SOLIDWORKS 2020
Candy 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.
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Rocking Horse
Rocking Horse: A toy Rocking Horse that can be scaled up or down to be used in renderings or as a 3D printed figurine, an ornament, etc. You can download the part here. Complexity: Moderate Features: Layout Sketch, Offset Surface, Delete/Keep
... 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.
SOLIDWORKS Part Reviewer: Cubic Trefoil Knot
Cubic Trefoil Knot: This model demonstrates a different technique for creating a weldment without using a 3D sketch or a collection of 2D sketches. This multi-body part is called a Cubic Trefoil Knot. It is a 3D-golygon (knotted golygon). Instead
... ContinuedDolls 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.
... ContinuedHow to Automatically back up EVERYTHING in SOLIDWORKS Electrical using Task Scheduler
If you’ve ever taken a class in SOLIDWORKS Electrical or gone through an implementation, chances are you’ve been told to Archive Environment REGULARLY. This is your backup – your “Eek! The server crashed and we need to get everything back
... ContinuedSugar Skull Nesting Doll Tutorial
In this SOLIDWORKS tutorial we will create Sugar Skull themed nesting dolls. In this tutorial I will demonstrate the use of the scale tool to create decreasing sized dolls. The decal used in this tutorial is available to download from the blog.
... Continued3D Printed Pumpkin Accessories – Tutorial
This is a SOLIDWORKS Tutorial to create 3D printed pumpkin accessories. The accessories created are for a bat, the 3D printed parts can be pushed into a pumpkin allowing you to decorate it without carving!
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