natwn lile.
"her~
Linked Objects
Embedded Objects
10
When you cmhcd an object. infi1rmation in th~: t.le-.tinat lon tile t.Jt,esn't
change it you modify the "nurce li le. Emht:dt.lcd ohject" hccon11.' part or
the tlc ...tlnatwn tile and. on et: Inserted. art: llll longer part or the suurcc
li le.
SolidWorks 2013
Lesson 1
SolidWorlcs Basics and the User Interface
File Reference
Example
arc slllm 11
Dru\\ ing
~~
Assembl)
Library Feature
Insert Part
11
Lesson 1
SolldWorks 2013
Opening Files
RAM
Fixed Disk
Save
Computer Memory
lo better understand ''here li lcs arc -.to red and '' h1ch copy ut' the li le
arc \\urking on, 1l1s 1mpor1antto dlllcrcnllatc hct\\ccn the t\\O mam
tyres of' computer memory.
\\t'
Random A ccess
Memory
Fixed Memory
I 1\cd mcmm') 1s all the norl-\ o latllc memory. l"lw. mcludcs the
computer hard dm c. lloppy disk .... ttp di..,ks and (.'[).., l'i\ed memory
lll'lds its inf(mnattun C\ t'l1 "hen the computer 1s not running.
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SolidWorks 2013
lesson 1
SolidWorks Basics and the User Interlace
The SolidWorks
User Interface
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t: -""'''"""~"<''""'
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Hold
Unselectable
Icons
To Pre-select or
Not?
nmic~.:
uns~.:h.:ctahle
A., a rule, the ...,olaiW<,r"-s soli\\ are does not require you to pre-sclect
objc~.:~ ... bcftH"l' opening a menu or lhalog ho\. lnr c\ample, 1fyou \\ant
to add '>111111.' tilh:h to the edges ol')our model. you ha\e complete
frecd1H11 )OU c.m :-.dect the edges fir.,t and thcn click the Fillet wnl or
you can die"- the Fillet wnl and then select the edge-.. I he cho1ce 1s
) our-..
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Lesson 1
Heads-up View
Tool bar
1:> a
e:,.
tr:msparcnt toolbar that contams man)
common 'IC\\ man 1pula11on commam.h..
vlan) or the ICons ( -.uch ..IS the Hide/Show
Items 1con 'ohmvn) arc Flyout Tool button:o.
thll cnntum other optwns. l"hesc !lyouts
contain a small J1m n arrtm l<l access
the other commam.ls.
Pull-down Menus
The Pull-dm\ n menu ... pru\ 1J e access ll\ many or the commands that
the ~oltd~orb snllware otli.:r:-. rlm11 ll\ er the nght l11cing urro\\ t1)
acce:-s the menus. ChcJ.. the pushpm tu keep the menus open.
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lesson 1
SolidWorks Basics and the User Interlace
Customizing
Pull-down Menus
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Shortcuts
Quick Tips
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Toggle Ou1ck Tips _ . /
On/Off
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SolldWorks 2013
Lesson 1
So/idW01 ks Basics and the User Interface
ro~~~a:~~~~Manager
P~
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SolidWorks 201 3
Lesson 1
SolidWorks Basics and !he User lntorlace
Using the
Command
Manager
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b--- -011
ld\do.t
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Note
l'he Commandl\1ana!!cr can he Jrsplayed '' ith or'' llhout tc\t on the
huuons. These rmages o.,ho\\ the Use Large Buttons with Text optron.
Adding and
Removing
CommandManager
Tabs
I~N
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f.lonl(poot
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Multiple Monitor
Displays
Spanning Monitors
Click Span Displays t'u on the top bar or the Solid Works" tndm' to
stretch the drsplay across both rnon rt1lr~ .
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SolidWorks 201 3
Lesson 1
SolldWorlls Bastes and tho User Interface
Fitting to a Monitor
Cli~:l-.. ~ither
L~
Tip
PropertyManager
u..e.
Prev1ew
~ Open
and
Close 1con
Group Box
Open and acuve
Group Box
.,
th~
lkhw. the top nm of' butwn' tr~ on~ m more Group Boxes that
cnntam ro: l.ttcd optt\111,. I ht:) can h~ npo:m:d (e\p;,uukd) or elo..,~d
( etlllap,cd) ;tnd Ill mJn) l'<t":" made , tell\~ or maclt\ e
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SolidWorks 201 3
Lesson 1
SolldWorks Basics and the User Interface
Task Pane
Search
.a , View Palette
w_
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Lesson 1
SolidWorks 2013
...
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~
Double-dtek th~o: teon of the part <lr asscmbl) tn tho.: Design Library nr
orag uno orop ll Ill tO the ( iraphics i\rca tonpo.:n it.
Search
lhc Search optton can be used to lino Files and Models on your
sy ...tcm b) searching !or any parlofthe name (requtres Wind~ms
Dcsklllp S~.:urch o.:ngmd. or to lind mformatmn from SolidWorks Help.
the Kmm lcdgo.: Bas~.:, Community I orum or Commands. Search w.. ing
lhts proccourc:
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SolidWorks 2013
Lesson 1
SolldWorlt.s Basics and the User Interlace
lhc kll. right and nmldk mousL' huunns ha\c di~unct n11:an1ng~ 111
<.;ol id Works.
Mouse Buttons
Left
()elect objects such a ... gcnmctr). menu ... bullon~. and nhjcds in till
I cuturcManag.cr d..:s1gn tr..:c
Right
Note
*'X c...._r......
O....c-
AOittof,_ts
..., _ _ _ _ _--1
Middle
Dyn:umcall} rotate" pans or tooms <1 part nr asscmhly. Path a dra\\ ing.
System Feedback
V..:rtc\
Fug.:
I a~o:l.'
I)lllll.!ll\ton
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Lesson 1
SolidWorks 2013
Options
I ocatcc.J on the Tools menu. the Options dialog ho\ enable!> you to
cttstollll/e the C.,olidWnrb so1iware to rellcct !>Uch things as your
company\ dralling st:mc.Jards il" \\ell a-. your inc.Ji, ic.Jual prcli.:rences
and "urJ.. cm 1ronment
Tip
l -;e the -.carch har in the upper nght of the.: Options dialog bo\ In find
opt1ons and c.Jocum..:nt prop..:rt1..:s. lypc the lahcl of the ch..:ck
h{l\. radio button. nr other option to locOJie the page" h..:rc the option
sy~t..:m
fo.!SIUC!>.
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SolidWorks 201 3
Lesson 1
SolldWorl<s B asics and th e User Interlace
Customization
System options
!he opt1on~ g.roupcu umkr the h..:aumg System Options <~re ~;l\co on
your") stem a nu allcct ..:' ~:ry document you open m your <.;oliuWorb
sc-.s1on <.;y~tcm sett mg), allll\\ you to control a nu cu;,tomuc) our" ork
ell\ mmmcnt. I or ..::-.ample, you might like ''orking '' uh colorcu
'1c\\ port background. I don 1. ~mcc th1s I'> a :-.ystl' lll -..cuing, pans or
a ... scmhl ics opened on ) llUr systo..m \\oulu ha'~.: a colorcu ' le\\ port The
'ame file-.. opened on my 'Y~tcm \\lluld not.
Document properties
1 hcse scttmgs arc applied to the md1\ idual document. Ior c\amplc.
units. dralimg standaru~. and matcnnl prupcrtle'> (dcns1ty) Jrc nil
document settmgs. lhey arc '-<1\cd \\ ith the document and do not
l'hangc. regard ii.!SS of \\hO~C ~}'>tem the document 1-.. Opl.!ned on.
I or more informalwn ah1111t the option" -..l'ttmgs that arc u-.cd 111 th1s
cour-..c, rdcr to Optum.\ S<'flmgs on page 496 in the i\ppend1x.
Document templates
Document tem pla tes arc prc-uclincd uocumenls that \\ere set up" ith
ccrtam sp.:n lk '>Cttmgs. I or c\amplc. youmtght want t\\ll d11lcr.:nt
template-. I(Jr purl..,. One" ith l.ngli-..h sett lllgl> ... uch a~ i\NS I drulimg
-.tandard-. anu mch units. and one "llh met ne settings ~uch a~
millimctcrs un 11~ and ISO drnl\mg -.wnuards. You can '>Cl up a~ mull)
di llcrcnt uocument tcmpl.ue-. <h you nceu. lhc.:y can be organu.:d mto
d11lcrent fo lu.:r'> for easy acc.:s-. \\hen opl..'nlllg ne\\ docum.:nts. You
can create document templates fi1r pan-.. as'>cmhltcs. and dr;m mgs.
f or more detailed 1nstruL11uns on htm wncat.: document templates.
rclcr to /Jocumenl li..mp/ar's tlfl page 496 111 the 1\rpcntlt\.
Object
Mun) tunes the propcnic-. ofun ind1\ 1ouul obJCd c:.~n hl' chang..:u or
cdncu I or c\ampl.:. you can change the uci~IUit ot~play ol a d1mcns1on
to supprc"" one or both c\tcnslon Iincs. or you can chunge the color of a
feature.
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Lesson 1
SolidWorks 8as1cs and tho User Interface
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SolldWorks 2013
Lesson 2
Introduction to Sketching
lnscn a
Lstabllsh
11C\\
1\l:
..,kctch.
~ketch
25
Lesson 2
SolidWorks 2013
In troduction to Sk etching
20 Sketching
tntn>ducc~
l lw.. lesM111
ha~--
or mode ling in
~nlu.lWork~ .
.- -.-
'
"
R~:\ohe!>
l olb
Extrude
Revolve
c~1n
Sweep
Loft
Stages in the
Process
I 'er)' sketch has '-1.!\ era I charactcn-.ucs that cnntnhutc to th -.hape, '1/C
and onentatwn
New part
Ne\\ pnrh can hl' cn.:at~:d 111 mch. mt ll nnetcr nr ~>t h~:r unih. Parts arc
to create .tnd hold the -.ohd modl'l
us~.d
Sketches
Sketch geometry
"'k.:tdw-. ar~: colkctwn ... oi2D geometry that arc w..cd to ~:rc;tte solttl
1\:atur.:-..
I} pes or 2[) gcomclr} sudl a-.. Iincs. Circles .md
up the sl-.et~.:h .
rectangle~
that make
Sketch relations
( l.!omctnc rdattonsh tps ~uch a-. hor11ontal and 'crttcal arc .tpphcd to
the -,!-.etch geometry. ll1c rdauon-.. restnet the mm em~:m 11r the cnuuc-..
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Lesson 2
SolidWorks 2013
Introduction to Sketching
Sketch tools
roofs can he u...cd tn modi f) the sketch gcomctl) that has hccn crcah.:d.
rillS of!cn 111\ oh c~ trrmm1ng ur C\tcndrng. t..'lllltlcs.
Procedure
Introducing :
New Part
Where to Find lt
New part.
clic" OK.
(-
GJ G
......
lh~: p<trt I'- crcat~:d '' ith the settings of'th~: temp late. One "cy ...cuing 1s
the pan.., un1h \..,the IWillC 11npl1cs, lhi.., part temp late u~cs
m11limctcrs ,1s the Ulllt .... You can create and sa\c any number of
different tcmpbh.:s, all\\ it h dill\:rcnl setltngs.
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SolidWorks 2013
Lesson 2
Introduction to Sketching
Saving Files
~a' mg lll!!s \Hilt:)> the lih: inli.,mwtmn 111 RAM to a locauon on u li\ed
di:-.k. <:;olid~orb pro\ 1de-. three opt1on~ for sa\ mg. fifes. I ac::h ha~ a
diiTerenl e!li:ct on tile rcler..:ncc-..
Save
Cop) the file 111 RAM to the lhed dl'>K, !ell\ mg the copy 111 RAM open.
lftlm tile 1s hemg n:fi:n.:nced by an) open <:;olidWorks files, then.: arc
no changes to the n:fi:rl!nce
Where to Find lt
Save As
Cop) the lilt..: 111 RAM to the lhc<.l 01sk under J ne\\ name or file type,
replacmg. tilt: tile 111 RAt-. I "llh the ne\\ tile. 1 he old file Ill RAM 1s
closed 1dthom sa\ mg. lf thi:-. tile 1s hcmg rcli:n:nced hy any Of/('11
~oliJWorb liks. you 'hould updmc the rcti:rcnccs to tlw. ne\\ file.
Save As Copy
Cop) the file in RAM ltllhc lhed Jt,k under a ne\\ name or file t}pl',
lca,ing the ongmalm RAM open.lfthts file 1s hcmg rcfi!renccd hy .m)
open SoliJWork'> file:.. you \lwuld not update the reli:renccs In tlm ne''
fih: .
2
Filing a part.
Click Save Id anti file the partlmtler the numc Plate. !"he c\ll'nstOn.
.sldprt, i-. added automatically. Click Save .
--
......oo.-. }1
.A-t
~~
~C
'WM~Wo.~ s
~1
......._ ....
--........
b~
... c - If
"'
'------~--~~
..........
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lesson 2
Introduction to Sketching
What are We
Going to
Sketch?
Sketching
Ihe first lea tun: or a pan W ill be crcutcu 111 thts ~cctillll. !"hat lllltWI
feature 1::. just the first or man) tcature~ nccucu to complete the pan.
~J...ch.:hmg. ~~
g~o.om~:try . I )
~!..etching
Default Planes
"Jo create a sf.-ctch, you must choose a plane on '' htch to sJ...ctd t. lhc
.;ystcm pnn u..lcs three mitiul planes hy dduult. J'hcy arc Front Plane.
Top Plane. ;.md Right Plane.
Introducing:
Insert Sketc h
\\ hen crcaung. a ne" sJ...etd1. Insert Sketch opens the sJ..ctdter on the
current!) sch.:cted plane nr planar l~cc \till also use Insert Sketch to
cdtt an e\isung. ...ketch.
You must sdcct a phmc nr a pl:mar lltcc of the model alicr d tcf.-mg
Insert, Sketch. I he ~o.ursor ~ :' appears indicating that ) ou should
~elec t
Where to Find lt
a thee or plane.
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Introduction to Sketch.ng
Note
1he
sy mho I
n:present~
Sketch Indicator
.1.
..
Sketch active.
Introducing:
Confirmation Corner
S) mbols apr~ar~
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Lesson 2
Introduction to Slcetchmg
Sketch Entities
~ohtiWorl-.s
gcnmcll') . In tlus ks..,on. on I) one of the most ha~tc -.ha pc~" tll he u..,cd.
Lines.
Sketch Geometry
The
l(liiO\\ mg ~:hart
Sk(tc h E nlit)
l. tnc
<..
~-
Pcnmctcr Ctrclc
C~nterpOIOt ~'Hl'
@]
\r~:
@)
-
--
J Pomt \re
Ellip-..c
rg
--
Parttul I 11 ipse
[Q]
~
~rltnc
<.itraight Slot
~
--
Ccnt.:rpoint
<:;traight ~lot
!--~
[g)
Parahnla
Slnt
irdc
Tangent
Ceometr) f: \ample
Button
~-
--
~
- -
--- ' - -
r:
c
),.
_:'0
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lntroductron to Sketchmg
Sk~ tc h
Entil)
Polygon
Corner lh:l:tangk
Dl
(_ l:ntt:r Rectangle
- ---
Point ( orncr
Rcctungh:
- - -------
--
Gcomel r) E'\amplc
Button
Dj
-
(J
I' ... I
1::::;
- - -
Pomt (enter
Rl'l:tnnglc
Para lldogmm
Pnmt
--
lentcrlinc
,a
~
- -
The Mechanics of
Sketching
lo
32
-+
L!J
Basic Sketching
~k.:tch
G::J
l~
i~
---4-
I I
.
- -
--.
Click-Drag
PosllH\11 the cursor" here you ''ant the Ime to start Prcs" and hold
the Jell mouse hullun Drag the cursor to \\lu.:re ynu \\ant the ... kctl'h
cnltly to end. A pn!\ ic" of the sketch entity will l\1llm' the cursor
ltkc a ruhh.:r hand. Rclo.:asc the ldt mouse button.
Lesson 2
SolidWorks 2013
Introduction to Sketching
I h~: Line lonl create~ -,inglc lim: ~cgmcnh 111 J skdl'h. lluritontal and
\Crllcal hn~: ... can h~: cr~:~lled \\hlk "kctching hy \\Jtchmg li.1r the
lccdhack symhob on the cur-.;or.
Introducing:
Insert Line
Where to Find lt
<;hnrtcul \h:nu. R1ght-chck in the graph1c~ area and d1ck Line '
Introducing: Sketch
Relations
Ill
ekm~:nt
detail in
Sketch a line.
Important!
Line at angle.
..
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Introduction to Sketching
Inference Lines
(Automatic
Relations)
~ . , ,,
I he hnc labcleu .. B.. 1s blue lt only pnn 1de-. a rcl'cn:nc~.:. 111 thi ... ca~c
H:nlcal. lll the other endpolnl. I r the sketch hnc is cnued at tlm. pomt.
no 'crllcal rclatmn "Ill be captured.
Note
Inference lines.
<.. reatc a line mo\ mg 111 u d1rcc11on pcrpcn-
11
Perpendicular.
\ nothcr p~.: r pcndlcular line 1" created lh11n
the l;tst endpo1nt. \gain. a perrendieular
relatHlll 1s autonwllcall} ~:aptun:d .
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Lesson 2
Reference.
~- 1
Sketch Feedback
111\lSI
Description
I ndpnmt
l\ lldpuint
---'t>---
l OlllCILkllt
(On I dgc)
c1rclc m er the
I ccntcrpomt.
10 Close.
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Introduction to Sketching
a~:ti\ c
Pre,... tht: Esc key on tht: 1-cyhnard tn turn olrthe line tool.
Status of a Sketch
<..ketches can be
111
an~
Fully Defined
IS
black
~ 51-.etchl
(b)
Over Defined
~ ~ (+)Sketch!
Note
36
!he l\\ n other stales arc No Solution Found ami Invalid Solution
Found. I hey both 111d1catc that thcr~ arc crn1r~ that llUI'-L he rcpa1reu.
I ur more ml(lmlallon 1111 rcp<llr'>....c~ lnson8: Fditillg ' R,,win .
SolldWorks 2013
Lesson 2
lnlroducllon 10 Skelchlng
Rules That
Govern
Sketches
Sketch Type
--
nr
..
-l
-------
Multtpk nested
contour., creates a boss
"tth an intanal cut
L/
----
I Special Considerations
T'\lone reqlllrcu .
Description
----------------~------
~ ,
1. ,,
None required.
Ul'>.fOlnt COillOUI"'>.
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Lesson 2
lntroducrton ro Sketchmg
13 Dragging.
llndc.:r dc.:frned gc.:<llllell"} (blue) ~:an he.:
dral'uc.:d to Ill!\\ locatl\lll'-.. I ully defined
ge,unctry Lannut Drag thl' upp.:rmost
endpuint to change the.: shape.: or the .. 1-.c.:tch
rhl' dragged cndpoilll appears ~IS a green
dot.
tnth.: :-talc
Tip
Design Intent
l'he dcs1gn iment. Is d1.,cu"cd l'arher. gm nns hu\\ the pan j., buih and
l11m 11 ''Ill change In thi., \!\ample. the '>1-.etch .,hape mu:-.l be.: allm,.:d
111 chang.: 111 thL''l' "a) s:
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SolidWorks 201 3
Lesson 2
Introd uction to Sketchmg
What Controls
Design Intent?
Sketch relations
Dimensions
DimcnsiOih <lrl: used Ill uclim: lhl' SI/C and location the ~!..etch
geomdr) l mcar. rad1al. dwmcter and angular dm1ens1ons can he
or
added.
Ill full~ uelinc a -.J..ctdlt/1/c/ capture the desired design llllCnl fl!l]liii'CS
undeNandmg and applying a comhinatwn of' n.:lauon ~ and dnncnsions.
Desired Design
Intent
In order l'or the sketch to ch.mgc pmpcrl). the curn.:ct rchluons aml
uuncnsu>ns arc n:qu1rcu l hc rcqlllrcd dcs1gn mtent 1s listed heilm :
llon;omal <lnd n.:nu.:1l
IIncs.
Angle' aluc.
---
Right-anglc comcr.... or
pcrpcnd 1cular l1nt.:s.
21
-----
bfj
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lesson 2
lntroductton to Sketching
Sketch
Relations
Automatic Sketch
Relations
Automatic relations arl' added a:. gcomctl) I'> sketched. We""'' thi-. as
\\C sketched the outline 111 the pre\ 1nus steps. ~ketch feedback tell-. you
''hen automatiC rclatllln-. arc hcmg created .
Added Sketch
Relations
~.:rcatc
Introducing : Display
Relations
Where to Find lt
-=----- - - - - -=---:::::=~-=
15 Display the relations
associated with a line.
C. ltck the uppcrnwst angled hnc .--
and thc PropcrtyManagcr open-..
Jl1e Existing Relations bo\ m
Tip
~ .
lhc rdat10ns arc VIsible because View, Sketch Relations i!> turnl'd on.
I rIll., turned oil doublc-clu.:kmg the georlll.:lr~ \\Ill shO\\ the relations
and open the Pmpert}Mani.l).!er.
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So lidWorks 201 3
Lesson 2
Introduction
ro Sl<etchfng
no longer ~on~tram~d to he
"Ill b~havc
dtlkrcntly \\hen you drag 11. l ompurc tlw, tll
hll\\ the sketch bchavcd '"hen you draggcd 1l
in step 13.
the ltnc
Examples of
Sketch Relations
I hcrc urc many typ~s of Sketch Re lations. Wh1ch ones arc \'alid
nn the eombtnallon or geometry that you ~elect. Selections can
h~.: th~ cnt it)' itsd f. cndpomt'> or J comhmation Dl.!pending on the
sdcctmn. ,1 hm1ted -.ctol'opWm>. 1s madc a\all<thk I'hc folhmmg
l.hart ... ho\\ !> -.omc c\amph:.., of -.k~tch rdatum~. llm, .., not n completc
IJ..,t of all gcometnc rdatlllns '\dditlllnal c\ampl~s "ill he mtrmluc~d
throughout th1s cour-.c.
dcp~.:n(h,
Relation
Coincide nt bct\\~cn
a Ime and an
l.!ndpmnt
/J
-- - - --
- -1---
After
Before
- -
.1 /1
I /:
.
Paralle l bctwl.!l.!n
m o or mor~ hn~~
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Lesson 2
SolidWorks 201 3
Relalion
Before
Perpendicular
Art er
Collinear bct\\ccn
1 or m on. lt ncs.
"<'
-I
--
-- -
Hodzontal '""'""
tn one or more l111cs.
--
"
Horizontal hct\\ccn
lwn or mun.
CIHJptlll1l~ .
/( d
~
Vertical applicu to
<lllC or more l111c-..
"
I'
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SolidWorks 201 3
Lesson 2
lntroducllon to Sketching
Brfore
Relation
Vertical het'' ~:~:n
1wo or n11wc
cmlpo mh .
-\fter
.1
,..
Equal hcl\n:cn t \\ o 1
(-.:}
or more arl ~ or
../I
or more h ne'
-.
,_)
---
Midpoint hct\\ccn a
I me anti an cnllp\llnt
/}
Introducing: Add
Relations
Add Relations 1-. u-.cu Ill create ..1 gcnmctnc r..:lauon~hip !"Uch
pamllcl or collm..:ar hcll\~o:cn -,ketch clcmcnt'i.
Where to Find lt
Selecting Multiple
Objects
a~
""'you learned in a prl.!\ toll., lc.,S\lll. }oll ..elect object~ " nh thl ldi
mou'>~o: hull1111. \\hat .tbout \\hl'll )llll nectl to select more than 1H1e
nbJcct at a ltm~: ' \Vhcn 'iclcctmg mulltplc ob.Jl'Ct..,. \olttl \\ork~ lollm"
stand..trd Mtcrosoll \\ 111Utl\h con,cntlons: hold dm\11 the Ctrl ke~
\\ htlc scl~:ctm g the obJCCh
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Introduction to Sketching
18 Add a relation.
llold dm'n Ctrl und click the t\\o lmc:-.. fhe
., -...
Pmpcrt}Managcr :.h<m'- only tho:.c relation:. that arc -....,_
v~tlid
\
\
Lntl
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Lesson 2
Introduction to Sketching
Dimensions
Introducing:
Smart Dimensions
Where to Find lt
Dimensioning :
Selection and
Preview
\s ) ou sckct shtch genmetf) "llh the drmenston l\lol. the S) ... tem
creates a prc\ le\\ ol'thc d1mens1on. I he prc\ le\\ cnal"'les you to sec all
the pmsihk options hy snnpl) mm 111g the mouse after makmg the
..,l:fcl'lllllls. <.licking the lc11mouse hut1<1n place-. the dimension 111 Its
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Lesson 2
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Introduction to Sketchtng
Sketching with On
Screen Numeric
Input
An opt inn 10 ~ketch am! create UllllO.:Jh!llns at the 'iam.: tunc 1s on scn.:cn
num.:ric mpu1. ll rcqlllr.::-. thc~o.: '>leps:
I . C'lu:k Tools. Options. System Options. Sketch, Enable on
Atthi~ earl) swgc. 11 1~ lnLIU\ 1-.ablc In U'>e tlw. nptinn hecauso.: 11 can
lnadH:rto.:ntly cro.:ate <Ill \l\ cn.klin~:d sketch (see Stall/\ o/a Sketch un
page 36).
th~.:
current \iilu-.:
Note
46
b~
Lesson 2
Introduction to Sketching
SolldWorks 2013
ror
np
Pre~~111g Enter
hunon
22 Linear dimensions.
Add Jddnwnal lmcar dJm<:n~Jons
to thc sl-.dch a!-< shn\\ n.
Dimensioning Tip
20
r.
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Lesson 2
SolidWork s 201 3
lntroducrlon to Sketching
Angular
Dimensions
1\ngular dnm:n:-ton.., can h.: crl'ated ustng the same dtmcn~ion tool used
n
[
'
1.. 4 2' I
'
I
'
23 Angular dimension.
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Lesson 2
lntroductton to Sketching
Extrude
Once thl' -.1-l.'tch '' cnmpkted. it can he C\trudcd to create the lirst
l~mure . Therl.' an.! man) opuons fi.)r e\trudmg u s!--:tch mcludmg the
st.tr1 and end wndtuon'>. drall and depth of c\truston. \\ htch ''Il l be
d1scu~scu in more detatl in later lessons. 'lypictllly. c\truswns tal-c
place 111 a direction nnrmal to the .,kdch plane. 111 th1s C:J'>L the Front
plane.
Where to Find lt
111
24 Extrude.
On the Features
('nmmandl\1an;tgcr tah. the
options llll'lllhcr methods
crcatmg 1'-:aturcs arc l1sh:u
along'' nh Extrude and
Revolve. 1 he> arc UtlLl\~llltthlc
because this s"dch does not
m..:ct the ..:ondnions m:..:cssary
so _
li1r crcatmg these t) pc-. of
kature-,, I or c\,lmplc. a
Sweep lcaturc I'C4llll'\.'s both pmlilc aml path '"etches. Sim:c there ts
onl) one sk-:h:h at tlm. t1me, the Sweep opt1nn I!'> una\'atlahlc.
or
so _
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l esson 2
Introduction to Sketchmg
End Condition
-.:~
(Depth )
( hd, OK
Tip
.;>
Blind
6mm
I~
the
SI.'(
or OK/Cancel buuons
Up To\tt'o
Up To Su<feu
OH ut frOM Swff(
Uplotody
U pTa\'lfto
0,.1 o Sutfau
Off'-tlfi!Df'n s..llf4Kt
Up Tollod,
26 Completed feature.
lhc cnmpktcu kalure j, thc tiN ~olid.
llf fea ture or the part. lhe skctch IS
ah..,orbcd uno the Extrude! tcature
Note
, lli Boss-Extrudd.
1li Boss-Extrudtl
~ Sltetchl
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Lesson 2
Introduction to Sketchmg
Sketching
Guidelines t
t-.....:cp your "k..:tch..:s -.unplc \1mph: '>1-...:tchc~ an: cas11:r to cd11. lcs;,
lil-.cl) to de' cl11p errors. and help '"lth do\\ n-.Jrcam li::11un:s such a-.
COil Jig.urallOilS
lhc lirsl -..I-. etch or a Ill!\\ pan -..houlu rcpr..:scnL the 111<1111 profile or
the part.
Dra\\ the ... 1-.ctch 111 .1ppro\lmatcl) the nght sc.lh: to prc\ cnt errors
or gcomctr:y m erl,tp "h..:n you -..tan addmg duncn-..inn ....
Use relation'>, ..:quatiom., und global' unables 111 rcduec the numhcr
Of" mdepcnd0:11t UlllH!nsmll-.. needed
to
befor~
adding dmH.:n;,iono.,.
I 1\ l.!rror~ as they occur. Use Sketc hXpert and Check Sketch for
Feature" h1ch can qlllcl-.1) help) \lll 1denlil). prohlem"> and curr..:ct
them .
I Thanks to Joe Mede1ros Javelin Technologies.
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Exercise 1
Sketch an d Extrude 1
Exercise 1:
Sketch and
Extrude 1
U111ts millimeters
1
New part.
Sketch.
lll1
so
-r
1-----+-------+-i
100
Extrude.
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SolidWorks 2013
Exercise 2
Sketch and Extrude 2
Exercise 2:
Sketch and
Extrude 2
l rt!alt!
fhi~
Rclatium) on page
r \'lrlllll
l
1
'4.
nn page 45.
on page 49
/)imt miom
nit~
millimeters
New part.
Sketch.
r
70
Extrude.
111
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Exercise 3
Sketch and Extrudo 3
Exercise 3:
Sketch and
Extrude 3
th~:
f(JllO\\ mg skill.,:
RclatiomJ nn page 3~
Dinwmiom on page 45.
Er1rwl( on page 49.
New part.
( rcato: a ne\\ part w.mg the Part MM h.'mplatc.
Sketch .
Create this ~t..ltch on the Front Plane u-.mg line'. automatic
and d11n~:nslon, .
eo
3
Extrude.
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SolidWorks 201 3
Exercise 4
Sketch and EKtrudo 4
Exercise 4:
Sketch and
Extrude 4
l 'nih. millimeters
1
New part.
Sketc h.
t r..:ah~ tlm....!..etch on th..: Front Plane
r\.!lauon~
--
IS 1-
anJ
Extrude.
l \truc.IL the sJ..ctch 100mm m depth.
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Exercise 5
SolidWorks 2013
Exercise 5:
Sketch and
Extrude 5
S~ctdung
ln{ereun Lmn
un page 29
r lllfoll/cllit' Relations) on
page 1-t
Dimensiom on page 45
l\trut!e nn page 49
l n11s miltimeters
New part.
Sketch.
Extrude.
l '\tntdc the sketc.:h 25mm
111
depth
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Exercise 6
SolidWorks 201 3
Exercise 6:
Sketch and
Extrude 6
r~a t ~
Units millimeters
1
New part.
(. reatc a ne\\ purl u;.mg the Part_MM template.
Automatic relations.
Create th is si--etch on the Front Plane u ~ mg lmes anu automatic
rd.lll\lllS. <;ho\\ the Perpendicular and Vertical rclauons
V
3
Dimensions.
J\00 dii11CI1~1011S Ill fully udine
the ..,J..etch.
Extrude.
l \truue the -.!-.etch 12mm
25
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Exercise 6
Sketch and Elltrudo 6
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Lesson 3
Basic Part Modeling
Upon
~uc.:cc~srul
cnmpklmn olthts
lcs~on.
L'-.e the.: l'Utllng tools edit sJ..c.:tch c.:dll li:aturc and n'llhack.
tb
dr:t\\ tngs.
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lesson 3
Basle Part Modeling
Basic Modeling
Stages in the
I hl' steps
hcltm
Process
111
Terminology
Profile choice
\\hat re the terms commtml) w-cd "h..:n t:tll..mg about modclmg and
u'ing tht: ~~~lidWorl..s ,ofi\\.trc
Wluch prolil..: 1s till' ht:stnlll'l\l chtlu..,e \\h~:n -.tart1ng the mmlding
process''
Once you, c eh own the best pn,lilc, hm' d11L''> this a llcct ~ liUr choa:c
nl si-etch plane''
Design intent
Wh,tt is dc-.1gn
int~:nt
New part
First feature
Vv hat 1-. the fin.t katurc'!
th~: fip,[
Fillets
lillcting.
Editing tools
LJo,e thn:e ol the nm.,tcommon editing ttwb.
Drawings
Dimension changes
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Lesson 3
Basle Part Mode/lng
Terminology
Feature
All <.:Ut'>. husse>., plane>. .md .,J..dchc~ Lhut you create arc <.:nn.,idcn.:tl
h:atun.:s. '-.kctch~.:tlli:atures arc Lhos~.: based on ..,kdche>. (boss and <.:ut).
and applied li:atures arc based lll1 edges or fa<.:<.:s ( lilh.:t).
Plane
Planes .arc llat illld 1111illllC. rhe:y arc rcprc...cnt..:d on the >.crecn \\ lth
'1sibk edges. !hey <tre u~cd as the primary o.,kctch >.urfaee lnr creating
boss and cut li.:aturcs
Extrusion
., '~
\lthuugh there .1r~.: many ""Y"
tu create li:at ur~s and shape the -'
solltl. tor th1.., lcs..,tm. only
erlrtt.II0/1.\ "ill he discussed.
1\n e.\trusiOil \\Ill 1!:\lcntf a
prolill! along a path L}piC<tlly
normal tu tht: prolilc plane li1r
snm~.: d istan<.:c. 1 he mm cmen 1
along that path becomes th~.: .,oltd mndd .
Sketch
25
Boss
Bo.1'c' are U>.l'U to add mall.:nulto the motlcl. l11l' cnt1ea l11llllal ll'aturc
is always a bos.,. A lkr th~: tin.. t feature. you may add a:, many bus..,l'~ as
lli.!L'dl'd Ill enmplcle the dcs1gn 1\s \\ 1th thl' ha>.~:. all bosses h~:gin \\ 1th a
sketch .
Cut
A ( 111 1s u... etlto rcmm< m:.tt~:nal from till' model. 1 h1>. 1~ thl' oppo..,ll~.:
of' the lmss. I 1k~.: thl' hoss. cuts h~:gin as 2D skl'lche" and rcmmc
matl'nal h) 1!\tru... um. re\ olutmn, or ntlKr m~:thods ) ou \\ i11 learn
about.
!- ilfel., and m1111d\ are gcnl'ra lly adtkd to the stll id. not the sketch. By
nature of thl' l~1ccs adjacent w thl' ...et~.:cted edge. thc S) ...tl'm kmm s
"h~.:ther to create a round (rcmo\ 111g material) or a li lkt (adding
mat~:nal)
Design Intent
liO\\ tlw moll~.: I shoultl hi! crcatl.!d and changl'tl, 1s considcretlthl' dcs1gn
mh:nt Rdatlllnsh ip" h..:t" cen li:atur~.., ant! the scqul'nt:l' of thc1r
creation all contn hutc to dl'slgn intent.
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Lesson 3
BaSIC Part Modeling
Choosing the
Best Profile
(.'hou... t: the "hl' \t ' profiJt:. IJ11., profik. \\ h\!11 e:>.trutkU, \\ 11J !_!Cill'r<ltl!
more or the nwdcl than any other. loo).. at these nmdds <h 1!\ampk'-o
Pa r t
-j
----1--~-
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Lesson 3
Choosing the
Sketch Plane
One~
Planes
1here arc three Jctaull piano.:.,, labclcd Front Plane. Top Plane .md
Right Plane. I ad1 phmc '" mlinlle. hut ha., '>crcen border:- fur' tc\\ tng
and selection l\ bo. c<Jch plane pas:-.e~ thwugh the ungm and '"
mutuall} pcrp..:ndicular to the others.
the ho.:.. t prolik '" detcrmmed. the nc.\t "t'-'P '"to dectde "lm:h
'IC\\ to u..c and sdect the plane wtth the ;.amc name for ... ketchmg tl
I he <.oltdWnrb ... on\\ arc prm tdc" thn.:..: plan..:.... the) an: desert bed
helm\
l"ho.: plancl> can b'- r'-namcd In thts cour-e the name-. Front Plane. Top
Plane and Right Plane r..:plaec the dcl~lllh n,un..:" rcspecll\cl) lhi"
namtng c.:tltl\ entmn 1s used mother ( \D -.y .. tcm" .tnd '" c.:omf'nrtahle to
many u-,..:r-,.
'\ltlwugh the plane"
arc mlinttc. tt 111.1) b'-'
etbler to think of them
th hmllln~,t an open
ho\. eonneettng at the
urigm. l''-lllg th1"
analog}. the inner
laces of the ht\\ arc the
potential sketch
pl<tnC'>.
Placement of the
Model
lhc part'' tll he plac.:1..'d into the ho\ three tunc;.. I.<ICh 11111\.' the he... t
prolilc \\ 111 C.:Ont<ICI or he parallel tu one 01' the three planes. \!though
there arc man) comhtnauon ... the choice., <Ire limttcd tothn.:e !i11 thts
e\ei'C"'e
\\hen choo.,mg the sketdl plan..:. con<,~dl.!r thc part'., .1ppcaram:c and tl'oncnt<lllon tn <Ill a-.semhly I he appearance dictate-. IH)\\ the part'' 111
be onl'ntcd 1n ...wndard \ il'\\.., ..m:h ""the Isometric. it al.,,) detcrm tnc...
hm\ you '' tll 'pcnd most nf your tune luokmg at the nmdcl ""you
neat..: 11
lhc part'... orh:ntatton in an .tssemhl} du.:t;lle" hn\\ 11 1s to he po.,lllonc<.l
"tth re~pcct to other. mating parts.
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Top Plane /
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Rtght Plane""'-
Front Plane
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Details of the
Part
lh ...
li.:atur~....
Standard Views
I
I
''
'
'''
''
'
.--~.&.,
<D
~
Main Bosses
~ I I
lwss~s haH'
c..listllll'l rrolilcs Ill c..llll~rcnl
planes Inc~ arc cu11n-:-:1-:c..l as
o.,IHm 11 m the c\plnc..l-:c..l 'ic" at
nght.
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Best Profile
Placmg the model m the hn\ detcm11nc~ '' l11ch plane -.hnuld hl' used
tn skl.!tch on. In tlm. ca~l.! 11 '' 111 he the Top plane.
Sketch Plane /
Design Intent
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dc~lgn Ill tent or this Plrt descnhcs hu\\ the purl\, rclntlllll'>hl()\
-,lwuld or should not he created A, changes to the mmlcl arc made. the
mndd ''Ill behu' ea' intended
., he
~lot 1s
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lesson 3
BasiC Part Modellng
Procedure
lillet~.
Tip
New part.
(. lu.:k New 1 ) , or cl1ck File, New. Cr~al~ a ne" pan using the
Part MM t~mplat~ and Save 11 as Basic.
Annotations setting.
R1ght-cltd. the Annotations folder and dear tht: Automatically
Place into Annotation Views op11on. I h1s '"If pre>ent dlln~n:-1\111~
linm bemg IIN:rted \\lth dra" ing. \le\\s later in th~ 1~-.son
111
Creatl.! the lirst feature by e\lntdmg a sketch into a boss. rh~ lir-.t
li:atur~ 1~ al\\ a} s a bos;.. and 11 1'- the lirst soltd !Caturc er~ated 111 any
pan. Begin\\ 11h th~ sketch geometry. a r~ctanglc.
Introducing:
Corner Rectangle
or
Where to Find lt
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Sketch a rectangle.
Click Corner Rectangle D l nnd
b~ogm th~ rectangh: at the ongm.
1\ hike "ure th..: r..:ctangle 1s lock ell to thl' ong111 h} looking for the
n rle\ cursor a-. }Oll hl'gtn skelchmg. Do not \\orr~ about the '-1/C
nfthl' n:clong.lc. Dum:nsionmg 11 "111 takL' earl' of that in the 111.'\t
step.
5
Extrude Options
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68
Ill
Depth
I h..: dtstunce lilr a hlmu or mtd-plane c.\tnJston. I or m1u-plane. ll relcrs
to the total depth of thc l':\lrllSIOn. I hat \\Olllu mean thut a depth or
50mm h1r a mtd-plane c\truston \\ould re.,ult 111 2'imm on each stde o f
the sk~tch plane.
Draft
Applies dmli Ltl thl' C\lruston. Drall tmlh~o C:\tru ... wn can he im,arus
(the prolile get'> sm;tlll:r "" llt'\trude:-.) or outward.
SolidWork s 201 3
Lesson 3
Basle Part Modalmg
Extrude.
( l1ck Extrude
and c:\trudc the
n.:ctanglc 1 Omm
upwards.
Click OK.
I'
..,ho\\ n hcrc.
Any feature that appcars in the I caturcManagcr Je~ign tn.c (<l!>lde fmm
Renaming
Features
the part Itself) cun he renamed u"ng the pmccJure helm\. Rl'nilmmg
lcatures 1.., a u...dultcchlllquc tor finding and c<llllng fcaturc;. 111 latl.'r
stage:-. of the model. Wdl cho-.l.'n. log1calnamcs help you to organi;c
your work and make 11 cus1er ''hen someonl.' else has to l.'dit or modJI)
your mtHkl.
7
lt I'- g.onJ pracucc to rename the li.:ature~ that ;.ou create "nh "1mc
mcanmgf"ul name. In thl.' I ellurel\1anager Je..,1gn tree, use .1 \ery ..,Jo\\
douhlc-chck to edit the bnurc Boss-Extrude!. When thl' name I'IHghllghtcd and cui tahle. typl' BasePlate as the m.:\\ li.:aturc mune. All
lcnture;. 111 the SoliuWorb systcm can bc cdttcd m the -.,ame way.
Tip
ln..,tcad ofusmg a -.lo\\ dtluhlc-click to edit the name. )OU can select the
name aml press F2
Boss Feature
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Sketching on a
Planar Face
\n~
planar ( llat)
fac~
ol
th~
Simpl)' .,elect the lltc~ and chcJ.. Sketch ~ . When; faces arc d11licult to
.,eJect because they an: nbscur~d by other laces. the Select Other tool
(sec Stlcct 01her Pmndure on page 1-l I) can be U\cd to choose a face
\\ ithout rconcnting the\ IC\\. In this case. the planar race on the lhmt or
the BasePlate i-. u:-.cd.
Note
Sketching
~oltdV! orb ol1i:r., a nch 'anety of sketch toot... for crcatmg prolilc
gcomcll). In th1s c"\ampk. Tangent Arc 1s used to create an arc that
begins tangent to,, ~elected endpnmton the sJ..etch. Its other endpomt
can he placed in space or on another ...J..ctch entll~
Introducing :
Tangent Arc
Tangent Arc I'> used to create wngent arc~ 111 J sJ..ctch lhc arL mu ...t be
tangent to snmc other enllt). line or arc, at Its -.tart
Where to Find lt
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'-llllll)
1\lm mg the cursor tn a tangent du~.ct tllll creates one nl'thc f(ntr
tangent arc possthilittcs.
Mtl\ mg the cursm in a normal dtrectton create:- on nlthl!' 1(1ltr
normal arc possihtltttc-.
I) pc
) ou can changl' rrom onl' to the othl'r hy rl.'turntng the cur-.or to th~.
l'ndpnint and 111tl\tng a'' a) in a dilkrcnt dtrcctwn
\\hen using Line . )llltl'<ln '" itd1 from skctchmg <I line to -.k.~.:tchmg
a t.mgl'nt arcmd hack .tg.lln. '' tthmll cltckmg Tangent Arc -::> You
can dntht-. h) r~o:turning the cur-.tutn the cmlpnmt and lllll\ tng <I\\ ay 111
a dtllcr~.nt dtrccltonor by prc-.stng the A key on thl' kl'yhoanl
Autotransitioning
Between Lines and
Arcs
Vertical line.
<IIlO start the
Cltck Line
'crttcallinc at the lmH.'r
cdgc capturing a
rclul ton at
Coincident
thl!' hm l.!r l.'t.lgc and Ve rtical
rclallnn I
10 Autotransition.
Prl!'ss the lctt~.:r A on th~.: kl'y hoard.
111
t.mgl!'lll an:
nwd~..
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11 Tangent arc.
SJ..~:t~.:h a I SO arc tang~:nt to
th~: '~:rllcal line. lthll.. for
the mlcren~.:c line mdu:atmg
that the end rmnt or the arc
i~ ilhgned hon;ontally '' tth
the arc\ cent er
When) ou lint~h l-1-.ctchmg.
the t.mg.cnt arc. the ~!..etch
tool automallcall) "" ttchc~
bacJ.. to the I me tool.
12 Finishing lines.
l'r~:Jtc a \ ct1i~o:ttl I in~: from
thc ,trc end to the ha~e. and
0111.: more line Clllll\ccting
the houom ends l1 r th~: t\\ 0
'ertic.:al IIncs.
Note that the hor11onta lit ne
ts black. hut it~ endpumts
arc not.
13 Add dimensions.
mm c the
cursor around to 'tc\\
dil'lcrcnt posstbh:
on en tat ions.
dimension~.
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Baste Part Mode/lng
14 Extrude direction .
Clu.:l.. Extrude ,md
set the Depth tu 10mm
Not~: that the pre., IC\\
shm\ s the C'\lrtiSIOil
going 11110 the ba,c, in
the proper dm.:ct1on.
il\\ ay
Direc tion ,
15 Completed boss.
fhc ho ...s merge~ "ith the
prc\ tous ha'e w l(lrm ;:s
smglc sol id
Rename the lc:nure
VertBoss
Cut Feature
Once the tw11 mam bos.., li:aturc ... arc completed, 11 is t1111c to create,, cut
to represent the rcmo' al of mmena l Cut features an: created 111 the
~a me
as ho..,sc!> - 111 this ca~c '' nh a sketch and C'.trul>ton.
"'>
Introducing:
Cut Extrude
Where to Find lt
16 Rectangle.
Prc~:; Spacebar and click
Front
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17
Dimensions.
Add a dll111.!1l~lon
a~ ~hm\ 11.
(~/a Sf..cte"h
Note
View Selector
lhc Vie w Se lector h<:lps to \ lsUalJ;e Ill)\\ \ IC\\... th~. model \\ill
appear l hc View Sele ctor tool appear... as a cuhe ~urmunding the
on page 36.
or
Select a face of' the cube tu lnok at the modd through the cube, normal
to that l~tcc or sekct a 'IC\\ orientation b) name
Where to Find lt
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18 View Selector.
Clit:l.. View Orientation li and du.:!.. Isometric.
Wizard
T'he Hole Wizard ts used lll create -.pcetalitcd holes 111 a -.olid. lt can
create stmple, tapered. counterbored and counter-.unl.. holes using a step
by step procedure. In this C\ampk. the Hole Wiza rd \\ill be used 1\l
create a standard hole.
Creating a
Standard Hole
You can choose th..: l ~tce to ms..:n th..: hole: onto, ddinc the hnle \
dimenstons anti locate the hole using the Hole Wizard. One ol'the most
tntuiti\e aspect-. ol'th~.: Hole Wizard ts that you specify the sit~: of the
hok h) the fastener that goes inw tl.
Tip
f ltc~.:s . I or
e'\amplc.
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Counterbore Hole
A counterhore hole 1~ required in thi~ model. l ~mg the front hu.e of the
model and .1 rdallon. the hole can he llll~ltmned.
Introducing :
The Hole Wizard
Where to Find lt
~lcnu.
20 Select Counterbore.
Note
1101
clmp if
When the Coincident sy mho I appear-, , th~ center pnmt or the 1.1rgc:
arc has hecn ..woken up.. and I'> 110\\ a pomt you can snap Ill
<.lick tho..: ))(lint onto the arc's ccntcrpomt. I ook li.lr the li:edhuck that
tdh. you that you arc snappmg to the arc'" ccmcr. a cmnc1dcnt rc:lation.
Click OK to add the rd:lli\lll and agam to complch: th~: dialog
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View Options
\nhuWork-. gp.~-.} llll th~ option l11 r~pr~~cntmg your soltd model~ m
one nfs~' era I dil1crcnl
lhcy arc 11-.tcd belm\. "ith th~1r tcons.
"'>"
~J
frlj
Shaded
Shaded w ith Edges
..,.
\~
'
<;,;huded
\h.ttlcu "Hh
I dt,\~S
lltuden
[\~
,,
l . m~s
Remm~d
IIJducn Lin~~
Vtsthle
~~
f~~ t
[.
" ....
~l
\\ ir~rram~
Filleting
Fill~ting rell:r-. Ill both lilkt" (addmg \Oiumc) and l'liUnus (rcmming
'lllumc). I he dt-.tllli.:Lmn '"made hy the g.~omdric condtuon-.. not the
cnnunaml itscll I ilkt'> arc created on -.dectcd edge.., or all of the cdg~s
or -.elected fhc~.... I hO!-.C edge-. can he sdt:ctcd Ill -.t:\ era I \\ay .... Opllon-.
~,i-.t lbr lhcd or' a nab le rudiw; fillet~ and tang.:nt t:dgt: pn1pag.atmn.
Filleting Rules
ar~;
I h~ I eat11r, \pe1r on
mdcrmg ol fi llcts.
pag~
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Basle Part Modolfng
Edge Selection
The Edge Selection tool bur selects eombmmion' or edge-. that arc
related to selected edge 111 ~01m: \\'ay. lt ts a multtple edge !-.election
method that can be used 111 comhmatwn '' tth any other -.election
method-.. I ur an e\,tmph: o I' hull-. edge o;clcctwn. -.cc f illd \/Jert t.m
page 290.
I or C\amplc. ~eh:ctmg tht-. :.tng.k lmldcn edge olkrs -.c, en dllkrcnt
comhmation-. M edge:-. ( shm\ n a-. red and da-.hcd ). each under a
th lli:rem tcon and name
Right feature
Note
Connected
Internal to reaturc
All
Where to Find lt
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22 Insert Fillet.
Cl lcl-. Fillet J! Click Manual und .,cl the rad1us
value to Smm
Preview
., x
fe.tlv.r
....
~c..._,.,
...
..,......, ...
V.,._r-..
,_
lt. . . To,....
.J 1tf90t prc:!p9_._
............
.......
,.,_
Tip
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24 Additional selections.
~d~ct the addtlumal four corn~:r edge~ as -.lum n. 1gnonng the opuon~
pro\ id~d o:r th~ hlg... Sdeetion loolhar. I dgcs arc automaucally
lilt~r~d O) the Fillet command. \ callout
:~pp~ar... on the lirst
edge you ..,eJ~cl. ~cl~cl si\ edges total. chd, Full preview and die!-.
OK
Note
Note
\I I -.1\ fillets Jrc eontmlkd h) the ~.une dunen ... ion 'aluc lhc creation
ol lhl!!>C JilJeh h<IS generated 111..'\\ l.'dg~s -.ullaOlc ft)r th~ lle\t ~CriCS 01'
li llets.
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Lesson 3
Basle Parr Modollng
Other Selection
Options
You can also ... ekct~.dgcs h) dmgging a '' mdo\\ or u:,mg kc)'huanl
'>huncm.
Recent
Commands Menu
Drag the \\ mc.l<\\\ lrom tell to right all the edge.., that :1rc entire!)
msuk the'' mdo\\ an: ~clecl1.'d.
Pre-.~ Ctrl+A to ..,ckct all the edges.
~ Sdo<totw
~
,.. .....
c--121. -
.....
Q!-lo,Ciul
+,.,
c:
... _
..
-'-If'*
~-~
...
"C
------~----
tl -
'-()---
--
~c..
25 Recent Command.
R1ght-dick in the graph 1c., area and click Recent Commands and the
Fillet command from the c..lrop-dc.mn li~t tu u... c 1t agam
Fillet Propagation
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Editing Tools
rhrcc or the mnst useful editing tt)(lb an: introduced 1n till', lc~son : Edit
Sketch, Edit Feature ami Rollback. the)' can he u~cd to i.!dit and
r..::pair sketches and features as \\el l as ~reedy '"h~.:rc, 1n the
I eatureManagcr tks1gn tree, the feature~ arc to be cr~.:atcd .
Tip
rhc other editing toob an: round lah.:r in this 1\.!sson: Fditi11g
on page 83 ami Rollhad !Jur 11n page X~
Editing a Sketch
Onn: created. sketches can be changld u-.ing Edit Sketch Th1-, 1>pcns
the sclccted sketch "o that you can change anythmg: thc dmlclhlon
\a lues. thc dimcn-.ions thcmsch l.!s, the gcomctr) 1lr gL'omctric
relations.
Introducing :
Edit Sketch
Edit Sketch enablcs you to access ,1 sketch and makc change:-. to any
a~pect of tl. During editing. the tnlllkl is rolled hack" to ib swte at thc
tunc the sketch wa-. created I he model '' tll hc rcbutlt "hen thc sl..ctch
is c:-.ited.
Where to Find lt
F~oflm.,
~.
I he
29 Repeat.
Repeat the procedure li.1r the cndpomt
at the other cnc.l
the rcct,tnglc as
-,h,m n. The addtlll'l1 ofthl!~l! rclmmns
\\Ill full~ delinc the sketdl
or
Note
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Introducing:
Edit Feature
Edit Feature chang..:s htm a lcatun.: 1.., applicd ltl the model. I ach
feature ha~ specific inlnm1at1un that can he changed or added to.
dt.:pendmg On the t) pc or r..:uture lt IS. \s .1 gcncruJ ntJc. the ~a me UIU)og
bm. used to create a 1\:uture 1s u"cd tu el.ht it.
Where to Find lt
R1ght-click the Fillet2 feature ;md d1eJ.. Edit Feature Ill' . J'hc e\lsllng
feature \\I ll be npenetl l(lr cd tttng usmg the same PropcrtyManagcr that
\\as u-,ed to cn.:ute the feature.
32 Select additional edge.
'.elect the additional edge as -.htm nand the propagation ''ill create the
li llct.. as sho\\ n. Cltck OK.
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Rollback Bar
e .....
----t~ --"Cl
.......
=,'----'~
I he Rollback Bar I'> abo us..:ful ''h..:n editing large part., to lumt
r..:huildmg. Roll hack to the po-.iunn ju.,t afkr the feature that you arc
cdlltng. When the t'dllmg IS completed. the part 1s r..:b111h on I} up tnthc
roll back har. llu-. pn:\ elll' the cnllrt part trnm bcmg rebuilt. the part
cull he s:l\ ed in a rollhaek state.
Introducing : The
Rollback Bar
'tnu can roll hack .1 part using the Rollback Bar m the I cmure!VIanager
des1gn trct:. lhc rollhack har IS a lme ''h1ch lughhghts \\hen sde..:tcd.
Drag the har up m down the r caLUrcl\1anag..:r destgn tree tl) ... tcp
lilf\\ard or had.\\aru thmugh the regenerat ion scl]Ltt.:nce
Note
Io mm c the roll hack bar'" ith thc arnm keys, cltd, Tools, Options,
System Options, FeatureManager, Arrow key navigation. The
lil..:us must h..: set loth..: rollhack har h) clickmg on 11. lithe ltlcus 1s set
to the graplHc'> area. th..: arro\\ kcy ... "111 rotate the model.
Where to Find lt
84
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Lesson 3
Basle Part Modellng
33 Rollback.
Click on Llw Rollback Bar and drag it upward\. Drop it beiWecn thl
fillet feature~ as shm\ n.
' Jmamlllcmlmml
~ -t ;
iAI
..._ _ . _ ,
~ - .......
- ->
R!J s-n
~=.....
l$)
_.._
<s>. ... .....
<St ........
I. o..,..
. Q-
1. 0...,..
lfl-
G""t G'!I-
111 ....-
l t aKlllbMIIIIn-lloiU
lll-11
() "*11
34 Face selection.
~do.:ct the li.\cc ind1cated and click Hole Wizard
Tip
J'vl ulllplo.: instance" ol' Lhl..' hnlo.: can be crl..'atcd 111 one command b)
mscrtmg additional points at other locations.
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35 Type.
~et
ll>llows.
Type: Hole
Standard: Ansi Metric
Type: Drill sizes
Size: 7 .0
End Condition : Through All
36 First hole.
Cl td, the Positions tab.
l loat mer the: arc o:dgc to .. ,,al..c up" the
nntC1']1llll1t lltd, tn plac:c the pomt at the:
cc:ntcrpomt
37 Second hole.
ll~ing the same: proccuurc. cltcl.. 0 11 the
co:ntc:rpomt nn the: oppo!-.tte side as shm\ n.
Chcl.. OK.
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Basle Part Mode/lng
lt.l
tn change
39 Roll to end.
R1ght-cl1ck un the rollhad. har
and click Roll to End
RI-
t=---
~ -
~ -J.<- ---
IS! ao"'-
Q _ ......
l. o-.,.
G-
. Q ... -
flll llot-
. . . aoof .........-
e ....
....
, lf' ot.ocn-..... -
(I __,
Introducing:
Appearances
graph1c~.
Where to Find lt
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40 Select swatch.
Cite!.. Edit Appearance
. L ndc.:r the.: Color
sdc.:c.:tton. \dc.:c.:tthc.: standard ""atch and nne or
the.: c.:olnr-.. as shm\ n.
*:=---~
?
(.'he.:!.. OK
41 Display appearances.
<. he!.. the.: DisplayManager i tah to sec: the.: color
hstc.:d ( he:!.. thl I c.:aturdvlanagc.:r de.,tgn tree.: ~
tu h.
Tip
I hc.: DisplayManager can al-.o he.: w,c.:d to' tC.:\\ dc.:cab. scene.:". ltg.ht-..
.md cameras
Yuu can custnmi;c the ctllors of the SoltdWorb user tntcrtitc.:c. I hts ts
done.: through Tools, Options, System Options, Colors. You can
...c.:lcc.:t pn:dc.:linc.:d color schemes. or create your 0\\11 . In snmc C.:<tscs, \\C
ha\c alt..:rcd colors fmmthetr deli.llllt ...ctttngs to tmprme clartl) and
reprodultion quahl) . \-..a r..:suh. th..: coh1rs on )OUr") stem may nut
matd1 the ctllors li'-Cd 111 thts hoo!..
42 Save the results.
(_ ltc" Save 1.~ to 'ia\c yllur \\\lfk.
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Detailing Basics
<.>olidV. orb enable.., ~tlll to ca"ll} ere at~ dra\\ ing!> from parts or
a..,... emhlre..,. lhc)o.l.' unm mg.., arc fully a..,..,m:wli\ c "1th the parb and
assemblll.''i the} rcll:rcncc. I r you chang~.: the model. the dnm mg \\Ill
update.
i-b ..:
:-
\arinus tnp1cs rdatcd to mal..mg dra\\ mgs arc imcgrah.:u mlo se\ era I
le...son.., thmughout th1.., boo!... I he matcnal presented hcrl.! 1s JUst the
hcgmning. ">peclfically
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Settings Used in
the Template
rhc UriJ\\ ing template USCU in this SCCtllll1 has bcc.::n OCstgllC.::U Ill tndUU\!
the.: Document Properties shown 111 the.:: chart bc hm . ~cttmgs are
acccsset.lthrnugh Tools, Options rhe scuings that'' tll he used m tlm.
ksson arc:
Document J>roperties
(Set U'iing dra'' ing template)
~)ste m Option"
t l ahlc.,:
Bill of Materials, Automatic
update of BOM = Selected
Col1'r"
Drawings, Hidden Model Edges
= Black
lJn tts
Unit system =MMGS
CommandManager
Tabs
--
Then: arc OlllllliJtldMatMgcr tab ... that arc o.,pcct tic to the process
dcwiling. ant.lmakmg dr;m ing'>. I he) arc
View Layout
Annotation
I )tmcnswm.:
Font = Century Gothic
Primary precision = .123
Add parentheses by default=
Selected
or
l ..,.,..,~r
....uwl~~
New Drawing
Introducing: Make
Drawing from Part
Make Drawing from Part t<.~kcs the curn:nt part and step'> through the
creation nf' a Ur<l\\ tng Jilc. sheet limnal and lllttiaJ dra\\ ing \ Jc.:!\\'- Ustng
that part.
Where to Find lt
90
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Lesson 3
Basic Part Modellng
Create Drawing.
Click Make Drawing from Part/Assembly i' and choo~e
B Size. ANSI .MM lwm the Training Templates tah .
I he sheet formnt creutes a B-si;c dra\\ ing ( 11 \ I 7'") arra nged'' 1th 1ts
long edge hori;untal I he sheet lbrmat include~ a hord.:r. Ill le blod.
a nd oth.:r graph1cs.
Tip
Drawing Views
I he 1n111al tasl.. ofdetadmg 1~ the cn:atmn nf, IC\\S. l ' ~mg the Make
Drawing from Part/Assembly tOtll leads )OU through the sclectilll1
the dr;m mg -.hcet to the View Palette. rim. option generates dra\\ mg
'te\\ s that match the oncntallons 111 th.: part usmg a drag and drop
procedur.:. \ <.ldtl1nna l 'll'\\.s can he prnjc.:et.:<.l or foltktl d 1n:CLI) from
the dropped 'ie\\
or
Drall'ing~
View Palette.
Ckar Import Annotations. I)rag the.: Front' IC\\ from th.: View
Palette and drop 1t onto the dra\\ mg ;Is shn" n. lt '' i11 he re.: mm cd lrom
the palette.
(A) Ffont
(A) Top
L ..a.
(A) Right
e;oct
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Projected view s.
th~
R~tum the cur,nr to tlw Front' 11.'\\ and mn' c to tht.: nghtln crl.'att.: the
Right \ 11.!\\ .
Clid.. OK.
Drawing views.
paldt~
i - ic...:
-.- ...
Tip
92
l'h~ part document h sl ill open 'lnu can press Ctrl+Tab to s\\ 1Ld1
het\\ l.'t.:ll thl.' ur<l\\ mg ,md part document '' mdo\\ s.
SolidWorks 201 3
Lesson 3
Basle Po rt Modellng
Display.
Clu.:h. tht' Isometric\ tt'\\ and cltd. tht' Shaded button.
l:LJ
=rl' l
Moving Views
Dra'' tng. 'ic\\.., can he rt'po~itwncd on th..: dra\\ mg. 'tou plm:e your
plllllh:r m er thl.' \ te\\ hllrder. tht'n Jrag tht' 'it.:\\. In the standard 3 'te\\
arrangement. the Front' te\\ ts the sown ' te\\. l'hts mean., that
111m mg the Imnt \ tt'\\ lllll\ cs all three 'tcws. The Top and Right' te\\ s
art' aligned Wth..: Front I h..:y can on !) nHn e .I long th..:tr a\is of
altgnment.
6
Sc.!leet and mm e thl' Front' i.:'' lt can he 111m cd in any tltrl.'ctton and
the oth..:r 'tt'\\s re111a111 align..:d
l.
b-d )
=- ...
~~...._-~
T="
Note
;_
Usl Alt-drag to scl..:cl an)'' hen.: 111 tht' 'tC\\ . l 's..: Shift-drag to
the ... pacing bt't\\t'C.:Ilthc \ te\\ ... \\htle uraggmg.
tn.lllllalll
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()nee the dr;m ing ' i~.,, ha-, been -,cb:tcd. ll can he dragged "1th the
mouse or mm cd "nh the amn' key-.. n,c distance mm cd n1r each
press
Ull arnl\\ key IS -,et under Tools. Options. System Options.
Drawings. Keyboard movement increment.
Tip
or
Center Marks
Center Marks arc <lllachcd t11 cm: le and an.: ccntcr.. 111 tht: dr..t\\ mg
\ 11!\\ .
.,...,.,....~
........
t.-....,....,
(~
( . . . . . . . . . . .t
:..rWIID:*.1
......... .....
... .
..........
\.-
;...,...,.,
..,_
v:..-........~ .....
Where to Find lt
Center Mark.
(. lick Center Mark 0 .
C. hck tht: large ;m: m the
lhmt ' it:\\, C. kar Use
document defaults.
check the Extended
lines opt1011 lllU st:l the
Mark size 111 2mm a.,
sho\\ 11.
R~.pcat
or
1!1r sch.:ctitln
the t\\O holes 111 the Top
' ic\\
l'hd.. OK
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" X
...--
..
..
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Dimensioning
D1men~111n~ can be created in dra'' ing 'le\\~ using ~e' era! tool..,. Some
dunensiom. can be related to the dimen:-iom. gcnerau.:d 111 the -.ketche!-a nd li.:aturc~ or the mode l. rhe:.e are clri1111}!. d 1 men..,1on~. Ot her
dllllCil i>i(\11~ arc indercndent or the sh.ctches and 1\:atu re~ ol' th~ model
I he ..c arc clrilen dimen~ i llll!>.
Driving
Dimensions
l>ri\ mg dimension-. ah,ay~ displa} the proper va lue., and c.m be uscd
to change the mudel. !"he Model Items wol unporls the tl 1 me1bllln~
created 111 the sh.etc.:hc., nnd l i.:aturc~ or thc model in tu the dra\\ m g.
Driven
Dimensions
Dm cn dimcnsmns al'' ays <.ltspla> the f11'0flCr 'allll.!s hut cannot be U\ed
Introducing: Model
Items
Where to Find lt
Modo!llt _
__
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Model items.
l'lld, Model Items t>- . CIJ.:l-. Entire Model <h lhc
Source aml Import items into all views.
~ X
C!Jcl-. OK
,.
.....
Note
fhc flO!->llllln of a dllll<.'ll~lllll depend~ Oil hll\\ Ihe kalLJrC \Hh Cr<.'atcd
ami "here the modd dum:nsion "a-. rlacctl. Your resulh ma~ 'a~
linm the unagc aho\.:
Tip
Once the lllmen-.J~'Jh arc mscncd. they :u.: assm:1atcdto that 'JC\\ and
"JIImo\c \\ilh 11 unles-..you dcllbcratdy mmc lh~.:mloanoth~.:r \iC\\ or
dcktc th~.:m l11r mor~.: mfomlallon. sec \lompulcumg Dlllll'II.\W/1.\ on
page 97
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One~: uimcnstons ha\ c bc.:n added to a 'tc\\. there arc se\ era! opttons
as tl) ho" thcj can be manipulatt:d
Manipulating
Dimensions
Drag
--
Hide
f"h~.:rc
Move to another
view
Copy to another
view
Delete
dimcn~ion
Drag dimensions.
Drag dimension~\\ tthin the 'ic'' 10 r~pn!>llion them as shO\\ n. Do not
mnH' the R3mm , 10mm , 100mm or R8mm dimension::. as shm\ n.
$ -
~- 1
L ; - : j~ _l
i
~.0 ~
;
Tip
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.
I
l,
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I
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{t)
l,
10
I
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...;,
_j
J
'
10
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I
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I
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~-
thmen~mn:- a~
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10
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Lesson 3
Basle Part Modelmg
Dimension Palette
Where to Find lt
Dimension Assist
Tool - Smart
Dimensioning
Use the Smart dimensionrng optwn of the dnnen-,tnn a-.-.t ... t tool w
manuall) .tdd dtmcn-.tom. 111 the dra\\ ing. J"hc-.c dtmcn-.tuns :Jrc
cnn... idcrcd to be c/ntcn dtmcn\lon-.. ~cc Dnl'en /)uucn,wm nn
page lJ5.
~cll!cl
v.
13 Dimensioning .
Clu.:k Smart Dimension
. ... .. ...,
- Dln~<nloo - - - _7.
~
'"
14 Display options.
In th.: Dimension pmpcnic ... clear the Add Parentheses "' nptinn.
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Lesson 3
BIISIC
SolidWorks 2013
Part Mode/lng
Associativity
Between the Model
and the Drawing
Procedure
Open Documents
Changing
Parameters
Rebuilding the
Model
A licr you make \.hang.c~ tnthc dirncnswns. ~nu must rebuild the model
to cause those changes to wkc afl'cct.
Re build Symbol
1i BasePlate
The rdnniJ symbol abo 1.., Ul'>phl) -.:d \\ ho.:n you cd1t a sk-.:tch. Wh~.n you
c\.it the skdch. the pari rebuild'> automtllil'all)
Introduc ing: Rebuild
Re build
Where to Find lt
K-.:y hoard
Tip
100
1he
n:g~:nerah:~
mod~ I 1s
the
~hortcut
mod~l
Ctri+B
n:hutlt \\ h~:n it
1s ,.,;l\ cd.
Lesson 3
SolidWorks 2013
Refreshing the
Screen
Ir you s1mpl} "ant to rdn:sh the screen c.hsplay. remcn mg <Ill) graphiC
anilach that might remam from prc' ious operation-.. ~ou ~hould use
Redraw. not Rebuild.
Introducing : Redraw
Where to Find lt
101
Lesson 3
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tbl
.../
i - .:;K;_!
lil
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Exercise 7
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Plate
Exercise 7:
Plate
puge 62.
pag.: n7.
Unih millimeters
C. n:ate <I ne\\ mm part and nam.: it Plate. Cr.:ut.: the geollldl) a..,
-.hlm n in thl.! follm\lng -;teps.
Procedure
1
C. rl.!at<: a
Ill!\\
sketch
1lll
..,hm1 n
200
100
2
J'>
shown.
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Exercise 7
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Pla to
Boss .
<.r~atc a
ne,-. :-."etch on the tnp face of the ~o hu. \ du the geometry unu
as shm\ n
dune n :,mn~
Hole Wizard.
C he" Hole Wizard .~ anu chc" th1.' face sho\\ n.
sllll\\ n.
lite" thc Type tan. Set Ill\.' pmperttes nf the hole as lnlltm s
Type: Hole
Standard: Ansi Metric
Type: Drill sizes
Size: 25mm
End Condition: Through All
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Exerctso 8
Cuts
Exercise 8:
Cuts
Use
and
lntrmlu< ing
Corner Re< tangh <'n
page 67
Tangent In lnf('l/l /one1
page 71
Cui Ft'lllltrc on page 73.
Filhliog on pttge 77.
llll
l nits: millimeters
Create .1 ne\\ mm part .md name it Cuts . Creat~ the gcometl') as <.hem n
in th~ li1llm\ ing '>t~p~.
Procedure
1h~
geomctr) and
'ho\\lt
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75
150
105
Exercise 8
Cuts
SolidWorks 2013
Cut slot.
40
20
4
( rl!alo: ,1
111!\\
Cut rectangle .
( r..:tlll! a Ill!\\ sk..:tch ll\111!:.! thl! samc tile..:. 1\ud thc g..:oml!tl) anu
drml!n~wn-, as -,ho\\ n
I \tnrdl! anothl'r cut w.ing Through All.
.------+- 25
r-
15
15
106
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SolidWorks 2013
Exorcise 8
Cuts
Fillets.
Add
lill~:ts
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Exercise 9
Basc-Changes
Exercise 9:
Basic-Changes
Cfl'<lteJ
kssnn.
111
the
pre\'iou~
Procedure
( 'lumgmg
l'arwneten nn
page I00
Rehllllcllllg the I lode/
on pag~ I 00.
Open an
~""ling
Basic-Changes.
<.;e,eml change:' \\Ill he
perlnrmeJ on the: motlel to re... ite
it anJ checl- the Jc: ... rgn inllnt.
Overall dimension.
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Exercise 9
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Basic-Changes
Boss.
Dnuhl-.:-did. th-.: Vert boss l~atur-.: and chang-.: the height dimcn.,iun u~
.,hm\11 Rl!build the part .
Hole locations.
Dnuhle-chck the 07.0 (7) Diameter Hole! kature and change th-.:
dim-.:ns1nns to 20mm Rchuild the model
posl(illll
Dltermmc the proper \ allll' and changl! the dimem.ion that ccnter., the
Tip
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Exercise 10
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Base Bracket
Exercise 10:
Base Bracket
nlls lah
r~mlim~s th~
69.
Units: millimeters
l r~<ll~ a no:\\ mm pan and nanlL' it Base_Bracket. l'r~at~ th~ geometry
a:-. sh<Wvll in th~ folltm ing steps
Procedure
150
35
110
cr~at~
the
bas~
SolldWorks 2013
Exercise 10
Base Bracket
Change to the Back 'vie" onentt111on, selectlh"' !:tee ind 1catcd and
create a ne'' ... htch. Add the g.e\llllCll') and dimcn~iun' al> ..,Jllm n
80
Select Face
Extrude boss.
I \ trude tn the -.ketch 20mm as -,IHm n.
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Exercise 10
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Base Bracket
Fillets.
Add li ll~t s to Lh~ edges as
R20mm
R25mm
R12mm
112
s h ll\\ n.
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Exercise 10
Base B r;rcker
Hole Wizard.
C l u:l.. Hole Wizard
anti d ttl.. the lace "hm\n. U tck the Positions
wh antllocJte the hok~ J!'> ~hm\ n. l he!.. thl' Type t;~h and \CL the
pmpcrt tc-. ulthc hnh: a~ li>l lm,..,:
Type: Hole
Standard: Ansi Metric
Type: Drill sizes
Size: 20mm
End Condition : Through All
Second hole.
Repeat the procedure tn creall' an 18mm hnle on <1 tl tllcn:nt ll1ce :1-.
slum n
Select Face
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Part Drawings
Exercise 11 :
Part Drawings
s!...Jil-.:
\'c11 f)r({lrinp, on page 90.
Dn11ring 1/ews on page 91
L~e th<! B Size ANSI_MM t.:mplate and the huilt part BasicChanges-Done.
U~C
Dimensioned View
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._
11
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21)
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15<)
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10
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Symmetry and Draft
llse Up To Next anti Mid Plane end contlrtrnn ... to capture deo;rgn
rntent.
parameter~
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Case Study:
Ratchet
Stages in the
Process
O...omc key -.t,tgcl> 111 the motk>lmg prm.:css nl thl:- part arc shm\ n 111 th.:
loiiO\\ mg Jt.,l. I uch of thc~c tnp1cs compnses a sccttnn 111 thl! lesson.
Design intent
l'hl' "CCOild
J10rllllll
ll~l's
the
I he tlmJ bos., created Is the Head. lt is ... k..:tchcd "tthin the soltu
crcated hy tlw Transition.
lh.: Recess 1s the lirst ..:ut t~ pc katun. crcatet.l. lt w.c., an ulhet lrom
thc e\lsttng ct.lg..:.., of the mud..:! to cr..:at..: till: sJ..cll:h. lt 1s C\trut.led as a
ullsct cut to a sp..:c1lic depth.
cm:l~.:s
tha t an:
trimm~.:d ltl
Filleting
111
I cutur..:s that alrcad)' c\lst can he chang.:d usmg Edit Feature I 11l~h
11111 h~.: ,..-t.llled in thts \\a)
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Lesson 4
Symmetry and Draft
Design Intent
,.
Recess
~ThruHo,
-li.:atun:~
arc
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Boss Feature
with Draft
The first part of th~ Ratchet \H: \\Ill model i., the Handle. lhe lir:-.t
feature m an} model 1s sometime:-. rci~1Ted to as the haw featu re. t\11
other li.:ature>. an.: built onto the first feature.
Building the
Handle
Design Intent of
the Handle
Handle SectiOn
1\
Procedure
Sketc h plane.
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Lesson 4
Symmetry and Draft
Introducing: Insert
Centerline
Where to Find lt
Note
Sketch a centerline.
Sketch a ecntcrlme running \crt1eally from the ongin.
'I he length 1s not nnportant.
i
I
I
4
Display off.
roggk the lilsp lay ol' relations of/ usmg View, Sketch Relations.
1~
togglcd of/.
Note
Symmetry in
the Sketch
or
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Symmetry While
Sketching
Introducing:
Dynamic Mirror
M rrrorrng requr rcs a lrnc. linear edge or ccmcrl rne. rh..: lrnc is acuvatcd
bc!(lrc sk~:tching the geometry to be mrrror..:d.
Where to Find lt
Symmetry after
Sketching
Introducing: Mirror
Entities
Mmonng r.:qulrcs u lrne. linear cdg.: or ccntcrlrnc. nliS lrne dclinc .. thc
miiTor plane "hi eh 1s ah\ ay:. normal to the skdch plane and passes
through the sdect..:d ccnt..:rlrne
Where to Find lt
Dynamic mirror.
Sclel't the centerlim. and click the Dynamic Mirror tool. lhe
Dynamic Mirror S) mhol
t
I
=
6
Sketch line.
Sketch a Ime liom the upper end ufthL' ccnterli nc rmn mg to
the nght. 11. m1rror image of the lrnc 1s created on the oppm.lle
~ rd c of the l'Cntcrline.
.--
;;
=
7
Tip
120
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Dimensions.
I ully d11m:n~tnn the
~1-.~.:tch
220
I
I
--'----1~
In thi" part. the fiN kature created 1~ a Mid Plane e\trtl~lllll. The l\11d
PhiiK' opt10n e'lrudc<., the profile equall} 111 opplhlle directwns. I he
Mid Plane
Extrusion
depth
I!'
111
each dtrectH'Il
Draft Toggle
c\tru~lon
Extrusion.
Click Extruded
Boss/Base
_:]
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10 Completed feature.
~-
Sketching
Inside the
Model
t he <;CC\llld ll:ature in the part is the Transition. another boss that" ill
ctlnnect to the Handle ll:atun:. -, he sketch for thts lcature 1s created on
,1 standard plane.
Transition Sect1on
r
Design Intent of
the Transition
ll:ature.
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Lesson 4
Symmerry and Draft
s,,
10
'o,..t li
~:~,..,
..
Circular Profile
I he -.J...ctch fi>r thi.! Transition l;;murl.! ha" very s1mpk gcomctr} and
rl.'lntlons. \ cirdc 1s .,.J...ctchcd and rcl,ltcd to a position 1111 the pre\ inu"
tcature to define 1l. fh1s rclatnm ''Ill J...ccp the Transition centcred on
the Handle fl:ature.
13 Open a new sketch .
With the Front plane still sdl.!ctcd. click Sketch
,e. .
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Introducing : View
Normal To
lh~
Tip
Cllckmg the Normal To con a ...ccnnd tune'' Ill ll1p the orknwtinn
around tu the opposlle ~de or the plane
Note
tllr~ctiun
on~ntallon.
Where to Find lt
ronl Piano
'
r.
. .
liL ..
.,1
~
Introducing: Circles
t he Cl reil tool i-. u...~J to cn.:at~ d rcles li1r cuts and hosscs in a .,ketch.
1 he ctrcle j., de lined h) cllher Center or Perimeter cr~allllll . l'~nt~r
r~quires l\\O locatmn ... : the ccntcr. md a location on th cm:umli:n.:nc~
Pcnmctcr nxtu lrcs lm:ations that rcprcscntl\\ll (or optionall) three)
locattun., on the pcnmct~r
Where to Find lt
Sketching the
Circle
Many inkrcncc pomt.. ~o: n h~ used to lm:.1tc c1rd~s. You can u.,c the
ccnh:r of prc\ musty creah:d circlt.s, the on gm .md other pomt lucation~
to locate the ctrek's ~.:enter. In th1:-. t:'\ample, \\l' "Il l automauc;d ly
capture a coincidlnt rclalll'll to the 11rigm hy !>ketchmg the ccnter of the
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Lesson 4
Symmetry and Draft
1> 12
Front PlonA
Changing the
Appearance of
Dimensions
or
Note
12
Front Plone
I he h1gh hghtcd gcomctr) c:1n <tppcur 111 any eolor. 1 he cnlor depends
on the Sele cted Item 1 colm settmg.
17 Toggle the arrows.
llick one olthe green dots to toggle the
arnm s to the ins1de of the circle. l h1s
'"orb on all dimensions. nut just
dtanll.'tcr dunensions
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Lesson 4
Symmetry nd Drft
Extruding Up To
Next
19 Up To Next extrusion.
Click Extruded Boss/Base
<.lttk OK
Renamt the kature to
Transition.
20 Hide plane.
Up To Next vs. Up
To Surface
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Lesson 4
Symmeuy and Draft
Design Intent of
the Head
lh: Head 1s a -,kctchcd ti:atun: thut use!> Ime!> and tangent arc~ to timn
the has1c outlmc or prollh: fhl' prolile ~~ C\trudcd 111 oppo:>ltc
dm:cuons. e4ually. \\ nh dratl. I hi'> feature 1s the key katurc ofth .. part.
it "tll contam pockets and hoks used tin the locatiOn ol' other parts.
rhe design Intent (lr the Head IS 11:-.ted hdo\\.
ccntcrs ol
0 /,p'" '""'
( I I)
Profile Location:
The -.kctdl gcomcll") IS located nn the parting plane the \Oild
'' nh the larger .trc centercd \\ 1th rc-.pcctto the model on gm .
or
or the
( I Il
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Lesson 4
Symmetry end Draft
21 Centerline.
Sdcct the plane Top .ts the sl..ctch pl.tne. Oncnt the 'te\\ to the
same uirectmn <;tat1 o lT the '>ketch " 1th a centerlinc as !->h(m n.
23 Return to a line.
24 Tangent arc.
L se aulotraJhll iOntng agam 10 dose the
128
Lesson 4
Symmetry and Draft
25 Add relations .
Aut! rclatwns to attach th..: urc
26 Dimensions.
R13
R16
27 The extrusion.
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Lesson 4
Symmetry and Draft
View Options
Th~ Soltd'Norks ~on\, an.: pnn td~~) ou '' llh mun) option~ l(lr
contr0llmg nnd mantpulatmg ho'' 111\ldel~ are di!-.pla)ed on your ~creen
In g~neral , these\ ic'' options can he 01\ u.kd mtnt\\O group~.
Display Optio ns
~
CJ . _
""'~'~'"
tlri-
.,.,..,.
__
@w........
( J l _ ..... _
"""":1
,.,. ,_,_
....... 1,...
!A<*'-"""'
6}.
a-
.. - ...
" -0--
a...
d -
,_
c-...~...,.
......
.. s.a-.......
,_
.......
Sht~hc$
~ l a\ltnp~~
"Grid
iiJu-
. .....,._"-'ro'o
" Doll'~
ll"'"""--
~-
...... l~
-c--.
4fJLI9""
Uo ...<a~~Anotyw
........
r....,..,.,.,_
,..,.... Go ......
,.,....(
1...,....,..,.._
'lrlulil
,_.......
C tr~tnftlft'W'I4
~+-.w-
,..,...
~Utlct,..,...td
UghhMCt ( ,..,.e
Modify Options
CJ
c....,
_....
~c-
o.,...,
.._
......
u.o.tWt.IOftPtt1C'I
itJo. ......
Joo
1..._...,....,
0.0,...
;'-s,..c.......
'.,._.......
>1\ z-tor
'
z-........
l z-wo.o
r..-.. .....,_
c ,..,
+
aw
\ t~--V-
(t"Shft1Z
S.:d(he
54f: C~\'InoAa-
Jl$.dd0
Good
lqt.tc-A&IoW Sc:~ftDot
"v - - .
UAMot.t.om
P.wt. . lw.n
"""'
.........
c~.~
:Jcr~
~~
ld:H{&Jlpn..
"'"' ...........
'-'*""'~
,.,.ln9ltN ANftAI.
,~._..,..,
( ftltftof,._.,.
Note
130
The
menus h:nc
hc~n
truncated.
SolidWorks 201 3
Lesson 4
Symmetry and Draft
Display Options
The rollm' mg illu ...tr<lllnn~ of the Ratchet illu~tratc the ddlcn:nttypc ...
or UISJ1la) optmn~.
\.\ irdrnme
C..hadcd
/cbra
Note
~tnpes
Per~pecll' e
'\hadtm.,
10
<;cction
l"dge~
The Perspective unu Section View option-. c.m he arphed tu .1ny type
'' 1relramc. h1ddcn Ime. or .,haucd. The Draft Quality HLRJ
HLV tool ~ can he m:tJ\-e \\ ith all 'IC\\ t) pc~ hut atli.:cts unl) the
Hidden Lines Removed and Hidden Lines Visible optlllllS hy makmg
the display faceted and li1 ~h..'r to mampulall.!.
or' ie\\
Modify Options
The modi I} optiOns are listed hdm\ nc\.1 to thc1r cmn:spnnding tool ....
Note
131
Lesson 4
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Rotate Vie w: RNah:'> the' ie\\ as )OU pres" and hold the lctl
moUsl' buuon and drag the mouse around tiK' -.creen.
j
Middle Mouse
Butt on Functions
Roll View: Rotates the '"e" .1bout ,111 a\is norma l to the -,crcen as
you press .u.ld huld the lell mouse hutton and drag the mouse
around the -.erc.:n.
Pa n View:
mouse.
~croll-.
!he m1ddlc or\\ heel nHlUsc hutton on a three bullon mouse can be used
to d) namtcally manipulate the di:-.play. Usmg the m1ddle or" hcd
mouse hulltlll ) nu can:
Funct ion
Button
\\h eel
Rota te
--~
Rota te
a bout
geomct r)
Zoo m
Zoom to
Fit
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lllOli'C
~.:nllrc
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Lesson 4
Symmetry and Drah
Reference Triad
Functions
Selection
Result
1s
normal to the
sn~.-cn
sch.ct <1\is
Keyboard
Shortcuts
I 1stcd helm' arc the predclined key hoard shmtcuts l(lr 'ic\\ oplluns:
Arrow Keys
Shift+Arrow Keys
---
Ro"'tclhn '"""
IC\\ 111
90 mcrcmclll!>
Att+Left o Right M.aw Keys~ Rotot< ahout monna I to '"' " ' " "
Ctri+Arrow Keys
\ 1m c tho.: '1e"
--~
Shift+Z
z
F
G
I on m In
-- - -----
7 on m <>ut
I uom to l1t
--
lrnnt Oncntation
- -
Ctrl+2
--
Ctrl+1
Back Om:ntallon
Ctrl+3
I ell Oricntatwn
~--
Ctrl+4
-~~-~-
Ctri+S
l-
Right Oncnlllon
+-
lop Oncntatllln
-~-
Ctrl+6
Bottom Oru.:ntat1nn
-
-~--
Ctrl+7
Ctrl+8
Spaceba r
Tip
In a
ur~m
--
---
bomctnc Oncmauon
Vi~"
Normal l'o
f--
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Symmetry and Draft
Tip
Note
u. .
,...
-ton>...-.d--
f#-""
~~.. -,.
----='..,.... ~
~
bl.w~ 'hc-r
:rr:. ~~
""',~,
.....
hHtldgir
'-=.rA.eoen
+ 5tatad:-.
-.-
+.r,.,.. ""'aon
.................. -
~ lov;llt.-~,.._ ,._
Using Model
Edges in a
Sketch
Zoom to Selection
or
/!lOIIb
in
tHl
1i 11 the screen.
Where to Find lt
Note
134
Lesson 4
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Named Views
Ado a cu~tom nmm:d '1e\\ to the Orientation d1alog bo'\ to n:call the
IL'H: I and rotatl\ln angle ol the model m the graph1e~ aro?a. lJso?
th1~ to easd} retum to .1 pro?\ ious \ k\\ of' the model
/\Will
Where to Find lt
Sketching an
Offset
OfTsets 111 a sketch rd) on e\l'>tlllg model edge~ nr sketch en1111es 111
another sJ..etch. In this c'\amplc ''e "1llutilitl' the model euge~ of the
Head. I hLse edge~ can he chosen smgly. ur as the houndal} of' an
l'nllrc fitcc. 'When poss1hle, 111s a goml idca In p1eJ.. the lacc because the
sJ..eteh \\ j 11 n:gencratl' better If' ~llbSl'lJUenl ehnnges add or rel110\ e
edge~ f'mm the r:tce
'I he o?u gc~ arc proj-.:etl'd onl<l the plan<?
"hcthcr they l1e on that plane or not.
Introducing:
Offset Entities
Where to Find lt
Offset Entities '' uscd to create copte~ or model eugcs 111 a sketch
1 hesc cop tc~ arc o fl',et rmm the ongmal b) some spcctlicd amounL
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31 Resulting Offset.
The ollset create!'. t\\o lines and t\\O arl'S. "1111s
g.comctl) '"dependent on the soltd luec 11 came
from md '' tll change'' ith the soltu. I he sketch
I!> aUL0111UllC::tl ly full} defined anu read} to
c\Lrudc a ... a cut.
32 Settings for the cut.
Choo!-.C Blind cut '' 1th 2mm ftlr the depth 'aluc
.md cltck OK.
33 Rename the feature.
Change the name or Lh~ ll:aturc to Recess.
Creating
Trimmed
Sketch
Geometry
34 Sketch circles.
<\elect the top. mncr litcc ncatcd hy the l,tst fcntun:
a-. the sketch plane. L smg Circle 0 , create a ctrclc
usmg the e'l.i-.ung ccnterpoml locatton as the
circle-. nngm. <:;nupplllg to this locattun ''ill relate
the cm:le tn 11 automatically. (. rcmc a second ctrcle
oil' 10 the s1dc of the modd.
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Lesson 4
Symmetry and Drah
~htch entities can be trimmed shortc:r usmg the Trim llptiOn. In thts
c:'umplc. the m c:rluppmg portmns of the ctrch;s wt ll he rcmmc:d I hc:n:
arc: sc\c:ral tnmmmg options Power Trim, Corner. Trim away inside,
Trim away outside ,mu Trim to closest lhc) can also he: lc:ng.thcnc:d
ll'.. ing Extend I he) arc: tltscus ...cd hellm .
Introducing: Trim
Where to Find lt
Power trim
rcmo\C:..,
1 hl' Corner
137
Lesson 4
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u~c
outside
t3
l<l
k..:ep the
,[~
=t ~
poruom. or gcnmctt}
agamst a houmlar~ Seh!ct
thc two houndancs (B) tir~t
thcn the p1cccs of gconH~try
to trim ( I).
l ..,e Trim to closest
Introducing:
Extend
Where to Find lt
Entities 1T
1\lcnu: Tools, Sketch Tools, Extend
138
~E:SJ
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~Itd.
the
-'
..
to.,.,.enatlc"l.t-*1~.-.a
Rule
on ., mlt'l ...,
t'llfiltc\
.,...,.,tw:rccnktalf'CJ1 fo
.. Cl!lll.f'ltc:nttn
37 Add dimensions.
1\tld dmh:m.ums to the arcs.
thc slo.ctch.
r hil- \\Ill
R9
lillly tlclinc
Modifying
Dimensions
()incc th1.. skc t ~h entities arc arcs, the systcm automa ti cally created
radial tluncn ... ions. ll'you prcrcr dmmcter dimension .... )OU ~un qui~kly
change the d1spli.1) optnlll'>. I or more 1n-tlcpth d1111en ... mn changes.
rig.h1-d1ck 1he d1mcn-.1tlll. and click Properties.
39 Diameter dimensions.
Select the dirncnsJ()ns, nght-clid. and cltd.
Display Options, Display As Diameter.
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Lesson 4
Symmetry and Draft
Introducing: Offset
From Surface
or
Note
mean~
that both
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Lesson 4
Sym metty and Draft
Introducing: Select
Other
Where to Find lt
Select Other
Procedure
I o select t:tce.., that are htdden or obscured, you usl' the Select Other
op11on. Whl'n you pthttion thl' cursor 111 the arl!a cl I a llu;~ and pres... the
nght mouse button. Select Other i!-. a\ntlahle as an op11on on the
<.hnrtcut menu. lhc lltct: closest to thl' cursor ts htdden. l\hn ing o\er
laces ltstl'd 111 the dw log htghltghts them on the scr..:l'n.
~hmtcut
41 Named view.
Press the Spacebar to open the Orientation dialog hO\ . Click Head to
dtsplay the 'ie\\ stall' nf that named \ te\\
42 Face selection.
Tip
li.:atur~
Pocket.
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Measuring
hJ~~~e~M-a'e"PII'*
--U>a..
, ,,c.d!HrMM~b~
6.61.,
t'ldlii 'L9:13n
DID ff 1 kX11n
Do!lol;O......
,...,"'""""'101
~fl)2.!l.DIIA.Tlo;t02.5LDPQ1
r. ...uulOilT~ o.ro.~~
In thi.., C\amplc 11 "ill be u-..cd to mea.. urc th..: shortest distance bct\\..:en
an edge and a plum:
Introducing :
Measure
lhc Meas ure command can calcu late distances. length!.. -..urfacc arc<h.
angles. cm:ks and X.' ./locatillllS ur s..:lccted \CI"llCCs. rnr cm.:l..:s .md
arcs. thl.! ccntcr. ll11mmum and ll1J\111lllll1 dimcn~ions arc L\Hlllablc as
sho\\ n belo'' . You can change het\\ ccn thcs..: d1m..:nswns 111 thc
Measure d1alog hm. or 111 the on-scrc..:n ca lll)llt
6!
C4'f\fctto(..Cff
d{,
M.,,..,...,o.o-c
IKI
llb
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c....om o........
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l esson 4
Symmetry and Draft
""""to
ao--
I>J--
<RI
(r<
Where to Find lt
__,_
~ Ul)ooo
Dlllt'l. 2..S....
...
~~TCaod!l<-
1s
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The: Status Bar :.H the: hollom of the SolrJWorks "mdow dil'>play-. ...mnc
... I m liar mfonmuion \\hen the Measure loo! j<; oil I r a Circular edge
was ~dected. the status bar \\ould .,hll\\ the Radius and Center.
Tip
44 Hole wizard.
.. 9
You must create the t\\\l hole ... as separate: lcaturcs. Y(lll cannot crc<.~te
holes of' arying diameter., 111 .1 <.,ingk lcature.
Note
45 Fillets.
3mm
a me = Handle Fillets
144
12
t~1ce.,
1mm
Name
H End Fillets
2mm
Nantt:
T-H Fillets
SolidWorks 2013
Lesson 4
Symmetry and Draf t
or
Ih~ last lillt:l to cn.:ah: is Jround th~ upp~.:r und IO\\ er edge ...
the
Head. "iince Lh1., lill~.=t has the sam~.: rudiu" as the lil lct on the ends ol
the Handle. \\C "Ill ed1t this c\istmg. lillettn mc ludc the edges on the
Head. Th1s 1s a better Lcdm1quc than crcatmg a ne\\ lillet and try mg. tn
ligur~ out hm\ to keep th~ i r radu equal. In do thi~ \\c \\Il l edit the
dc!in it1on nfth~ H End Fillets.
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Exercise 12
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Exercise 12:
Symmetry and
Offsets 1
page Ill).
page I ::!0
Lnlls. millimeters
Dimensioned
Views
l se the lolltm mg graphtc-. "ith the dc.,tgn intent to create the part.
50
75
~ 40
20
R6
146
<t
Exercise 13
SolidWorks 2013
Exercise 13:
Ratchet Handle
Changes
<;om~
Design Intent
a-.pcch ol the
page 13 7.
d~:s1gn
2. I he Transition requ1rl!'i
llat). that arl.! um en h} till.!
Ul'>tance het\\ ccn them
Procedure
147
Exercise 13
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148
Edit Feature.
I ditthc H End Fillets fi!atun: to
add more edges. '.elect the l'i1ur
ne\\ edge" createtl b) the llah.
t lick OK.
Resulting fillets.
l he ne\\ edges become part uf the
li llet feature, cau-..mg thl' shape ol
the nc:-.t fillet feature tn update
SolidWorks 2013
Exercise 14
Symmetty and Offsets 2
Exercise 14:
Symmetry and
Offsets 2
Lh~
comr l ~l~
on page 119.
page 120.
iiJtmdudng flie11 "vomwl To
011 rage 124.
page 135
lmmt!ucing 0/fset From
Surface on page 140.
Procedure
1
cr~al<...'
Offset entities.
LJ-.,t: Offset Entities l(lcrt:atc the ..,J..ctch gcmmtry
..,tum n.
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Exercise 14
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or
I hi~ cut,l\\ <l} ... how ... the rc~ult-. the ull"..;ct from ~urfacc optiOn rhc
Measure ton I can he used to check Ihi' \ aluc
150
SolidWorks 2013
Exercise 14
Symmetry and Offsets 2
Offset.
Create "
n~:"
:c
2
151
Exercise 15
SolidWorks 2013
Up To Surface
Exercise 15:
Up To Surface
u.,~ symm~tr:
conut!l on to
compl~te
th~
folio\\ mg
~kill-,:
\In
pag~
120.
L p To "ve11
page 126.
l's
L I'
7(, '\111:/c~ec
on
l ln tts: millimeters
Procedure
Ll'>lllg
3"
25
132
152
l
f
10
Exercise 15
SolidWorks 2013
Up To Surface
dt~-:1..
Up to surface.
\kctLh un Plane 1 .mu n...:at~ tiK ltrclc ditm.n'll'lll.'d .. , ,flo\\ n I \lntu~o:
th~: ,l,.~:tch Up To Surface and clrd; thl.' pink lhc~: to t~:rmrnutc th~:
l'\trlhlllll.
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Exercise 15
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Up To Surface
Fillets.
\ dd lilkts as -.ho\\ n
I h~'~ lilkts arc' ~r; order dcr~:ndcnt: th~ 12mm fillet' muo;t rr~ccdl
Tip
lh~: 3mm
154
h~ltm .
one'
Exercise 16
SolidWorks 2013
Pulley
Exercise 16:
Pulley
(. omple!l.: this part usmg tiH.: Ullllen ... ions prm ided. l se
rc:latinns v.hc:rc: applicable: lo muintam the design
inh.:nl.
1
in
t:iketc 11 on page: 11 Q,
.~\lllmt'ln
Ill<
Optional
Sketching
16
Front Plane
Procedure
Right Plane
155
Exercise 16
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Pulley
Hanger.
l ''-'the Hanger (bill\.') ~!..etch anJ another Midplane e'trU ... I\111 llr4mm \\ llh the ~:tllle ,IJlHlllllt or
Jrati
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Exercise 16
Pulley
Fillets.
<\uu il filkt lll 1mm to the botlOill CUgl's or
the cut.
I h..:'>c lill..:h ar..: \l.!f} nn.kr d..:pcndllll. the 1mm lilkts mu... l pr..:ccd..:
th..: 0.5mm one...
Note
5
157
Exercise 17
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Idler Arm
Exercise 17:
Idler Arm
L ruts millimeters
Design Intent
noted.
4. Cemcr holes
Dimensioned
Views
111
Top View
158
to
SolldWorks 2013
Exercise 17
Idler Ar m
Right. View
Detail View A
--------7o-------0 121HRUALL---..
10
~35-/
R3Ali
flllEIS&.
o'OUNCS-
--
DETAil A
SCALE I: I
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Exercise 18
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Tool Holder
Exercise 18:
Tool Holder
l nn._ millimeters
Design Intent
\omc a"pccts nt' the dc"tgn intent li.'r thi-. pan arc.
All lillet-. and round' arc R2mm unlc~s othcn\ '"c noted .
(. ir~ular edge'- {)f equal mdti dtanK"tcr ..,lmuld rcmmncqual.
Dimensioned
Views
u..,c the lnllil\\ tng graphtc ... "ith the dc"ign tntcnt tn cn::<ttl' the pan.
Iangcnt edge' .trc htddcn 111 J 11 ' t~'\\ '
-cBORE f..,: M5 He< HI"OCI &. 11
Top View
Front View 40
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Exercise 18
Tool Holder
Deta.J.l View A
t_:_~_J
DETAIL A
SCALE~;
161
Exercise 18
Too/Holder
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SolldWorks 2013
Lesson 5
Patterning
Upon
succc~~rulo:ompkttnn
olthts
lc~S(lll.
l l ~~
Use the pallem sccli only opt ton\\ tth a linear pattem
\utnm:ll~:
geometry
pa!l~:rns
properl).
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Pattemlng
Why Use
Patterns?
h~:-.t m~:thod
~cor pa11cm.., j,
Reuse of geometry
1111.: ongmal or Seed feature j, created only once. Pattern Instances
M the ... eeu an.: created ami placl.'d. "1th rcl~nmces hm:k to the '>eed
Changes
Due 1~1 the '>Ced mstance rclattonshtp. change:-. to the ... eed arc
automaticall} p<l'sed on to thl.' mst.tncl.' ....
Smart Fasteners
or
ro USl' rauerns, ) (Ill '>11\luld undl.'r'>tand the term-. "el:d .u\d pallern
tnstancl.'.
Seed
h~..
one or nHlrl'
Pattern Instance
I he.: Pattern Instance (or Ill'>! Instance) '" tlw "'cop),. of the \ecd
created h) th~o. paltc.:rn. 11 ,.., 111 r.1ct much mme than a cup) bc.:caw..c tt ,.,
dcri\ c.:d liom the .,c.:~:d <llld chang~:" "ith the .,ecu.
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Lesson 5
Pattcmlng
Types of Patterns
Note
Pattern Type:
Linear ....... .
Linear ....... .
lmJ
tm !
Linear .... .. . .
lmJ
'
Lmear
....... .
(ID]
Key:
Seed
Pattern Instance
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Pa ttemlng
Circular .......
Circular .......
Circular .......
Mirror.........
!Z-1
Sketch Driven .. ~
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lesson 5
Pattemlng
167
Lesson 5
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Pattemmg
Pattern Options
tcatur~.:
Pattern
Feature
Select
Feature,
Bodies or
Faces
Propagate
Visual
Properties
'I'
....
Linear
_I
Circular
- - - -f--J
C)
Mirror
~
-
Sketch
Driven
- -- J
J
J
-
- -
- t--J
I
I he
sk~:tch
gcnm~.:t~
---1--
l'eatun.: . . a nu
at:~:" on I)
I'
Pattern
168
Instances
to Vary
~~
Note
Vary
Sketch
j_
Curve
Driven
Geometry
Pattern
Skip
Table
Driven
Fill
I Instances
...-
Pattern
Seed
Only
1--
~I
- -
SolidWorks 201 3
Lesson 5
Partcmlng
Flyout
FeatureManager
Design Tree
l'hc llymn I catureManager destgn tree enable., you to 'tC\\ hnth the
I ealun.:Manager destgn tr..:e <IIlO the PropertyManager at the ... amc linK'.
I ht., cnahks you to select feature'> from the I eatureManager dc ... ign
tr..:e "hen tl would othem t"e he oh.,cured b)' the PropertyManagcr. lt ts
al-.n tran-.parcnt. overla) ing the p<~rl graphtcs.
l'hc llyout I eaturcManager dcstgn treL' ,., act I\ atcd auwmaltcall.> \\ tth
thl! Prnp~.:rtyManager. ltmay appear eollap~ed and can bl! c\p<mded h.>
dtd..mg on thl! piu., .. " stgn prelh.
Reference
Geometry
Temporary Axes
I 'cry
v IC\\
Where to Find lt
Axes
Axes arc leaturcs that mu ...t he created using one of se\ era I method.,.
I he advantages to cn.:atmg an a\ rs is that it can he renamed. sek<.:h:d by
name from the I caturcManager de.,ign tree. and reSiled.
Where to Find lt
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Lesson 5
Pattemlng
"""'
- -
?_
.; x
!!-''
One Line/Edge/
Axis uptum.
Two Planes
Sd~:ct Two
PointsN erti ces
dc!inc an ~1'\IS
through them .
10
170
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Lesson 5
Patteming
Sdcct a
Cylindric al/
Conical Face to
dl'finc an .l'l.ls
through the
rotation.ll ccntl!r.
a plane or
planar l~u.:c and a
pomt or' crtc"\ to
dclinc an a"\ls
nonnalto lhc
planc through the
point.
~elect
Linear Pattern
1hc Linear Patte rn tool creates coptcs. or lll'>lancc-.. 111 a lmcar paucm
controlled by a dircctton, a dtstunce and the numbcr ofcoptc..,. !"he
mstanccs arc th.:pcndcn t on the originals. Changcs to thc ongmals arc
pa-.scd on to the 11Nanced feature:..,.
Linear Pattern create.., rnultiplc llhtanccs m onc- or I\\ o-dtmcn-,wnal
Introducing:
Linear Pattern
anay .... I he
dj lllCI1SI011 .
Where to Find lt
axt~
<1\t~
or lmcar
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Lesson 5
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Patteming
Direction 1.
..
Number of Instances
to 5
<..,~ket
the
!>hll\\ n 111
tlm~e
ll'<ttures
Features to
Pattern
Note
--
e--o-ctc-.... Ort'!II0'\2
"--"""
172
Direction 2.
l"\pand the Direction 2 group ho\ and cl 1ck
anmhcr lmcar edge ~cl the Spacing und
Instances ,,.., -.IHm n
SolldWorks 2013
Lesson 5
Pattemmg
Deleting Instances
Instances to Skip.
I \pand the Instances to Skip group bo\. and cltck the -,j, ccnter
arra~
Completed pattern.
Cltck OK to add tiK puttcrn leaturc LPatternl
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Potterning
Geometry Patterns
or
Without Geometry
Pattern
IIth~: Geometry
Pattern option i-.
t lc!urcd. the ~:nd
CllOd lllllll \)I Ih~: 'oeed "'
u~~d m the mst<ll1c~ .... In
th1., c\amph:. th~: Offset
From Surface ~:nu
condll ton olth~ blul'
-.~cd l~:nur~ i., applle<.l
in th~ urange instances.
forcmg them to use th~ !>nme end condllmn.
With Geometry
Pattern
li the Geometry
Pattern nptum ,.,
checked. thl' geomcll)'
llf'th~ !>ced ,., U<,~d. IlK'
g.eumetr) ,., cnptcd
along the pattcm.
tgnoring the end
eond 111nn .
Geometry Pattern.
Rtght-cliek the LPatternl li:atun.' and chd. Edit
Feature Ched. the Geometry pattern optwn
and click OK. lkcau.,c the piJtc ts constant
thtd.:nes-.. the rc.,ultmg g~om~try "ill look the
'o<lllll'
174
0 - . .........
..--...
o"'0 ......... .....
s -.-..~
SolidWorks 2013
Lesson 5
Pattemmg
Circular
Patterns
Introducing:
Circular Pattern
Where to Find lt
Pattern Axis.
(lick Circular Pattern 0 .
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Lesson 5
Pottomlng
Settings.
s)Hl\\ 11 Ior
Features to Pattern
"'
..
I he Reverse
Note
Direction opuon 1~
meanmgl'ul on ly'' hen
an angle ol hcr than
}()()' IS
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Pattcmlng
Mirror Patterns
Introducing :
Mirror Pattern
acro~' .1 plan!.! or
Where to Find lt
llbt JilCI.!
planar !':tel.!
Mirror.
( ltek Mirror
Right plane.
and the
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Pattem lng
l o mirror all th~ g..:omdr)' llf a part (th..: hotl}) uhnut a cummon fac..:.
thl common litcc anti the l.ol itl hotly.
Patterning a Solid
Body
ll'>C
Note
Where to Find lt
Mirror.
Cltck Mirror
preview.
, X
"'
,,.,.._
..,....,f~
,,_.....,
,__
9 ..._
........-.
178
Bodies to mirror.
<. Itd. Ill Bodies to Mirror. ~t nd select thl' rart
<.. hck OK
In
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Lesson 5
Parrem lng
Using Pattern
Seed Only
!'he Pattern Seed Only opll<Hl is used " hen a t\\ o direcuon putt em is
created. r he second d1n.:ct1on defaults tu pancming all gcometl)
created by the lirst di rection u n lcs~ Pattern Seed Only 1s u~ed to
pattern onl} the original or seed geometr}. llt!> common!} used w
pn.:\ent ~l\erla pping rc-.ults \\hen the t\\O di rect io n ~ use the same
vector.
Where to Find lt
Direc tion 1.
Clicl- Linear Pattern '11.
o.;clcct the lmear edge ,1.., the
Pattern direction, 30mm as
the Spacing. and 2 us the
Number of Instances
I ur Features to Pattern,
select the ltbrar) fi:aturc
3 Prong. Plug2.
1\n e\ 1sti11g p<llt<:rn feature ~..un he u~ed .ts the Features to Pattern.
rfm, enables} ()U to pallcrn the pattern.
Note
3
Note
Direction 2.
I or Direction 2. select
the lmear edge on the
oppo.,ne \tde as the
directwn. rever-,tng the
arnm head. ~et the
mstances to 2. spacing
to 50mm.
..
'J~~~~~~
1\s seen 111 the prc\ IC\\. the onglllal (.,ccd) feature Is patterned 111 both
Jtrcct inns.
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Pattem ing
Sketch Driven
Patterns
111
Where to Find lt
Tip
180
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Lesson 5
Pattemfng
Introducing : Point
r h~: Point tool~:r.:at~:-. polnl Clliiiii.'S Ill thl.! acllw sketch. I h~: -.k.:tch
cnllt} Point ~:an he U\l.!d tu local.: a position 111 a sketch that other
g.:ometr) (cndpomh l(lr c\ampl~:l cannot.
Where to Find lt
~hortcut
M~:nu :
JlS
~/
.
e
.. /
125
225
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l esson 5
Pattomlng
., ,.
-.. ~
--"'
~
5<11< ........
11
Add points.
0
0
0
0
0
Note
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Lesson 5
Parrcrnlng
Automatic
Dimensioning of
Sketches
Introducing: Fully
Define Sketch
\
..._.
__(: )
M--~
~omc
duncnstons
have been mm cd for
darity.
Note:
0
Note
01.
10
Where to Find lt
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Pattemlng
0
D
ll!il i~~!!J
_ ,..._,
_.. _
--~"
L~tftof*elltt
~-4-------
50
- r - --t--@!11
110
165
220
275
~kctche~ dtmcn~toncd thts wa;r arc fully ddined but can be edited 'lou
can delete and replace dtnH.'nstons 1r requtred.
Note
7
Pattern .
Add another sketch dm en pattern using the Ill'\\
sketch and thc same seed h:ature. Hole.
Save and close the part.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Exercise 19
Linoar Panems
Exercise 19:
Linear Patterns
""il l ~.
Procedure
Note
un\en pattern'>.
1
111
Pattern.
I he pan tnd ulks the seed
realun.: used 111 the pattern~
Linear pattern.
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Exercise 20
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Exercise 20:
Sketch Driven
Patterns
Procedure
tl
tl
'~ ~~.~1h
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Exercise 21
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Exercise 21 :
Skipping
Instances
l nits: millimeters
Procedure
(
1
real~.:
a Ill!'' pan.
Base feature.
Create a blot:h.
75mmx380mmx20mm.
It " ill b~ u:.elulto h<nc a
Seed.
10
1-
--
Pattern.
)
-
1/11 ";' ..
12
00000
00000
!
4
Pattern of a pattern.
Change.
Chang~
diam~:tcr
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Exercise 22
Linear and Ml"or Patterns
Exercise 22:
linear and
Mirror Patterns
ompkt~
dtm~n-.mm.
Procedure
r~ml(,rce-.
Op~n
Linear pattern.
l b.ing the c\isllng li:alUre. create a Linear Pattern
that result-. m three grom e-. that arc spaced 0.20".
188
Mirror features.
U:-.ing a smgle pallern r~ature. cr~.:atc the dupltcate
bos-. and cut a!> sho\\ n.
Symmetry.
Use a tlmd paucrn lcatun: to create the full model
from the h<tl f model u-.mg Bodies to Mirror
Exercise 23
SolldWorks 201 3
Crcular Pattoms
Exercise 23:
Circular
Patterns
"""
(.,-
( '11ntlar Pallt'rlls on
page 175.
Procedure
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Exercise 24
SolidWorks 2013
Exercise 24:
Axes and
Multiple
Patterns
Procedure
Open thl.' C.:AlsLmg part Single Die. L se: the unl\\ ing bclo\\ to pallc.:m
th\! Dot features on the: side:;. as ;.Ill)\\ n.
.------------------B.'.J'H'Ef
4.25 I'IP
......
-""'o
.. ..._ .
_,
~.:r.~~u-;-
rll<o'IICMII- - t l
"'""'*
n~fl'olto~no;.t<U..,-Q.t
..
.~1:~~;:.:.:=- ~(Jo
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-Ill OW+
t4C
"N
SingS. Di e
L ; I WEK.tff
~HffT l
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Exercise 24
SolldWorks 201 3
Axes .
Create .m a\is
lJ),IIlg
plane~
Side Two.
Using. a Linear Pattern '' llh Instances to
Skip. cr.:ut.: the "t\\o side.
Remaining sides.
( ompktl' the r.:mammg \tdc~ w .. ing the dc!->cnpttons ot each tlllC lt.,tcd
hdtm.
Side Three
Usc a Ci rcular Pattern " tth an .t\ls to
Side Four
llsc a Circular Pattern "tlh an a\ts to
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Exercise 24
Axes and Multiple Patterns
Side Five
Us~: a procedure :;imilar to that
or side
three.
--
'
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Side Six
Use a Circular Pattern "ith an a\.i~ to
create n cut at the comer or Lhc race. Use
a Linear Pattern to create the rcmaintng
CUL'>.
'
~,,
~
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Lesson 6
Revolved Features
Upon
~ucccsslul
techni~JUO.:.
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Revolved Features
Case Study:
Handwheel
Stages in the
Process
~Oilll'
k.e) stages in the lllUOclmg proces-. of thl\ part UI'C shO\\ n in the
li1lhm mg lr-.t.
Design intent
Revolved features
Multibody solids
11111..'111
I he cent er or the par1 is the Hub. a I'C\Ilh l..'d -.ha pc. lt \\ill he created
rwm a .,J..ch.:h \\ ith a con ... tructrnn line a-. the a\ is ofrc\llluuon
(.rea le I\\ 11 l.lrscrctc S\llids. the Hub .md the Rim. connecting and
merging them u-.rng a third -.olid. the Spoke.
Sweep features
Analysis
rhe Spoke lcaturc IS acatcd u... ing a s\\ccp lcature. <I combrnatinn or
t\\o -,ketch..:-, that dclinc" a ""ecp prolilc mm rng along a '''ccp path.
L -.rng analy-.r., tool-.. you can pcrh>nn ha-.rc analysr-, llrnctwns -.uch as
ma ... s propcrtrc., calcubuons and lir-.t-pas., sires-. analy-.c-.. Hascd on the
re ... ulh. you can nMkc changes to the part'-. dc-.rgn
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Revolved Features
Design Intent
I"
sl11m n helm'
Handwheel
Diameter
Revolved
Features
Procedure
( reomctr) for the re' nh ed feature 1:-. created using thc -.a me tools anc.l
mcthods as 1!'\trudcc.lli:atures. In thl'> case. fines" 111 be u"cd to form the
shape a cyllnder "11h a chamfered edge The eemerline is thec..l as the
a\ls ol rc,oluuon and l(lr locating geomctry.
2
Rectangle.
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Lesson 6
Revolved Features
Convert to construction.
Seleetthe vertical line ~lllmn and dtd, For
Construction . ! he ltne 1~ comcrted tnto a
construction lmc
Introducing:
3 Point Arc
!he 3 Point Arc opt ton cnahlcs you to create an arc ba!-.ed on lhrel
potnts the t\\ll endpoinh f()llowcd by a pomt nn the cur. c.
Where to Find lt
196
Trimming.
Use the Trim tool "ith the Power Trim option and
tnm il\\J) the portion or the lmc lll~tde the arc
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Revolved Features
Rules Governing
Sketches of
Revolved Features
In atkhtllln to
th~ g~:n~ral
''~re list~d m
'-PCCi~JI
sp~.:c1lied J).
th~ ,J\IS
I h~
Of fe\ olution.
-.k~.:tch must not uo~-. th~ a,i-..
Not Valid
Ve rtical d imensions.
R1ght-d1ek cmpt) spaLe and clu:k Mo re
Dime ns ions and Ve rtical a . l rente the 'crtieal
lmear d1mcns1ons -.hm' n at the right
Smart Dimension
\\Ill
1o-,
Jlso work.
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Diameter
Dimensions
Note
lhrs opt ton '" '-" ai lable on !) rf a eentcrline rs used a!> the''''" or
re' oluuon. Drurnetcr urmensrons arc 1101 restncted to u'>e 111 re\ nl\ed
ll:ature '>kctche..,.
9
Dimension to centerline.
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Revolved Features
11 Resulting d imension.
Chclo. In place the duncn~ion le.\ I. Change
the 'aluc to 25mm und prc~s Enter.
45
Note
Creating the
Revolved Feature
Once the sketch 1s com plcted. 1t c~rn he made rnto a re\ oln:d feature
l'hc process is s1mplc. and a full (360 ) n.:n1IUt1on Is almoo,;t autnmut1c
Introduc ing :
Revolved Feature
Where to Find lt
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Revolved Features
A mel>~agc '' tll .trpcar mdu:ating that the !>1--ch.:h 1:-. an oren eomour and
a;.l-mg tf )Oll wnnt to close the contour autom<Htcall). (_l ick Yes.
Direction1 : Blind
Angle 360
J\cn:ptthcsc Jd:llllts by clu.:l-mg
OK
13 Finished feature.
!he solid rc,ohcJ ICature I'- crcatcJ <h the
or the pun
lir~t
rcmurl.'
Rl.'namc it Hub.
15 Normal To.
Cltl.'!- Normal To ~ tu change thc vie\\ norma l tu the skl.'teh. Doth ts
to '>Cl.' tts true st/1.' and shapl:.
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Revolved Features
Introducing:
Sketch Fillet
Sketch Fillets c.m he UM.:d tntnm ;md add tangent arc.., 111 a single ..,lep
lithe cumer hJ.., hcen Lnmmed . ..,elect the \crtc\ pmnt to add the lillct.
Where to Find lt
16 Fillet settings.
llu.:k Sketch Fillet 1 and ..,et the qrluc to Smm . ., x
I\ lake sure the Keep constrained corners nptron ,.., checked
__...
17 Selections.
(Sclcl.t hoth cntlpninh of the .rrc. a~ P1ck here ~
25
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Revolved Features
Building the
Rim
Slots
or
Introducing: Slots
!'he Slot tool 1s u-.cJ Ill crl.!ah.: straight and arc "lot "hapes hasl.!d on
dillcrl.!nt crllcna. I here are two typ.:'> ba.,cd on Ime~ <lnOI\\O type:.
hascd on arc'> 1\11 slolt)pC~ ha' c the option to create d1mcns1ons \\ 1th
the geometry. I he lollo\\ ing 1~ pes ure ,n nt !able
Slot T~ I){'
Resulting Geometry
Straight Slot o
Centerpoint Straight
Slot Gl
or
(~
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Lesson 6
Revolved Features
Slot l) pc
3 Point Arc Slot
~
lhe Centerpoint Arc Slot is ~:n:atcd lih.e
a Ce nterpoint Arc (sec Sketch Geometrl'
on page 31) and then dragging out\\ mds to
create th~: "idth .
(0__
Whe re to Find lt
.,
19 Sketc h.
Create a ne" -.h.ctch nn the Right pbne. Orient the model
dJrectton.
Tip
111
the same
--
d8,
CPGP
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Revolvod Featu~
21 Rotation axis.
- lnw<t L,b,
.,
22 Add dimensions.
li.1ll~
170 _L _ _
Potential Ambiguity
If the sl..ctch contains mnre than one ccntcrlmc. the S)stem \\ill nut
kno\\ \\ h1ch centerline is intended to be thl.! a\tS of rl.!\ olution. ll1e
cl.!nterllllC to hi.! Usl.!d can he :>ckctl.!d l.!tthcr bdorc or alkr selecting the
Revolve tool.
23 Completed feature.
~clcctthc tnlinllc \cntcal
ccntcrl111c lltd. Boss/Base,
Revolve
360.
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Revolved Features
Multibody Solids
ltif LJIIttf,C...,MRSl'""
" oJ!IaOd-l)
0 ....,
Cl "'
1St ............
~ '"""""'
~1. ,..,.
-""'"
~-. U
Building the
Spoke
~ ~11'1
l'IH.: Spoke lcatun: IS t:reatcd us m g. a Sweep fi.:aturc. rh.: S\\ ccp push..:s
a clo~cd contour Profi le along an llpcn cumour Path. rhe Path 1:.
sJ..ctchcd usmg lines ant.! tangent an;s. f he profile 1s thl.!n sJ..ctchcd
usmg a c1rck. llw li:atun: '' 11l hndgc the space hct\\ccnthc c\.lsung
Hub and Rim feature-. and combine them into a -.mglc solid hod)'
I" he Spoke feature IS llll)Wrtant because
any number ur evenly -.paced -;poke ....
ll
skl:tchc~
<.. I1<.:J..
to c\pand lhc.: D1splay Pane
Hub lo sh11\\ 11. Repl.!at l(lr the Rim.
<..
25 Setup.
( reate a ne\\ sJ..ct<.:h nn the Right plane and change the di.,p lay
Hidden Lines Visible.
10
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Revolved Features
26 Sketc h line.
\ketch a lmr11ontal Line
runmng lrnm the centerlinc
in,idc the- Hub hnunuaric-..
27 Tangent arc.
c:J
"
---
c=-
\\hen the \Crtieal infi:rencc lilll' coindue" "ith the arc:' cemer. the
tangent of the an: '' hori;ontal.
29 Horizontal fine.
~ ketch a linal Line lt i-.
htln;om.tl. "11h 11-. length
111 hi..' dl..'lermmcd h~
uimcn-.itming.
30 Relattons.
1
Dra!! ,1nu drop the lcll
endpnmt of the line onto the
centcrpomt ofth..: Rim skl..'tch
\ Coincident relatitlll ''
added
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Lesson 6
Revolved Fearvros
Completing the
Path and Profile
Sketches
lhc gt.:llllletr)' sketched" Ill act a~ the puth for the prolilc sh.ctch
32 Add dimensions.
Add an Equal relation to th~
arc~ and add duncnstnns.
Tip
Pit.: h. mg. end pntnls and ccntcr points allo"., for m on.: optmn., \\ h~n
dum:nsinns.
cr~aung. th~
33 Exit sketch.
Right-click in the sketch and cltch. Exit Sketch
"ithout usmg 1t 111 a lcaturl.!.
to dose
th~ ~kctt:h
Introducing:
Insert Ellipse
Important!
or
or
il\lS
Where to Find lt
> Ellipse 0
Menu: Tools, Sketch Entities, Ellipse
%oneut Menu: R1gh t-cltck in the graph1cs area and d 1ck Ellipse
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Revolved Feawres
34 Ellipse.
t n.:att' a
208
Horizontal
\ tltlth~
dun~nswn"
a ...... h,l\\ n.
SolidWorks 201 3
lesson 6
Revolved Fea tures
Introducing : Sweep
Where to Find lt
Sweep c r\!atc~ a lc:Hurc rrom t\\() ~kt:tches : a -.weep -.I.!Ct iOn and S\\CCp
pa th. I he ~ec.:tion '' mm cd a lung the p;~lh. ereatmg thl' li.:al urc.
Note
l hck OK.
37 Results.
~ .....-...~
~ono.<
amc the ne'' li.:ature
. ~ ..,....
LJ'I(t.C...,nsSi~
Spoke. The Solid
= ~ll"till<noi:'JilW!Cid
Boclies(2 ) ro lder
~--.......
~,..,
lhsappear~. l lw, mtllc<lles
~......
~. OriQn
that the two sohd hod1e..,
.!.t tt.tr
ha\ c mergl.!d into one.
. A "'
......
.....
. ei -Ao(lf ...
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Lesson 6
Revolved Features
Rotate View
Rotate View
cnahk~ }OU to rota!C the' IC\\ o l" thc model freely. fo
rc:>trict that motion. you cant:hoosc an a\is. a line or edge. a \l!rte\, nr
a plane Clld. the Rotate View wol and the ..:enter'"'"
fhc ~amc result can he obt<lincd usmg the mludlc mou~e bullon
mtation. Select the entity to rotate aboutu~lllg the middle mnu~c
hulton. then drag\\ 1th the middle mou:;,e bullon.
39 Rotate.
Rotate ahnut the a:-. 1s b) dragging the mouse.
S\\ ltt:h a\e~ b)' snnp(} t:lld,lllg ,mother <1\b or
mhcr a~:ccptable chmt:c.
lum oil the temporar} a\es.
40 Add fillets.
Add 3mm lillet!-. Ill the
high lighted /tll L'.\ uf thc.. model
Selection ora litce sclct:ts all
edges of that ftiCC.:.
f ace :,.e(c.:cllons make the model
bcllcr sUited to" tl hstand
dimensional changes.
Chamfers
Introducing:
Chamfer
Note
<;ketch Chamfers can he adur.:d to the skctc.:h rather than to the races .111d
cuge-.. of the solid model
Where to Find lt
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Revolved Features
41 Chamfer.
Add a Chamfer
feature u.:;mg. the top
edge
the Hub
feature. ~et the
di~wm:e~ u-.mg the
nduc-. sho\\ n .1t right.
or
Il'_
'1 _, .. __
~trMu
IT_ _
...........
.,....
ReaiView Graphics
Where to Find lt
Note
If~ nu
Tip
11 ReaiView Graphics an: 11\Jl a'.ailahlc, the icon \'vlll be graycd nut
and the Rea!Vie\\ tab un the la.,k Pane \\Ill not he available.
ReaiViewOn
~lep
46 nn page 214.
ReaiView Off
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Lesson 6
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Appearances,
Scenes and Decals
OrliJWid~-DeldecDOI'IOII'te ~ OT
'"~"" "~'!
42 ReaiView on.
l he!-- ReaiView
w tnggle it on.
21 2
So lidWorks 201 3
Lesson 6
Revolved Features
Tip
]._....,.
JP..,.IIuo
l - lodod !0"""'-1
J P'CNntGtten
lPomtOt-
lo<tcln>p - -
--..
E! flo<Wraplllodt-ftll.....
llod-
Grl)...,
a.,,.,,,,.,n.,..
11- l'91'_SI_
...........
S..t- SI.OOAAFclllqon
Soli ....
Solf!>p<<J'I)'>I
FodOf)'
~Ne Floot
11-.,'
, ...1<0yfloor
o...r,Ant_
""'Y-~
~loght"'9
li!lHCGrillogt.r ...
rr....c L.9rt
........ a...,._
c....,...., .,.....,
fo.1ooyi\.Ofla Spo< S.. '"""""'
Appearances
lolor.., and t~o::-.lures an: applied usmg Appearances I his m.:nu ha'
tabs for Colorllmage and Mapping.
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Revolved Features
44 Color.
Click Edit,
Appearance and
changc thc color
usmg a dull cnlor
swatch and light
grey nr '' hitc.
<.. l1d. OK.
Note
Tip
Click View, Display, Ambient Occlusion to add r..:a l ism to th..: shad..:d
model
45 ReaiView off.
Click ReaiView
to tnggk it on:
Edit Material
l"h..: Edit Materlal l.halog is w.cd to adu ,IJ1U cuit the mutcnal <IS'>OCiatcu
\\ 1th a part . I he matcnal 1s used for lalcultttmns that rely on mat..:nal
propcrllc-,. including Mass Properties and SimulationXpress. I he
matenal can \JJ) h) configuratiOn . r or mon.: infim11at1on un
conliguration-,. sce I e.u on 10 Configuration, .
Tip
Where to Find lt
Edit Material t:
Open HW Analysis.
Open the c\.l..,tmg part HW Analysis. T his part has additional features
needed ti.1r u-.c m the anal} s1-. 'ccuon
th1s lcs.,on.
or
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Revolved Features
Materials.
Rtght-cltck Edit Material 1: and click SolidWorks Materials. Copper
Alloys. Aluminum Bronze.
l!:il- -
!l lu-llll<s....
IUf toi r1
u-
.....
. . . . p!'11pef'. .
,...,,....ftm<DP'JI.,.. ...,..,.,.,
u a.- .....
!:t
IP.5
t: -c.o-.LHSCtli:IOO
f: ...-a.-.UISCmDO
J: e.r,luo c._,lHSC113al
il::
!:: .......
.......... s-ZIQF
wsc. _
...........
_ _-
t:
~;ow-e_. UISCWDO
~= -011--.t.JIS CJOilOI!0-111
f:ec.-
t: o..-.c.oo.n~-...... c.,.
t: ...,_
011"'0..
__
- 11<504lCO
0\000
= ,...
J:L-~
!:--
l: - - u-u. o.tGC>SJOO
JE,........._ -D.I.tGCSX>O
u--
l:n._"'_
I;.......,......,
. il]l f t -
U Oho-
u ,.....
Note
tho!.~'
as-.tgncd
n}
.....
..
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Revolved Features
Color.
Clu.:k Apply and Close
A change 111 mat..:rial
chnngcs the col or
the
part l he material name j-,
also upduted 1n the
I eaturel\1unagcr <k'-lgn
tn:c.
or
' 1!111-
tf,l
--
-
ll"-.ld<4>11d >
......
"' .....
~""'""
~
~ ... !'Woo
One of' the hendits or,\orkmg \\llh a -.ol1d modcl1s the o::asc \\llh
"lm:h you can perform cngmcering cah:ulal1on-, -.uch a-, computing
ma~s. cent er of ma-.s. and momcnh of mcrt1:1.
Notes
Introducing:
Mass Properties
Mass Properties '' w..~d tu generutc the ma-.s propcrt1c-.. of the entire
~oil d. l'hc propert i C'> lndudc ma~~. \ olumc and a tem poral) Ulsplay or
th~: pnnctp<ll a\c....
Where to Find lt
Mass properties.
Cl tck Mass Properties
.... . 1 he Density or
Aluminum Bronze 1s
USI:U .
or
fhc rc-.ults
the
cah:ulations arc
d1splaycd 111 the dtalog
00\ .
- o l t f l l__
CGnlo>-'
~
__
,- drlail -
0.007f-Pil
a.e.: .....
M-7lll-
. . , ,... o.b( . . . . . . . .
H61tDOMI..-t~
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Revolved F~U~tures
Note
....
__
""'-( ! -__
_.., .
Mass Properties
as Custom
Properties
File Properties
I lie prurertll.!" ar~: details about \\m do'' s has~:d liles that help 1dcmil~
11 Ior .:xampk. a dcscnptl\ e title. thL' authur namc. the suh.JL'Cl. Jnd
f..L') words that lth.:nuf). top1cs or other tmportam informat1011 111 th.: lih.:.
Doeum.:nt propcnt.:s can he us.:d to d1-.play mltmllation <lh<lUI a lik or
to help organt/L' liks ..,,, that they can bL' found easll_y. You can ,._.arch
I(H documcnh bas.:J on dm:umclll pm pert u.:s.
lh.:rc arc Ilk prop.:111cs llllllfliL' lll ')olid\Vnrf...., that arc more suttcu to
<.:ngmc<.:nng than thl.! dd.tult propert1.:-. 1\ddniunal prop1.!1111.::-. l'<tn h~:
audcd bao;.:d on thL' user' llL'I.!Us.
Me tadata
Classes of File
Properties
~e,.:ral
w a-.
\111.!tadata.
clasM:s.
Automatic
1\utornauc pror.:ntcs arc mamtam.:d h) the apphcaunn th.n crcat~:u
Lh.: prop.:rty. I h..:se incluc..lc prop.:rt1cs ...uch as th~.: dat.: th.: lile '"'"
cr.:atcd. last mod11icd and life -.i/L'
Preset
Pr~.:-.et prop.:rtiL'" alrcad~ L''\ISl. hut the u ... cr must lill m th.: lc'\t
\al u ~:. T'hc pr.:sl.!t lilc properllc:-. u:-..:d 111 ~olidWorf..s arc stored in
the fik Property.txt. llm till.! ma; be ~dned to add \lr 1\!fllO\L'
prl.!.,cl properlle'i.
Custom
lustom propl.!rtics ar.: dL'lincd h) th.: u-..cr and apply l\1 th.: cnltrL'
c..locumcnt.
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Revolved Features
Where to Find lt
Creating File
Properties
Uses of File
Properties
218
Configuration specific
Con liguralam sp~:ci lie propcrllt.:S app l) only to a spcctlic
conligurauon.
~lcnu
~knu:
rll..: prnpcn1t.:s can he cn:atcd dm:ctl) m the lik. or th..:y can be crcatcd
hy othcr pwccdun.:s.
Direct method
I ih: propena:~ an: addt.:d dm:ctl) to the li le by the u!-.cr
Design tables
Dcsig.n tabks can en:atc eu~tom pnlpt.:rtJes using a column header
$PRP@ property \\here property is the name o l" the propcrty to hc
crcatcd and populatcd \\ it h the 1nformauon created 111 the dc.:s1gn
tabk.
rile
propc.:rtJc~
Assemblies
Advanced Selection and Advanced Show/Hide can sekct
components has..:d on spcellic file propc.:rt ie .... Spc.:cili c procedures
are fi.lund m th..: tr:unmg cour-.c.: l.ucmhh \locleling.
Drawings
l ile propcrt1c;. cw1 b..: u-;c.:d to fill in data in the tu le hlock. BOM.
rc\ 1smn hlocks and annotution .... Spcc.:i lie procc.:u ur..:s urc.: l{nllld in
I he trammg c.:nur;...: )o/icfHorJ..., Dra11ing,.,
SolidWorks 2013
Lesson 6
Revolved Features
\11
SolidWorks Custom
Properties
~ola.IWorb
~ystcm-dclincu
prop~:rues:
Proper!) l\ame
Yalue
-'\uthnr lick!
SW-Author
SW-Comments
111
Summan lnfo
Comment!> lidd in
~ummary
SW-Configuration Name
Name tn ( onligurationMan<tgcr
SW-Created Date
Created lidd
SW-File Name
SW-Folder Name
SW-Keywords
SW-Last Saved By
111
<)umnwr) lnl\.1
SW-Long Date
SW-Short Date
---
SW-Subject
111
Sumlllill) lnli.l
- -f--
SW-Title
lnli.l
----
File properties.
lyp~:
m the Name
mass. I he Type Text app~:;m. automat really Assign the mass property
component by selecting Mass from the ValuefText Expression droptlm\.n lt~t A <.;o(iuWllrk~ special property anti Evaluated Value are
ereaku. Closc the dralog.
Note
<'SWill /()
Con{iguratiom
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Lesson 6
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SimulationXpress
Overview
\tllidWurks ">1mulat10nXpres!'>
F1xture
u:-.cs a \\ 1/ard to prm 1uc an
cas) to use. step-b) -step
method uf perli.1mung dc..,1gn
analysi.,. fhc "itard rcqu1r1.'S
st:\l.:ral p1ece~ ofinformatwn m
urucr tu analyte the part:
/h1tm:1. foatf, and moteriaf,
Ih1s mli.11mat1on rqm:-,enh the
part as 1t is used. For t:\ampk.
consider'' hat happens ''hen
you turn the hand\\ heel. l he
Externally applied load
huh 1s attached to sumethmg
that n:s1st:-. turnmg. l his 1s n:prcs~.ntl'd hy u.firture- the hub 1s
restra111ed su ll dtlC'>I,.I n1111e 11\ture:-. are 'omeumc called nm.11raim.,,
\ lnn:c 1s .1ppl1t:d to the hole 111 the rim as) ou atto.:mpt tn I urn the
hand11 heel I hi'> 1:-. a loud \.\hat happens to the ... pnkcs? Dn the) bend?
\VIII they hrcak 1 l'hl!-> depends on the strength nfthe matcnal the
humh1hecl is made of. the physu:al s11e and shape of the spnkcs. and
the ..,11e of the load
Mesh
~nltdWorks
~oltdWorks
~11nulat1on>-.prcss
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Rovo/ved Features
Using
SolidWorks
SimulationXpress
Options
<:;et up the type of untt~ that arc commonly usetll~>r mutenab. load<, and
resulh.
Fixtures
Select fitce.., orthc part that rcm,tin in pla..:e (li\ed) uuring. the analys~!-..
Loads
\dd e\tcmal loads ...uch as force-. and pre'>surcs to mducc -.tr.:ss and
deli1m1 the part.
to
Material
Chnw.c a material li)r the part ln1111 the .,tantlard library or input your
0\\ n.
Run
Run the anal) \ts. optmnally setting thc coarseness
Results
Vie'\ the rcsu lb nf the analysis: Factor of ~ulcty (I OS}. ~trcs'> and
Dclhrmallons I hts ,.., somettmcs called po.\lfimc<'\sing.
Optimize
Optim11e a result quanttt) usmg a sclcctt.:u ditm:nsmn.
Where to Find lt
CommanuManagcr Evaluate>
SimulationXpress Analysis Wizard
f',..knu Tools, SimulationXpress
Start SimulationXpress.
t ltd, SimulationXpress JJI . I he analy-,t'>
\\ tlitru appears 111 the I asl-. Pane.
Slmul.otu>nl<jWKI hOI<II ,.., pf.ard
-IP.vld--1andhttc>S .... dtlt<II)OI.....
p<OOitl!ll '""'"' ... CIOOigft " " '
., Slmuiii!OMJ><IIO. ~ OPC>fr
................. l>llll
-h""
...._,_
........"" ...............,ti"Jt&.
....,
___
1101oll1>0! _ _ , . _
rtQIUUe a~tehtoiM
=rmwwu !if't*lm.......,...
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Revolved FeaturllS
The SimulationXpress
Interface
PropertyManager and
StmulattonXpressStudy
lh~ Options d1alog t"Unt<llns -.~llings l(lr th~ System of units and
Results location.
Options
2
Click Options.
\t:t the unit!- to SI and use the dcfault Results location. Click Show
annotation for maximum and minimum in the result plots.
Click OK and click
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SolidWorks 201 3
Phase 2 : Loads
u~ed
to add
und
faces or
the pan. Force impltls a total force. li1r c\amplc ::!00 lh..,, applted Ln a
lltec 111 a spcctlic dt rccuon Pressure unpltcs that the llllcc is c\ cnly
distnhutcd on the l~tcc. li1r c'\amplc. :HJO pst. and ,.., applktl nnrmal1t1
the lace
!he spcctlkd force 'aluc ,.., applied to each tltce. I or c'\amplc. 1r you
..,ckct ~ laces and spcctl} a 50 lh. lor~:e, SunulauonXprcss a pplie~ a
IOt:lJ force 11r J)() Jhs \lr )() Jhs. (Ill C<tl.'h race.
Note
Loads page.
In tlm, c'\amplc. \H: \\ill uw <I Force I} pe load. (lick C Add a force.
cli~:k
c: ~
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SolidWorks 201 3
Lesson 6
Revolved Features
Phase 3: Material
rhe nnt pha-.e ,.., ...clcctmg the Material. You can chomc lrom librane..,
standurd matcnab or mJd your m-.n
(If
Material page.
rhe cun-ent mah:nal. sdccted \\ 1lh111
l:lolidWnrks. 1s Aluminum Bronze from the
Coppe r Alloys list.
--
2 LOUt
3-rlal
C)tlt.d
~imu l atlonXprcs.., prepares the modcll(,r analysis. crcntes th~..: mesh and
calculates displac:emcnts. 'trams. and -.trc......~..:s.
Phase 4 : Run
8
Run page.
I he fl'LJlllrld mlixmatiun ha' hecn prm 1dcd and the analyzcr '' ready.
( lick
1:)
Run Simulation.
Phase 5 : Results
~ Slmvlabonl'prrss;,.tudy(Dtftul!)
H\ftti~Arl~u~_((~urntn~.Jn8tl'\f\Y)
::J Fp t\.orfiS
~ Rif>:t,..ntl
hf.t.tn~
-"iA"""b
er ~,
.r
-.lUd)
loed
llai' r,dQt
Tip
Deformation.
I he liN r~..:~ult dl.,pht) cd i., the Deformation
Click tl Yes, continue
lll
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Revolvod Features
Factor of Safety
At <Ill) locatiOn. a
I~Jclor
or . .afcty that
Is:
I ~~s than I 0 indicate" that the mml!nal at that locatum ha-.. yiellkd
and that the des1gn is nut sale.
l qual to 1.0 mthcatc:-. th,n the matenal ut that location has JU-..t
started to ) 11:ld.
(,reatel than 1.0 imhcah:s that the mah:na1 ,ll that locatwn has not
y1cldeJ
10 Factor of safety.
1he FOS ha-. areas that arc ll!s:-. than 1. rh1s md1catl!!'. that areas llf thl!
part arc 0\'l!rstn:ssl!d and ''Ill f;.ul.
Red areas llldii!LJIC \\here the ructor or safety IS less than one.
Phase 6: Optimlze
I he Optimize tab can be u... l!d to hnng Factor of Safety, Max Stress
ur Maximum Displaceme nt ' alue:-. to acceptable k:' ~b b) itcratmg the
'alue or a duncnswn . I he optunitllllon is perfonned "Jthm set numcnc
boundan..:s "Jth thl! abme cnnstramts
11 Optimize the model.
Click Yes lilr Would you like to optimize your model? and Cl Next.
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Lesson 6
Revolved Features
12 Value to change.
Sdc~tthc 14mm Jimcn~ron (major a\r:,. ul"thc cllir~e) a~ the Jrmcnsron
-----
D~M-
(lid. Run.
C>I-(OOtl . . _
CkA ..,.
..,fl.,bltra
fldot.-S.r.ly
............
C/Jc:j,..,.,.fO-~IUfh
-Tip
!!.I
....
Design Study Properties tr can he uscJ to set the results qualrl) JnJ
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l esson 6
SolidWorks 2013
Revolved Features
14 Res ults.
1\ 11er se\ era! ucrauun .... the optlllll/<lllon 1..,
complete. Click the Results view tah. l he
rcsuhmg changes m~ct the I 0~ target'" tth
only a small increase 111 \\Cight.
-- ---
01StolltCM
,..~.
hdDretS.tftW' II!DI7S
.....
21'1a1"
11101til
2'PO'ltl1
15 Optimization re sults.
Click the Optimal Va lue option and click ID Ne xt.
llick 4 . Run and Run Simulation
Updating the
Model
17 Change model.
lhc oplimi/atinn process changellthc
-,elected dimc1Non 'aluc. llld. the
Model tab on the hnllnm or the
graphic'> '' mdo\\ and ch:mgc that
dimcn,ion to the rounded , aluc
20mm (in Sketch4 under the Spoke
lc:nure) and rchudd
18 Retrieve data .
C:..tan <;mllllatlllnXprcss .1g.un anll run
the sumilation again.
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Lesson 6
Revolved Features
fh~: ('()110\\ ing arc SO Ill I: C\:t111pJes 1lf the di f1l:r~:nt types or OUlplll that
arc a\ ailabk '' ith an analy~'' '(he) include result~. reports <llld
cDnt\\ mg li k,.
Note
Deformation
(- l>i:o.placcmc nt-)
Factor of Safet)
(-l\la \. \On lisc .. Stress-)
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Lesson 6
SolidWorks 2013
Revolved Features
Oisphl)
\\ ord
R~porl
230
SolidWorks 2013
Exerctse 25
Flange
Exercise 25:
Flange
l 1111:.: millimeters
Design Intent
or a
Circle.
Dimensioned
Views
Use the folio" ing graph1c~ '' ith the descnption of the tksign intent to
cr.:atc the part .
f--- - - (1140 - - ---1
..
Top View
Front View
'
0110
231
SolidWorks 2013
Exercise 25
Flange
Exercise 25:
Flange
Un its: millimeters
Design Intent
~ a~
f(lllows
<ll140 - - ---!
Top View
R(,-
Front View
<llll- ---,
231
Exercise 26
SolidWorks 2013
Wheel
Exercise 26:
Wheel
r~ate
f?C'I'Ofl'Ctf
Ct/(1/I'L' \ llll
pagl' 19'\.
units. millimeters
Design Intent
Dimensioned
Views
l !>e the IC.1lllm mg graphiCS\\ llh the desenption or the dc:-.lgn llllellliO
create the part
Front and Top' 1e'' ' ;md Section AA from Front' 11.'\\ .
40
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SolidWorks 201 3
Exercise 26
Wheel
Optional: Text in a
Sketch
Te\.l can be added to a o.,kctch and e\.lruded to lorm a cut or a ho~s . rhe
lt!\.l can be posit ioned freely. lm:ated usmg dimensmno., or geometnc
relations. or made lo l()lhm sketch geolllell) or model edges.
Where to Find lt
~hcJ..
Text
Construction geometry.
SJ..ctch on the front lace and
add construction I me:. anti arcs
us ... h0\\11.
Use Symmetric relat ionships
between the cndpomls or the
arcs and the' ert1cal ccnterhm:.
Tip
Text on a curve.
Create '''0 pieces ofte\.l. one
auachcu lo each arc. I hey
ha\C the folltm lllg propalles:
Text: SolidWorks
Font: Arial 20pt
Alignment: Full Justify
Width Factor: 100%
Spacing : not applicable when using Full Justify
Extrude.
l \lniUI.' a boss "ilh a De pth of 1mm and Draft of 1.
l"\.trutling te\lcun be t11ne eon ... uming.
Note
4
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SolidWorks 2013
Exercise 27
Gutde
Exercise 27:
Guide
lmrotlucin~
Unit~:
Slots
011
page 202.
millimeters
Procedure
Note
rdatJOI1~
Offset.
Use ol1sl.'! cnuucs 10 create the
20mm ofl~et a~ :.hm' n
Close ends.
Close thl.' en<.!~ using a
tangent arc and a line as
..
:shll\\ 11.
- - - - - - - - - - _ 125.00"
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Exercise 27
SolidWorks 2013
Guide
Drag to origin.
Drag the CClllerpumt or the
arc 10 the Ongtn .md drop 11.
Th1~ create'> a Ctnnc1dcm
relation
"
5
Fully defined.
1\tld a\ Jrttltll Sharp b)
-.ekcting the tW1l !me~
a" -,ho\\n ;md did.mg
Point
Complete the
"keh:h O) atlding
Jimensions a::. shown.
;-
R25
---
125.00"
./
'
6
125.00"
~j
I
lih
~-
7>45
'
\
..
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Exercise 27
SolidWorks 201 3
Gwd e
Fillet.
Atltl a lillet R20mm as sll\l\\ n.
Slot.
Use Straight Slot \\ ith the options Overall Length and Add
Dimensions Ill ereatc the geometry sh0\\11 hd<m. Create a through a ll
cut '' 1th the "ketch geometl) .
Tip
9
Hole.
Atld a 20mm thwugh all hole lll complete the part.
0
10 Save and c lose.
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Exercise 28
SolidWorks 201 3
Tool Post
Exercise 28:
Tool Post
l rl.'a ll.' tlw. part w.mg. th~.- u1mcnsll\Jb pro' idcu l Ise rl.'lauon" '' 1sd} to manna in thl.'
dl.'s1gn 111tcnt.
lh1s luh U'l.'" thl.' h11lm\ mg si.. Ills:
l !Ill"- millimeters
Design Intent
1(1110\\ ~
Pun 1s '}lllmetrical.
2 l.:nter hol.: IS though ull.
Dimensioned
Views
'-1.'
thl.' li.1llo\\ ing graplm:s "1th th.: di.'-.Jgn lllll.'nt to create thl.' part.
Top View
F45
~J=h~tiCO I
Rodlvs
Front View
Section A-A
'
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Exercise 29
SolldWorks 2013
Ellipse
Exercise 29:
Ellipse
slo..IIIS.
page 207.
Unll~:
Procedure
millimeters
238
a~ ~hm\ n
in the
Ji)illl\\
mg
SolldWorks 2013
Exercise 30
Sweeps
Exercise 30:
Sweeps
ll:aturc~.
SCCIIllll.
1()110\\ mg
-.1-..ills:
L nih: millimeters
Cotter Pin
I he Cotter Pin use!> a path that de"cnhc:- the inner edge or thl.' -.weep.
101-
------
,--RIO
} .~"ol)
P2.SO
Paper Clip
1s
l 11, N 1\-A
SCALE8: I
(CROPPED)
Path
l!<J
~ -P.3.:1l
A_ '
1.50
-----J':'---
7>1
c5
239
Exercise 30
SolidWorks 2013
Sweeps
Mitered Sweep
lh~:
Mitered Sweep '"de lined hy u path thut de:-cribe!' the outer edge
---- - ~~
&l
240
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SolldWorks 2013
Exercise 31
Slmu/olion- Xpress
Exercise 31 :
SimulationXpress
------------
Umts: millimeters
1
Click Options and -.etthc un1ts to SI. Also chck Show annotation for
maximum and minimum in the result plots.
3
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Exercise 31
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Simulation- Xpress
Results.
The ractor or sufcty is less than I indicating that the part is 0\ er
stressed. Also 'ie\\ the stress und deformation plots.
....
~-"-~
~-~-loJt"'
"''_f.._...,_.."'_
ll!O:,_".,._ .,p
.... -~c.-
.... ,....~ta.~.o
ft IMll"""~---
t.IUI---'Mi;BI
""'"""
''1' 111'2
,,.....,
10 Update.
Click Run Simulation to rerun the analysis using the new mutcnal.
The factor or safety :-hould be greater than I .
11 Save and close the part.
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Lesson 7
Shelling and Ribs
r~m
succc;,;,ful complct10n
of'thi~ k~snn.
Creute planes.
243
SolidWorks 201 3
Lesson 7
Shelling and Ribs
Shelling and
Ribs
Stages in the
Process
">nmc kC) ...tagc~ 111 the nwdcling process nl'th1s part arc gi\cn in the
!nllt)\\tng list
Using planes
Drall can be ddincu "ith rc-.pcct to a pbnar ll1cc ''r plane and
uirc:ction.
lhls pan contatn:-. ...c\cralli:aturcs that.tn: ~tligm:u to the cctllcrlinc
the part ll,dl ,\ celllcred plane i-. useu li1r locating fi:atttrl!s.
Shelling
Rib tool
Thin features
or
\hdltng I'> the procc~... ul'hollo\\ ing llllt ,I part You ha\e thl. optton or
rcnHI\ tng one or mnrc li1ce" or the part \ -.hcll katun: 1s at) pc nr
appltcd katurc.
I he rih tool can he used tlllJlt l ckl~ l.'reate ... mg.lc or muluple rths u. . ing
llllllllna l 'ketch gcmnctr). the rth '' crcatcu hct\\ c~.:n houndmg lacc' of
the modcl
I he th 111 li:ature opt H\11 create.., n.., nl H:.... c\trU\Inns, "" ccps anu loll-.
"tth thm ".tlls 111 con ...tant th1Li-.nc .......
244
Lesson 7
Shelling 8nd Ribs
Analyzing and
Adding Draft
Drali is required for hoth cast anti inJection nllllued parts. Because Jran
can he created 111 ...e,crul way~ . 11 ~~Important to he able to check the
draft on u part and 1r necessary. at.ld more.
1
Draft Analysis
rhe Draft Analysis tool IS m.dul Ill detenninmg \\ hether the purl has
suflictcnt draft to be renHncd from the mold based on <1 set drali angle.
Whe re to Find lt
Note
Direction of pull.
<)elect the bottom planar face as the
Direction of Pull. Clt~:l.. Reverse
Direction so the pullt.ltrl!ction arnm
pomts as shm\ n
Results.
the Angle to 2.
l olor... are :l'slgncd to
the race-. according to
the nature of their dratt.
rhree l) cllo\\) I~ICC~
requm: Jrall.
~et
Cltcl.. OK to complete
the command .md the
h11.:e colors and lcg.enu
"ill remain '1s1blc.
.
P0111'1i1.dlltl
P~1VIf4K df<lll
t<JgotN . drat1
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Lesson 7
Shel/mg and R1bs
Other Options
for Draft
So far '"e ha\e sc~.:n on~: method lur crcuting l~atur~.:s " 1th drall. usmg
the Draft optum in the Insert, Boss/Base, Extrude command.
1 hen: an.: lmlcs "hcn thi'> method does not address your spec Ilk
situation. I or c\.amplc, because of the way we modclcd the basc
li.:aturc, there ,..,n 't Llll) drall on 11. Therc 1s a W3) to add draft to l~tecs
a/tl.!r th~.:y ar~.: creatcd.
Introducing:
Insert Draft
Insert Draft cnabb. you to add drall to faces of the model" 11h rc)>pect
to a neutral plunc or a parting Ime.
Whe re to Find lt
Draft Using a
Neutral Plane
The pnlclss ofuddtng urall n:quires the sclcctton of one Neutral plane
and one or morl' Faces to draft
5
lll
-!?':"" --
Note
246
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Lesson 7
Sholling and Ribs
Tip
Shelling
Order of
Operations
1\rlost pJa,t u.: part!> ha\e rountll:d corners. If you add li lll!h to the l'dgc..,
he/or, -.hd lmg and Lhc lilkt mdiu.., Is greater than the \\;tll thu:knc-,~.
the lllsH.Ic COrtll'r'> or the pan \\Ill alllomatlcall) be rounded I he radiu ...
o l the lll"ld\.' corners'' 1ll equal the li lkt rad1u.., minus the \\all
Lh1ckness. laktng ,ld\,llltage of till.., can cluninate the tedmus la'>k or
lilletmg the 111stdc corners
11 the" all thickness 1-. greater than the lillet rad ius. the
"tll he sharp.
m-.. de corner'
Introducing:
Insert Shell
Where to Find lt
Tip
Clear Show preview bel me st.:lccung thl! l~u.:c~. othen' tsc the prc' le\\
\\ill he updated\\ ith each sclccuon, shm tng. down the oper:IIIOil
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<:)h.:llmg can rcmcn cone nr nwn: lhcc~ lrom the mmkl or create u lull~
enclosed 'oi<.l. I krc arc ~nmc c'amplcs
Face Selection
One
la~:c
seh:ctcd.
race:-. ~elected .
Shell.
Clid, Shell Jntl ... ct
th\.' Thic kness to 1.5mm .
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Shelling and Ribs
Shelled part.
I h~ sckctcd thu.:kncss
applied to all l~1cc~
C'-CCpt tho~c removed.
i~
Planes
Tip
Where to Find lt
Shortcut
>
Prcs-, Ctrl and drag an C'-1Stll1g plane to -.tart the Offset Distance plane
as slum n hclt1\\
llcrc me some e"amplcs.
Offset Distance
()elect a planar l:tcc nr
plane and a distance
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Shellrng and Ribs
Angle
~elect ,1
planar l.tcc or
plane and an ctlge or
J\IS.
Coincident
..
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Shelling and Ribs
Parallel
\d~Cl
liu~~
anu <I
\~rl~\.
Tangent and
Perpendicular
1:\dcct a C) lmdn~a I t:u.:~
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Shelling and Ribs
a 1:} llndrical
bt~:
Mid Plane
~t:kct t\\1)
planar
la~:t:"
Perpendicular at a
Point
~ekct
and an
"ket~:hcd !in~:
~ndpomt
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Shellmg and Ribs
I
=I
Ribs
I he Rib tO\llcnuhk.., ) l'll h> create nhs usmg minimal -;l,.et~.:h geometry.
The tool prompts )llll li1r the thtcl.ness. dtrectinn of the rib matenal.
hlm ) ou \\ant toe'\ tend the ~!.etch tf' ncce .....ar). aml '' hether you want
drart.
Tip
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Shelling and Ribs
Rib Sketch
The nh sketch can he '>tmpk nr comple\. lt can be J'> '>implc <ha sing le
~ketchelllme that l(mm. the rib centerltm:. or tt can be more elaborate.
Ikpendmg on the natun: ol'thl' rib -.ketch, the nb can be c\truded
paral lel or nonnaltl) the sketch plane. ~tmple ..,kctche ... can be t:.\ truded
etther parallel or normal to the ... ketch plane. Comple\ ...ketches can
oni> he c\trullell nonnalto the ..,ketch plane. llcre an: some e\nmplc....
~tmpk sketch
e\trullcd parallel to
the sketch plnne.
...
~tmpl e
sl..ctch
e\trudcd nnrnmltn
the .,[..etch plane
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Introduci ng:
Insert Rib
Insert Rib cn:alt.:!> u llattopped rib l'ither '' 1th or\\ ithout dr<~l't. The nh
IS baseJ on a skctch~:d ~:ontour line that dl'linc.., the path of the rih. J\
full round tillet can bl' added to round ulrthe nh.
Where to Find lt
10 Sketch line.
Create a ne\\ sketch on thl' plane Planel
Sketch l\\O hori;ontalline~ dirncnsmned as
..,hO\\ 11.
Note
11 Rib tool.
Cl ick Rib ~ und set the paramcll'rs sh<l\\n:
Thickness: 1.5mm
Create rih on Both Sides
sketch plane
Extrusion direction :
Normal to Sketch "
Draft
nr sketch
At
'(-~
15i>IM
.........""',..,.
!'---
Al ...... f'ltltffate
,: 3 outward
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Clld. OK
Tip
'~
/-# _ .
~
.
I !'the Flip material side a mm pomh a\\ ay fwm the mot.J.:I. re\ crsc th.:
o1rccuon.
12 Rib sketch.
~elect the Right plane anu cr.:at~: a 11'-''' ~J..~:tch Chang~: tl11. o1sph1)
Hidden Lines Visible
Converting Edges
Convert Entities is used to create wpie-, of mood eug.es Ill th~: actiw
sketch lhc edges ar<: proj~:t:tl.'tllln to the plan~: of the sk~:teh. \\ h~:thcr
thl.') I i.: on that plane or not
Introducing:
Convert Entities
Where to Find lt
llllll
13 Convert.
( IIL'k Convert Entities '0 untl cltck thl.' upper ctlg<:
lllcJ.. OK.
eoo-tl,_.._. ..e - t
fEioa, ct>
Tip
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;~s
mtlicatcd.
Lesso n 7
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14 Drag.
Drag
th~ ~:nJpmntl-
or th~
10 lllOVe 11 to the
nghl.
l lick Rib ... and Parallel to
Sketch "' "1th th~.: option ... u~cd
111 thc prc\ 1ou-. rib li:uturc 111
Full Round
Fillets
lh~:
adJa~o:ent
lac~:-.
Introducing: Full
Round Fillets
OI:ICflllin~:u
Where to Find lt
Fi llet
Pmpcrtyt\1 anag~.:r
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16 Full round.
llick Fillet
aml
the Full round
fillet option. Unde r
Items To Fillet
..,ckct one face 111
each ~cl as :.hO\\ n.
Thin Features
Thin Features arc made b~ w.ing an opm skctl.'h prolik and applying a
\\ allth1cknt:~~. 1111.: tluckncs.., can be upphcd LO the lll..,Jdt! or OUbJUC of
the sketch. equally nn both ~1dc.., of the ~ketch or unequally on either
'-IUC I hin ll!aturc creation ,.., auwmallcull) Ill\ okcd l(lr open conlllur:-.
that arc c\trudcd or re\ oh ed. Clo:-.cd contour:-. can a]..,o he u-.cd to
create th111 lcuturcs.
lh in katures can he created f(lr c'\trudes. re\ ohes. "" ccps and loth.
Hc\ oh c, open
\ l.
~ -~
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St1ellln g and Ribs
f.'\lrudc, open
~~
~~
Where to Find lt
Thin revolve.
'
I
I
I
..~-~ - !
Thin extrude.
~e l ect
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Direction.
Note
(hollom ).
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Exercise 32
Pump Cover
Exercise 32:
Pump Cover
Tlll'i lab
u-.;c..,th~:
lhflcm mg skills:
U111t-.. millimeters
Design Intent
Dimensioned
Views
I\\
o plane'
cr~:atc th~:
part.
100
20
~..,..,
12 TIIRU AlL
j
R50
SECTION AA
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Exercise 33
Compression Plate
Exercise 33:
Compression
Plate
Untt;,. millimeters
Design Intent
I. Part ts symmetrical.
2 Rihs .HI.' ..:yuall) spaced
J. 1\11 tilll.'ls and rnunds ~m 1mm
Dimensioned
Views
u-..e tlw loll m\ tng graphics \\ ith the design tnlent to create the pat1
Top View
(. 19
6f8
Front View
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Compression Plate
Bottom View
"-
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.,. 75 ~--___;_-=-..:::.....:.....:.........:....:......;;.;:;_::____::___.....,.-J'--r
_j
Right View
-- 1...
32
/"'-
Detail A
\1
J
15
DETAIL A
SCALE 4: 1
5
DetailB
~1
2
DETAIL B
SCALE 4: 1
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Exercise 34
Blow Dryer
Exercise 34:
Blow Dryer
I r) Oll
Optional
Sketching
\\ ould
like
ltl us~
R35
Procedure
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Exerc1se 34
Blow Dryer
\rantng. " ith thc skch:h, thc ha se katurc ts creatcd. dr.tlkd and
rounded
2
Extrude.
il'>
Draft.
Add drall ol 2 to all out~r Htcc" C'\ccpt th~
outkt I~ICI.!. ll'otng thc hac!-- race ol the mod..:! a ...
,.
Rounds.
Add round"
(R16mm and
R11mm ). tt">tng the
"t/c and ">l.!lJUCncc
"ho\\ n. to thc -.ol id
body.
Check draft.
Ustng Draft Analysis, chcck thc drall ti1r 2
agam~t
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Blow Dryer
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Alllillct~
\1/C.
I.~ I/
lhrubon
-~ ~-~
-1
l.'i
I
1-
ll'i
1<1~
,-
AI
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SECTION A
1
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~
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Flt'ti
~/I
I
21J
IB
SECTION B
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l.'..l)
olll~l
1r
DETAIL C
SCALE 2X
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Exercise 35
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Angles
Exercise 35:
Angles
Planes on page
ll nits: millimeters
Design Intent
t'olll>\\S:
I. Part is ~ymmctril:al.
2. A 11 li Ilets and rounds an: 1 mm un lcs!> noted.
Dimensioned
Views
llltcnt
J
vrew A-A
(~ololed
16 For Clonly)
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Arm
Exercise 36:
Arm
me~
lln1ts. millimeters
Design Intent
I he
2
Dimensioned
Views
dcs1~11
Is"" li,lll\\\ s:
Part 1s symmdncal
Alllillch anu rounds .tre 2mm.
L'..,e the loll()\\ ing graph lt'S \\ ith the dcstgn m tent to \.l'l!atc the rart.
f- - 1 : 2 0 -
J ..
12
R18 2 PI..
/0'8.0 DlomHo~
/
~CBORE tor M8
He H-ead Bolt
[ soRff __
1
l
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Exercise 37
Blade
Exercise 37:
Blade
Procedure
millimeters
Create a ne11 pan Rdl:r to the unagc ahmc li.1r thc st/e' of lillets and
rounds.
R1o REF--......,
Ro~
'
~75---..._
F<20
>
125
SCALE 1 : .t
\
180
'<-
\\
DEl AIL LEG
-R75
00!
0"0
.c ~ ~;
\
/
AUXILIARY BlADE
'-iCBOP.E
QO
125
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Blade
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Lesson 8
Editing: Repairs
Upon succ.:..:ssful cnmpl..:tron nfthi~ ks-.on. )tlll '"11 be.: ab(..: to:
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Editing Repairs
Part Editing
Stages in the
Process
c;;ome Kl') stages 111 the procc" nf mod1lymg thi!-. part an: -.ho\\ n 111 the
li.1ll1m mg list. I ach ofthe ...t.' topics ~:ompri!'.es a section 111 the les,on.
Editing Topics
Information from a
Model
272
What's Wrong?
\\hen errllr... occur. the What's Wrong optwn can he U!-.cd to
Ill\ c~ugatc and pmpomt the prnblcm
Edit s ketch
1\lakmg change-. tothc gcomctf) and relations of an;.
done through Edit Sketch
-.k~tch mu~t
~k.etch
c;m he
Edit feature
( h.mgcs to 11lm a feature 1s created .trc done through Edit Feature
I hL' samc Propcrt) r--. lanagcr that i ... useu to create a li:aturc 1.., u~cd tn
ed1t n
Nnmlc~lructl\ I! tc~tmg
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Lesson 8
Edttmg. Repairs
I andtng and r..:patnng pn,hl..:m-, tn a pan j., a k..:y "'-Ill 111 ~ohd
modehng. ~ l any changc.!l> thnt arc made to a gl\t:n pan (Edit Fe ature.
Edit Sketch and Reorder, tu naml! a k\\ ) can cause katures do\\ n th~:
lane to tall . Pmpomtmg th-.: prohkm urea and linding the -.olution \\ill
he d1swssed m this sc~:t1on
Finding and
Repairing
Problems
Settings
Procedure
Error settings.
Clkk Tools, Options, System Options, Messages/Errors/
Warnings. Click Show errors every rebuild nnd t h~: Always pulld<m n lrom Display FeatureManager tree warnings
l11t:l-, OK
Feature failure.
Altl!r openmg. the S} -.t~.m dl'>play' nnllther me~!>ag~: bo\. l<tbdlcd
What's Wrong. I .1ch l!rrnr 1s listed b) fi:atun.: nam~: 111 thl! ~croll.1hl~:
d 1a log..
lhe modd 1s ll(lt \ l'>lhh.::
~:rnm.
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Editing Repairs
What's Wrong
Dialog
Tip
op~:n
or
l ~
J!) WhllsW.onq
P'rr'lteW
Dewiptllcln
af9.Uit.._W\~tt/lff/ltl,_edby....._.
ThtNknWW*bt....S
=~canlMli~OttMIDnltofi'IOdt!f~tl't-"""rok:lnolffto....U.
llil "''f..udtl
li il l -
~-..1
e: llool<l-11
.... to~QifO'I"th~I"'IMelf...
~~..,._,..,
~.....,..,,..,..,~...,........,. ..,,..,,.,,,.,./'~
Tip
.....
en..
o r-
Q.l1b1rudd
G! C.M.>tudtl
o rm.
G-
0 fl""
fit !Mt
o en...
o rm.
~o ::
lino
"""
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..
. . lit! I
OJwatan
clJetD~tr<~
ttw Nll.f'l cat'I"''' De'~'- a ~a. ~at~ Meixltlt wtorti'l tfwtd by '""'tot
.,
.....
Plitelcttif<l""bOd't'tOU~Ito_.,
Pluw.-c1bodr, on.,.._,
W'OU ~t
loer-e6erb ft.Ju:t
f:) o-lwl
C..t.f1n.de
til <.ut..1rUdeJ
0 ........"'
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l esson 8
Edttmg. Repatrs
rh~: Ji-.pla) oftlw, error J1a log 1s nmtrolled hj the opuon Show errors
every rebuild on the Tools, Options, System Options, Messages/
Errors/Warnings menu I his option must bc enah/ccl m orJ cr fo r thi~
mcssagc to appear l hcrc arc se\ era I controls-
Note
t.
Qi O mau.
~ (-) Sketd\1
UtE>tnHlel
~ Lh Stetct-2
Expand
~ 0 helll
t\n Expand marker LA 1.., placed ne'-! t11 a
~ ~ Plane2
li.:aturc that has an error 11r warnmg on thc
. ~ O flibl
li:aturc beneath 1t I '-rand the li.:atu rc to sec
~ ~ (-) Sl:ctcl>ll
0 Cut E>rudc2
thc prnbkm I he IC'-l of the li.:murc 1s -.ho\\ n
~ & S\-ctct-3
m l't'l/ou
~ 0 Ch~mfcrl
Error
0 CutExtntde]
J\n Error markcr 0 1s plaecJ n..:'t to a
~ ~ Sl.ctc14
0 :ut ExtrudeJ
fi.:aturc rhat ha ... probl..:m and con11otc:rcat c
~ ~ Sletch6
gt:Oil1Ct~. J hc tC'-t or thc fi.:aturc IS shll\\ 11 10
f:
0 Cut b:l:rude7
reel
~ ih Slett19
Warning
() 0 (trPatter'll
J\ Warning markcr ~ is placcd m:'t to a
0 Cut Extrucle8
fea tu re that has a prohlcm hut crcatcs
~ ih ~letdH
t{) 0 Folletl
gcomctr). Jlw, 1., common for 'Jangling
~ 0 Ftllet2
gcomctr) and relat1ons. The 11!'-1 (lr thc
t{) O Ftlld
l i.:atur~ 1s .,h1m n 111 rc//o11
If!! 0
If!!
If!!
If!!
If!!
If!!
Normal Features
t\tlrmal li.:atur.:-. that dn not ha\~.: "anungs or t:ITor... appear" llh h/ad.
IC\.l.
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can
Where to Begin
~ 11 '\rl<.hl
Go
E::& l ..
0
~ h.
~
.ao
.
~ .!I
e o ......,
~
e&
1" ~
0 d..S.
\hone ut t\ lenu Rtght-clicl-. the top-Ic' cl pan tcnn and eh cl-. Tree
Display, Show Flat Tree View
h.e) hoard \hortcut. Ctrl+T
I catun.:., an: rebui lt 111 sequence lromthe top (l!' the tree. I he bc-.t pl:"llc
to bcg111 ,., ,ttthl' first (ha.,elkaturc "11h an ~..rror. m this c,,..,e that 1:-. the
lcaturl main. /\n error 111 the ha se feature may eau": a -.encs of errors
111 th..: child l'l:aturl'S
5
~ ll ""'hl
GO .
E':'.:& h
(iO '"
lit O V..;I
~" Pl,.,.l
I""&
""'
;ao 1
~ ;!.
Qo
t) O
~ ll
(i O
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Edttlng Repairs
What's Wrong ?
lhe What's Wrong opt1nn '" u~ed to h1ghlight an error me,snge for a
sekcted 1\:ature. Rl!!hl-clid, th~ main feature and dtd. What's
Wrong? The me~~age md1cates that the ..,ketch cannot he u<..ed I or the
"Storrlen
;~],._,_~
-
Tip
~- -
o.&.;.._-,--.Dn'IIJ,ewfd
-
--
~--
,.
'0
w--
~tw't Off tu
(dltlr g
~ s-n
~ h~ lap
<& ~~qoo
1<' .. 0.,...
llli<t< <hl
Go
~&
,,
o-
Thc,..W.UMII<bo-for
Qo
1'8 0
~&
~ Ji.
,....... -
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........;, thoml ~ ...................
,.,,1
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~ JI. .. .
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do
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Edilmg: Repairs
Sketch Issues
Note
1s
acccptahlc.
Zoom to fit.
t u:umctry that ,..,
0
Box Selection
Box selection cnahlc-. you to sdect multtplc: sketch entlltc-. '' llh a
dr<tg\\ mdtm. 1-ntllte ... an:- 'elcctcd hascd on'' hcthcr the" mdm\ is
dragged from nght to h:ll or l..:llLU nght. The sclccuon mdudcs
dimcn-..ton ....
Left to right: On I) the gcomL'try complctd) "ithin the'' mdo" (the
shun lml') ts o.,dceted.
Right to left: 1he geomctr) '' llhin .md cro~smg the'' imhm (short Ime
and t\\olong lmcs) '" -.cle<.:tcd. llHs ts abn called cross selection .
Tip
278
l '>tng Shift '' llh till' hnx 'dccltnn mamtaith prc\ itlll'> sclcctitm'> l smg
Ctrl "llh thc htl\ 111\ en-. tht sdccunns.
SolidWorks 2013
Lesson 8
Editing. Repairs
Select.
L '>I.! Iell to nght ho' sdecuon to ~elect
the 1..!:\traneou~ Ime and delete ll
/nom m on the rcmaming geometl}.
Check Sketch for Feature enable~ you to chccJ.. the' ahdit) tlf a ~ketch
for use m a lcature. ()mce diO~rent l~ature.., ha\c dilli:rent ,J..etch re4uiremcnts for e:\ample, re' oh ed l~ature~ requ1re an a:\Is or re\(1lution
you -.ekctthe I) pc or IC<llUre ftlr 1\ hleh the -.J..eteh IS to bee\ aluated. i\11)
geometn that Impedes the cre<ll lt1111ll that lcature "Ill he highlighted. lt
''ill al.,o ehecJ.. li1r 1111,.,111g and mapproprime geoml!lr).
Where to Find lt
Notes
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Lesson 8
Editmg Rcpars
10 Check sketch.
....
or
Repair Sketch
fhc Repair Sketch tool i~ used Ill lind error:-. rn the -.1-.l:tc.:h .mu alllm
to rcparr them. Repatr ..,htc.:h organ11e~ the l'rror.... dc.:sc.:rrbc.:-., them
and /IHlllh in 1\n tho:m ll'tng the magnifying g las-.,.
)OU
Where to Find lt
Magnifying Glass
l'hc Magnifying Glass tool 1'- u... clulm limhng and -.o:h.:c.:llng sm.tll
edges and l'al'o.."s 111 a model or an assemhl~ I hl' magn1l) tng gla'-s
typrcall> '"used'' hill: nther wols arc <ll' l l\ c . !'.1lll1l' addrt romrl l'u11ctums
<Ire
Where to Find lt
L'-.o: tho: mrddlo: mou...c.: bull on '' hcdto loom'' tthin the.: glas~.
l l..,c Alt +- mrddlc mou"l' button \\hc.:l'l tu .. c.:c.:tron tlw model.
u-.e Ctrl + mrddle mou ...e bullo111\\ hc.:dto 1110\ l' the magnt lying
g la"' ;md potntcr together
11 Repair sketch.
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Edtrlng Repatrs
12 Next.
(. lu.:k Next . \mce two
etTOh
arc: m
dcl~tl'
it.
14 Last error.
Chef.. Refresh anu the htst l.'ITlll"
appears. Clo-.l' the d i<tlllg.
\dect the hn~ anu tkk:tl' 11.
llosl' th~ Repair Sketch uialog .
15 Eq ua l.
\dd an Equal rdation h~t\\l'cn tlw
~dgcs as -.Ill>\\ n to ~~1mpktc thl'
~-----------------,, ~
sf..~tch
.so
\J
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Lesson 8
Editing: Rcpa1rs
Rebuild Options
1\ fkr repmring the first 1\:ature. u nwssagc appear~ to help deline the
nc:\tedit. T he mc ...sagc Feature Sketch2 has a warning, which
Reattach Collinear
Relations
11
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Lesson 8
Edlllng Reparrs
19 Dangling relations .
di..,ph1y~d
..
...~..._...,
20 Reattach.
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Lesson 8
Editmg. Repairs
Repairing Relations
Using Display/
Delete Relations
'I (lll can Ji,pht} th~: rdnuons based on crllcna '>liCh a' Janglmg or 0\ ~:r
dclincd. ~omc rcknmn~. like coincident pomh Lhut arc Jangling. can
on!~ oc r~:p:ured through the Display/Delete Relations command. Thi'>
npllon cnahlc-. you to son through all the rclallnn' 111 a ;.ketch. Sec
lmmclunn.~ . Dlsplar Rdariom on page 40.
21 Undo.
ll1ck Undo to rcmo'c the la:-.t c\cnl. the n.:pmr of the danglmg rclauon.
22 Display/Delete Relations.
llllk Display/Delete
Relations .f. .
In the Filter li~t select
Dangling I hts dt-.plays only
the rclauon' 1hut arc d;mglmg.
1.\ekct the Collinear rchllion.
23 Entities section .
I llll" at the to'' er section ol the Pro pert) Manager.
!here 1'> a ltsl of the cntllies used 0} tht" rclallon.
One entlly has a Fully Defined \IJLUs. the other j,
Dangling
24 Replacement.
\elect the cntlly m:.trked Dangling ami dtc"- the same top lwn;ontal
edge nf the b:.t\C katurc u' m step 20 on page 2X3.
l'l1c"- Replace and then cllc"- OK
25 Exit the sketch.
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Edlrmg. Repatrs
26 Roll forward .
Drag the rt)((had. bar to a r)(l~lliOn hel\\een CutExtrude2 anJ Chamfer!. I h" '"11 pn:n:m
li!ature-.. that come al1er the etht..:d 1\:.llure f'rom
rehulldmg
'
.w-......
9'
JII s..-.p,
J:o.c....... - -1..0
~ r....
Q r.,.
Q~
~
ap ......
~ ~... hi
27 Message.
R1ght -clld. Sketch3 aml elk(.. What's Wrong.
rhe me~~age -,[ate ...
hl
(oAbl~
rJit Sidl
~ ~
~" IJ IO.hlt
,a w
iedl.
hI
& ..
11
4
4
&
&
&
&
""'&
4
"'
Repairing Sketch
Plane Issues
Introducing: Edit
Sketch Plane
Edit Sketch Plane enable... ~nu Lo changc the pl.mc or lace that a
spec die '>ketch 1~ ncatcJ on I he ne\\ skctch plane doe-. not hm c Ill he
pnralld Lnthe ongmJI.
Where to Find lt
" X
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Ed1t1ng Repa1rs
29 Select a replacement.
\dt.:Cl the frunt planar (;ICC of the part <I~ a
rcplm.:cmcnt. ( l1ck OK. I he li!aturc 1'rq1alrct.l
30 Roll forward.
Roll forward to JUst alh:r Cut-Extrude4. '' h1ch carncs tht: nc\t error
marker l -.e What's Wrong on thts li!aturc
Reattach
Dimensions
Tip
edge~
l utt Sketch6. thc skl'tch nftlll' CutExtrude4 lcaturc. Note that the 9mm
dunension appear-. in the dangling colnr f\1r
d1menstlltb :.llld rdation-.. fhc lhnh.:nstnn is
tl") ing w <lltach to gcomClt) that nn longer
1.''\lsb. and thcrclllfl.! ll 1s cnns1dcrcd
lbnglmg
( ltck on thl' 9mm duncn~1nn 1\l \Cc the drag
hant.lles I h~ cm.lmarkcd "tth the red squar..:
hant.llc t'> the t.lang.lmg cnt.l. -.tmtl,tr to h<m
dangling rdattlllh an: mark..:d
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Editing: Repairs
Reattach Concentric
and Coradial
Relations
34 Roll Forward.
Right chd.. on Cut-ExtrudeS and dtd. Roll Forward.
35 Edit sketch.
hlit Sketchl3. the -,J..cteh of
the Cut-E.x:trude8 feature.
C ltcf.. till' n ghtnmst dangling
circk (( OIK'..:ntnc) to sec the
drag handle. Drag and drop th~ t - --t-- handlc on the .. mall ctrcular
edge bchmd. R~pentthc
procedure lilr th..: lcllnl(lst
d:.111gltng ctrdc ((\,radtal).
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Edttlng Repairs
Highlighting
Problem Areas
Ccrtmn CIT~lr mc~~agc" contumthe pre\ ll'\\ ~ymhol !fr . lryou d1ci- on
that marker. the system" 1ll highlight the pmbkrn area 111 the model. If
you u-.e What's Wrong on the tculllre threctly. 1t automntica lly
highlights the pwhlcm area.
38 Highlight message.
lire!- on the prc' 11..'\\ ' ) mholtn
error ocutrs.
........ """
't-.uall~ d1spla~
'Toa-IIH-,
Ched lhP
the area
qui.,.._..,
111
"htch the
FeatureXpert
Note
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Edltmg. Repairs
40 FeatureXpert.
l'ltck the Feature Xpert huuon on thl' What's
Wrong dtalog hn\ Not.: that the origmal li lkt
ha~ hcen spill mtll thrcl.' lilh:t~
41 Model rebu ilt
l"ht: model ts 110\\ rehllllt \\ ithout .Ill)- error nr
'' c~rnmgs. Save and clu~c the modd.
Freezing
Features
~ f. .-
(l)oi...... Od...
~- l.lil
..............
.......
~
<S). T
.,.
l. o...
Bar
~ ,...,._
ro.t...a<Dtl.....
Rll*. . . . . .tDftf
J:
~ f~ t..
~:. 0..,..
"""'
t oio!} a-~
GO
~~
Gil l
0
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Lesson 8
Edltmg. Repars
FilletXpert
Where to Find lt
290
FilletXpert.
( l11:k Fillet " and FilletXpert. "et the rall tth tu 4mm. ')dect the edge
as shm\ nand the Connected to start loop kl oplton. ( Itd. Apply.
Lesson 8
Edrting Repairs
Edge selection .
()~:t the radtm. tn 1mm. O..,d~:t:l the t:dg~ siHm 11 and
feature and part
option Cltd. Apply
lh~
Between left
._,
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EdWng Repa1rs
Us111g the Change tab on the FilletXpert diu log. "lln\\., ~ ou w Resize
or Remove !illets "llhlll the contc\l 11f the PropcrL)'i\ lanagcr llw..
Changing Fillets
sclcctwn~
Change.
ll1ck the Change tah and click the lilkt.il the hn-..c or the Circular bo''>
-..ho" n \t:t the radiu" ,alue 1\) Smm and click Resize
,h
Remove.
~elect this \Cl or lillcts b) "clcctlllg the indicated race \\ ith Left Loop
(or Right Loop) and click Remove. C l1ck OK.
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Edrrmg Reparrs
Editable Features
lr~:c/l'
<.. orncr lace.., generated h) lillds can he mod !lied w ahcmati\ e hkmb
FilletXpert Corners
Tip
Select face.
( facio. Fillet ' . Fille tXpert and Corner
~del' I thl: l:u:l: .Is !>hll\\ n.
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Editing Repairs
Alternatives.
tile~ Show Alternatives and
Copy to.
I he Copy to opt ton
., x ..,
Results.
<..ltc~
294
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OK
SolldWorks 201 3
Exercise 38
Errors1
Exercise 38:
Errors1
tl'.. mg th~:
uim~:n.,1ons
pro' 1ucd to rcpmr th~: errors
and warnmgs t~nd compkle the
part
mli.,rm~lllon
and
sf...i lk
page 274.
Procedu re
on page 279
Rc-al/o,h Cullinear
Rdatum.\ on page 2X2
l?eallw h Dimemirms on
page 286
lligl1/ight111g f'mh/,m
1reas l'l1 page 2XX.
lftcr
Open the e\l..,ting part Errors! and 111<11.. c !>C\cml ed1t... to rcmoHthc
and warnmg... from the part. L se the Jra\\lllg h~:Jm, ~1'.. a gtud~:.
~:rr(lrs
-R20
-R5
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Errors2
Exercise 39:
Errors2
Procedure
,.1..,. ..,
.- Go
E"-'"'
,. go
.............
E:' A ,.,
&1 . . 0
..'-
e: ~
...
~~
.... ...
.. Qo .......,.,
eo
eo -
-.eo ...
... I
-. .tO '-'l<M"l'"
~-~~..,....JCJ
E,!&
E"!!ietd17
. 0 '-'"
wQo r,..;,
eo -
wltO """'"'~~~---~..
page 273.
( "heck )kt'lcltJor
Fi.afurc on pi.lgt: 279
E::& ..,
. 1/ier
p~{hll
Op~:n th~ C\i-.ung part Errors2 anu make 'iC\ era I edits Ill rcnl<l\C thl!
.:rror-.. anu \\ ilnllllf '> from the Plrl. L S\! th.: dra\\ mg hel<l\\ as a gUJdC
1
Tip
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Exercise 40
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Errors3
Exercise 40:
Errors3
RI!JlCiiring l?t'latium
{ 1i11g /JistliOI Delete
Relatilllt.\ un page ~K-1.
Rcul/ac-!t f>lllll'/1.\ toll\ on
llt~hltJ!,Ilfl11g
page 2X6
lr<'ll.\ 110
Procedure
. 1/icr
l'm/Jicm
page 2Xl\.
Opl' ll the 1..':\t-.ting part Errors3 and makl se1 era I cdth to rcmm..- the
error-. <111d \larning-. from the part. l ..,e the dnm 111g bdo11 as n gutde
l:12
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Exercise 41
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Adding Draft
Exercise 41:
Adding Draft
lntmduc mg Edit
)f..t le"!I
J>lwtt un
page 2~"
Procedure
Open the C\ i.,l111g part Add Draft, amlmal-.e -,e,eral edit" usmg the
linal urJ\\ ing helm,. Change the mndd -.o that s o of draf1 ,., added
A._,
!
AI" IMe~r!C
~~
i
A~
! 11 N A A
~ -
t______
.J
L.___ .
1-- - - o5 - - -
......____
DETAIL RIO
$CALE2: 1
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Exercise 42
Usmg lhe F/1/eiXpert 1
Exercise 42:
Using the
FilletXpert 1
1
2
Op..:n an
Procedure
u:-c~
e\.l ...
llng part.
FeatureXpert.
The What's Wrong <.l1alug e\plams
thllt the ti !lets cannot he cremcd.
ll1rk the FeatureXpert button. I ht:
tillch arc treated
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Remove.
Resize.
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SolidWorks 2013
Exercise 43
Using tho FillotXpert 2
Exercise 43 :
Using the
FilletXpert 2
lumpkt~.: th~:..,..:
th~
part' h~ u.. mg
I i ll~LX p..:rl.
Procedure
Tip
FilletXpert.
\dd thl: lilkt-. sho\\11 "ith lhl: I ilkt>.p..:rt usmg 1h1s I:<.Hk red
and yl:llll\\ 2mm .
'\omdim~.:..,
1L is
~.:as1..:r
1mm
lilkt~
lat..:r
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Exercise 43
Using tho Fl/letXpert 2
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Lesson 9
Editing: Design Changes
Uptlll
~lll:Ccs~rul
ne ahk tu
l ltltle all the :t\ :ttlahlc wols to cdll and make changes w a pan.
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Lesson 9
Part Editing
Stages in the
Process
~ome
ke) stages 111 the prot:c,.,nJ nHH.Iil) mg 1h1s pari arc '>l1ll\\l1111the
folhm mg 11~1. I m.h tlf thcsc lnplt:s compn-.es a section 111 the k;.stm
Man) nfthc lllthl common I) w.cd editing commands. Ldll o;;~o.ctt:h. L.dil
I ~.aturc. I dll sketch plane. Reordcr. Rnllback and<. hang\. tl1men..,ion
'alue ar1.' used here
Edit the model
lJ;.\.
to
Sketch contours
A\ .,mgk 'ketch can he u-.cd In create multipk katurcs h) using
Design
Changes
~ome chang1.'s h.:s\e In he madl' to the model ~om1. \\111 change the
... true tun.: or it. others only dimCilSIOil \ alm~s Making design changes tu
a llltldd can he as -.u11plc a., changmg the alu~. or a dmlcn ... ltlll and as
dil'licuJt il'i 1'\:1110\ mg 1.!\h.'rlla) rdcrcnccs. J'lw, \t:CtiOil step-. through a
-.enc-. 111' changl's to a model. I he liKu-. 1s onl.'dllmg li.:aturc-. mthcr
than dl'lt:ting ,tnd rl.'m..,crtmg them. I Jnmg cnabks you to mamtain
rdi.'rcm:c ... to dr;m mgs. assemhlic., nr other pans that" nuld he l1ht 11
)OU t.lelcted th~. lcature
Procedure
We\\ ill cdll ,, part that""' n.:p<med 111 a 111.111nt:r ~imllar In lilt: pr1.'\ inu~
it:' SI Ill
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Ed1tlng Design Changes
lh~ chang~s
Required Changes
a!> f()llows :
lhl
c1r~ulur
hos,. is
the nb.
I hl' rih 1s rounded at the
ct.:nt~red m~~
~lld
Information
From a Model
Part Reviewer
You cun us~: Part Rev iewer to re' IC\\ lhl\\ parts an: ercalt.:d tcature-b) ti!atur..: Use the aiTil\\-.. 111 tht.: Iask Pane tl) guidl' )Ull through the
lcatur..: ... and ..,J..ctche-.. of the mot.lcl \., ynu -..tep through the modl'l . ) llll
can re\ ie\\ or add cnmmcnh fur your en Ileague!> w r..:\ ic" .
Whe re to Find tt
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Lesson 9
Edttlng Design Changes
Part Reviewer.
Cltck Tools, Part Reviewer
1 he Part Reviewer J"a-.k Pane tah
,tppc;m. 'We '' illt"c the controb
m tlm. Iask Punc Ill step through
the part Ill sec hlm 1t ,., hullt.
Display sketches.
In the Part Reviewer la,J.. Pane. cltck Show Sketch Details
t. . lhe
... kctche.., \\Ill he ,(llmn as )OU -.tcp through the feature'> oftlm. part.
Sketch Sketchl.
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Lesson 9
Edilmg: Design Changes
Review comments.
1he Vertical Plate 1\:aturc ha~ <I
comment that ~talc~ Remember
to double-check the thickness
of this feature.
"
)(
Io add commcnh out ~tdt: or th..: Part Re' le\\ t:r. nght-cltek a l..:ature 111
the 1t:atureManagt:r dcstgn tree and elld. Comment, Add Comment.
Tip
9
Remove comment.
Cl1d, Edit feature name and comment 1, then dick Delete to delete
the Cltmmcnt. I\ bat, you could ha\c modified the comment
10 Sketch Sketch2.
Cl1ck Step Forward
11 Display/Delete Relations.
lllck Display/Delete Relations ..i . <;et the Filter
to All in this sketch and click tndl\ tdual relation~
111 the ll.,t to e\phuc all gt:umetric rc latton., 1111 the
sketch entltte~ l ht: rclatllllll- '' tll t.:\.p!Jm IHl\\
~nttttcs arc nttachcd w each nthcr .md to the rest
the mndcl
..
Mn._._
~---1
or .L On_
tOI"'ie't'l
e>.-0I
"""""'
t>owats
!Yduol
""""-
c- _ . .
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12 Circular Plane.
( lick Step Forward
I he plane wth created fur sketching
the nc\.t ll:aturc, a ctn.:ular hos:,. lt
lies hchmu Sketch2
Dependencies
Introducing : Parent/
Child Relationships
Where to Find lt
13 Parent/Child relationships.
(.heck the rdationshtps on the
plane R tght-cltd. the plane and
cltck Parent/Child. I he Parent
nf the plane.: '" the Base Plate
1\:ature the plan~ is dependent
upon 11. l hc Children arc.:
Sketch3 ami the Circular Boss.
the~
(lick Close
14 Hide sketches.
<..h:k Show Sketch Details (. to tum tlw. nil: I he ..,ketchc., ''ill
rem am l111.lden J" ~nu -.tcp through the fi:atun: ... or tht" pan.
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Lesson 9
Edtllng Destgn Changes
Note
18 Feature CounterBore.
Clu.:k Step Forward
I he Hole Wizard ''"' used tn create a
hok \)fl the Lop planar li.lcl:
llo\\C\ er, dw.: ltl the thin" all. 11 appear-. a-.
a ... unpk cut.
count~:rborc
19 Pattern feature.
(. lick Step Forward
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m.:ah:~
Vertical Plate.
R~,,~\\~o:r to
clo..e
Rebuilding
Tools
R~huilum~ .tmndd m~orpMat~" th.: ..:hang~' that ~~~~ ha\~ mmk- "hm
ro.:hutld tllll~' ~an -.lo\\ dm\11 the mmkling pn1~e" ,jgntlicantl~ f'her..:
.tre 'om..: tools .t\<lllahl~ to opttmtt..: r~hlllldmg tum:-..
Rollbackto
Feature
a
a
+
Wal_llUnrs
pag~
2X9.
Dunng a r~.huild. a progr~.,., bar .111d statu-. ar..: ... h1n\n 1111 the hollom bar
\oltd\\nrl.. ... \\ ind1m I h.: r.:huild Gill h~: ...wpped hy prc,,ing th..:
Esc (I ...~ap.:) !..~.:~ .
nfth~:
310
Ve-1D_Piiltr
Cl'aJilr_~'~ire
Ciruilr_Boa
Rb_l.hder
Freeze Bar
Base_Piiltr
~ BaR_Aid
;;JJ>
....
....~trwtuM
SolidWorks 2013
Lesson 9
Edlring Design Changes
Feature
Suppression
m~o:thod
lli Base_Plalr
;+
.. Qi vencat_Piatr
or . .
~ Base-~
~ c:roAar-"'-
Q <io.B_BallS
' GRII_lhla'
~ wal_lhidlnes
&'
Cculla1Jore
::: lPatiBn l
~RII_Firt
~O'c-~
Feature Statistics
Introducing: Feature
Statistics
!he Feature Statistics d1alog ho\ d1splay;. a list nl" all features and
thc1r rebuild tunes 111 dcsccndmg order.
Feature Order
L 1.,ts c:ach Jlcm in the I \.'aturef\lanager dcs1g.n tree: katures. sketches.
and dcm ed plane.... llsc the shnncut mc:nu to Edit Feature. Suppress
lcature;.. and 'o on.
Time%
D1.,plays the rcrccntagc ol"thc total pan rebuild tune tu regenerate each
itcm.
Time
D1-.plays the amountortimc 111 -..cclmd-.that each itcm takes to rchuild.
Where to Find lt
Feature statistics.
lliLk Statistics " .
!he lcalltrcs arc li;.ted 111 Je..,ccnding
order accordmg lo the amount or
tune reqUired to rcgener~lle them.
Clll'k Close
-.p.p.s--
..........
._....
r~
t ' !lb-O.'>l
U>O
0.02
l7.XI
Q.O]
"""
ao.u
G.G2
.,.._.
flt w,, _
~ Sir... I
11=----
......
,....
c-.-.,..
fln-<..-
~c:nu."""
....
... ......
....
.... uo
16.U
IA.U
Ut
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Ed iting Design Ch anges
l h~ lin.t thmg to t...e~p 111 llllnd 1'- that the total r~:hutiJ 111ne lor th1-. pa11
1s much le~-.. th:m one ~~cond. so <1 d1<tnge tu itll) unc feature ,., 1wt
ltkd) lll maf..e ,, ''gntlic:mt dtlll:rcnce
tdenlll~
'.upprcs~
Yllll
What Affects
Rebuild Time?
Icatures can he anal) /Cd to dctcrmmc '' h\ the) beh:~' I! a-.. thl!)' do.
Dl!pl!nthng 1111the l~alllrt t)pe nnd hlm tit'- u-.cd. the rcao,ons "111 \<If).
ror sl\ell.:heJ lcatu rcs. loot.. liu C'l.ternul rc latHllls and ~:nd condition..
that rcl~n:ncc otlll'r katur~:s. 1<-cep t hcs~: relatwn-. allached to tht'
L'nrltesl knture po-.sthlc Dn tht' same li1r sl-.dd1 phut~: ....
Tip
~h)\\o:r 11
"111
r~:huild .
Set R.puiring RC'Iariom u\ing J>i,p/u, /Jcl<'ll' Rdoriom nil pagl.' 21<4
l\1r an e'l.amplc ol changing rclatum!> Ill a ..,keteh.
For lcatur..-.., appltLd ttl c:dgl.'.., or li.tLt''>, cht:ek the fcaturt' \ opt ulns and
the pm.illon of the l~ature 111 tht' I eaturel\ lanager lb.tgn tree. Sl'l.' .J l:dit
Fl'clfurc un page ~ 14 l\1r an t''l.amplt> ol chang.mg relations 111 a fcallll\.'.
General Tools
Deletions
31 2
n111d1l~
lcalure...
'\n) ICaturL' l'Llll bL' dekted from the model lnnsidl.!ration .,huuld be
gl\ cn111 "hat111h~ r kalur~o:'>. nt h ~r thJnthe sdectLd onl!. '' 111 he dektcd
" 1th 11 I ht> Confirm Delete dralog !ish Dependent Items that " tll b~:
deleted \\ llh the -.cketed 1111\.' l he '>k\.'teh!.!... or most ll:aturc ...tre not
u u tom~ll ic.tl l~ dekto:d I hm C\ ~:r tht.' sf..etdll!., a"\lCI.tted "11h Hole
Wizard lcatur~: ... an automattcall) dckted "hen the hole "'ddl!ted I or
other dep!.!lldenl 1\:ature!--. Ul.'it'llllg tht parl:lll \\ill de ll:tt' the l'htldrt'll
SolidWorks 2013
Lesson 9
Ed1tlng Desgn ChBnges
Delete feature.
:;ch:ct and dd~.:t~o: the CounterBore
h:atun: fhc chcd, bo\. Also
delete all child features .,.., ill read) And,-""'"lPIIr.cnt l (f<uUf')
chcd.cd The dtalng mdteatc-. the
Slo<hfiS(.,IdoJ
lb-("""""1
LPatternl li:ature "tll al.,o he
deleted hccau ...c ll is a child the
CounterBore.
~#' ( f'eH.It: J
or
Reorder
...,
__
........
....~-~fr~d
(!on, . . . . . _
Reorder allm\s for change., to the sequence 111' lcaturc., 111 the model.
change'> arc limttcd h> parcnvchild relationships that c.xt'>t
Reorder l"catun:s b> draggmg and droppmg them nnw other h:atun.:~ 111
th~o: I emure'1.1an.tgcr dc ... tgn tree The) arc placed alter the !Cature that
they arc droppcu omn.
s~4ucncc
'tou cannot rconlcr the target (child) lcatun: belnrc the parcm li.:atun:.
Note
3
Try to reorder.
1 f) to n:on.lc:r the shdl fen tun:. Wall Thlckness. w a po..,ttton
tmmcdiatcly alkr the Base Fillet. lhc cur.,or dtsplays a "nnmm c
symbol. 1f you If) to drop the feature, lhts mc.,sagc app~.:ars:
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Edit Fe ature .
R1ght-dJc!- tlw Wall Thickness
li:atun: and cite!- Edit Feature
ur
~ch:ct both
the highlighted
c1rcular face~. !"he Faces to
Remove "elcctllln lht ''Ill -.him
onl) a ~ingle t:u.:l.!.
C lid. OK.
When you rl.!sclcct ,111 ,!lrcnd) sdcctcd race:. it a~.:t-. l1kc a toggle,
11.
No te
dcs~kctmg
\..,an ahcrmlli\C, )Ull can cll~.:k on <Ill item mthr.: -.clcctwn lt-.,t and
1t by prc"mg th..: De lete kc) on the !..c) hm1rd. ~om..:t1mes tlu~
can h..: conli. ... mg becau..,e )OU mght not al""Y" !..mm \\hu.:h lnec 1s
labcled Face<2>.
dc~cl..:ct
Changes to dependencie s .
Ldumg th..: Wall Thickness lcatur..:
cau-.,c-. .1 change 111 the
depcnd..:nc1cs. I he parent 1.., no\\ 111
only ~me: lcatur~. the Base Plate
he: reorlkr\.'d.
Reorder.
Drag the Wall Thickness lcaturc
and reorder 1t hy dmppmg 1t on
the Base Fillet. lt .... po'>ltlllncd
,11"Lcr till' Base Fillet katurc
~ Front
~ Top
~ RIQht
~ Front
~ Top
~ Right
1,
1.
Or1gn
l[i 8Me_Piate
l[i Verbcal_Plate
~ Base_Folet
~ BMe_Ftet
~ Cwkr_Piane
G VPrbcai_PiatP
G Cwcua<_Boss
G Rlb_l.Xldel
e! Rlb_AIIet
~ Cwcuar _PianP
tfMiHh!Jfj
l[i Rb_l.nler
~ Rlb_Fiilet
~ CV'c_Fillet
314
Re sults.
Nm\ the shcl1111g opcwllon allccts onl)
the lir... t and ...ccund lt.:ature ... or the part.
Or~gn
G sase_Piate
(I Cwc_F,net
SolldWorks 201 3
Lesson 9
Ed11Jng Des1gn Changes
8
9
10 Over defined.
I he udditillll nl tlw
rd.ttion trigg~r-.. an
1.!11\lr Ill the sketch. rhc
'kch:h ts nm1 m et
ddin~d
li:atur~ .
r 64
R12
14
64
-t
R12
Overdefined
Sketches
SketchXpert
Note
111
I cchnolll~.!)
(lencral part
~.:dtung
Rt'f'CI/1'\ .
Whe re to Find lt
11 Over Defined.
\\hen the -.kL'tch
h..:nlmc-. 01 ..:r ddincd, a
mcs'>agc pups up I rum
the In\\ er nght corner lll
the "crc~n . lltck llll the
tc\1 Over Defined
---
h*'thSOIC!'~
CJd:t.r-ciD
fll"'tth~ ... ~
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12 Diagnose.
151 .45
64
64
-1
I
75
R12
75
Rl2
----~ ----
15t .45 r
R12
64
~I
64
I
R12
715
--
~-
151.45
.-64
R12
75
75
R12
64
64
I
R12
13 Select.
Click Accept and OK 1\l
o.,dect the :-.olution that
dcktes the horl/ontal
lmcar duncnsl\ln
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75
R12
R12
75
Lesson 9
Editing Destgn Chilnges
Manual Repairs
and ddctt:d
4
R12
75
r-,,..,
mm~:-. th~..
34
10
0
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17 Display relations.
Cltck DisplayiOelete Relations ~
and -.hll\\ nllthl.! gcutm:tnc r<..'lauons
111 the slo..etch ustng the All in this
sketch opuun. In order Ill
repo~llll\11 lh<..' rib. most or thl.!
rdutllms must bl.! dd<..'h.:d.
~l.'il:l:t
u~tng
20 Temporary graphics .
l um on disp lay ol temporary
a'\es <111tl relate the cen t~r of the
an. to the temporar) n\ls. llw.
"tll center the nb on the ctrcular
huss. llose the slo..ctch lum olr
the dtspla) nr tempor;.Jr) ""-'"
318
R8
R8
R8
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Lesson 9
Edttlng Design Changes
21 Result.
I he Rib Under li:atun: i~ nov\ centen:d
under the Circular Boss. ll ha-. a
nltmd.:d lront ~dge and '' abo llt-.tde the
edge or th.: bo~~ h) a .. mall amount.
1~1cc
.,
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Lesson 9
Editing. Design Changes
26 Edit Feature.
Edit th.: Clrc Fillet 1\:atur.:
Add th.: ~:u g~: ..,hm\ n and cltck
OK
27 Result.
l h.: ilddillonal cdg.: is lillct.:d ih
part or the Circ Fillet l~atur.: .
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Lesson 9
EdiUng; Des1gn Changes
Sketch
Contours
w-ed
Contours
Available
lnd;v;dualf
[:~]
---
Contours
m lJ ll2J
)
I
Co mbined
Co ntour
Se lection
ril
~Ltl
~ ~
!ill
(:)
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l esson 9
Edltmg Design Changes
Note
31 Extrude a cut.
S\.kct till' ~!-e t ch Contour Selection ,mu chefExtruded Cut .
Ft
Shared Sketches
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25
35
SolidWorks 201 3
Lesson 9
Ed iting: Design Changes
33 Roll to End.
Right-did. in the
reaturcMum1gcr design tree
and cltck Roll to End. Note
that the cut hole:. are U)>CU in
the shdling operation to
creatt: addillonal. unncc<kd
!~tees.
34 Reorder.
Reorder the Thru Holes lcuture lll ., posit inn
alicr the Wall_Thickness feature. I hi.! rl.!sult
is that the Thru_Holes feature 1s not ulli.'ctl.!d
O) the shcllmg.
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Copying Fillets
A qUJck ami ea!'.) \\il) to c:r~ate a ne'' fil let~~ w cop) 1t lrum an
e:-.i~ung feature I he llC\\ lilkt j, the ..,ame t~pe and '>i/c but unrelated
to the origin:.~!.
36 Copy.
l ll1ld do\\ n Ctrl .md dmg th~ Cl re Fillet h!alllre lllllo the edge of the
model. Rdca-.c the mou..,c button.
I he lilkt can hl' copied lrom th~ I eatureM.magcr de~1gn tree. <lr
dm.:ctl) lrom the nwd~l.
+
l!i BIIR_~lle
lfil HIR_Mig
~ s-_Fiet
(ill Wal_lhidlnes
lfil nru_Holes
+
Q Verllall_~lle
!ti OroJar_llol:s
+ Ita Rb_lklder
+
~ Rb_FII!t
~ 'Mta
Tip
( ham fer,
~an
Edit the lillet and add tht' ~dge on the oppo'>lll: ~iue. Change the rad1u'
\,lluc to 3mm
38 Trimetric view.
Change the \ IC:\\ nncntatillll
324
111
.a
l esson 9
SolidWorks 2013
Introducing: Section
View
Section View euh thl. \ 11:\\ u~ing llllC or more sectiOn planes rhe
pl.m~:s 1:<111 hi.' Jragg~:d tl} nam11.'.tll). Planes nr planar faces l.'an he thed.
Where to Find lt
Note
I)r.l\\ HH! 'IC\\ -.c~..tuln~ l.<lll abo he created h~ dickmg OK and ..,a, mg a
Drawing Annotation View I he) ar~: aJdetl Ill thl.' Jra\\ mg usmg the
VIe\\ Pal~:ttc
39 Select Face.
\~:lcct the pl.mar 1;1~:c intli~.:atcd. lt \\ill
to define th~: -.cctmn plan~:.
Note
h~:
used
40 Section view.
(. lu.:l.. Section View
l\1 li'l.'
., X
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Lesson 9
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or
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SolidWorks 2013
Exercise 44
Changes
Exercise 44:
Changes
Mal-~ ~.:hang.:' to
pn:\ Jllll'>
~.:~,on.
Procedure
1
Delete.
I kktc the muuntmg huk-.. cut nut ami
'hell (Cut-ExtrudeL
Wall TWckness and Cut-Extrude2)
ami ah,nrhcd
l~atur~s
Same thickness.
~ct tlw tlm:l-.n.:-.,-.cs of th.: Base Plate
and Vert1cal Plate to the: sumc: '.1lu.:.
12mm
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Exercise 44
SolidWorks 2013
Changes
Cut.
Fi llet.
Counterbored holes.
328
tll
SolldWor~s
2013
Exercise 45
Editing
Exercise 45:
Editing
1 dll tlw, part u"mg. the mfi.lrmation and d1mens1ons pro\ 1ded. Use
cun dit10n~
Procedure
Open the c,i.,ting pan EDITING, und make se\ era! edll
(_ hange the t:'\tstmg part, edit1ng and adding gt:nmt:l l) and relations. to
match the 'ersrnn !-.h\l\\ n bel m\.
-m
Q)lOTHI>U
2 PlACES
10
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Exercise 46
SolidWorks 2013
SkotchXpert
Exercise 46:
SketchXpert
Procedure
<>pen an C\1\ting pan and tMmed SketchXpert. Rep<llr the ...1-.etchc!-. :.1'
\hll\\ n 111 the fi)ll11\\ tttg -.tcps.
1
Edit Sketchl.
75
Solution.
\tart the SketchXpert and dtcl-.
Diagnose Choo...c the -.oluuon
slllm n at nght.
I~
100
1-
330
- -r
75
Exercise 46
SolidWorks 2013
SketchXpert
Other sketches.
l omplct..:
ri!IXIJr~
-~
331
Exercise 47
SolidWorks 2013
Contour Sketches
Exercise 47:
Contour
Sketches
I dit these parts usmg. the lllformulion prO\ idcd. htrudl.' pro ti l e~ to
create the gcoml'tr)-.
Jlm.lao reinforce" the l(lllll'' mg -.ktlls:
#1
Depth: 50mm
and 30mm
#2
Depth: 3.5", 1"
and 2.5"
#3
Depth: 30mm and
10mm
#4
Depth: 1.5" and
0.5"
332
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.. .
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Exercise 47
Contour Sketches
Handle Arm
Oil Pump
Idler Arm
'
333
Exercise 47
Contour Sketches
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Lesson 10
Configurations
L pon )>LJCccssful
comph~tionuftlw. lcs~nn.
\'artahlc~
Use global
10.
~mg.le
unsupprc~s
'.uppre-,s and
Change dimen..,mn
Suppn:s~ li:ntun:~
\aluc~
fc:uurc..,.
hy cunliguratinn.
h) conliguralton
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Lesson 10
Conngurat1ons
Configurations
Conligurauom, Jllo\\ you 111 rcpn:scnl more than on~ '~r~1on of th..: part
111 the same Jil..: hn l.!\tl111pk. ~y \UpprC~!>IIlg the machined fealllres
(hoks. ch.1mli!n... pocket~. ~Le.) .mtl changmg tlllncns1nn 'a l u~~ 111 the
parts at the top ofth~. lllustratmn. you can n:present th~. rough lt)rgmgs
shO\\ n o..:JO\\ them
Jlw., lesson addrcssc~ th..: U\e of eonliguratJOih Ill parts. J\<,scmOI) conliguratwns arc CO\ ered m l <.1.1011 I:! Bollom-{ p. hwmhh \lode/m~.
Terminology
~ome or the term~ u~ed ''hen d1scu"'mg. and "ork mg. '' llh
conligurat ions arc 1.!'\plamed hclo\\.
Configuration Name
1~
Other Configurable
Items
Equations
Sketch Constraints
External Sketch Relations
Sketch Dimensions
Colors
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SolldWorl<s 201 3
Lesson 10
Configuratrons
Using
Configurations
Both parts and i.lSsemhltcs can h:l\c configuration~ . Dra'' ing'- do not
h:l\ c con liguraltons or thctr ()\\ n but dnt\\lng ' te\\ s can dt ...plav
thiTcrcnt configurations of the files the~ reference.
Procedure
In thi ~ Jc.,son )llU \',ill learn ahnutusmg configurat iOns \\ tthm .1 pat1
ti le. In l c.uo11 /3 L \iflJ! ls.~tmhlic~. you'' tll e\plllre usmg
configurations 111 cnnJuncllon "11h assemhlics.
Begm thas c\ample b) folio\\ ing thts procedure:
Open the Ratchet Body.
rhi" part ts a cupy of the one created
111
Accessing the
ConfigurationManager
Note
In..,,,
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Lesson 10
Conflgurattons
Splitting the
FeatureManager
Window
Man}
'
10<1-o.l-
w-........ locly
lilll s...-
o..p..y~l l
1: ---""""'"'
~ -""
~ lop-
~
""""1. 0..,...
.aa l......_
nG ._
Q , ......
Q , .....
Ql Q WhoftHok
g ...,,..._
et) ......
-.
Hlndf. .h
l H film
Adding New
Configurations
I ,.Cl) pan (and <tsscmhl)) mu-.t ha\c at lt:ast one conliguntt1on. and
multipk ~:nnligurauons arc t:omnwn. There arc sc' cralnptions be) llllU
the Configuration name that ytlll .:an ...~-:1.
Bill of Materials
Options
\\hen the pun 1s used 111 an asscmhl) und tunhcr. a hill or mat..:nal-.. set
thc 1wmc that -.houlu appear under Part Number.
Advanced Options
Where to Find lt
338
Suppress Features
I h.., opt1on controls\\ hat happcno, to Ill'\\ I} t:reated lcawre... "hen
lllhcr conliguratmm. arc actin anu thi-. t:onligur<llltlll IS inactin I r
~.:heel-ed. nc\\ feature., addcd \\ 1th other conligun.lllnns act I\ e arc
suppres'>CU in tlw. one.
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SolidWorks 201 3
Lesson 10
Configuraltons
}OU
suh~eyuent
Tip
Add configuration.
1 he Add Configuration property manager IS u~cd
to add con!lguratmns to the part (,1\C the
conliguraunnthe name f r'lf i , uC r 1 and
npuonally, add a comment.
10
the
Click OK.
:I
....,.._
-_,1
~--
..
<NI--..,
Added to list.
~ ~tchet Body Confgur.ton(s) (forgrd, long)
I he ne\\ configuration '"
foe ., Dtt I ~ ' 11 t ~
adued to the list and
~ _, Forged. Long [ Ratchet Body I
autumatJcall) made the
aetl\ e eonligur:llmn Notice that thl.! name nlthe acll\ c configura tion 1s
"ho\\ n 10 parl.'nthcses. appended to the top 11.:' cl part name Jetln.
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Configurallons
Defining the
Configuration
Introducing:
Suppress
Where to Find lt
Check Parent/Child.
Right-d1ck the ~
" li.:ature
and 'elect Parent/Child. I 'pand
the
..... lcaturc on the
Children -.1dc to sec other child
li.:aturcs
Qi Handl~
Qi TrallSltoon
Qi H9d
ai ~ess
~ Poc~
+
Wheel Hol~
q!) R&chd~
~ H.ndl~ FiPs
tl) H End F.Um
ai
"a'
Rule
~upprcssmg
a li.:aturc
autom<~ticall)
supprcsst.:s lh children.
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SolidWorks 201 3
Lesson 10
Configur81tons
Changing
Configurations
, ~ Handle
TransrtJon
~ Head
Q;J Recess
ll!J Pock.d
!@) Wheel Hole
+
Renaming and
Copying
Configurations
\\cmm ha\e(\\OCOnJigurattons:
t anu r) t J ,
lh..: JE - 1 conltgunttwn represent-. the pan 111 th n1.tchmcd \talc
I hme\cr. the name "
' ., not too m..:aningl'ul.
Conligumuons can hl' renamcu 111 the .,a me ''ay a~ teat urcs. ll o"e' cr.
tfa lnnlig.urationt'> hcmg rcli:rcnccd b) another SoltuWorb
uocumenl. renaming that conliguratwn can cause some dtt1iculucs.
A Better Approach
lnsteau ol n:thtmmg the dd,tult conliguratwn ''e ''ill make a cnp} oltt
and then rename the cop~
8
~<
tnol.
,, J , ..,,,o11q.
atchct. Body in ib
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Lesson 10
SolidWorks 2013
Configurallons
Configuration
Symbols
I he Cllllligur<llwns icnn-. 111 the Con ligurntionl\ lanagcr an: markeu "1th
":Vmhuls that muicatc -.tatu~. I hcsc symbols arc u-.cd to inu1catc n.:huild
and "''' c statu;..
Desc ription
Symbol
~~
Thc conliguratllll1
hccn gcncrated
1~
--- ~
te~
~
'>a\cd.
Note
rhc cunligurat1on icon;. can abo \<I!"} depend ing l'n ho'' the
conligurallon-. ha\1.: heen crcall:d . l:;ce Other \letluu/, to ( reote
( on/igurarwm on page J45 for more in formatmn.
Managing
Configuration Data
Single
Configurations
Multiple
Configurations
lo generate the full Llata sct lnr a set of configurations. nght-d1d. the
top le' cl cnmrnnent in the Configumt1onManager and cltclo. Rebuild/
Save Mark '' nh an nptmn. I he option-. mclude thl~. all or speci lieu
con lig.unnwns.
Purging Data
ro purge the full Llat<l sct for all conligurat 1 on~. nght-c lick the top lc\cl
comp1ll1cnt m thc Conlig.umunnMunagcr. click Rebuild/Save Mark.
Remove Mark and Purge Data for All Configurations
Note
<~utonwtically
Lon~J
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SolidWorks 201 3
Lesson 10
Configuntt1ons
Changing
Dimension Values
tu
~~
R.o';'loclrCOI'I"":~ '- ""'""-SNwtJ
~
'
"" M~tJ
.. .
1ho111Ra ht-tBod,
11 Key dimension.
Duublc-cltd, the 11 111 i
lcaturc to '-''rose the 'ketch
dttllCllSI\lllS
l,
l
iltl\1
con fi guration.,
fmm the ltst and dtck OK
1,
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Lesson 10
Conflguratlcms
12 Changes.
R~bulld th~
Note
Featun:~ can
Properties.
13 Test configurations.
Double-did, ~ach ctmliguration as a
t~st I h~ Ma
I,
r
configuration i~ shO\\ n belli\\
344
~'
911
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SolldWorkl'> 201 3
Lesson 10
Configurations
Other Methods
to Create
Configurations
<. onfigur:Hions ~.:an he created u-.mg several methnds. rhe rc-.ults arc
.. nndar "11h an) of the methods: ~.:on figuration names added to the
ConligunllionMunagcr coupled\\ ith \ariatwns Ill the slate or fcmurc ..
and the 'alu~: llf dim~:ns1nn-..
Tu get ei.JUIYalcnt conliguratiuns usmg other methods rc:qlllrcs th~: use
ol dilkrent tm1b and approaches. In~: Modify Configurations and
Design Table arc more automated methods and arc mcnllnncd hcllm .
Modify
Configurations
~.:unliguration
Configure Feature
Configure Dimension
Configure Material
11.<-
8ovy ~_,.ogu.L""'-l
,...._........ - .
ljal.W..
1W1
looblr I
e:.
..,_ 'I
f'CJ ~ Mtchm t d
Note
Modify Configurations ll:-l'S u tuhlc format Ill ,jmphl} the 111plll and
'il.'\\ thl.' results. Dcs1gn tahlcs u-.cs an Mu.::rosofi F\ccl sprcad-.hect for
a \llllllm purpo... l.' ~cc Dn(f!./1 Tahle' nn pug..: 346.
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So lidWorks 201 3
Lesson 10
Configurations
Design Tables
Dc~ 1 g11 t,1 hlc~ arc a g~ncral purpo-.e method to create con lig.urallon-.
'"hdc us1ng the po\\Cr or M icrosotl I \Cc! 111 cdls. row~ and column~.
. . - L'
~ _ ,.
,,.d
_,
t" ., ~ell
dC~ 1 g11
I'M<- Shonl
fiTIll O...,..hbl<
Dimension Names
Note
111
Ill
- _,.,.
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Lesson 10
Configurations
Using Global
Variables and
Equations
Equalities
Overall Width
Use Global Variables to set the 01 erall '' 1dth dimensions ul the part
and Equations w relate them lllthe .. hall'' idth" dri1 mg dimensiOib.
<;cc Dt:(ininp, 1/u: Owru/1 Widlf1 on page 351.
Minimum Edge
Distance
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Lesson 10
Configurarions
Creating
Equalities
'aim~..,''
tll
h~:
st:t equal
Global
Variables
Global Variables an: user defined names that arc assigm:d numenc
'uluc.., !"hey can used to dm t: dtmensions ns mdcpcnlknt qunntttte;. or
he appl ted dm.:ctly to dtmt:IhJons. They arc used 111 eon.Juncuon \\tth
Equations.
Note
Creating Global
Variables
Global Variables can he created and a-. .. tgncd 'ulues for u.,c "uhin
equauons. The gloh<.~l \unable requtre .. a un tque name und a \'aluc.
Introducing : Global
Variables and
Equations
Where to Find lt
348
Open Equations.
nw; model u..cs <I tntrror 1\:aturt: Ill create ha If of the model.
Fillet features .
l>oubk-chd. the features Fillet2. Fillet4. Fillet5 und Fillet6
dt,play-. Lhc dt111Cf1<.,11\11S that \\ tll he \Cl Cl)Ulll.
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SolidWorks 2013
Lesson 10
Con fig urai.Jons
I~GioboiV---
------~-----------------------------------
~-
....
+
-+-
---Note
fhc quuta111111 marks arc cr..:atcd automatica lly. not typed h} th..: user.
Expose dimension.
\ '-!>lgn the glohal 'anahlc to a
d11ncns1on. Douhk-click Fillet2 and
douhlc-chck thl' 3mm radia l
d1mcnsmn ,1., ~hm\ n.
r?-u
...
l-......
>
>
........
i=
l;.t X l t? ~
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Lesson 10
SolldWorks 201 3
Configurations
Note
op~.:mtnr.,
Driven Dimensions
The \'aluc a-..,1gncd to the global \Unable 1s llll\\ appl1cd 111 the
dimen..,11111 and dmcs 11. Douhlc-chckmg the Jnm:nsmn \\Ill disrla) the
dri' en Htlue and the equation .
Dnnen ... Hllh dri' en h) glohal 'anabks ''ill sho\\
the glohal \'ariahks ICon \\ llh <I greyed-out
\alue that cannot he edited.
ll1ck1ng the glohal 'anahb, 1cnn tngglc\
het\\CCil the \ilfliC Jllllthc Cl]Unllllll . f'hc l!ljlltll11111
can be edited 111 the tlialog.
Note
350
u~mg
SolidWorks 2013
Lesson 10
Connguratlons
r~:htuld
the pan.
Note
I he fillet ,:due-. ban all bcl'll changl'd to the current global \ nnabk
\aluc. 3mm.
Defining the
Overall Width
351
SolidWorks 2013
Lesson 10
ConfiguratJons
Double-click features.
I)ouhlc-cltcl-. the
I he "'half" tdth""
l~aturc-; Plate
dtm~ll'-ltlll~
dtm~nston ....
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Lesson 10
Configurations
Equations
Dependent vers us
independent
Functions
Mun) 11111~s you \\Ill m:l.!d lll c ... tahlt~h u n:latlllnshtp hi.!l\\1.!~11
parameters that cannnt hi.! acht~\ l.!d ustng gcomctm: rclatton~ or
moul.!ling tcchntqul.!~. For 1.!\amph:, you can use ~:quattons to ~:stahlt.,h
mathcmatical relation~ hct\\Cen u tmensions in the modcl.
lhc Sol u.J Works Mlli \\are u ...e... cquatwns
File Properties
... in()
colan()
cos( )
arcsin( )
tttn( )
arccos( )
---
arcwtan()
abs( )
c>.p( )
sec()
atn( )
log( l
COSI.!C( )
arcsec( )
sqr( )
--
till( )
sgn( )
--
11{)
"(can Usl.!
ll)l
m
eo m part son)
S W-Mns..,( 6 . 6~-1)
~ W-lknstty(O.OO I)
~W- Vnlumc(665-1.253)
~ W-L:-. \( Ml:!.-11)-1)
---
~W- 1 \)'(0.000)
SW-L \/(O.OtHl)
"W-1) \(0.000)
SW- I yy(-15!U92)
~
w- I .}/(().()()())
<;\\ -I /\(0.()(10)
---
\\\-Py(662...19-l)
--
Measure
---
I he Measure optton ullo\\.., you to cr..:at.: and use thc 'all h..'
rcli:rl.!nl.!e d1mcn.,ton "ithtn thc ..:quaunn
nr a
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Lesson 10
ConfiguraiJOfiS
Equation Solve
Order
I quallom. arc 'ill I\ cd in the order 111 ''hi eh the) arc ll"h:d 111 the
Ordered View . ' If Automatic solve order 1:- clicked. the order or
the cqua11on~ '' 111 be automatically dctcrm1ncd to <1\()ld 'ol' c 1 ~!-.uc...
... uch a), inlinitc loop!-.
,,_.-
..
..
....
-+
,.~
-.....
(~-
l)l~
.......
+-
"Ot.,.;.r
-JI!?a~
......,;...
_..,._...
'D~
,..~
'0 .....-
Direct Input of
Equations
..
---
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Lesson 10
Configurations
10 Double-click dimension.
Th.: global vanabl<:-, "111 be us<.!d "1th tl um:nsinns
Ill
11 Equation.
In the Modify uialog. l) pc - aml clld. Global Variables
>overall_base(245). J)(, not click Of.. ) cl.
12 Complete the equation .
I) p<.! /2 to cnmpletc the CliUatwn. Click OK and rcbullu the part.
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Configurations
13 Equation dialog.
Op~n t h~ ~quallnn
"D2@Sketchl
dialog. l h~ wmpl.:tc<.l
( h.mge the 'alue or " overall base " tu 250mm and click OK
Is :
356
SolidWorks 2013
lesson 10
Configurallons
Creating a
Minimum Edge
Distance
In order to mamtam and ~et a mmlmum edge dl'>tancc from the c'bme
hole 10 the outer lihcr... of' the part, glohal \'ariabJc, ''Ill he w.cJ 111 a
CtJll<lllllll.
Z:let rad1us
Planning th e
Equation
and linally
Jilll't radius
minilllt/111
ed~e
cli,tann!
c 'hore tliolttt'tcr I :!
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Lesson 10
Con figurattons
Opuonall~.
Smm
add Comments
to
click OK.
1
Adding an
Equation Using
the Dialog
lquations can he adt.h:d dir..:ctl} in the Modify diu log or through the
Equations, Global Variables and Dimensions dialog. fhe larger
UIHIOg. 111dude't the S:lllll.! llp11011S l'nr scl..:ctl011 ol'gloha l \<lrJabks.
runctiom lite prl1per11es and m..:asur..: nption., that are a\ ailahle m thl'
Modi!) llialog b..:c Equatw11 on page 355) and more
16 Add dimension.
l'lu:k Equations .md douhlo:-click the Filletl lcaturo:.
Cl1ck in tho: Add equation cell anJ selcl:t the 12mm dimeno;10n as
shm\ 11.
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Configurations
yet.
E
" !;oo....,.
"!;ooJiod"
"!ooo....,.
"!m,...,
.._
.. _.2
.._.. _ _ 3
-..-... ....
Note
Dnuhlc-click the CBORE for M6 Hex Head Boltl feature and !>elect
the 14.55mm uum:n~10n as ~hlm n. Do not chck OK yet.
l)flC I 2 anu chclo. OK. I he m.in edge dist \Jiuc '" arrhcu
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Lesson 10
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Con figurations
20 Change values.
Sm Rad
1mm
W .........,.
o ~. ~.~
o OI.'ft....bcn.s stn
=
'.~rwhlc-.
g ...........,..m
g _,_.,._dost.6
Mam.l not 5peO'!It'd~
anu click
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Lesson 10
Configurauons
Other Uses of
Configurations
Pun conligurullon.., ha' e num~.:mu.., appl i~:atwrh ant! u:.cs. ~ome nr the
for creating dlflcr~.:nl conligunttions include
r~.:a-.nns
Application -specific
Requirements
Applicaltnn-!>pecllic rcqutrcmcms.
Dtllcr~.:nt product -..pecrficatinn.., such as a mtlitary and
\ er:.ron ol a part
Performance cnn..,tdcrallnn-..
\ssembl} ton,td~.:ralloth .
~:I\ tlian
Performance
Considerations
P<rrts '' tth complc\ g.C(llllCII) :.uch ""-.wept and loft~.:J fi:atur~.:....
\ art<tbh: radru-.. fillet-.., and multHhtckncss shdb ha' c a tcndenc~ to ta\
sy::.tcm r~.:sourc~.:-... You mtght \\Untto ~:nn ... ider detinmg a configuration
that ... uppr~.:s-..~.:s ... om~.: of the ...~: features lhis "ill allll\\ you to tmpro\ c
-.y-.tcm performance ''hen \\ orkmg. on other. unrdat~.:d area-, of the
modd . Wh~.:n ynu dn lhi .... hmn:vcr. h~.: sure tnlllkc 1111 n accoulll parent
child r~.:lallO!h . You cannot acces..,, use. or rckrcnce :.upprc-.-.ed
feature-.. th~.:rd{m~ they can, o;cn ~.: a>. parents.
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Configura11ons
Assembly
Considerations
Modeling
Strategies for
Configurations
1).375
V. hen )OU modi.!l a pan that\\ ill he used" llh ~:ontiguratmns. you
-.hould gJ\ e -.umc thought to ''hat you \\<lilt th~: ~:on figura tions In
COntrol. l ons1dcr, ror C\<tlllplc. the par!US~U Ill the (11'~\ iou ... prOCl:dUrl!.
One \\<I} a pan like thi-. ~:an he moddcd is Ill 11l<tke a single sket~h of
thi.! prolilc and huild the part'"' a '>lllgk rcH>I\ ed katurl.'.
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Lesson 10
Configurations
Editing Parts
that Have
Configurations
Note
Introducing: Add
Configuration
Where to Find lt
u~cd ltl
Add configuration.
Chck the ConliguratumManagcr tab
Right-click in the Conligurn110nManagcr anti click
Add Configuration to accc,., the Configuration
Properties dt.tlog.
lhc Add Configuration to adcJ a cnnliguration
n.1mcd keyseat nnd opttonall}. atlcJ a comment
(lick OK.
Note
By dclaultthc opt tun Suppress new features and mates ,.., ..,eJected.
l ht'> means that "' nC\\ fcawrcs arc added. the) arc 'llppre..,.,cd
contiguralloth c\ccpt the aell\ cone. \ t tht'> t11ne. all three
conligurm tons arc the '><lllll'.
111
all
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Lesson 10
Configura tions
Added to list.
8 ~ Wo11angConfrgs Configwbon(s) (keysut)
rh~ ne\\ cnn liguration I~
1-e .P Default: Worl mg onfrg!j
added to the list and
~ ., I eyseat [ Wor~rngConfigs I
au iOllUllCilll)' lll<ldC the
acll\ c eonligurauon. Noucc that the name nt'thc act I \ c cnntigurutiOil 1~
shm\n 111 pan.:nthc!>c~. appended Lo the pan name 1con
Rename.
R1ght-dicl-. 1111 the ne" contigumllnn and cl1ck Properties
R~namc the ne\\ cnnlig.urauon
to ports ;tllll cllcl-. OK.
1::!
the
Active configuration.
Douhlc-cllck the configuration ports
tinn
Ill
lil mak~
Tip
fhl..' nJml..' 111 squar\.' hracl-.ets I'> the name that" Ill app\.'ar Ill a BOM .
lh1s can he changed h) changmg th\.' "cttng lllf th\.' Part number
displayed when used in a bill of materials in the Configuration
Properties d1alog.
Design Library
I hi.' Design library I'> a Ctlllcctinn or features. pans and assembly till.:"
'' 1th111 the Task Pane. 1 he lilcs can be mscrh.:d 11110 pans and
assemhlies to reuse c\ 1st mg daw. The features folder ''Ill be u-.ed 111
th1s c\ampk.
Default Settings
ll1e liN llf three lihral) katures \\Ill be mserted w .. mg the lkfauh
lhr lo~o:atl<ln anJ -.tte.
-..~ t ltngs
Where to Find lt
~ 'drag
Folders.
( Itd. the Design Library and the pushp1n.
li~k
'""jlDI
._jlt~l
'"'"""'- lt..,_._
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Lesson 10
Configurations
Note
I he Link to library part opt1on ''ill creme a link to update th1s rart
lrnm change~ 111 the lihrar) ll:aturl'.
Tip
Note
13
SAE Port
~ Port Si<etch
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Configura tions
Multiple
References
12 Dimension values.
~et each Locating Dimension
to 0.5" by cltckmg the cell and
I) pmg.
Click OK
13 Check configurations.
!QI s.n.....
lAI"""""""'
4: ~Nii .:not 19Ktled ~
I& r....,
~ fo-
~ TOf'
~ Top
...
I& R"Jhh
~ R"Jhh
!.
...Oogln
g .....,..
~
Q wi<
(l r-
tl f6oll
c:a -jm61
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4: - ...... --~...t
<Jll;l
o..roo!o uw
u-
Lesson 10
Configu171tlons
Dropping on
Circular Faces
"iomc li:atUfi!S attach tO ClfCUJar face~ of the target nHHJcJ anti fl.!ljlllfe
the tirst ..drop'' face to he that face. In thc:;c case~. the Placcmem Pl<tnl.'
i-. ~clcetl!d atier the drop.
14 Active configuration.
Makc the configuratton keyseat the actl\e one.
15 Feature.
Open the keyways folul.'r 111 thl! dl.'stgn ltbrary Drag .tnd urop the
rectangular keyseat ti:atun: ~m to the c/r('Uiur fa cl! of the -,hall.
<)dcctthc 0 0.6875 W=0.1875 conliguratton and thl! planar ~:nd
ti.tcl.' as the Placement Plane.
16 Reference.
~ekct thc ctrcular L'c~~l! or the end
flux as the Reference.
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ConflguraUons
17 Locating dimensions.
c;;~:t tht: Locating
Dimensions tn the
\itluc~ -.hlm n.
(.lick OK.
18 Check configurations.
--
' "'"""'9<""'"1'
f41s.n-
(Dof. . .O.U..>
~St.dl>l
' 6:w
......,.
..
=--. .-. .
==-. . -if. .
~ ~-
~ --
~
'""
~ Rorjht
~ TOjl
~ Rogto
. """"
0.,....
WO'""'J{onf'9'C...roguo~ (!)of....
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f\--~~< J.>l
. f.id-
Lesson 10
Configurations
In the Advanced
Course ...
In
th~
Configurations
Componl.!nts
fvl.Hcs aml \-latl.! Dimcn-.tons
.1\\sl.!mbly l c:aturl.!"
\tthe Js~cmhl) k\ !.!I there arc morc npttons Ll\ ailabk Ill control onl.! or
more C\llllpnncnl mstancc:s.
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Exercise 48
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Configurations 1
Exercise 48:
Configurations
1
'x
Changing Cmr/igurcuiom on
page 3-1 I
Procedure
100 Series
lOOC
c
No te
370
200 Series
lOOS
Cont.ro. , S
Slave
200C
200S
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Exercise 48
Configurations 1
~urrrcss.
400 Series
300 Series
300C
= Contr
3008
.,
400C
4008
Slave
Note
Detail of Tweeter,
Rectangular
~11c
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Exercise 49
ConfiguraUons 2
Exercise 49:
Configurations
page UX
Clttm.~ing (
oll/iguratiom
11n
page 341
l n1b millimeters
Procedure
1
Size 1.
S1ze2.
Size3.
Slze4.
130mm. unsuppn:'oscd
115mm. Lm<>upprl.!s'-l.!d
105mm. unsuppr..:....,..:d
105mm. suppressed
Note
1~
(etoCI
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Exercise 50
Configurations 3
Exercise 50:
Configurations
Configurations
Open the e\1-.tlllg part con fig part. Cr..:ate ne'' con ligurations to
match the cnndltl llns and names hciO\\. \dd features to the modd
'' h..:re reqLurcd.
Includes ammo
holder and sight
Includes neither
a.m.mo holder nor
sight
Note
What is th is Thing?
373
E~tercise
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51
Exercise 51 :
Using Global
Variables
111
an
Procedure
'ariahl~
Fillets.l
Fillets.2
Fillets.3
3
Test.
rc~l th~: linb b) changing the global \ ariable-.
' aluc tu 3mm ami rehulldmg.
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SolidWorks 201 3
Exerc 1se 52
Usmg Equations
Exercise 52:
Using
Equations
r~at~
an
~quauon u~mg
an
htfiUitiom
on page 35 \ .f
l n1h: millimeters
Op~n IlK' C\ISIIIlg rartnamcd Using Equations lllc dimclhl011.., A. 8
and C -..hm\n ahn' c ''ill h~ us~d to dclinc the Cl(Uation.
Procedure
Tip
Write equation.
\\ me ,lfl ~l(U<liHlll that 1-ccp.., the ho lt
cJr.:lc uwn~tcr (A ) ccntcrcu bet\\ ~~n
th~ Ollhlue ~dgeo., of lh~ hub ( 8 } anu
flange (C). I he (A ) valu~ ..,(wuld he
drinn
Test equation.
k-..t th1. el(UJIIlln he changmg the
llangc u1amcter ( C ) tn 300mm . the
hub dJaJ11CII:r ( 8 ) to 150mm ,lflu
rebulldmg the model. lc..,t oth..:r
'a lue-.. 11 you "1 ... h.
~l(U<IIinn
375
Exercise 52
Using Equations
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Lesson 11
Using Drawings
Upon ... Ul:ccs..,ful clllnplctmn oftlw. lcs ...on. you\\ ill he ahlc to:
( 'r~.:atc
W\ ~.:ral I)
377
Lesson 11
SohdWorks 2013
Usrng Drawings
More About
Making
Drawings
Dm\\ mg:> 1\t:r.: lir-.1 1ntrmJu~~d 111 I e.u1111 3 /Jam Pari Jlocleling. In
th1s seetum 1\C 1\ ill e\plnr<.: ... nmc Jduillonal t.h:t.llling tnp1c-.. lhc~c
tnp1cs mdudc: Model Views. Section Views. Detail Views ami
sc\cral Annotation t) pc:>. In ;tddltion. multtplc dra" mg shcch "ill he
used tu1ktail h11th the lixged and n~;u;hmeu CllnligurulHm..,llf the part.
g'
, .' I m
./
---
l~
--
.,.l-~~
j
Q
'
1.:-::
! l /~.:
--
""-
.:::----
'"""
~: ::--
ii=wa:.-
- --- :.-
~~~---=
~-
:.::........
-_.
lhe st~ps 111 pl;tnnmg and e\ccutmg the cl\!,liiOil ufth1-. dra\\ mg arc
listed helm'
Stages in the
Process
Views
lmrouuctwns hl man) common I~ uscu dra" tng
...cctllln broJ..cn. mndd. and projected 'ic'"
Annotations
l se .umotJIIIlll' tn mid nutc-. <md symbol" to the dra'' mg.
'tC\\..,
mduding:
Setting.
('lid. Tools, Options, System Options, Drawings, Display Style,
Tangent edges in new views anu Visible
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Lesson 11
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Usmg Drawmgs
Type of projection
Scale I I
I hird angle
\---
Section View
The Section View toolt:-. uscd Ill crcall a ne\\ dra\\ ing 'tC\\ that ''
ddined ~~ CUlllllg an e\1-,lill!! \le\\ \\ tth i1 sect lOll line. I he '>el:llllll
'tc\\ cl;trilie' tiK mll.'rHH constrlll:llon of an modd that cannot bl'
cl earl) Je.,crthi.'U hy hu.Jtkn fmc-. 111 the stantfarU \le\\~. f"hc 'l:Cllllll
'IL' \\ ,., autnnhlltcall) aligncu Ill the parent '1.:"
Where to Find lt
.,
Vertical
.!
-,
(Dep
,_
Gl
,---
!==
~
~
'-U CTIOH''
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Usmg Drawmgs
Horizontal
l
E9 c::::::r- j_i
,:-lj
..
ITI
../ ''
Auxiliary
!LJJ ITI
IKrtO"MM
'
'
Aligned
f .
oJ "'
..
Arc Offset
Note:
lh~
oll\.:t
.tr~ ,tY;ul,thl~
t) r~~
unl) tf
l 1 rnpL'rty~ la nag~r
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Lesson 11
Using Drawmgs
Single Offset 1
Ull
I
f h NlL
Notch Offset
....1'
-l "'""" . .,
L{i)~
fW
Ul
..,
I IT D11 I
Ll
Section view.
l"l1ck Section View :J .
no,..~.~
~-VOIW-
.,
--.
111
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SolldWorks 2013
Lesson 11
Usrng Drawrngs
Place view.
\..:t th~: tollllWing prop..:rti..::-.
-...
:~
[ ,_,_ ]
...
J o..:.- ....
to
phl\!1! IlK'
..........
--
- ..._...
U...-.nt.:*
..
"
Ullt ...., . . .
_,_
SECTION A
11
'-'"-......... ..
----
View Alignment
SECTION A
Break Alignment
I h~: autum.tllC alignment h..:t\\ ..:..:11 a '>ourn dril\\ 111g '11!\\ and a -...:..:tiu11.
111 prnJe..:ted '1e'' ..:an he hrok~:n to nunc the' te\\ freely.
Where to Find lt
\hort..:ut M..:11u
Rl~ht-dllk
Break Alignment
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SolidWorks 2013
Lesso n 11
Using Drawings
Break alignment.
Right-click the \eCtl(ln 'le\\ and clu;k Alignment, Break Alignment.
I he 'le\\ 1s no\\ li-ce to 1110\ e
I o 111\l\ ea\ le\\, cltck the edge or Alt+clu.:k any\\ here in thl' \ ll'\\ and
drag.
Tip
6
Similar section.
Crea te another -,cctmn \ IC\\ \\ 1th '11111la r scttmgs
to the prc\ ious one. !lddltlonalf) . ..,efcet Partial
section and Display only cut face(s}
_.... ....
: :. [
~Ooft-
l __ __j
SECTION A
0
SECTION B
Model Views
Where to Find lt
Tangent Edges
Tangent Edges arc tllplllog lcal edges of ntce... that match Ill tangency
lhc most cum111onl) seen tangent edge" arc the edges ol lillch !hey
.1rc otlcn made '1:-ihk 111 p1ctonal ' te\\.., hut arc rcmm ed lhun
orthographic' 1e"' '\ou '\.'t the' tsthtl ity of tangent edges 111 llC\\
' tc\\' (-,cc -,tcp 1 on pagl' 171-:) or change mdt\ 1dual 'ic'"
Where to Find lt
~hortcut
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SolidWorks 2013
Lesson 11
Using Drawings
Model view.
l'llck Model View
and
cl id, the Ratchet Body part.
~rw'G~ht~to
.....
..,.._h~(JNI'Pttw~
Tangent edges.
UftlCU
PillttiA.,.,......,t...._.
Qs>on :O>:~norUi
..
M tHtitp
--
MMwMttod aNII'Ied.....,.h<wn
thl' hi
' t.lllhllrt-ehtclt,....,ai:IOO'
- ..-
con~ds.lottrwntdw.w~
~lithe~
..
lbrdo<d -
~A)
Q.. GP
T~ft...,.....
:w
Opt-
"
r~J 9.,,....-,d..,..
...._,bl
~(A) ..,_.....,_ I!"
t'hNrM.,....,
O tto~>-
O o..ot..,.,
=-
(A) .,.........,V.W %
o...-..;,....0........-.o
(.. . ...tK
c-
..._.,.._
Olol-
"j
'M....
U...tw.ck
C u..cuot... ....,
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Lesson 11
SolidWorks 2013
Using Drawings
Broken View
Where to Find lt
'"I.!
Broken view.
~l.!ll'ct th..: 'te\\ and dtck Break liJ. lltck Add
vertical break line anu set the Gap size to
30mm L se the ddhult Zig-Zag Cut.
llu:l.. 111 tht: 'te\\ to cr.:atc patf' nr hrt:ab. \\hen
thl' lirst patr ts cotnpkte. the' tC\\ brl.!al...., Crcntc a
sl.!cond hr..:al.. on th..: handle. ( ltck OK
'.
"
"
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Lesson 11
Using Drawings
Aligning Views
Where to Find lt
10 Align views.
~----r
o _]== o ~
~ECTION
Note
SE<.. liO NA
I rdii11Cihion-. arc added acros., the break lm..:s, the) arc Lru.: and include
tlw hn:a!... symbol -./'-.
. ~. -=8~,)~
-----------------n6--------~-------J
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Lesson 11
Usmg Drawings
Detail Views
Where to Find lt
12 Detail view.
Click Detail View a and cl1ck Draft quality lor
Cosmetic Thread Display.
\ketch a c1rck m the 'le\\ as "hO\\ n. Name the
'IC\\ HEAD and cllcl- Use sheet scale and place
the ne'' 'IC\\ a;; "hm\ n.
.,
,_
"
(?. ... - -
.....
e>O.
(}ooo
....
"""
"
"
"
D1AIL IHA0
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Lesson 11
Using Drawings
Drawing Sheets
and Sheet
Formats
Where to Find lt
Adding Drawing
Sheets
Where to Find lt
o+
13 Add s heet.
' Qwgerp ern
(lick Add Sheet a::1111 and uud a ne\\ Jra" mg
!-.heel Righl-l hc.:k the ne\\ -.heel tah anu cltck Rename. Rename tlw
~heel to MACHINED. Ren.tme the nnginal -.hL:et to FORGED.
Projected Views
Whe re to Find lt
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lesson 11
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Using Drawmgs
14 Projected view.
<. reate a Model View usmg the
Ratchet Body. l nda
Reference Configuration.
sdcct Machined, Long
~Machined" lrom the li!-.t.
'IC''
-"'
o-..--
..
~-
1,\-L..,."Moctoi
-*"Ctr
Da'Oift~
-~w~
"Oooorrc
----.,._
....... _
--
--
hi..ldr--0111
....
Atw'lo!4W'IWW..
"'
0.0,.-
"'1 ............. _
~tJJ
"
--
,...._
l~
<.lick OK.
. ....
............~
"
I:J
_... .............
.~
Cl
"
"'
--..-
...........
"'
~-
~~lt
L-2
@>J---~==;;;;;;;;;~
15 De lete v iew.
tl11:l,. the ongmal mudd 'ie\\ (*Right) and pr~o:!'.-. th~o: Delete k~:>
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Lesson 11
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Using Drowlngs
Drawing View
Properties
Where to Find lt
16 View properties.
R1g.ht-click the' ie" and
clu.:k Properties. <.ht:ck to
-.et: that under Use named
configuration. Machined,
Long "Mach1ned" ~~used
and d1ck OK.
--
.....
17 Detail v iew.
.<\dd a Jctatl 'IC\\ rt:nammg it HOLES as
~htl~\ n
18 Tangent edges.
Remo' c the tangent eJge.., in the dctatl '1e\\
"" ...hm\n
Dl1Ail HI""~~ E
19 Section of detail.
(. reute n st:cllon through the ~.:entcrpmn t
nl an .trc t"ly "'\1akmg up the centerpoml
and .,ketchmg ,J I me through ll. Click
Reverse Direction I r nc~odcd .
:>E< 11 'f'l
DETAIL HOLES
390
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Lesson 11
Using Drawings
20 Model view.
'\dd a modc:l '11!\\ u-,tng thl! Machined.
Long "Machined" l!lln ligumtton.
IsometrlC om:ntaunn. -,cak 1 :4 and
Shaded with Edges ;tnd pli.!<:l! it 111 thl!
uppl!r right com.:r
Annotations
nr
Properties in
Drawings
a' atlab le
J>ro pe rt~
l'llame
SW-Current Sheet
SW-Sheet Format Size
SW-Sheet Name
C...~:alc
SW-Sheet Scale
SW-Temptate Size
\'aluc
SW-Total Sheets
Prdh
b ntuatcd From
$PRP
lurr..:nt dm:ument
+
$PRPVIEW
$PRPSHEET
$PRPMODEL
111
..,hcct
I'
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lesson 11
SolidWorks 2013
Using Drawmgs
Where to Find lt
~hortcut
th~:
Annotations, Note
1
Note in v iew.
Douhl..:-cltck the dnm tng '11!\\. Cltck Note A and cl1ck m th..: model
'11!\\ , I) p~: Configuration und prcs.., the Enter ke)
Tip
Link to property.
Click Link to Property
- und cltck Model in
view to which the
annotation is attached
<-.dcct SW
Configuration Name
lrnm the list and cltd, OK.
C"onhgurolion
M:JC~11ned lor 11
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'll!\\
.....,
Unlla.._
a.-~ Jlbiel"w.li~#W'.-r'll"ll.la.ta~
Modcf~ww....._n""""~ta
~
..,.,._..
.... -
swa...,.. ..- ~
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SolidWorks 201 3
Lesson 11
Using Dnowmgs
Configurolion
Mochinecl. long
Co11!igUJalio 11
Machined Sho1 l
Datum Feature
Symbols
Where to Find lt
Add datums.
., )C
..
..-,;.
I..W...._
"
..
. / . . dot;ullorr-1 ~
...
,r
..1.
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Lesson 11
SolidWorks 2013
Using Drawmg s
Surface Finish
Symbols
You can spccrfy the surli.rcc tC\Lurc ora par1 lal:C b~ u... rng. J Surface
Finish Symbol
Where to Find lt
Note
Dimensions.
Use Smart Dimension () to auu
the Ullllt'ns11ln' us siHl\\ n .
I he 0.949 dJm~o:nswn appear-.'' llh
pla~.:cs acc(l f"Umg lOLhc
document prnperttc~ . In one nf the
l(llJO\\ lllg '>ll'lh. \\ C nlllllr f) tht'-
0.94?
3 uecunal
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Lesson 11
Using Drswtngs
Dimension
Properties
Where to Find lt
drmcn~mn
Diameters.
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rrz.
c
JU.~ . . . . . , . .
JU. _ _ _ .....,
6.la
[L}
fJ) 4
'--- /])18
[)flAIL hOLES
Tolerance.
Click the 0.949 dtmem.ron ~hm-.n and set the
Tolerance/Precision \ alue~ :
0.7
-t
IJ
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Lesson 11
Using Dr awmgs
Centerlines
Centerlines ..trc cn:c1ted a' llmtcd I me" and an:' in the drawing\ IC\\
Where to Find lt
Add centerlines.
Click Centerline .. Band did. the t\\ u C) lmuncal
.,
~two~~<.!~
..
;~ ,-q.Q4n)'I(~ 'Tk.fi/tt,.
>rl4i
t~1arCfrltttrw-~tu
- - - ..;;===-- - - - - - - - Geometric
Tolerance
Symbols
Where to Find lt
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Using Drawings
10 Geometric tolerances.
( Itd. Geometric Tolerance ~i Clu.:l.. No
Leader. ll~mg th1. ")'mhnl~. ltsh anti
..
1-~:)hnard . cr~at~:
~~- I
:
010
r1
l_""'~_O._IOF_~_'_ _ ___.I
Tip
~~ 0.20
lliJ
,-=-
Drag. and drop the gcomdru.: tukrances 111*1 d r mcn~ron" "" slumn.
I h1.') attach to th~. drrncn,rnns and 11111\ c "ith them.
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t
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Using Drawings
Copying Views
1"\t'illllg 'ie" ~can b.: copted and rast.:d '' ithm the sam.: .,heel. onto
dtlli:relll sheet... \\ 1thm the same dnt\\ mg. ~1r bel\\ een dnm mg'i. I he}
can also be 1mn cd '' ithout copymg
12 Drag and drop.
In the ~eaturcManagcr
dcstgn tree. hold d(mn Ctrl
und drug the lust dra" ing
'te\\ up and drop it on the
FORGED sheet
The copted 'te\\ 1~ placed on
the FORGED sheet a., a rh!\\
\ IC\\ .
a ..._..,.
a ...-..,.
llJ-..
w............
Senlr<
L\I N'I IOC.tlltlln
.. Ui llwtl
. tll ,... ....... ,
-~~
--~-..., ..
.. a:
~e[iil
c........ ~
"'()f~~
.. ;JSo<tlan-lHI
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,.
D>--
.a
Oo< .. ._lbO(l ,,
QjMNJl!IC)
!Oij :;t-oootf'u..... l
lii @l c-~v.....,
. a C!o<al -..:.usn
. fli t - -..
Tip
tlt~VII
.. QI I'IAC>1H[I
. ;J 511on-c<
.. :J-.-
:~--
. l!\)eo-.
/
lilVOot.. N>r
!Oil -"""'"'~
1*' !! 1>--
. a .,.... _ .,u:su l
. ;J -..n-C<
. fii o.__,_,
EJil ....,_u
lh mg drag <llld drop \\ tlhout the Ctrl key mo\ cs the' il'\\ to th\.'
dnl\\ mg sh\.'el.
13 Switch sheets.
( lid. the FORGED tab at the bottom oi' thl! '" indo\\ lo slum th,ll sheet.
14 Copy in sheet.
(.up~
~.uch
Cor.rlgvrohon
forged Short
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Lesson 11
Using Drawings
15 Add dimensions.
lf..,t: Smart Dimension
to .tdd tlw
dimt:nswn~
as
~h~m
n.
Rl3
Rl6
DE1.A.ll11E
RI
R3 \ .
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Using Drawings
Dimension Text
'I h~ lmHr port iun nl' th~ group hu\ eont<llll'- ..:ommon I} u-.ed
-.udl "" thameta. d~.:grc~... and cent~.:rlin.:.
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Lesson 11
Using Drawings
tlm. tc\l.
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220mm Long
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Z'l'nrn l<HCI
'CIJmrn Sh:>rl
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Exercise 53:
Details and
Sections
~E<..flvN
H<:Jr,JIHondte
'CAlE ~:I
lJnits: millimeters
Procedure
Lsc the pan Deta.ils&Sections to create Jra,, mgs -.IHm n here and
the I(>II m' ing page
Sheetl
lln
temp late !'he red annntauons arc for danlicatmn and should not he
mcluueu on the tlra" mg
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ProJected VIeWS
- ........ --.
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..... ,_.......... .
__
--
. .-
-.. w
., ...,.,._
--
~-u...
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Exercise 53
Details and Sections
Sheet2
<. rl!at~
th~
o....... "'Vl&WS
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--~-~
--~--.,...._-
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_..........
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-- -- :_......
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Exercise 54
Broken Views and Seclions
Exercise 54:
Broken Views
and Sections
llnn... : millimeters
Procedure
U:-.e the part Broken&Sectlons to create Jra,, mg:- "l11m n here .mJ on
the folllm mg page
Sheetl
--- :::
-
. ....
;::;:;:.
:!=.:::.~~
....8
.. .,. ,. . ...
.......
fi:J't , ...fC
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Exercise 55
Drnwlngs
Exercise 55:
Drawings
(.
n:al~
a muluph:
pan "11h
'1~\\
dra\\ mg tlf
,t
~.:onfigurnunrh
........:
S<'cl ion I h
11
on
!>era if I /e1r.1
1111
l lnn-. millimeters
Procedure
U'e the part Design for Confl.gs to create a B--.1/t: dr:111 ing '1mrl:u 111
Lhc one shcmn here. ~cc dcta1b hdo11
Views
c::::
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F<:.1~Hll
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L
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Drawmgs
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Lesson 12
Bottom-Up Assembly
Modeling
Crco.uc a 111.:\\
ln-.crt
<l\
o.11lahk technique!-..
'>llh- o.~..,scmbhc:-..
111
an assembly.
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Bottom-Up Assembly Modelmg
Case Study:
Universal Joint
Bottom-Up
Assembly
Stages in the
Process
~lli11C
408
Sub-assemblies
\~~cmhftc.., cJn ht cro.:ateJ and llbl.'rted mtn the cuncnt a.,...emblj. I ho.:j
arc cunstdcro.:d ... ub-as..,cmhl) compnncnh
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Lesson 12
BotromUp AssC!mbly Modeling
The Assembly
crank sub
Yoke male
pin[long)
--..4:.;;~
Spider
Yoke female
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Lesson 12
Creating a New
Assembly
Introducing: Make
Assembly from Partl
Assembly
Where to Find lt
Introducing: New
Assembly
1\ ne\\ assembly
~ anti
...dcctmg
Choose template.
('Itd. Make Assembly from PartJAssembly
Assembly MM tcmplmc.
;t! .
Us.: the
........
Note
410
I h.: unit\ Ill thc ,h...Cillhl} can be t.ltlh:rcnt from the Ulllh ut' the parts.
I or c\amplc, ynu can assemble a 1111\lurc of meh anti milltmct..:r parts
111 an ,ts-...:mhl) \\ hos~ units arc Ice! I ll m<.:\ ..:r, "hen you cult the
dilllCihiOil>. lll'wlt' of the parts m the cuntexto l' the assembly, they " Il l
he di..,playc.:d m the un1h ol'the a... ..,emhly. not tho..,c of the pan thdl'.
t '>lllg Tools, Options. you can check the unit... of the assemhl) anti il
J..:~meJ. dMnge them
Lesson 12
Botto m-Up Assembly Modelmg
Locate component.
Save.
~ s:::=--
"'
IGt. . . . pt11!rW
.......
Position of the
First
Component
4-l
lhl') rail \\hen you lllSl'r\ lhcm mwthc tl'o~Cmhly . By u-..mg the
cur-..or dunng placement. thl' component\ origm 1:-. at the assl.'mbl~
origm postllllll. I h1s abnmcuns that the plan~.:~ of the l'lllll[llllll'ntmateh
thl' planes of the J"sembly, ,\llU the l'Oillplllll'lll i~ fu lly uelincu.
( on~dcr a~semhlmg a \\a-..hmg machml' ll1e first componcntlogtcally
"ould be the frame onto "htdt c.:' crythmg dse " mounted. B} al ignmg
this componl'nt \\ ith the us,.,emb l) \ plunes. \\ e \\ ould l.'stahl ish \\ h;~ t
could IK called "product spael.'". \utomot J\ c manul~tcturcrs rctcr Ill
lhts as .. , eh tell' space I h1s space create-. a logttal fhtllll'\\ ork for
pnslltonmg <tll thl' othl'r Ctlll1J1lll1l'nh 111 thetr proper poslltnn ....
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FeatureManager
Design Tree and
Symbols
\\ llhln the I caturc'\ lanagcr dc-.1gn tree of an asscmhl}. the Iolder-. and
')mho Is arc slightly dlllcrcntthan in <1 pnrl f"hl'l\! arc also -.ome term'
that arc umquc to the asscmhl) . Nlm that a part 1s 11-.tl.!d there. the\\\ Ill
be de'>enhl.!d
Degrees of
Freedom
Components
(lJ Annotations
~ Front Plane
~ TopPiane
~ Right Plane
I. On tn
$ ~ (f}brack~<l> (OefaultDefault>_OtsplayStatel>
&:1 Sensors
'\:.!'.Cil1bl1..:s can alsll
I
AnnotabOM
be lll!'.Crtcd and ,,r..:
J;: Maten.JI <not speCifted>
-.IHm n \\ llh ,1 -.inglc
) front
1con. I hm C\ c.:r. "hen
the.: lt-.ung or these
1con-. 1s c\pandcd.
the.: tndl\ 1dual
components ;md
~'en the.:
component'-.
li.:aturcs an: l~!'.tcd and acce'isihl..:.
Component Part
Folder
l.ach component part contains the cntirl' contcms of thl' pan. incluuing
all lcaturc-.. plane~ anti <1\l.!s.
Note
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Bottom-Up Assembly Modo/lng
Component Name
bracket< 1>
CDefault~ult>
Configuration
Instance Number
F1le Name
State of the Component
File Name
lhc namt of tht ~.-omptment. part ur asscmhl). 1s listed. I he ictln
\\ill slum \\hcther 111-. a part or an asscmhl).ltlr mnrc information
un ........cmhllc-.. .,cc fnq rtmg )uh-orl\clllhlic.l 11n page 440.
Instance Number
lhc mstancc number i... u... cd mtcrnall) tn d"ttngu1sh each instance
oJ' thl: nllllfllli\Cill from each ut her\\ hen lllllftipJc lll'>tanee-. nf the
emnponent arc included in the ~hsemhl)
Instances arc not renumber~d 1<.1r deletions lhc h1ghe'>t mstancc
number 111<1\ not relkct the total.
Configuration
the cunligurauon. Default in thi-. e\amph:. ts the eunligurathlll11l'
the cnmpon~.nt that '" used h~ tht). .~-. ...emhl~
Display State
I h.: dt~pla) \liltc. <Default> .Displa.y_Statel in tht~ ~\ample. i~
th\.' Ul'>pl.t) \t..ttc nr th.: ClllllflOilent that i... u-.ed h) !Ill'l ......cmhly.
I m more mlnrmat1on on ellntigur<llmns anti di ... pht) \late'
a:-.scmhl1e-.. ....cc the hsl'mhh \Jodcflll~ manual.
111
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External
References Search
Order
Note
ar~:
File Names
~:an not
hHl tit fll:n:nt p<~rh called bracket.sldprt an: '>J\ ed ;md do-,ed.
When )Oll open an as ...cmbl~ thut rd~rcnce-.. bracket.sldprt. the
soli\\ arc\\ tltw. c '"h1che\ e.:r l'llllll.':, lir-..t 111 the ~\!arch nrder.
\ lilc n.1mcd frame.sldprt I'- open 111 ~olid\\orb . lhi.!n, )lllltry
to open an <ls-,embly that refl:rcncc-. a d1fl~rcnt lile named
frame.sldprt. lhc
ware gl\ e.:s the l(llltl\\ mg me~"age.:: The
document being opened references a file with the same
name as an already-open document. You can conunue to
open thc a . . -..cmhly '' llh all in-..tances offrame.sldprt -.,upprcs-.cu
or) nu l'an :tclept the open li 11.' a" a rcplaccment.
"on
Annotations
414
I hL' Annotations katurc 1:-.. u~ed fi.1r the same pllrJ10"I.! "" m a part.
\nnutat1on-. can he added at the Js-.emhl) le\ cl and 1111p1\J1\!d to a
dr:m mg. l hcir dl..,pln} 1s als11 Cll!llrollcu b) the Details nption.
SohdWorks 2013
Lesson 12
Bottom-Up Assembly Modcllng
Rollback Marker
Reorder
Mate Groups
suppr~::-.scd .
Components
Assembly planes, axes, sketches
Assembly patterns
In-context part features
Mates within the Mates folder
Assembly features
,_
Mates Folder
The ltlldcr used to Ill! Id lllJh::" that arc ...oh ed together. ldcntllied h:r
a double paper dip 1con
Mate
I he rclatinn..,hips bet\\ cen l~1cc-.. cJgcs. plane.... axe-. or ..,J..etch
gcomctl) that dcline the location and oriental IOn
components.
The) an.~ JL) \cr...ions ol'thc 2)) gcom.:tric relations 111 a !'>J..ctch.
Mate!. can be used to J'ull:r dclinc a componenL that Jocs not 1110\C,
or parually delinc on..: that "' mtcnded Ill 1110\e. Under IHI
condlllons !-.hnuld a compono:nL hc O\ o:r dclino:d. I he pos:-.Jbk -.talcs
I or a mate an: Under Defined. Over Defined, Fully Defined or
Not Solved.
or
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Adding
Components
One<-' the lir't cnmpon~.:nl has been m-.t:rted .md fully ddineJ. ntiH:r
parts can be aJdcJ and matcJ tu 1L. In th1s <.':-.ample. the Yoke male
pan\\ il l be inserted and mu ted. l his pan ,Jmuld b<.' under <.klincd sll
that 11 I'> tree to rotate.
There arc ''-''era I '' ays to add compon<-'nh to the a-.sembly:
\ llthese nH.:tlwd., ''ill be demonstrated 111 this lesson. hegmnmg '' 1th
use of Insert Component. Jlm, 1s th~: same dwlug that app<..'ar"
atllolllatleally \\ hen Make Assembly from Part'" used
Insert Component
I he Insert Component dwlog ,.., u-.~..d to lind. prc\ 1<-'\\ and add
eump<lll<-'llh Ill the cun~:n t assembl}. <.licl-. the Keep Visible (pushpm)
huuon Ill aJd muluple components or multiple mst<lll<..'e-, or th<-' -.amc
component.
Where to Find lt
Insert Components
l\ lcnu : Insert, Component, Existing Part/Assembly
mLO
>
and elld,
the Yoke male part usmg the Browse
bullon. Po-.iuun the component on the
-.erc~:n wth<-' k li o l the bracket and clicJ..
lo plm.:e ll.
I h~: ne'' component ,.., lhted a-.:
416
llu.:J..mg nn a compnnl..'nt 111 tlk' I caturel\ t.mag~:r d-.:stgn trce '' il l causl..'
lh<ll componcnltu htghhght. \ I'll. lllll\ mg thl..' .:ur"or to a comJWrh.:ntm
th..: graph1-.:s '~ md1m \\ill di,pl.l) the 1\:ature mtml..'
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Lesson 12
Bottom-Up Assembly Modellng
Moving and
Rotating
Components
Move Using
Dynamic Assembly
Motion
Move
Where to Find lt
111
space.
Mow.c Button: Drag a Cll111poncnt ,.., 1th thc lcll mm1'1.' button
t otmnand\lhmagcr Assembly > Move Component ~
1\Jcnu: Tools, Component, Move
Move
Where to Find lt
Triad
The Triad '" u-..ed Ill dynamtcall) 1110\C Jlong an il\is nr rntme about .m
~1\i ...
Where to Find lt
Note
l hc Move tool has se\ era I nptlllllS Ior de lining thc l) re ol lllll' cmcnt.
I h1. option Along Entity ha-.. .1 sch.:ctwn bO\. Along Assembly XYZ,
By Delta XYZ. and To XYZ Position rcqlllrc eoordmatc "tlucs.
I he Rotate tool ab11 ha-.. nptu1ns to dl'linc ho" thc nllllpnncnt '' 111
rot; !le
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Move.
Drag the compom:nt Yoke male \'vlth the lt:ti
mou~c hutton ~o 11 1~ clo~cr to" here 11 "Ill he
mated.
Other option~ I m mm mg and rotatmg the
nlmp.mcnt \\Ill he d1~cus'-ocd later 111 tlm.
kssnn
Mating
Components
Note
Introducing:
Inse rt Mate
Insert Mate creates rdatwnsh 1p:. het'' cen component parts or het''ecn
1\\ll or the most common I) u:.cd mate;. arc
Coincident and Concentric.
u~mg man~
I aces
Planes
I dg~s
Vertices
~ketch lmcs and pumt"
1\ \Cs <111d orig1ns
Mo~t
Where to Find lt
Note
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Lesson 12
Bortom-Up Assembly Modellng
Anti-Aligned
Aligned
Coincident "
(laccs he nn the ~amc
tmaginat") infinite planc)
Perpendicular .L
Altgncd and antt-allgned dn
not appl) to Perpendicular.
Jl. . . '
Angle [
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I e" er options tre "' allahlc "nh c~ hmlncall1tccs hut they .1rc 1.:\ cry hll
as tmpurtanL
Anti-Aligned
Aligned
Concentric @
Tangent
c>
__ j~
Cumpon~:nts
Lock
~el~:ct
Common Buttons
l(l
a lithe control-..
In adutlillll to the-.~:. th~: Mate dtalog usclr .tbn h'" -.pectlic mate
alignment cuntrnls.
and
Tip
420
\lll-r the mate h.t-. h.:cn created, you~:an right-dtck .mu click Flip Mate
Alignme nt to re' er-.c the altgnmcnL
SolidWorks 201 3
Lesson 12
B ottom-Up Assembly Modeling
l hcrc arc man} type' oltopulog~ ami gcomctl) that cJn be u'cu in
malmg. lhc sdccll<ltb can cn:atc man~ mate t) pc~.
lOI>olog) /
G~omctr)
~ e l~ction'i
1\latl'
Faces or
Surface
Line or Linear
Edge
Plane
Axis or
Temporary
Axis
Point, Vertex,
Origin or
Coordinate
System
Arc or Circular
Edge
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Bottom-Up Assembly Modeling
Tip
\!though plane' can h~ sdcct~d on the screen 1fthe) arc' i-.1hle. Ill!>
olh:n eas1er to '>eh:ctlhem b) name thmugh the leaturi.'!Manago::r de .. ign
tree. (.lld. the "+" -.ymbol LO ..cc the tree and e:\pand indl\ 1dual
component'> and katur~~.
Mating Concentric
and Coincident
lhc Yoke. male Clmlponcnt 1-. to be mated so that lh shall align-." 1th
the hole and the llat face contacts the bracket 1nn~r toe~ Concentric
and Coincident male~\\ ill he used.
Tip
Selectnlll filter'> can be u-.ed to lumt your .,eJection ... hy geometr) t)pc
such as lace or edge.
7
Mate PropertyManager.
( llcf.. Insert Mate ' . Ir the Propert) Manager IS
open. you can select the 1:1ces \\ 1thout using the Ctrl
key.
~ .
.L
Mate Options
~e\cral
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Bottom-Up Assembly Modellng
Introducing: Mate
Pop-up Toolbar
lcs'-.un
USl'S
111
the
~:hart
\lute
Add a mate.
l11c ((tees arc !1s t ~.:d tn the Mate Selections list i \actly t\\o nems
>.hould ;lppcar 111 the lt~L Acc~.:pt the Concentric mate and cltck Add/
Finish Mate (ched. mark) nr right-click
'e OK.
10 Planar face .
Select the tup plan<tr lac~.: of the Yoke_male
component
11 Select Other.
Use Select Other to -;de~:t the
lmlckn race nf"the bracket on the
undersu.lc nf the tup llange. Add a
Coincident mute to hnng the
w lccted lltccs mw cuntal'L
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12 Mates listed.
Ih: mate,.,, C(lncentm: and co111cldem.
O c.. MK:t(lw.-.cl.nHJII*I:)} "
J( .noJintl {twldrie~ C I ,,'t~...,...w c l ))
n:ma1n listed 111 the Mates gruup bu\
lhey '"Ill he added to the Mates !'older
'' h~.:n the OK bullon on the
Propc11y\1anagcr dHtlog IS die ked. The~ can abo b~.: rell1l)\ cd rrom thi-.
group bo\ so that they an: not adtkd. C.lil!k OK
13 State of constraint.
l hc Yoke male cornpom.nt 1!-. llst~.:d as under
eonstnuned. lt 1s "1111 nbk tu mm e hy rotallng i\round
the '"" tll' 1ts l!) lmdrical surl~tce.
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BottomUp Assembly Modellng
Width Mate
I h~: W idth mat~: i" on~: llf th~ Advanced Mates from the Mate dialog
O..,cft: d inn:-. mclutf~: n pa ir of Width selections ami a pair oJ' Tab
selections !"he Tab lil~cs arc ccntcrcd bet\\ ccn the Width laces w
Joc:ne the component. fhc spider componen t slHluld he cemcrcd
"1th111 till: Yoke male and Yoke female components.
Width References
The Width wleetion-; l(mn the '' tlutcr.. laec.:-.. used tu conta111 the othl'r
en m pnm:nt.
Tab References
compum:nt
(Front v1ew)
(smgle selection)
(Front v1ew)
r
(Front v1ew)
16 Width mate.
Click Insert Mate ' and
click the Advanced Mates
tah
( fie!.. the Width , mall' ami
cllcl.. th..: Width selections
and Tab selections as
"'1\)\\ 11
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17 Results.
I he mate keeps the spider ccntercu IINUe the
Yoke _male '' llh equal gap!:> on each "1uc.
18 Mates by component.
:JJ Sl!n5ln
+
Amotabons
Sta~ 1>)
8 ~~::;;-.;.;.;..;;;.=,_...,--,--.,---,
..
Amotabons
~bons
t. Q-lgn
. ~ra ~
-t
a; Cut-Exlrude 1
~~~ Mab5
@ Cona:ntnc1 (lrlKRt< l
,Yolcr_llllie<l>)
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I he ie1)11 J:. ind1eatc:-. that the mate 1" in the puth 1\l ground. or, 1t "'one
of the mate-. that keeps the component 111 p(blliOn
SolidWorks 2013
Lesson 12
Bottom-Up Assembly Modelmg
Adding Components
Using Windows
Explorer
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Yoke female.
I he spider
1."111l1p011<!1lt
1~
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24 Set to Parallel.
\cl.:\.'1 the Parallel mate w
mamt.1m thl.! gap hl.!t\\een the
la1.e' Press G to u~~. the
magnrl\ rng gl<r~s ami 're\\ the
gap.
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Dynamic
Assembly Motion
Note
Displaying Part
Configurations in
an Assembly
The Pin
Using Part
Configurations
in Assemblies
Or. lll1cc the part 1' m-.erted and mated. )llll can '" 1td1 its
con lig.uration.
a~semhl)
l herc .~re se\ era I "ay" Ill create thl" l) pc ut cnnlig.urat1on '' 1thm a pan
f() ( 'on{t.f!.l/1"11/111/1.\ f'or more IJ1[(lrlll:lllllll).
l se ~!odd} l on Iig.uraunns
t\pplymg lhllcrent dimension values to mdl\ 1dual conligurauon....
D~:s1gn tahl~:s.
Note
l fth~o
~:lost:
11
np~:n Jocum~nl
bd()r~.
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Open the pa11 pm and u1c the" md~1,,..., of the ""\emh1y and part. Drag
and drop the pin Into the assemb1) '' indo'' by dragg.mg thl.! lop-11.!\ cl
component ( ~ p1n (LONG}} from thl.! 1l.!<llureiV1anagl.!r des1gn tree. An
llhl<llliX of the pin 1\ added lll t1ll' as-.emb1).
Important!
(AJ Annotations
Lights, Canleras and Sa!ne
Sensors
(_ nmponcnh lil-.1.! lhl"
~Front~
dt~play the cunliguraunn
~Top~
and displa} stall.! they arl.!
~Rqlt~
usmg a... part nf the
LOnort
component name In thl\
ca..,c the conligurauon U<.,cd + ~ (f)bf~t<l>
J:
(-) Yoke_male<l>
h} m~tanct.: < 1> ts LONG.
.. ~ (-) spdi!f<l>
r hl display stale.., DisplB\Y + ~ ()Yoke f'emaie<l>
State 1 "1thin tht.:
(i ()pr~<l>(lONG<<l.ONG>_~vState l>) l
contig.uratlllll <LONG>.
:t
Mates
I ach uhtancc can use a
d1llcn.:nt conligurauon thsplay stall' combmallon.
Note
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Displu) ~late-. arc primart1) w.cu 1n a....cmbltc\. but can hi.' u\cd 111
muh1-hnu) parts I nr more ml(mmlltnn on d1-.play ... tatc-.. sec the
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Lesson 12
Bottom-Up Assembly Modeling
28 Tange nt ma te.
Add a Tangent mate bet 1\'I.!Cil th~.: planar
cnc.J l~1ec ot th~.: pin and th~.: C) lmdrictll
face 111 the Yoke female.
Another mstancc olthe pin i-. needed l his one" ill he the shoncr
'cr'>wn. SHORT. \\~.: "tllupcn the pin. ulc thl' '' mdo'' s of the pan and
as:>emhly. and ~ho\\ the pan\, Conlig.ura t ionManag:~r.
Opening a
Component
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Other Methods of
Selecting
Configurations
l'o get the same rc ... ult U!>lng Insert Component. hro\\sc for the part
and as..,oc1uh:d conliguration
When u ... mg I 'PI(H-cr. parts that conta111
conligurauons tngga a mcs!><tgc ho\
"hen dragged and dropped I., elect the
de!>! red con figuration !'rum the Iist
l>OT
...
31 Second instance.
<1>
. ,~ ,~() bt,
..-,,.
I he second inswnce of till: pln
' () <1>
component i" added, th1s time us1ng the
. ~ (-) '--
SHORT conliguratum. the component I!. ~.:...,,;r.,,:.;,:;.;;.;.:=:;.;.;.=:;.;.::=:..:=::...:.:.:...~
added and 1t <.ll ... pla).., thc proper
cnnligurat1on namc 111 the h:aturcManagcr de,ign tree.
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BoNom-Up Assembly Modellng
Recent Documents
Preview 11 not
Ptevtr'llll Is not
"""lleblo.
vellable.
Preview Is not
wallable. .
Preview la not
PuMcw1a not
rnftabtc
wllab lc.
Where to Find lt
J....cyhoard \honcut. R
Tip
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33 Switch documents.
~'' i tch to the pin.SLDPRT document. dose
a...semhl~ '' imhm
Creating Copies of
Instances
ll
Man} time~ parts and suh-assemhl 1es arc used nwn.: than once 111 Jn
assemhl) . ro create mu lupk Instances. or cop1es or the component....
copy ami paste.: e\1-.tlllg nncs 11110 the .a ... semhl) .
34 Drag a copy.
. "'(11"'-..1.
Creah: Jnother C.:llJ'' of the pin C.:Oll1J10nent "' ,.,,......,....,.
"' 0 - <1>
hv lwldmg the Ctrl I.e.:\ '' hd.: dragl!ing the . ' 1-l'*-- "'
1
1
SHO
.R
r
-
,,.,.,QNG. ...- .Jlloooioo - 1' '
mstanc.:e "1t 1 Ill.!
T con 1gurauon
, "',.
o w > !l!p!!<s!tQII l>!lrx l'
into the graphic" ar..:a. r hc result i"
(: ' :!:rt>(!HORTc<90tT>..PoiiMtS,... ,.ll
mHllhcr mst:Jncc that ll',es the SHORT
conligurallon. '>lllC.:C 1t ''as c.:np1cd rrom a component\\ Hh that
con liguraunn.
Tip
You can drag a cup) from the h :atureManug.:r de-,lgn trl.'e nr the
g.raphtcs area of the a.ssemhly.
Component Hiding
and Transparency
~dt.:dlllns
Introducing:
Hide Component
Show Component
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Introducing: Change
Transparency
Where to Find lt
111
the cnmponent nm
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Component
Properties
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Solve a s
Makes the ..,uh-assemhl:- ng1d
llc:--ihh:. Th1s allu\\.., tlynamiL
asscmhly motion tu s1lh c nwuon at th~.: suh-ass~.:rnhl~ k' cL
Referenced configuration
lktcnninc;. \\luch conligurat1on nfthc component
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Lesson 12
Bottom-Up Assembly Modetmg
39 Component properties.
R1ghH:Irc~ the pin<3> component ami clic~ Component
Properties
!he Referenced configuration opuon i~ ~et to
SHORT. fhb dwlog bo\ can h.: u::.l!d Ill change the contiguratmn. -.uppre~.,. or h1de an 11Nam:e. Clrd. Cancel
Sub-assemblies
<.
l1c~
Keep Visible
41 Add components.
components.
t losl." thl." thalog.
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Smart Mates
these mat~s usl.! the same Mate pop-up toolhar J.., th~ Mate 11'ul u~l.!.., to
..,cl the type <IIlO other aunhutes All mate type~ can h~ created" 11h tlw,
mdh11d
( crlllll tcchllllflll.!s g~ncrate multiple mates and do not usc the tool bar.
lh~s~ r~qtur~ the us~ nl the Tab 1-.cy to s\\ 11ch mate ahgnmt'nt.
42
th~
Smart Mate
kc~ .
Tip
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BottomUp Assembly Modeltng
44 Coincident.
Select the ec/ge of th.: crank-arm and Alt
+drag 11 to the llat on th.: crank-shaft. Dr,lp
the complllll.!lll "hen the ~ s~ mho I app.:ars.
md11:atmg <1 Coincident mate het\\ecn and
cdg~: and ,1 pl.mar rue.:. U-.e the Mate pop-up
toolbar 111 cuntinn the Coincident mate.
45 " Peg-in-hole".
I he Peg-m-hole upllon I a
spec tal case or the Smart Mate that
creates 1\\0 mull:-. from one drag
and Jrop lh1s opcratJ()!l IS easier If
Lh~: crank-knob ha-. been rot<Jted
\elect the ~:m:ular edge 1m th~
1t
crank-arm
Release the Alt kc~ \\hen the ~tl.
appears. int.ltc:.lllng that both
Coincident and Concentric mate-.
\\ 111 he added.
S) rnbol
l~:;n..:
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Inserting Subassemblies
a...scmhl) . \11 nlthc components and mates act a... a '>mgk compnnent.
47 Selec t the sub-assembly.
o;.;,, nch to the ma111 asscmhl). Usmg Inse rt Component. the lllalog i-.
'Cl to list an) open parts or a-. ...emhltes under Open doc uments. rhe
crank sub ts lt..,tcd and selected.
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cl>
. , ~-~~--"'
' o ...<Dli;H;)
~ 11...<1> C!HlRTl
ll-'S> I!K'In1
Mating Subassemblies
~uh-as..,emhlle'
lnlln'' the .,<~me rule' li1r maung "' part~ . I he) arc
component., and can be ma ted u-.mg the Mate tool.
Alt+drag mating ur a Clllllhmatum ol hoth
con~ t tlercd
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50 Parallel mate.
Mate the llat on the Yoke_male '' ith the Oat 111 the
D-hole 111 the crank-shaft us1ng the Mate LOul and
a Parallel matl.'.
51 Alignment.
<. hck the Flip Mate Alignment
hullon to test Anti-Aligned
(aho\e) and Aligned (nght). l se
the anti-aligned cnndit1011 lm tlm.
mate.
Question : \\
h~
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Distance Mates
Distance mate.., alltn\ for gap' het\\ ecn maung component.... You can
thmk oln Is a paralh:lmatc "nh an o llsct d1 ... tanec. lhcn: 1s general!\
more than one ..,olut1on so the options Flip Mate Alignment nnd Flip
Dimension an: used in dctermme lum the dl.,lancc 1., mca... ured ami
"h1ch '-lth: 1t 1.., 1111
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Unit System
lhc Unit System cum rob tnput tn the document a..," ell "" the untts of
mass property calcul:ll tom.. lhc umt -..ystcm can he ;,ctu-..mg. Tools,
Options, Document Properties, Units. You can also set the untt
system In cltd. mg Unit System on the status har
Ma\mc.ta~t~~l
CG\hff'l~ 9'fn\~ond~
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Tip
! he mate opt ton Use for positioning only can he U'>ed to posiunn
gclllllctr) \\ ithout add mg the re\l i"ICliOil or:t mate. I hi'> IS a u...crul
method l\1r sl'lling up a Jnl\\ ing 'IC\\
56 Mate.
( lid. Mate ' .md chd. Use for
positioning only '-;tlectthc planar li.tees
...htm n and a Parallel m.uc. l hck OK
I Ill' gcometr) '" pnsllrom:d hJ..e .1
puralld mate cnntlttlllll hut 1111 m.lle
added ~a' e tho.: assemhl) .
ts
Pack and Go
Pack and Go 1s u:-cd lll collect .md cnp) ,Ill the lib. used hy the
<Jsscmhl) mto u ... mgk lnldcr or ;ip lik ltts o.:speci~l ll) m.cli.ll \\hen the
enll re Jsst:mhl) mu ... t ht: "ent to another u...er and the lik.., .m: -;tnreJ 111
111<111) drl'li:rcnt lolder....
Note
Where to Find lt
~1mulatum
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ddltult nam~
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Exercise 56
Mates
Exercise 56:
Mates
cnmpllll~nl\
tn a 11~\\
h) addtng
ass~mhl)
and U'>ing
Insert Mate
I ht~ lab
USl''> th~
pag~ -116
rag~ -11 !-i.
l nil\: millimeters
Procedure
(. r~at~ .1
n~\\
,\.,...~m hi).
,fill\\ 11 .
Tip
(. lltnc:tdent mates
b~t\\ e~11
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Mates
Additional components.
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Exercise 57
Grtpe Grmder
Exercise 57:
Gripe Grinder
1\-.s~mhh:
....... hll\\ ll
lh1s lab
u~o.:s
l lnlls: millimeters
Procedure
l
1
r~al~
a ne\\ a~s~mbl~ .
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Gripe Grmder
Crank assembly.
<>r~n I
Note
Handle( ll
Knob( IJ
Truss Head Screw ( I l
[tl !-\-32 (S'Ionglj..:unligurati,m
RH Machine Screw 12 J
[ff-1-W ( .62:' .. lnng l jl'lln liguratinn
Sllders.
I h.: t\Hl RH Machine Screws g11
llltl' th.: hok' m th.: Sliders. I h.:
undl'ro.. dc nrtlll' Handle mat.:" 111 tlw
top 1:1n ''' nn.: of th~ Sliders.
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Using Hi de and Show Componenr
Exercise 58:
Using Hide and
Show
Component
l , nlh' millimeters
<..rcatc a ne'' ass..:mhl>
Procedure
Create assembly.
Mates.
Hide.
lltdl.' the Cover Plate
mu \lltl.' ol'the
.mu Worm
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Tip
Detail.
Tip
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Exercise 59
Part Connguratlons in an Assembly
Exercise 59:
Part
Configurations
in an Assembly
\ln:m:hc~
Procedure
lfating ( umJmlle/11\
(>pen
1
;.~n
l'\.t.,tmg a ...scmhl)
Existing assembly.
1m.tanees. ( lne
cnmptmcnt. the Allen
Open part.
\el ect an) lll.,l<lllCl' of the
Alien Wrench compuncnt ,mu
open the pari
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Configuration.
I uitthc tahh: LENGTH unuer the Tables loltkr. Change the \alue~ 111
the Length euhtmn.
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Exercise 60
U-Jolnt Changes
Exercise 60:
U-Joint
Changes
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111'
Changes.
p;~n
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Changes
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p.1r1
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111
tho.:
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I 'PIIld th~ Mate li1ld~r .md ddo.:tL th~.: nwll
Parallel2
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U-Jolnt Changes
10 Hide component.
llldc the crank shaft component. \dd a
Coincident mate het\\ecn the llat lltcc' of the
set screw and the Yoke Male.
11 Show component.
~IHm the crank shaft wmponcm.
12 Turn the crank.
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Using Assemblies
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Lesson 13
Usmg Assemblies
Using
Assemblies
I ht~ k~:-.on \\Ill C\llllllllC other ''"PC:Ch ora~ ...cmbl;. 11llllkling U:-.lllg il
lla'>h light. I he completed as.,cmhl~ \\ill he: annl)l'<:d. cdttcd and
sho\\ n 111 .111 e\pl<tdcd "talc.
Stages in the
Process
Some KC) ,t,tgc~ 111 the ;mal)sis pntc~.s:-. ol tlu-. J-.;~cmhl) arc .,(Hmn in
the lnlltm mg lt-..t I ach (tfthcsc Lopt.:-. cumpnsc... a !->Ccllon I ll the
lc"s(ltl
.il l .,.._,o
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t,.lodtd. v....
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,..,.,..,......., Dot....
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Usmg Assemblies
Analyzing the
Assembly
I her~: arc sc1 era I t) pc~ 11l;mal) ~1s) nu can pcrlorm un an a~scmhl:.
I hcsc mdud~. caku laung. the m as~ propcrllcs of the <tsscmbl) and
checking for llltcrfcrC!ll'CS.
Mass Properties
Calculations
Mass prop~:rties eakulat1ons \\er~. m l n1duc~:d earl1er 111 1111-. course \cc
\fa1.1 Properfn'' on pag~: .::! 16. When 11 orl..mg \\ 1Lh asscmhllc-.. the
1mportantthmg to remember 1s that the m;Hcnal properties of each
t:Oill (WilCill ore controlkd mdl\ 1dually l' ia the Material feature in the
part. I he m,Jtcnal pmpcrti~:s can ,1bo be si.'\ thmugh Edit Material.
I he
s~ mh11b
reprc-..cnt
Output coordinate
system
1
1
.A.
Principle Axes at
l th1. Center of Mass
Mass properties .
t l1ck Mass Properties :::! .
Results.
l hc ')"t~:m perlomh t h~: cnkulauon.., and dl'.,pla) s thl' r.:-,uh-.. m a
report "indo11 T he ~yst cm al-.o d1sph.1ys th.: Principal Axes u-.
temporar) graphics. Options can be used Ill changl' the unns 111' the
cakulatilllb.
(
l t~:l..
Close.
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- om
v -.o.tn
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Note
l nlcs-, matcnal pwpcrllc-.. arc ;tsslgncd to all or the com pnm:nh. man:
o l thc 4uanti tic' (-.uch as 1\l,t"s) 11 tll be ma~:curah:
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Usmg Assemblies
Checking for
Interference
'rari,
nl
Interference Options
111
Introduc ing :
Interference
Detection
Where to Find lt
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Using Assemblies
Interferences.
lhc analyllt~ has l(nmd two tnterh:rl!llCI!!> among
the -;ch:ctctl cnttllc~. I he llstmg~ Interference 1
anJ Interference2 arc -.ho'' n 111 the Results
ll~tmg ltlllo" cd b) a 'nlumc t)r 111IL'rlcrcncc. ,md
occur bctw ccn tht: ~a me patr or componcnh
Holder< l > anti Round SWivel Cap< 1 >
'
.....,~,
. ell .,..........,.,
"
0.5wl!"l
G.-'
lnterference1
lnterference2
Open sub-assembly.
I hest: tntcrlcrcncc., ncl'ur
"tlhtn the suh-a~semhl~ Base.
l hc tnh.:rli:rcncc cJn on I) be:
n:patrt::d h) cdnmg ettmptmc:nt;.
111 the '>Ub-u-;o;cmhl) .
RJght-dtck the sub-a"t:mhl)
Base 111 the I caturd\ lanagcr
dc-.tgn trt:c and cltek Open
Assembly
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Usmg Assemblies
Change dimension.
Douhlc-cla:l- the t~tc~ 11lthc Holder
the
'alt~~: In Smm
anti rehulld
Checking for
Clearances
Introducing :
Clearance
Verifi ca tion
Where to Find lt
Hide component.
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Using Assemblies
., x
( Itd. OK
I; c...n:.. , o....._
,
, .. l lfNI,
~ eotowv .. liDo-f...,
-
Note
!his C\amplc
u..,c~
11 Show component.
~h'"' the Battery Cover< l > component.
ll1ck Ctri+Tab and cl1ck the Exploded """l'lllhl~
I'-
that the
Introducing :
Collision Detection
Where to Find lt
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Lesson 13
Using Assemblies
12 Collision Detection.
llick Move Component " and clld, Collision
Detection.
~elect
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Using Assemblies
Performance
Considerations
lh~: arc a number 111 optHms ;mu technique~ you can U\C to 1mprm e
system p~:rli1rmancc during Dynam ic Collision De tection:
Note
Correcting th e
Interfere nce
15 Open part.
In the I caturei'vhtnagcr Jc-.1gn tree. right-cltck the Head< 1 > and click
Ope n Part
16 Add fillets.
\dJ a 1 m m fillet to four edge... as shm' n. '.,1\ c the ch;mg~: ....
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Using Assemblies
\\ h~n th~ -;nli \\ arl! detect-. th~ chang~ in t h~ part. you \\Ill he pwmpted
\\llh a mes~.1 ge <1!->king 1fyou \\ould ltl-1.: Ill rebuild th~ assembly
ll 1ck Yes 111 response lo the message.
18 Check for interference.
l l1ck Move Component. lllcl\
th~,~.;
optwn-.:
Collision Detection
All components
Stop at collision
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Lesson 13
Usmg Assemblies
Changing the
Values of
Dimensions
( h.mging. th\! \ Jilll' of a dimi.'I1SI\ll1 111 the <l~SL'Illhl} \\orb C\.actl} thl'
s.um. as l:hangmg that Ulllll'll~l\m in a part . duuhll'-clld. the leature and
then douhll.'-click thl' dlml.'n!--1011 ~olid\~orb uses thl' ...am\! part 111 thl.!
,,s...cmbl: or th\! dra\\ mg. '>0 chan~mg 11 111 onl.! place chang~.:~ 11 Ill all
lh~.: li.:aturl.! L'Jil h~.: douhle-cllckcd from thL' ll',llllr\!Matl<tger dl'stgn
or the .,crel'fl, hutthl' d11nensiun "tll al"ays .1ppeJr \lt1 the ..,ereen
tre~
ll'-
21 Re build.
Rcbutld the ussl.!mhl) "<ollcl.' that not only arc the purls rchutlt and the
asscmhl:r upJatcd. thl' matmg rclallon..,hlps ensure that the component:-.
rl'main togl'thcr.
22 Open Holder
R1ght-clll'k till' Holder< 1 > and click Open Part from the shurtcut
111Cilll
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Using Assembtes
l hnngc tlw ' .1luc had. to 53 mm ,mu dn;.c the pa11. "" mg the change;..
24 Assembly update.
l h.tngc., ha\c been made to a rcfercru:c of the asscmhl), in thi-. case the
;.t;c of a part l ' pon reentenng the as-.embl). <;joltd~'orb a'"'- ''het her
)llll \\illltto n:but ld l'lick Yes
Exploded
Assemblies
lkfore addtng the Exploded View, there MC some 'ctup \Lcps that" tll
make the c\ploded 'tC\\ caster to Ul' CCs\. lt ts gllOU prm:ticc to cr~atc a
configuraunn lor stortng an Exploded View and also tn add <tmatc that
holds the asscmb l) 111 a .....tarting posttmn"
. -~
-~
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Lesson 13
Using Assembltcs
lhe fH<'111hfl'
Introducing:
Exploded View
l.'>
or triad. lach
llHl\ e
din.:cll\111 ami
Where to Find lt
or
tto. f o:
A:
~~(J.}trdtfw'l
teo....-oJalor.....,to
t'd'll"'r;..~
,..........
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Using Assemblies
I he general ... equencc u...~.-d to create an e\plmh:d ...tcp 1.., repeated man}
t1111c' to create the c\plodcd '1e'' ll i....
General Sequence
in Explode
2
~.
Exploding a Single
Component
l lne or more l'Omponent;. l'an he tno\ ed 111 one or more dm:et ton;.. I aeh
mn' l'I11Cnt (Ol1l' or more cnmponcnts) set hy a d1~tancc and d1rcctwn 1s
considered lllll' 'tep.
Move Manipulator
Drag Arrow
I he Drag Arrow is u... cd as a 'ector lilr the t.:x plode ... tep. (>nee created.
the step distant.:c can he modtlied h} dteking the .,lcp 111 the Explode
Steps dwlog and draggmg the blue arn1\\ along the c\plode hne
Edit Step
R1ght -cltck a 'otlp and clu:k Edit Step to ed1t '' hkh enmpunent., arc
u-;cd 111 the 'otep or Ill 'oCL thc distance to Jll c:\uctnumcnc ';tluc.
2
Select component.
Drag tht.: Head< l > tn u po~ition
-.untlar to that shm\11.
lltck Exploded View 1 .
<,electtht.: LockJng Pin< l >
component. i\ lllO\ c mun tpulatur
appears at the -.election. I he mmc
mantpulator I'- ahgned \\ ith the a\es of
the a"scmhl}
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Drag e xplode.
I \plodc the component h) dragging
the grel'll <lrn'" a\\ a) from the
a ... ~cmh l ) and ll'lllg the ruler l<l set the
llt ...tance to ahtlUt 30mm. I he Explode
Step 1 kat urc 1~ adt.led .
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Lesson 13
Using Assemblies
Tip
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Usmg Assemblies
Assembly Explode
11 the Select sub-assembly's parts opt1on 1s ckurcu. the suhas\cmhl) c\plodcs a:- one component.
I I tlw Select sub-assembly's parts opt1nn 1s clicked. the subasscmhl)' components can be e\plntkd 111d1' 1tluall)' .
Settings.
I \pnnu th~ Options group bo\ ami dl'ar the
Select sub-assembly's parts option
Explode sub-assembly.
CllcJ.. the suh-a~semhly Base< 1> and urag ll .lhnut 55mm
uirectlllll :-.llll\\ 11 (. lid. oil' th~ g.eomelr)' .
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Ill
the
SolidWorks 2013
Lesson 13
Using Assemblies
Exploding Multiple
Components
<~bout
75mm
111
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Lesson 13
SolidWorks 2013
Usmg AssemblieS
Changing the
Explode Direction
In some case .... the aw'> of" Move Manipulator arc not pomllng tn the
dc-.m:d C'\plodc dm:c11ons. lhr" ,., usual!) becau-.c the component has
h~:cn mated or placed at angle tn the standard drrectrons. In c<lsl's lrkc
thc-.c. thc oricntation or lhc a\c.., can he ~:hanged to crcut.: the Jcl>i r.:c.l
c\plndc drn.:clton.
If the Move Manipulator <1\t:~ do not pmnllll the dcstrcd drrccttons. Its
on.:ntmum can be changed
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Lesson 13
Using Assemblies
10 Settings.
I \pano the Options group ho\ and dear the Select sub-assembly 's
parts opt1on
11 Wrong direction.
Sclc\:tthe Swivel Clip<l> ,md
drag thi.! red <1\i~ as ~hU\\11 1"1!1:
~.:mnponl.!nt 1.!\plodo..'~ aInng. an
<ISSI.!lllh() i.l\IS Olfi:CtiOil.
( lu.:k Undo
12 Move origin.
Alt+drag the ma111pulutor
473
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Using Assemblies
13 Proper direction.
Using AutoSpacing
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Usmg Assemblies
15 Change orientation.
Due to the angle 111 the cnmpnncnh,
the triutl oncntattnn mu-.t he dumgcd.
Alt+drag the mampulatnr origm
(!o.plwn::) In the face ~hO\\ 11 a nu urop it
Drag the ...pacmg ,Jtder to m:ar the
middle a" ... 111mn
~-~16 Drag.
Drag the hluc a\1' ahout 50mm w C\plotlc and auto--.pacc the
cnmp!lncnts .
17 Reorder.
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Lesson 13
SolidWorks 2013
Usmg Assemblres
Explode Line
Sketch
Explode Line
Selections
Iypical sdccuDns. su~o.h as 'ertlccs. edges and li1ccs. can b..: made to
create e'plode lmc.... ll is Important to:
\el..:ct geometry 111 the proper order to ddine the e:\plod..: hn..:.
\..:kct g..:omctry that Is Jppropnllt.: to start. end ur pas' through
gcom..:tn.
Note
\wllccs ilnu edge.., ar~o. typt~.:ally suncd to start and end t.:\plmlc hncs.
I ac..:s arc l)plcall) useu W"pass through'' rhcs~o. sclccttoll\ \\Ill he
sho\\ n in the filllll" ing ... tcps
Introducing:
Explode Line Sketch
Where to Find lt
Other Explode
Lines
Adding Geometry
Free Sketching
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Lesson 13
SolidWorks 2013
Usrng Assemblies
Explode line .
l'ltd. Explode Line Ske tc h '
11> -.ketch. ll1d.. Along XYZ.
lll
start the
~d..:t:t
Adjusting the
Explode Lines
nece,-..,,r~ Ill
I()
Cl'l.'iiiC
rl.'' cr"l'
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SolidWorks 2013
Using Assemblies
478
rnllmwd b:,.
l\\0 t:J~c~
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Lesson 13
Using Assem bites
Shortest.
l kar Along XYZ anu click OK.
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Lesson 13
Using Assemblies
",..
~
'""'9"-<1
., huf!
,;,
1 ..... 11....
~ 9.,.
s.....
[.plod< S<.,S
bplod<ll""
l.fplod< lc<pl
1 .....
jb,....
Animating
Exploded Views
T he Aru mat ton lontrol kt l'an hL' used to nn tnwte the e\plmk or
etlllapsc motton
Where to Find lt
Animation
Controller
Ill\ ol-.cd
Playback Options
'I here arc ..,c, crul opt ton:-. for rcplaymg the 'imul.tttnn
....
Start
Stop
Loop
Fast Play
...
Fast Forward
..
J;if
...
l~o:~ ~
Rewind
End
...
Play
..
Pause
Save as AVI
Reciprocate
~!
Slow Play
11
Normal
\uu can ul-.11 Explode ami Collapse the asscmh l ~ h;. nght-cltel-.mg thl
Ill till: ontiguratwn Munager IH h) righ t-clid.mg
111 the graphic., area
Tip
ExplViewl rcnture
Animation toolbar.
Right-dll:l-. nn Exp!Viewl and cite!.. Animate Collapse l h-.: dialng
use' s tandard Ctllltnlb tncluding Play
Save.
Save tht' ,,s,cmhl) ,tlh:r collapsing the e\plndcd ' te\\
Clusc all lifco., hut the as;.J:mhly Exploded.
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Usin g Assemblies
Bill of Materials
or
Whe re to Find lt
BOM Settings.
Clic'- Bill of Materials
--
--
. . . . . . . . . . . .p
. ....
111
Tap~only
Ptsoiy
...
0 ~...
..
10 BOM feature.
[ \pand thl.' Tables folder 111 the
I eaturcManag~:r dc:-.tgn trce l he hill ol
matenaJ.., J'eature, Bill of Materialsl
<Explode>. '"stored there.
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~ ,,_,.
@J
ll.......<"""'"'!.l"l
~C:lC:::m:l:r::taJ
~ h--11011"'-
~ -....
!. 0...,0
~ Jilllo,...I!Od-()o,.ploy ' -.<I!Od-D<Id llo
, ~ t-k.td4l(Defdul)(4d., _Or'..
, ,, .......... -J(Oof.... ,,
'
llld-
'
'
'
( )Rcft.dot"dl> (l)l!fautuDft.ul
(}lf'l\'$ (cwa..:f COtfdH Dtft
'
OdW
ff M.oln
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Lesson 13
Usmg A ssem bltes
Note
12 Moving a column.
Click in the QTY. column anu du;k the hcaucr cell D. Drag Lhc column
header cell to the kll, uroppmg ll at the PO'>ll l\lll -.h!m 11. Click Ill the
table <1110 urag \WtiCi.ll Of hOri /Oiltal lines lO f CSI/C the cel l....
~
;-
DESC~IPTON
rAr NUMBER
GlY.
~"-C'1,~-.e
n
a'"""
e
'
'
.
..
bnl: J-lir)
'
""' '-..
-~~M
~ .
DESCRIPION
'
~""'la~""
,.
i'op
..
....
..
1
~
!!_aiiO!Y
r,.._.
I
'
~
~
'
13 Hide table.
llo-.c the tahk " llllhm R1ght-d u.:k the li.lblc Bill of Materials!
<Explode> ,mu clil:k Hide Table.
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Lesson 13
Usmg Assemblies
Assembly
Drawings
Displaying Exploded
Views
Vie'"' .trc nonnall) aeated 111 thetr non-e\plodcd '>late. Wlwn adding a
' te\\ from the View Palette, you can chmhe to dmg the an c\plmled
\ 11!\\ onto the ~heel I hts only \\Orks If the aCti\C ~onfigunll1011 orthl.'
model cnntams .tn 1.:\plmkd 'tC\\
\ltematl\l.'ly.) uu can change the conliguratton 111
Proper!) \1anagl.'r 11fthc tlra\\ mg 'te\\ !'hen.
'>l.' ll.'ct Show in exploded state to dtsplay the
explndl.'d 'te'' l ma lly. choose the e\plodcd 'te\\
you "ant to dt:,.pla} tf the configuration ha., multiple
e\plmkd \ te\\ s I'Jm, \\Ill he a\ alia hie 0111) If there I' an e\phldl.!d \le\\
111 th~: sekctetl ctmlig.umtlllll.
th~.:
New drawing.
Ma\tllll/1.' the a ..-.emhly "mdo'' Cltl.'k Make Drawing from Part/
Assembly . to creme a ne" dra\\ mg. u.. mg th~.: A CANS!)
Landscape template.
Model View.
Drag and dwp the rsometric Exploded' 1e'' lrnm the View Palette.
'-,~t the Display Style to Shaded with Edges .
f 0
---
----- ----
-:::::::=.:=;.=:...:
-:
--
..
..--
:.::.
A El\ptoded
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Lesson 13
SolidWorks 201 3
Usmg Assemblies
Copying a BOM
Ta ble from the
Assembly
The
~a me
ha~
hct.:nlTc.ued
111
the
a~~cmhl).
tl
it cnn be
I or more
Copy table.
l lick Ins ert, Tables, Bill of Materials and chef... in
the' ic11 . Click Copy existing table Blll of
Materialsl. click Linked and click OK.
., x
IOf Ooot-
ere... ,_,....
A Exploded
Note
Font.
(ltcf.... the uppcr-1\!1'1 handle of the table and chef... 10 as the timt
Douhk-cltck ltne.., of the table t11 re..,itc to the content-..
.
r-"
_:=I
I'IMHO
0"
I
I
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....
,lt.ITH!J..,I
""""'
0---
f.
00,... :
/\l5'
'
Dll(tll0t4
table~.
~..ttc.
Lesson 13
SolidWorks 201 3
Using Assemblies
I h~
Adding Balloons
h)
th~
hill
11~111
Introducing: Auto
Balloon
Where to Find lt
Insert balloons.
..
..
::
A Exploded
. . .. .
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lesson 13
Using Assombllos
The I \plod~o:d Vie\\ can he edncd at any time to edit, :-~dd or rcmmc
step:-. In this e\alllple. the th..,tance and direction of a -.tcp \\ill he edited
to rcprc ...o.:nt the proper motion of the component.
Editing the
Exploded View
Assembly.
Return to the assembly Exploded.
Edit step.
Click on thl' steps m the Explode Steps h~>t to iuctllify tho.: "tcp thm
C\plodcs the Battery CoveT'< l > wmponent. Rtght-clkk that step and
click Edit Step
Change vector.
Rtght-cltl'k 111 the Explode Direction field and click Clear Selections.
Select th..: edge
the component part <lS "htm 11
or
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Lesson 13
Usmg Assemblies
10 Change s ettings.
l)c:t the: Explode Distance tn SOmm. Click ' Reverse direction
place the component on the sH.Ic a~ .,hm\ n.
111
Editing the
Explode Line
Sketch
l ikc the C\plmlctl '1e". the I \plotlcd I me Sketch can he: edited at an)
time to CUll. adtf Or rt:ll10\C: C\.pluJc: I me~. lntlm. C\Uillplc. a llC\\ I me: IS
added 1111 the c:d1tct.l t:\plndc -.tcp.
11 Add explode line.
Click Explode Line Ske tch
C. lick OK t\\ t~:c and
Tip
t:\ll th~:
~. ~c:lcctthc
-,l,.ctch.
'IC\\
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Exercise 61
SotidWorks 2013
Exercise 61:
Using Collision
Detection
Thi~
ChedingJor
lnter(erence un
page 45X
fii(I'Ocflldll,l!, ( 'olfi1i011
nett< tu m on page 46 I .
Procedure
Open
Existing assembly.
<>pen tlw e\t~tmg a~~emhl) named Collision Jiom
the !'older Collision.
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=90
Exercise 62
Finding and Repai ring ln terlorences
Exercise 62:
Finding and
Repairing
Interferences
Untt-.. miltimeters
Procedure
Existing assembly.
Open the e-,;istmg as~embl) named UJoint !iom the 1\llder UJoint.
2
Static interferences.
tntcrl~n:m.:cs.
t
l
Dynamic interferences.
489
Exercise 62
SolidWorks 2013
Add features .
Test.
490
Exerc ise 63
SolidWorks 201 3
Exercise 63 :
Checking for
Interferences,
Collisions and
Clearances
l nits. millimeters
Procedure
Existing assembly.
Open the c\l'llng <bsemhly named A _D_Support linm the !"older
Clearances.
2
Static interference.
eo,..----- -
( 1-48.01 }
--=>
(Ans\\ er 225mm)
4
Sub-assembly clearances.
Open the suh-a.....,emhl} internal and ma'-e .,urc thut there an:
dearam:c' bel\\ ccn
491
Exercise 63
SolidWorks 2013
492
SolidWorks 2013
Exercise 64
Explodod VIews and Assembly Drawings
Exercise 64:
Exploded Views
and Assembly
Drawings
l smg the e\tstmg .ts-.emblies, add 1!\ploded \tC\\ S, e:-.plode lmes and a
HO 'VI in the a-.-,embl~ L se the e\ploded \IC\\::. lll gem: rate dra\\ ing:.
"ith balloons and cop~ the B0\-1 from the a s~embl} . l se till' A
Scale 1 to2 template.
Untts. millimeters
lhe rile-. .trc li.1und
Assembly:
part configs
f'llll'UiM11!
l!fMHO
kM t'oHII Mo!H
l"n
._.
..
.
...
r-;oI!
12
Tip
Assembly:
Gearbox
Assembly
OTT
I
...
'"" ~Jibd
.....,
....,
llC!CII..CA-1
~:nlbd
1--,- ~
I
r-.-- ,,..
111
'
--;-
tf,ot "-"9~..,
t'tl t~~~lbd
~-
/ilt'lo..Q'"A 'Itl>CI
'
'
~"xi
'
-r--;-_lbj
..... ~.'bet
~
.UOII
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'
,.,.,.lN&lJt
.......
DfSCliii'IICII
Ql'r
-.<-eo
W\.1f1(,o'!Ot<..Jn
eo ....._HMt J
eo- -
C~t ~
'
I
1--;-
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SolidWorks 2013
Exerc1se 65
ExplodiKI VIews
Exercise 65:
Exploded Views
tbmg
Assembly:
Support Frame
th~: l~llllmll1 g
sk1 lls:
m illimeters
n1h
th~:
''
''
''
'
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,:.I
..,
f'
Appendix A
Templates
) he ll1:Jlenal111 thi:- appi.!11JI\ -.upph.:ment~ the material Cll\ creJ Ill the
lc-. ..on-. lt '""' rcmm ed from the lo.:s-.ons to keep them llf managcahle
length. and induded here f(1r your reh:rencc.
l rcatmg
,1
495
Appendix A
SolidWorks 2013
Temp lates
Options
Settings
'I h~ Tools, Options d1a log 1s th~ m~<tns hy "htch dl!li1uh ~olid\Vorb
s~tt 1 ngs Jr~ chang~d lt contains ,cuings th1t apply to tndi' idual
docum~nts .1~ \\ell as -.~lltng~ that appl) only to~ 1Htt syst~m .md your
"nrk en\ ironmcnl.
I he Tools, Options dialog wnwms two tabs that .trc labelled System
Options and Document Properties Your chotccs an:.
Changing the
Default Options
Note
'I nu can only iiCcc.:s' Jocumc.:nt pmpcrtic.:s ''hen a uocumc.:nt I'> open.
Suggested
Settings
lor <I compktc lt ... ung of all the.: sellmgs avatlahk through the Tools,
Options dialog rl'li.:r totln: on-lmc.: help.
lmpllrt,tnt System Options that arc w. c.:d in thi ... manual arc.::
Document
Templates
496
General
Input dimc.:nston 1 aluc: I nab led.
Sketch
D1splu) plan..: \\hen shaded . Dl-.,tbii!J.
Default Templates
\I ways ll'.e thc..,c.: Jcfltuh document h:mpi<IIC-.: L11L1hkd.
\\ nh u Document Template lite ( .prtdot. .asmdot. .drwdot) ~ou
can -.a\ c Jocumc.:nt pwpcrucs Ior use 111 no.:\\ documc.:nts. You can
Cl'l!<lte a ne'' t~mplate thtlll'Onlatn!>just th..: sc.:llmgs that )Oll \\<lnt
\\ hcn } nu ''ant to create il 111!\\ document. sekct the template you want
and the dncumc.:nt "illmherllthc.: template\ '>ellmgs
A ppendix A
Templates
How to Create a
Part Template
Options dialog lo modtl} the docum~.:n t \ -.~ttmg .... rh~n you ":l\C the
n ll.:mplmc lil~ You can set up l(>ld~r~ to contam and
mgan11~ ynur h:mpbtcs
dn~.:um~nl a~
h;'lllplnt~
ofth~
Dt-
Dll not
Note
us~
'~llings
the Novice
Properties.
Yen I), <111d I r need~d.
Document Properties .
Drafting Standard
(h~rall dra ltlllg -..tandard \I\ .... I
Dimensions, Font
D 1 111~1bllll1 (. entll!') (iothic: I kight -
Annotations, Font
Hallonm.. CclllUI) (.othll , I k1g.h1
Note' ( entlll) (il>lhlc: llc1ghl
pomts.
12 p11111h
I~
poinb.
I~
l nll PrcCI'>Illll
123.
Grid/Snap
Displa) <Jnd- Dl'.. ablcd.
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AppendiX A
Templa tes
Units
Unit S)st~m
M'\1( ,1.,
Reference Geometry
lh~ tkliull t names forth~ t hr~~ ... ystcm planes ar~ nm contmllcu h)
Tools, Options . l'hc) arc contmllcu by the uocumcnt template.
\\hen 1111.. part 1s san:u as a te mplate. the plane names'' Il l be s<l\cu
in the temp late lilc lh~n. any ne\\ parts crcateJ using th 1s templutc
\\Ill auwmu11cal ly mherit the plane names. lfyou '""h, n: name the
p l an~.:s I nr e\amplc. you llllght prdcr XY. xz. a nu yz inst~.:au ol
the d~.:l'ault name ....
Save a template.
<. lick File, Save As.
r or Save as type. 'dect Part Templates.
Name the tcmplat~ mm part uno na' gate LOth~ tllreetory \\here you
''ant w ...tore ~our cu..,tnllllteu t~mrl ates. In this c:>..ample. ''e \\ill
... unpl~ S:l\ e th~.: template 111 the ~ohdWork~ J:.~ta rcli.:rencc threctmy 111
the li.1ld~.:r
498
Appendix A
SolldWorks 201 3
Temp/aces
Drawing
Templates and
Sheet Formats
I )ra\\ mg templates and ;,heel Jimnats ha' c man~ more opuons than
pan or assemhl~ templates !1. completl.' treatml.'nt ol creatmg ,mc.J
custnllllllng dr;m mg templates and "hc.:t l(mnats ,.., co,cr.:d m the
toursc Soliclll ork' Drt111'i11g.\
Organizing Your
Templates
499
Appendix A
Temp/aces
Default Templates
t'crtam npcratlun~ 111 O..,uilu WorJ..s automaticall) cr..:m..: '' ne" p<ll1.
a... s..:mbl). or Ul"ll\\ lllg cJncument ~OlllC l' \illllpJ..: ... are.
In thc~c '- tt uatwn .... ynu h,l\e the tlpli~111 of either spcc tl}ing a t..:mp l at~o:
tu u...e nr ha\ mg the sy-,tl'm use a default template. rhts opllon ts
controlled b) Tools, Options, System Options, Default Templates.
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. . . . 1W 1..., .
....
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,,.... .....__.
1=9a~a
tr.-....,.T..._
I J.a,._
._
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Index
Numerics
,lUhln1aliC'
UT\:S
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