Author Archives: Jade Crompton
Rocking Carousel Horse Tutorial
This SOLIDWORKS tutorial for a rocking carousel horse will show you how you can use a single DXF file of a design to create a 3D model of a rocking horse. You will also see how png decal files can be used to apply a decal with an appearance underneath.
... ContinuedChocolate Egg Tutorial
This is a SOLIDWORKS tutorial to create a chocolate egg complete with geometric design, using the wrap tool and then render the final model with Visualize. The DXF file used to create the egg pattern is available to download from the blog below. You will need this to follow the tutorial.
... ContinuedWooden Xylophone Tutorial
In this SOLIDWORKS tutorial learn how to create a wooden xylophone, the tutorial uses linear sketch patterns and a sketch driven pattern to create the xylophone. Also, see how the new colour eyedropper tool was used to create the rainbow keys.
... ContinuedSliding Picture Puzzle Tutorial
In this SOLIDWORKS tutorial learn how to create a sliding picture puzzle. The tutorial is very easy to follow, it involves making simple parts to create an assembly. Within the assembly, using move components is used to move the puzzle tiles and solve the slide puzzle.
... ContinuedCar Racer Track Tutorial
This SOLIDWORKS tutorial is for a toy car racing track. In this tutorial I will show you how to create a car race track and a motion analysis to see it in action. The DXF file used in the tutorial, any decals, the toy car and screw parts are available to download in the SOLIDWORKS blog. You will need these to follow the tutorial.
... ContinuedValentines Day Card – Tutorial
This is a SOLIDWORKS tutorial to create and render a Valentine’s Day card. In this tutorial I will demonstrate some features in SOLIDWORKS Visualize, from render aspect ratio, environments and backgrounds, editing and adding appearances. All the parts to create the card are available to download from the blog below.
... ContinuedFestive Toy Baking Set Tutorial
In this SOLIDWORKS tutorial create a festive toy baking set, the set includes a rolling pin, baking tray, cookies and cutters. Learn some sketch techniques such as circular pattern, dynamic mirror entities and offset entities.
... ContinuedFestive Ceramic Plate Tutorial
In this SOLIDWORKS tutorial for a Festive Ceramic Cookie Plate, we will demonstrate the use of wrap feature against spline surfaces to create an embossed plate design. An imported DXF file is used to create a multiple wraps to create the final holly design.
... ContinuedCandy Land Building Blocks Set Tutorial – Part 2
Part 2 of the Candy Land Building Block Set Tutorial. In Part 2 you will learn how to create the rest of the block set with the use of 2D sketch and 3D tools. You will also be shown how to add decals to a model, and import a DXF file. You will need to watch Part 1 of the tutorial to complete the set. The decals and DXF files are available for download in the description.
... ContinuedCandy Land Building Blocks Set Tutorial – Part 1
Part 1 of the Candy Land Building Block Set Tutorial. In Part 1 you will learn how to create some basic block set parts with the use of 2D sketch and 3D tools. You will also be shown how to add decals to a model, and import a DXF file. You will need to watch Part 2 of the tutorial to complete the set. In Part 2 you will learn how to create the second half of the block set. The decals and DXF files are available for download in the description.
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