Top Down Design With Solidworks
Top Down Design With Solidworks
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Hi all
I'm using solidworks for top down design (basically using layout sketch to project parts and extrude). I'm being challenged because my parts are jumping from the projection of the layout sketch to random regions. Solidworks says that the part is still confined but i cant figure out where solidworks is getting messed up
I can see my assmebly load correctly but then jumps to an offset as the loading is complete.
Anybody experianced anything like this before?
Thanks
Jeff
I'm using solidworks for top down design (basically using layout sketch to project parts and extrude). I'm being challenged because my parts are jumping from the projection of the layout sketch to random regions. Solidworks says that the part is still confined but i cant figure out where solidworks is getting messed up
I can see my assmebly load correctly but then jumps to an offset as the loading is complete.
Anybody experianced anything like this before?
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff
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RE: Top Down Design With Solidworks
In-contexting is not a beginner feature and takes time to feel it out. I always watch for the ">" symbol in my files, features, and sketches so I know there is a relationship. However after the design is complete I always remove my relationships.
Scott Baugh, CSWP
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RE: Top Down Design With Solidworks
My next step is to copy the master sketch into each component that is using the top-levelmaster sketch as context. The master sketch creates sub-master sketches, but is not used for anything else. This results in much more stability. Also much easier to fix when design changes cause issues.
Make sure all your components are fully constrained or fixed. Most of my designs components are fixed with common origins.
RE: Top Down Design With Solidworks
In-context modeling is the least idiot resistant feature of SolidWorks. You cannot just apply parametric features and expect things to not blow up. Model and mount your parts from a stable, not-in-context base. Anticipate how your part will update when you change stuff. Avoid complex sketches, especially on your base features. These blow up completely.
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JHG
RE: Top Down Design With Solidworks
Scott Baugh, CSWP
FAQ731-376: Eng-Tips.com Forum PoliciesCAD Systems Manager
Evapar
www.evapar.com