Assembly Modeling
Updated for SolidWorks 2010
Length: 2 days
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Prerequisites: SolidWorks Essentials
Description: Assembly Modeling teaches you how to maximize your use of the assembly modeling capabilities of SolidWorks mechanical design automation software.
The topics covered in this course are:
Introduction
About This Course
Use of Color
Lesson 1: Top-Down Assembly Modeling
Top-Down Assembly Modeling
Stages in the Process
Building Virtual Parts
Building Parts in an Assembly
Assembly Features
In-Context Features
Propagating Changes
Smart Fasteners
Saving Internal Parts as External
External References
Breaking External References
Removing External References
Lesson 2: Advanced Mate Techniques
Advanced Mates
Adding Mate References
Design Library Parts
Capture Mate References
Configuration Publisher
Smart Components
Advanced and Mechanical Mate Types
Summary: Inserting and Mating Components
Multiple Mate Mode
Using Copy with Mates
Mate Options
Lesson 3: Using Configurations with Assemblies
Using Configurations with Assemblies
Stages in the Process
Component Patterns
Using Configure Component
Creating Configurations Manually
Using Design Tables with Assemblies
Understanding Design Tables
Manipulating the Design Table
Lesson 4: Display States and Appearances
Display States
Bulk Selection Tools
Advanced Select
Envelopes
Appearances, Materials and Scenes
Lesson 5: Assembly Editing
Assembly Editing
Key Topics
Editing Activities
Replacing and Modifying Components
Troubleshooting an Assembly
Replacing Components Using Save As
Mirroring Components
Hole Alignment
Controlling Dimensions in an Assembly
Sensors
Lesson 6: Layout-based Assembly Design
Layout-based Assembly Design
Key Topics
Blocks
Inserting Blocks
Testing with the MotionManager
Creating a Part from a Block
Lesson 7: Large Assemblies
Large Assemblies
Key Topics
Lightweight Components
Large Assembly Mode
Selective Open with Hide
Using Quick View / Selective Open
Using SpeedPak
Using Configurations with Large Assemblies
Modifying the Structure of an Assembly
Assembly Visualization
Tips for Faster Assemblies
Drawing Considerations
SolidWorks Explorer
Renaming Components
Lesson 8: The MotionManager
MotionManager
Using the Animation Wizard
Free Motion
Drag Motion
Motors and Motion
Visual Properties
Interpolation Modes
View Orientation States
Basic Motion
Using Physical Dynamics
