How do I model 3D part features that are only specified by minimum dimensions? The drawings I'll be making from these 3D parts will only call out minimum dimensions on certain features because that's what the ASME standards specify.
For example, I have a coupling which must maintain a minimum...
I'm trying to create a configuration table in an assembly drawing, basically a design table, but I want it to look like the rest of the title block (not a spreadsheet that's been pasted in the sheet). Similar to what the BOM or Rev tables look like.
I found a macro that creates a table listing...
I was given several sheet metal parts, they are basically U-shaped with three flat sides. I know the standard is to dimension the outside of the part along with the inside radii. However on the sketches I was given, the inside width of the U is specified, possibly because the inside surfaces...
I often find myself creating isometric views other than the standard one, usually to show part details in different orientations. To do this I have to constantly go back to Tools > Options, click View and change the Arrow keys setting by typing either 45° or 35.264°.
This is starting to get old...
I am reverse engineering a plastic part that has a run-of-the-mill spring clip created by a side-action cam. There doesn't seem to be draft on any of the cam surfaces (bottom face of the "hook" and the parallel face right below it). Is this common practice or would it be preferable to have a...
I inserted a Sketch Picture to trace some lines for a sketch. The picture was off to the side of the page so when I hit 'Zoom to Fit' it would stretch out the boundaries beyond the sheet borders. But now that I've deleted the picture the boundaries are still being defined by it. How can I fix...
I have an assembly with several exploded views, each exploded view corresponds to a different display state. Every time I want to view a particular exploded view I have to manually select the correct display state. Is there a way for assign a display state automatically to each exploded view...
I am trying to create a convex dome on a rectangular surface. The problem is , as you'll see in the attached part, the surface makes a slight "dip" at the corners. How do I make the surface stay convex throughout?
I know it is geometrically possible, I have the actual part in front of...
I am fairly new to the routing module in SolidWorks. I'm noticing that tangent lines randomly appear on cabling routed along a spline, usually where the spline points are, but sometimes the cables appear smooth. What is the rule that determines whether tangent lines show up? I'd prefer to...
What is the standard for five sided flags? Solidworks' standard five sided flag has the pointed end on the right, no matter whether the flag is on the left or right side of the leader. Pro/E flips the pointed end to whichever side the leader is.
I have an auxiliary view projected off the part's angled edge. For clarity purposes I would prefer this view re-oriented so that its edges are vertical/horizontal to the page. Does this meet ANSI standards? Do I need additional symbols (i.e. origin, axis) to indicate its new orientation?
What is the proper way to show a spot weld that's repeated in several locations within an assembly? I have four identical brackets that use the same spot weld. I've attached an image of how I did it, please tell if it appears correct. Thank you.
Is there a way to create an inside welded corner in a sheet metal part? I have a sheet metal part with three sides that share one corner and I'd like place a weld on the inside to close the gap between two edges. The tutorials in SolidWorks show how to place a radiused welded corner but I...
Is there a way to add filled-in symbols, other than circles and arcs, to the Symbol library (i.e. Gtol.sym file)? I would like to add square and triangle symbols so I can use them in my notes. I've been using sketches but that presents problems when editing and moving notes.
This may seem like a simple problem but I'm a bit rusty after not having used SolidWorks for a couple of months.
I created a BOM in an assembly drawing, all the columns appear to display the correct component fields, except for the "Description" column. It repeats the description in the...
This may sound like a novice question. I have a part that's going to be machined and then powder coated. Which SolidWorks tool do I use to subtract material (approx. .003in.) to make up for the powder coating so that the finished product will be close to the desired size?
I've used the...
May be I'm being too quick on the trigger by posting this question here.
I'm trying to create a sketch of a rectangle that has a 16:9 ratio (yes, a widescreen, you guessed correctly). I want to add equations to the width and height to maintain the 16:9 ratio, but I want to the size of the...
I'm trying to display a product logo on a part. It is a sketch (originally brought from a DWG format file) that shows up on the 3D part but doesn't show up in the 2D layout. Does anyone have any tips? I know I could extrude it but I would like to avoid adding depth to it.
