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Scaling down Solidworks parts
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Scaling down Solidworks parts

Scaling down Solidworks parts

(OP)
I need to make a model of a full size component (already drawn). How do I produce a new part that is 1/3 the size of the original?

I will then make some small modifications to this 1/3 scale part: so I would not be able to just change the drawing scale in the drawing.

Thanks for any help

RE: Scaling down Solidworks parts

There is a scale feature so you just need to create a copy of the part then apply the scale feature to it.

Regards

Kev

Pentium 4 3.00Ghz
Nvidia Quadro fx1000
Windows 2000 SP4
SW2006 OFFICE PROFESSIONAL SP4.1

RE: Scaling down Solidworks parts

(OP)
Thanks Klestor. Where is the scale feature on Solidworks 2005?

RE: Scaling down Solidworks parts

Insert pull down menu, features then scale 7 down from top

Regards

Kev

Pentium 4 3.00Ghz
Nvidia Quadro fx1000
Windows 2000 SP4
SW2006 OFFICE PROFESSIONAL SP4.1

RE: Scaling down Solidworks parts

(OP)
Thanks again Kev. Unfortunately the insert/features drop down on my Solidworks 2005 does not have the 'scale' option.(7th down is 'shape')

RE: Scaling down Solidworks parts

Insert > Features > Customize Menus then select missing  features.

Better still, RMB on any unused Toolbar space & select Customize > Options then select both Show All buttons, this will make all the Shortcuts & Menu Selections available for all functions.

cheers
Helpful SW websites  FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions  FAQ559-1091

RE: Scaling down Solidworks parts

(OP)
Thank you CorBlimeyLimey - problem solved!

RE: Scaling down Solidworks parts

Quote:

I will then make some small modifications to this 1/3 scale part: so I would not be able to just change the drawing scale in the drawing.
This isn't AutoCAD, and I'm not sure if it is even possible to modify your dimension scale, but if you can, you shouldn't even consider it.

You should search for scale in SW help.  

Flores
SW06 SP4.1

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