SOLIDWORKS 2020
Geometric Shark – SOLIDWORKS
This tutorial for a geometric shark demonstrates how you can use images on sketch planes to guide a 3D model, the loft tool and chamfer is used to create most of the design. The shark image files and shark decal are available to download from the blog below.
... ContinuedThe Magic of the Square Circle
In this blog we create and test a classic magic trick from my childhood – the square circle. The effect of the trick is simple and effective. The magician starts by showing the audience the outer “square” and confirms that
... ContinuedSpring Cleaning with SOLIDWORKS
Ok, so I may have binge watched The Home Edit on Netflix recently and taken some inspiration from it. Among other things, the clear acrylic, perfectly labeled, bins that they use to organize on this show are absolutely beautiful (and
... ContinuedRocking 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.
... 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.
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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.
... ContinuedTips & Tricks for Structure Systems
The Structure Systems feature has been available since 2019 for all packages of SOLIDWORKS, but what have we learnt about it since then? I want to focus on the nuts and bolts so that you can dive right in and
... ContinuedRocket Ship Lamp Tutorial
Blast off to 2021 with a Rocket Ship Lamp made in SOLIDWORKS!
This blog details the process of conceptualizing and creating a rocket ship lamp using SOLIDWORKS.
... 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.
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