CAPUniversity Webinar: Choosing Wisely in SOLIDWORKS

Choose Wisely

15 Dartmouth DriveAuburn, NH 03032www.capinc.com

9/15/2014

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Choose Wisely

Crystal YazvacApplication Engineer

cyazvac@capinc.com

support@capinc.com

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Choose Wisely

In SolidWorks there are many ways to accomplish the same task. It is always important to know the pros and cons of each. In this webinar we will learn how to Choose Wisely!

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Example 1: Dimension Placement

Select a line to dimension it’s length

Select two opposing lines to dimension

the distance between them

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Example 1: Dimension Placement

Select a line to dimension it’s length

Select two opposing lines to dimension

the distance between them

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Example 2: Fillet Placement

Pick Edges Individually

Pick FacesPick Features

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Example 2: Fillet Placement

Pick Edges Individually

Pick FacesPick Features

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Example 3: Cut in Sheetmetal

Normal Cut Non-Normal Cut

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Example 3: Cut in Sheetmetal

Normal Cut Non-Normal Cut

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Example 4: Geometry Pattern

Geometry Pattern Checked

Geometry Pattern Un-Checked

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Example 4: Geometry Pattern

Geometry Pattern Checked

Geometry Pattern Un-Checked

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Example 5: Add Components

Insert Components

Windows Explorer

Insert Components

Design Library

Ctrl Key

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Example 5: Add Components

Insert Components Options, Configuration & Display State Choice

Windows Explorer Vault View with Data Cards, Check-in/Check-out

Insert Components Use what is open in RAM

Design Library Preset Project Folder, Multi-Add, Configuration Prompt

Ctrl Key Repeat existing Components without Browsing

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Example 6: End Conditions

Thru All Blind – Link to Thickness

Up To Next

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Example 6: End Conditions

Thru All Blind – Link to Thickness

Up To Next

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Example 7: Feature Scope

All BodiesSelected Bodies

Auto-Select

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Example 7: Feature Scope

All Bodies:

Selects all the bodies above it in the Feature Tree that it touches/intersects now or in the future.

Selected Bodies:

Selects individual Bodies

Auto-Select:

Picks the touching/intersecting bodies that are present at the time of feature creation

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Example 8: Drawing Dimension

Use Smart Dimensions to Detail

your Drawing

Use Model Items to Detail your Drawing

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Example 8: Drawing Dimension

Smart Dimensions: Create dimension in

drawing. Can be unstable

(dangle) when there are model changes

Model Items: Uses Dimensions from

the model. Can only add

dimensions that already exist.

More stable when there are changes.

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Choose Wisely

Questions

Crystal YazvacApplication Engineer

cyazvac@capinc.com

support@capinc.com

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