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Answers to commonly asked surface and advanced modelling problems (part 3)
In this blog you will find tools to remove unwanted surfaces or a few direct editing tools. And to save your file into separated part files and assembly. To remove this part, there are multiple ways, for example, use offset
... ContinuedMake your Design ‘Flex’ in SOLIDWORKS
Have you ever encountered a situation that you cannot create your desired model shape? If yes, you must learn to use this feature – flex. This feature is easy to use and can help you to create complicated geometry quickly.
... ContinuedCreate Your Own Flexible Component (Intro.)
[A New Balloon Air Pump Design] “Flexible Component” is one of the new features in SOLIDWORKS 2020. You can define part component as flexible to drive the geometry of flexible components by the assembly geometry. That’s means it works only
... ContinuedGreat SOLIDWORKS evaluation tools for 3D printing
SOLIDWORKS is one of the best CAD software programs for designing 3D printed models, not just because of its convenience and parametric modeling, but also its support of a variety of evaluation tools assisting the 3D printing process. 1、Print3D Print3D
... ContinuedCreate Zoom to Actual Size Feature
A long time ago, people created drawings on paper using a pen and a ruler, ensuring parts fit on the appropriate paper size, creating 1:1 scale 2D drawings. Nowadays, we have the ability to create a 3D CAD design with
... ContinuedOnline Licensing – Bring SOLIDWORKS back home
Working at home is becoming more common with the recent situation. Most likely for designer or engineer, you will also need to have SOLIDWORKS with you back home. After you have installed and open SOLIDWORKS, have you ever seen an
... ContinuedAnswers to commonly asked surface and advanced modelling problems (Part 2)
Continue from our last model, now it is time to divide the shelled model into two pieces using split feature and a plane: (Note that split feature [insert > feature > split] cuts a solid body into pieces based
... ContinuedSurface and advanced modeling skills that you may not yet know (Part 1)
When coming to product design using SolidWorks software, surface modelling tools could benefit users creating different shapes and geometry with ease. Below are some of the options that you might not have checked upon: 1. Close loft Loft surface is
... ContinuedBest selection of sketch projection tools in SOLIDWORKS
There are 3 main tools that can project our 2D sketch onto a face: Project curve, Split line and Wrap. How should we choose and what is the difference between them? Here are some tips for you. Project curve –
... ContinuedAnother way to draw in SOLIDWORKS: Using Golden ratio
Many designers use golden ratio in their artworks as it can create organic and aesthetically pleasing composition. You can easily find examples in daily life such as shell, flower and logos. We can also use golden ratio in SOLIDWORKS. It
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