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Solid Edge University
2014
Accelerate and streamline your design
process using custom templates
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Who am I :John Pearson
Technical Trainer and Application Specialist for Designfusion.
Over 27 years in the CAD/CAM industry.
16 years in Tool and Die industry and over 11 years with a reseller.
Certified Trainer of adults. Has taught CAD night courses at Durham
College.
Seta certified trainer.
A major contributor to the Designfusion blog and has provided Tech Tip
articles to the Design Engineerings 3D Dojo newsletter.
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System Templates
Types
Standards
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System Templates
Default location
Custom Location (Optional)
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Why to create custom templates
Draft templatesCustom sheets (company logo, boundaries, title
blocks, etc.).
Save default settings (Styles, colors, etc.).Auto populate text values (drawn by, date, drawing
name, revision number, scale, etc.).
Auto populate viewsQuicksheets.
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Why to create custom templates
Part and Sheet metal templatesSave default settings (Styles and colors).
Specific settings (Material, gage, etc.)
Save specific base feature (with or without definedvariables).
Assembly
Save default settings (Styles and colors). Pre-defined saved parts.
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Creating Templates
Steps to create a custom template:1. Open with an existing template.
2. Make changes that you want to save in the
new template.3. Save or Save as new template in a template
folder.
4. Test the new template.
Note: In large companies, this should be approved by the CADadministrator before attempting.
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Draft example 1
Building a template from scratchTips:
Place permanent items on Background Sheets
All views and dimensions on Working Sheets
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Draft example 2
Building a template from an existing AutoCADtemplate.
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Quicksheet example
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Sheet metal example
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Using Custom Templates
BenefitsReduced the startup time.
You dont have to keep entering in your global
settings.
Save all your company standards.
Saves time and ensures design consistency.
Minimize redundant work.
Preloaded base features or parts. Pre-populate title
blocks etc. Saves a lot of time and minimizes errors.
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Using Custom Templates
Save Time
Ensure Design Consistency
Reduce errors(Less Stress on Designers)!!!!
= Saves Money
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Q&A
Thank you for your time.
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