You may also start your 3D sketch and then select all the edges you would like to include in your 3D sketch, either way, works. I’m careful not to make any other selections otherwise all the pre-selected edges will now be deselected. With all the edges pre-selected I can start my 3D sketch. Using my Selection Filter set to Edges Only I’m going to box select my model then while holding the CTRL key I’ll select any missing edges Preselected Model Edges The dimensions are already set up from when I set the parameters in the Extrude so I won’t need to wrestle with those specifics once I’m in the 3D sketch.īefore I start the 3D sketch, I’m going to preselect all the model edges as shown in the figure below. Once I have my desired shape with the correct angles, heights, and widths I can use this solid body to automate the 3D sketching process. By utilizing the options with-in the Extrude command I have already cut out the need for multiple extruded features and a separate draft angle feature. Here is how I took a single sketch entity and quickly made a 3D sketch of a decahedron.įirst, I placed a single line sketch entity on the Top Plane and then created a Thin Extrude with Direction 1 set to Mid Plane and added a draft angle. I am going to show you a way to speed up the 3D sketching process and still work with-in the comfortable realm of 2D sketching. Whether you struggle with dimensioning, over-defining, or not sketching on the correct plane, I have a simple trick for you to try. Top Down Assembly Modeling and Sheet Metal Partsġ1.3D sketching can be very challenging to do quickly. Overview of SOLIDWORKS and the User Interfaceħ. Their responsibilities go far beyond the creation of just a 3D model.ġ. These professionals are directly involved with SOLIDWORKS every day. The author developed the industry scenarios by combining his own industry experience with the knowledge of engineers, department managers, vendors and manufacturers. Understand the curriculum and categories of the CSWA exam and the required model knowledge needed to successfully take the exam. Project 11: Review the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) program. Understand 3D printer terminology along with a working knowledge of preparing, saving, and printing CAD models on a low cost printer. Project 10: Comprehend the differences between additive and subtractive manufacturing. Apply design intent and intelligent modeling techniques in a sketch, feature, part, plane, assembly and drawing. Understand a general overview of SOLIDWORKS Simulation and the type of questions that are on the SOLIDWORKS Simulation Associate - Finite Element Analysis (CSWSA-FEA) exam. Project 8 - Project 9: Recognize SOLIDWORKS Simulation and Intelligent Modeling techniques. Convert a solid part into a Sheet Metal part and insert and apply various Sheet Metal features. Develop components In-Context with InPlace Mates, along with the ability to import parts using the Top-Down assembly method.
Project 7: Understand Top-Down assembly modeling and Sheet Metal parts.
Additional techniques include the edit and reuse of features, parts, and assemblies through symmetry, patterns, configurations, SOLIDWORKS 3D ContentCentral and the SOLIDWORKS Toolbox.
Project 1 - Project 6: Explore the SOLIDWORKS User Interface and CommandManager, Document and System properties, simple and complex parts and assemblies, proper design intent, design tables, configurations, multi-sheet, multi-view drawings, BOMs, and Revision tables using basic and advanced features. The book is divided into five sections with 11 projects.
The book provides a solid foundation in SOLIDWORKS by utilizing projects with step-by-step instructions for the beginner to intermediate SOLIDWORKS user featuring machined, plastic and sheet metal components.ĭesired outcomes and usage competencies are listed for each project. Includes bonus chapters on the CSWA exam and 3D printingĮngineering Design with SOLIDWORKS 2021 is written to assist students, designers, engineers and professionals.Also covers Simulation, Sustainability, and Intelligent Modeling techniques.Learn to create parts and assemblies using machined, plastic and sheet metal components.Designed for beginning or intermediate SOLIDWORKS users.A comprehensive introduction to SOLIDWORKS using tutorial style, step-by-step instructions.