[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":122},["ShallowReactive",2],{"arZ6WleC7dIUwzF3HsN58Jm0HIXyC8Vb2n0xW20apt4":3,"article_gingerbread-train-set-blog-part-1_solidworks":10,"_apollo:default":120,"_apollo:identified":121},{"mailchimpAudience":4},{"actionUrl":5,"slug":6,"locale":7,"default":8,"__typename":9},"","gingerbread-train-set-blog-part-1","en","https:\u002F\u002F3ds.us3.list-manage.com\u002Fsubscribe\u002Fpost?u=ed4601044e1936748c0d2aa6b&id=e5080ff9fe&f_id=002d4de2f0","MailchimpAudience",{"posts":11},{"nodes":12,"__typename":119},[13],{"id":14,"slug":6,"title":15,"uri":16,"excerpt":17,"locale":18,"featuredImage":21,"tableOfContents":30,"content":31,"date":32,"authorJobTitle":5,"author":33,"masterings":45,"globalTags":59,"products":78,"disciplines":89,"seo":108,"__typename":118},"cG9zdDo5Njc0","Gingerbread Train Set Tutorial – Part 1","\u002Fproducts\u002Fsolidworks\u002Fgingerbread-train-set-blog-part-1","\u003Cp>This is a two part SOLIDWORKS tutorial for a Gingerbread Train Set.…\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"locale":19,"__typename":20},"en_US","Locale",{"node":22,"__typename":29},{"large":23,"__typename":24,"medium_large":25,"thumbnail":26,"srcSet":27,"sizes":28},"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fgingerbread20train20set_0289-1024x576.jpg.webp","MediaItem","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fgingerbread20train20set_0289-768x432.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fgingerbread20train20set_0289-150x150.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fgingerbread20train20set_0289-1024x576.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fgingerbread20train20set_0289-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fgingerbread20train20set_0289-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fgingerbread20train20set_0289-1536x864.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fgingerbread20train20set_0289.jpg.webp 1920w","(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",[],"\u003Cp>This is a two part SOLIDWORKS tutorial for a Gingerbread Train Set. Part 1 of this tutorial will demonstrate how to create a simple wooden train model in preparation for a motion analysis which is used to create an animation. In Part 1 you will create two parts, a Train and a set of wheels. The tutorial focuses on basic modelling features and tool, and also how and where to add guide sketches to be used in an assembly to create a motion analysis in Part 2.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fgingerbread20train20set_0001-615x346-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9676\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fgingerbread20train20set_0001-615x346-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fgingerbread20train20set_0001-615x346-1-300x169.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>The tutorial also looks at the creation of decals in vector based programmes, and how you should export them in preparation for SOLIDWORKS. Tip for exporting a JPEG, ensure that the colour properties of your image or document is RGB and not CMYK, as this will affect the colour in the rendering. RGB stays true to the colour on screen, so always check your settings before exporting an image.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fgingerbread20train20set_0289-615x346-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9677\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fgingerbread20train20set_0289-615x346-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fgingerbread20train20set_0289-615x346-1-300x169.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>In Part 2 of this tutorial, the train and wheels created in this tutorial will be put into an assembly with the other parts. Different mates will be applied in preparation for a Motion Analysis, to create an animation of the train, carriages and gingerbread man going around the tracks. All the accessories for the assembly will be available to download.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv class=\"ds-video\">\u003Ca data-3ds-videoplayer=\"modal\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=DQ2RNJ3__iE\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan class=\"ImageCover Border Block\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\u002F\u002Fimg.youtube.com\u002Fvi\u002FDQ2RNJ3__iE\u002Fhqdefault.jpg); width:100%; height: 100%;\">\u003Cspan class=\"Btn--circle isCenter\">\u003Ci class=\"Icon Icon--playBig\">\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cp>The decals for this tutorial are available to download \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fgingerbread-train-decals.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-id=\"9678\">here.\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C!-- \u002Fwp:post-content -->","2019-12-13T11:00:41",{"node":34,"__typename":44},{"nicename":35,"description":36,"slug":35,"name":37,"firstName":38,"lastName":39,"avatar":40,"__typename":43},"jadecrompton","I am a 3D Designer and SOLIDWORKS Blog Contributor from the UK. 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