Author Archives: Jade Crompton
Sliding 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.
... ContinuedCandle Lantern Tutorial
Decorate and redesign this Candle Lantern by following this SOLIDWORKS Tutorial. This tutorial uses linear sketch patterns, thin features and a bee design to create a lattice design for the lanterns windows. The finished lantern is then exported to SOLIDWORKS Visualize to be rendered, showcasing the shadows cast by the design. The Plain Lantern Model Part DXF file for the bee design needed for this tutorial are available in the blog below.
... ContinuedToy Diner Kitchen – Part 2 – Tutorial
Continue to create a Wooden Toy Diner Kitchen in part 2 of this SOLIDWORKS Tutorial. In part 1 we created the main kitchen structure. In part 2 we are finishing the model, and applying appearances and decals.
The Part, Decal and DXF files needed for this tutorial are available in the blog below.
Dolls House Furniture Part 2 – Tutorial
This is part 2 of a 2-part SOLIDWORKS tutorial for a wooden doll’s house furniture set. In part 2, see how to create some dolls house furniture pieces for the kitchen including kitchen units with functional doors, a dining table and chairs.
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