Introducing SOLIDWORKS

Introducing SOLIDWORKS
Contents
Legal Notices vi
Introduction .ix
The SolidWorks Software ix
Intended Audience .ix
System Requirements ix
Document Structure .ix
Conventions Used in this Document x
1 SolidWorks Fundamentals .11
Concepts 11
3D Design .11
Component Based 12
Terminology .14
User Interface 15
Windows Functions 15
SolidWorks Document Windows 15
Function Selection and Feedback 17
Design Process 22
Design Intent 22
Design Method .23
Sketches 23
Origin 24
Planes .24
Dimensions .25
Relations .28
Features .31
Assemblies .32
Drawings 33
Model Editing .33
2 Parts .36
Overview 37
Countertop .37
Design Approach 37
Create the Base Feature with an Extrude 38
Add an Extrude to the Base .39
Remove Material with the Cut-Extrude .39
Use a Loft to Make a Solid .40
iiShell the Part 41
Round Sharp Edges with Fillets .41
Faucet 42
Design Approach 42
Create the Sweep .43
Faucet Handle 43
Design Approach 44
Revolve the Sketch .44
Cabinet Door 46
Design Approach 46
Create Beveled Edges with the Chamfer Tool .47
Moldings .47
Design Approach 47
Design a Mid-Plane Extrude .48
Sketch a Profile for the Cut-Extrude .48
Mirror the Cut 48
Use Configurations of a Part 49
Hinge 49
Design Approach 50
Create Sheet Metal with the Base Flange 50
Make the Tab 50
Generate the Linear Pattern .51
Add the Hem .52
Alternate Design Approach 52
3 Assemblies .54
Assembly Definition .54
Assembly Design Methods 55
Bottom-up Design .55
Top-down Design .55
Prepare an Assembly .56
Mates .57
Faucet Subassembly 58
Faucet Subassembly – Alternate Design Approach 61
Door Subassembly .62
Cabinet Subassembly .63
In-Context Design 64
Create an Assembly Component In-Context 65
Modify a Part In-Context of an Assembly .65
Load an Assembly .66
Examine the Assembly 66
Hide and Show Components 66
Explode the Assembly 68
Detect Collisions Between Components 68
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Contents4 Drawings 70
Drawing Documents .70
Drawing Templates .71
Drawing Sheets 71
Sheet Formats 72
Drawing Views 72
Vanity Cabinet Drawing Sheet .73
Standard Views 73
View Display and Alignment .75
Dimensions .76
Annotations .79
Faucet Assembly Drawing Sheet .80
Explode Lines .81
Derived Views .81
Notes and Other Annotations .83
Vanity Assembly Drawing Sheet 84
Exploded Views 84
Bill of Materials .85
Balloons and Stacked Balloons 86
5 Engineering Tasks .87
Building Multiple Configurations of Parts .87
Updating Models Automatically .89
Loading the Latest Models .89
Replacing Referenced Models .90
Importing and Exporting Files 90
Recognizing Features in Non-SolidWorks Parts 91
Performing Stress Analysis 91
Customizing SolidWorks 92
Sharing Models 92
Creating Photo-Realistic Images of Models .94
Animating Assemblies 94
Managing SolidWorks Files .95
Accessing a Library of Standard Parts 95
Examining and Editing Model Geometry .96
A Step-by-Step Lesson .98
Getting Ready for the Lesson 98
Creating a Box .99
Opening a New Part .100
Setting the Drafting Standard and Units .100
Sketching a Rectangle 100
Dimensioning the Sketch 102
Extruding the Sketch 102
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ContentsCreating a Hollow Model 103
Saving the Part .104
Creating a Lid for the Box 104
Opening a New Part .105
Setting the Drafting Standard and Units .105
Sketching a Rectangle 105
Dimensioning the Sketch 106
Extruding the Sketch 107
Creating a Lip on the Cover .108
Dimensioning the Sketch 109
Extruding the Sketch 110
Saving the Part .112
Putting the Box and Lid Together 112
Opening a New Assembly 112
Inserting Parts into the Assembly .113
Moving a Component .114
Rotating a Component 114
Mating the Components .115
Saving the Assembly 118
Creating a Drawing 118
Opening a New Drawing 118
Setting the Drafting Standard and Units .119
Inserting Standard 3 Views 119
Inserting an Isometric Model View .120
Dimensioning the Drawing .120
B Exercises .123
Covered Can 123
Bolt, Washer, and Nut 125

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