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SUMMARY:SOLIDWORKS Drawings
DESCRIPTION:Skills Learned\n\nCreate detailed drawings of parts and assemblies\nManage drawing views\, dimensioning schemes\, and tolerancing\nInsert BOMs\, cut lists\, and other data tables for comprehensive documentation\nCustomize sheet formats and drawing templates\nInsert notes\, callouts\, and add intelligence to dynamically update\n\nCourse Examples\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nSOLIDWORKS Drawings Course Syllabus\nLesson 1: Review of the Basics\n\nReview of Essentials\nDrawing System Options\nBeginning a New Drawing\nView Palette and Model Views\nDetailing Techniques\n\nImporting Design Annotations\nUsing Model Items\nDimensions in Drawings\n\n\nSection Views\nDetail Views\nMoving Drawing Views\n\nView Alignment\n\n\nMoving Dimensions\nCenter Marks & Centerlines\nSharing a Mode\nAssembly Drawing Review\n\nBill of Materials Tables\nAdding Balloons\n\n\nAdding Sheets\nStandard 3 View\nExercise 1: Simple Part\nExercise 2: Drawing Views\nExercise 3: Section Cutting Line Options\nExercise 4: Removed Section Views\nExercise 5: Assembly Practice\nExercise 6: Adding Annotations\n\n\nLesson 2: Understanding Drawing Templates\n\nStructure of a Drawing Document\nDrawing Document\nDrawing Sheet\n\nSheet Properties\n\n\nSheet Format\n\nEdit Sheet Format\n\n\nUnderstanding Drawing Templates\n\nWhy are Drawings Structured this Way?\nSheet Format Features\nNotes Linked to Properties\nAnnotation Link Errors\n\n\nDrawing Template Design Strategy\nDesigning a Drawing Template\n\nUnderstanding Document Properties\nDisplay Settings in Templates\nSheet Properties in Templates\nCustom Properties in Templates\nSave as Template\nDefining Template Locations\nModel Templates\n\n\nCreating a Sample Model and Drawing\nExercise 7: Defining Units\nExercise 8: Designing Model Templates\nExercise 9: Designing a Drawing Template\n\n\nLesson 3: Customizing the Sheet Format\n\nCustomize the Sheet Format\n\nCompleting the Title Block Sketch\nCompleting the Title Block Notes\nTips for Locating Notes\nAdding a Company Logo\nDefining the Border\nSetting Anchors\nExit Edit Sheet Format Mode\nTitle Block Fields\n\n\nExercise 10: Customizing a Sheet Format\n\n\nLesson 4: Saving and Testing the Sheet Format File\n\nUnderstanding Sheet Format Properties\nUnderstanding Sheet Format Behavior\nSaving the Sheet Format\n\nReload Sheet Format\nDefining Sheet Format Locations\n\n\nTesting the Sheet Format\n\nTesting Default Values\n\n\nExercise 11: Saving and Testing a Sheet Format\n\n\nLesson 5: Creating Additional Sheet Formats and Templates\n\nCreating Additional Sheet Formats\nDrawing Templates with Sheet Formats\nOther Drawing Template Items\nProperty Tab Builder\n\nThe Property Tab Builder UI\nDefining Property Tab Template Locations\nAdditional Property Tab Options\n\n\nProperties.txt File\nExercise 12: Create a New Sheet Format Size\nExercise 13: Drawing Templates with Sheet Formats\nExercise 14: Predefined Views\nExercise 15: Property Tab Templates and Properties.txt\n\n\nLesson 6: Advanced Options for Drawing Views\n\nAdvanced Drawing Views\nShowing Hidden Edges\n\nDrawing View Properties Dialog\n\n\nBroken-out Section View\n\nEditing Broken-out Section Views\n\n\nAuxiliary View\nRotating Views\nCrop View\nUnderstanding View Focus\n\nEditing Crop Views\n\n\nAdvanced Views for Assemblies\nSection Scope\nAlternate Position View\n\nEditing Alternate Position Views\n\n\nUsing Configurations\n\nUsing Display State\n\n\nCustom View Orientations\nNew View\nRelative View\n3D Drawing Views\nExercise 16: View Practice\nExercise 17: Auxiliary Views\nExercise 18: Broken Views\nExercise 19: Heater Assembly\nExercise 20: Pivot Conveyor\nExercise 21: Housing\n\n\nLesson 7: Understanding Annotation Views\n\nUnderstanding Annotation Views\n\nUnderstanding Annotation Behavior\nWhat are Annotation Views?\nAnnotations Folder\nDefault Annotation Views\nAnnotations View Visibility\nInsert Annotation View\nEditing Annotation Views\nAnnotation Update\nAnnotations Folder in Drawings\n\n\nExercise 22: Editing Annotation Views\n\nLesson 8: Advanced Detailing Tools\n\nDetailing Tools\nAnnotation Views vs. Model Items\n\nUsing Annotation Views in Existing Drawing Views\nCombining Annotation Views and Model Items\n\n\nParametric Notes\nDimension Types\n\nChamfer Dimension\nOrdinate Dimensions\nOrdinate Dimension Options\nBaseline Dimensions\nChain Dimensions\nBaseline Dimension Alignment\nAutodimension\n\n\nArranging Dimensions\n\nUsing Dimension Handles\nAligning Linear Diameter Dimensions\n\n\nLocation Labels\nExercise 23: Detailing Practice\nExercise 24: Dimension Types\nExercise 25: Chain Dimensions\nExercise 26: Arranging Dimensions\n\n\nLesson 9: Using Layers\, Styles and the Design Library\n\nUsing Layers\n\nLayer Properties Dialog\nAutomating Layers\n\n\nReusing Dimension Properties\n\nFormat Painter\nDimension Styles\nRecent Options in the Dimension Palette\n\n\nAnnotations in the Design Library\n\nDesign Library Shortcuts\nAdding Notes to the Design Library\nBuilding a Custom Note Block\n\n\nFlag Note Bank\nExercise 27: Using Layers\nExercise 28: Dimension Styles\nExercise 29: Annotations and the Design Library\n\n\nLesson 10: Advanced Options for BOM Tables\n\nTables in SOLIDWORKS\nBill of Materials Properties\nDisplaying the BOM Assembly Structure\nModifying a Table\nFiltering a BOM Table\n\nClearing BOM Filters\n\n\nSaving a Table Template\n\nTable Export Options\n\n\nProperties in BOM Tables\n\nBreaking Property Links\nBOM Quantity\nBOM Part Numbers\nExclude from BOM\nChild Component Display\n\n\nBOM Component Options\nBalloon Indicator\nExercise 30: Bill of Materials\nExercise 31: Magnetic Lines\n\n\nLesson 11: Additional SOLIDWORKS Tables\n\nAdditional SOLIDWORKS Tables\nInserting a Hole Table\nSplitting a Table\nUsing a Revision Table\n\nMarkup\nAdding a Revision\n\n\nLeader Annotation Options\nDesign Tables in Drawings\nExercise 32: Hole Table\nExercise 33: Revision and Design Tables\n\n\nLesson 12: Additional Drawing Tools\n\nReusing Drawings\n\nReplace Model\nAnother Technique\nOpen with a New Reference\nSave As with References\nPack and Go\n\n\nDrawCompare\n\nDrawCompare Options\n\n\nCompare Documents\nSOLIDWORKS Design Checker\nSOLIDWORKS Task Scheduler\n\nUpdating Custom Properties\n\n\nExercise 34: Open with New Reference\nExercise 35: Save As with References\nExercise 36: Pack and Go\nExercise 37: SOLIDWORKS Task Scheduler\nExercise 38: SOLIDWORKS Design Checker\n\nLesson 13: Managing Performance\n\nManaging Performance\nPerformance Evaluation\n\nOpen Progress Indicator\n\n\nDetailing Practices\nSystem Options & Document Properties\nOpen Options\n\nOpen Modes\nSelecting Sheets\nExplore Lightweight Mode Functions\nAutomated Lightweight Mode\nExplore Detailing Mode Functions\nUnderstanding Detailing Mode Settings\nOut of Date Views\nOpening Drawings with Missing References\n\n\nHardware and Performance\nAdditional Considerations\nQuick Reference Guide
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SUMMARY:SOLIDWORKS Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Skills Learned\n\nBasic Navigation and Interface: Familiarize yourself with the SOLIDWORKS interface and learn essential navigation techniques.\nSketching and Part Modeling: Master sketching basics and part modeling to create detailed 3D models\nAssembly Modeling: Learn to assemble parts into complex models\, understanding the dynamics of assembly interactions.\nCreating 2D Drawings: Generate detailed 2D drawings from 3D models for manufacturing and documentation purposes.\nUsing Equations: Apply equations to drive your designs\, allowing for parametric modeling and design optimization\nPractical Exercises: Engage in hands-on exercises that reinforce learning and enable the application of skills in real-world scenarios.\n\nCourse Examples\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nSOLIDWORKS Essentials Course Syllabus\nLesson 1: SOLIDWORKS Basics and the User Interface\n\nWhat is the SOLIDWORKS Software\nDesign Intent\n\nExamples of Design Intent\nHow Features Affect Design Intent\n\n\nFile References\n\nFile Reference Example\n\n\nOpening Files\nThe SOLIDWORKS User Interface\nUsing the Command Manager\n\nAdding and Removing CommandManager Tabs\nFeatureManager Design Tree\nPropertyManager\nSelection Breadcrumbs\nTask Pane\nOpening Labs with the File Explorer\nHeads-up View Toolbar\nMouse Buttons\nKeyboard Shortcuts\nOptions\nSearch\n\n\n\n\nLesson 2: Introduction to Sketching\n\n2D Sketching\nSaving Files\nWhat are We Going to Sketch?\nSketching\n\nDefault Planes\n\n\nSketch Entities\n\nSketch Geometry\n\n\nBasic Sketching\n\nThe Mechanics of Sketching\, Feedback\, Status\nInference Lines (Automatic Relations)\nRules That Govern Sketches\n\n\nDesign Intent\n\nWhat Controls Design Intent\nAchieving the Desired Intent\n\n\nSketch Relations\n\nAutomatic Sketch Relations\nAdded Sketch Relations\nExamples of Sketch Relations\nSelecting Multiple Objects\n\n\nDimensions\n\nDimensioning: Selection and Preview\nAngular Dimensions\nInstant 2D\n\n\nExtrude\nSharing a Mode\n\nSave to 3DEXPERIENCE\n\n\nSketching Guidelines\nExercise 1: Sketch and Extrude 1\nExercise 2: Sketch and Extrude 2\nExercise 3: Sketch and Extrude 3\nExercise 4: Sketch and Extrude 4\nExercise 5: Sketch and Extrude 5\nExercise 6: Sketch and Extrude 6\n\n\nLesson 3: Basic Part Modeling\n\nBasic Modeling\nTerminology\nChoosing the Best Profile\nChoosing the Sketch Plane\nDetails of the Part\nBoss Feature\nSketching on a Planar Face\nCut Feature\nView Selector\nUsing the Hole Wizard\n\nCreating a Standard Hole\nCounterbore Hole\n\n\nFilleting\nEditing Tools\n\nEditing a Sketch\nSelecting Multiple Objects\nEditing Features\nFillet Propagation\nRollback Bar\n\n\nDetailing Basics\n\nSettings Used in the Template\nCommandManager Tabs\nNew Drawing\n\n\nDrawing Views\n\nTangent Edges\nMoving Views\n\n\nCenter Marks\nDimensioning\n\nDriving Dimensions\nDriven Dimensions\nManipulating Dimensions\nAssociativity Between the Model and the Drawing\n\n\nChanging Parameters\nExercise 7: Plate\nExercise 8: Cuts\nExercise 9: Basic-Changes\nExercise 10: Base Bracket\nExercise 11: Part Drawings\n\n\nLesson 4: Symmetry and Draft\n\nCase Study: Ratchet\nDesign Intent\nBoss Feature with Draft\nSymmetry in the Sketch\n\nSymmetry after Sketching\nMid Plane Extrusion\n\n\nSketching Inside the Model\n\nDesign Intent of the Transition\nCircular Profile\nChanging the Appearance of Dimensions\nExtruding Up To Next\n\n\nView Options\nUsing Model Edges in a Sketch\n\nSketching an Offset\n\n\nCreating Trimmed Sketch Geometry\n\nTrim and Extend\nModifying Dimensions\nMeasuring\n\n\nCopy and Paste Features\nExercise 12: Pulley\nExercise 13: Symmetry and Offsets 1\nExercise 14: Ratchet Handle Changes\nExercise 15: Symmetry and Offsets 2\nExercise 16: Tool Holder\nExercise 17: Idler Arm\nExercise 18: Up To Surface\n\n\nLesson 5: Patterning\n\nWhy Use Patterns?\nLinear Pattern\n\nFlyout FeatureManager Design Tree\nSkipping Instances\nGeometry Patterns\nPerformance Evaluation\n\n\nCircular Patterns\nReference Geometry\n\nAxes\nPlanes\n\n\nMirror Patterns\n\nPatterning a Solid Body\n\n\nCoordinate System\nSymmetric Patterns\nUp To Reference\nSketch Driven Patterns\nExercise 19: Linear Patterns\nExercise 20: Sketch Driven Patterns\nExercise 21: Skipping Instances\nExercise 22: Linear and Mirror Patterns\nExercise 23: Mirror Body\nExercise 24: Circular Patterns\nExercise 25: Axes and Multiple Patterns\n\n\nLesson 6: Revolved Features\n\nCase Study: Handwheel\nDesign Intent\nRevolved Features\n\nSketch Geometry of the Revolved Feature\nRules Governing Sketches of Revolved Features\nSpecial Dimensioning Techniques\nDiameter Dimensions\nCreating the Revolved Feature\n\n\nBuilding the Rim\n\nSlots\nMultibody Solids\n\n\nBuilding the Spoke\n\nEdge Selection\nChamfers\n\n\nEdit Material\nMass Properties\nFile Properties\nSOLIDWORKS SimulationXpress\n\nMesh\nPhase 1: Fixtures\nPhase 2: Loads\nPhase 3: Material\nPhase 4: Run\nPhase 5: Results\nPhase 6: Optimize\nResults\, Reports and eDrawings\n\n\nExercise 26: Flange\nExercise 27: Wheel\nExercise 28: Guide\nExercise 29: Ellipse\nExercise 30: Sweeps\n\nSlide Stop\nCotter Pin\nPaper Clip\nMitered Sweep\n\n\nExercise 31: SimulationXpress\n\n\nLesson 7: Shelling and Ribs\n\nShelling and Ribs\nAnalyzing and Adding Draft\nOther Options for Draft\nShelling\n\nOrder of Operation\nFace Selection\n\n\nRibs\n\nRib Sketch\nSection View\nConverting Edges\n\n\nFull Round Fillets\nThin Features\nExercise 32: Pump Cover\nExercise 33: Tool Post\nExercise 34: Compression Plate\nExercise 35: Blow Dryer\nExercise 36: Angles\nExercise 37: Arm\nExercise 38: Blade\n\nLesson 8: Editing: Repairs\n\nPart Editing\nEditing Topics\n\nInformation from a Model\nFinding and Repairing Problems\nSettings\nWhat’s Wrong Dialog\nFlat Tree View\nWhere to Begin\n\n\nSketch Issues\n\nBox Selection\nLasso Selection\nCheck Sketch for Feature\nRepair Sketch\nRepairing Sketch Plane Issues\nFeatureXpert\nFillet Repairs\nFreezing Features\n\n\nExercise 39: Errors1\nExercise 40: Errors2\nExercise 41: Errors3\nExercise 42: Adding Draft\n\n\nLesson 9: Editing: Design Changes\n\nPart Editing\nDesign Changes\n\nRevisions\nRequired Changes\n\n\nInformation From a Mode\n\nPart Reviewer\nDependencies\n\n\nRebuilding Tools\n\nRollback to Feature\nFreeze Bar\nRebuild Feedback and Interrupt\nFeature Suppression\nGeneral Tools\nDeletions\nReorder\nSketchXpert\n\n\nSketch Contours\n\nContours Available\nShared Sketches\nCopying Fillets\n\n\nCreating a Design Revision\nReplace Sketch Entity\nExercise 43: Changes\nExercise 44: Editing\nExercise 45: SketchXpert\nExercise 46: Contour Sketches\n\n\nLesson 10: Configurations\n\nConfigurations\nUsing Configurations\n\nAccessing the ConfigurationManager\nAdding New Configurations\nDefining the Configuration\nChanging Configurations\nRenaming and Copying Configurations\nManaging Configuration Data\n\n\nOther Methods to Create Configurations\n\nConfiguration Table\nModify Configurations\nDesign Tables\nDerived Configurations\nOther Uses of Configurations\n\n\nModeling Strategies for Configurations\nEditing Parts that Have Configurations\nDesign Library\n\nDefault Settings\nMultiple References\nDropping on Circular Faces\n\n\nIn the Advanced Course\nExercise 47: Configurations 1\nExercise 48: Configurations 2\nExercise 49: Configurations 3\n\n\nLesson 11: Global Variables and Equations\n\nUsing Global Variables and Equations\nRenaming Features and Dimensions\nDesign Rules Using Global Variables and Equations\n\nWall Thickness\nDraft Angle\nRib thickness\nFillets\n\n\nGlobal Variables\nEquations\n\nCreating an Equality\nUsing the Modify Dialog\n\n\nUsing Operators and Functions\n\nOperators\nFunctions\nFile Properties\nMeasure\nEquation Solve Order\nDirect Input of Equations\nEditing Equations\n\n\nExercise 50: Using Global Variables and Equations\nExercise 51: Creating an Equality\nExercise 52: Using Equations\n\n\nLesson 12: Using Drawings\n\nMore About Making Drawings\nRemoved Section\n\nAutomatic\nManual\nView Alignment\n\n\nDetail Views\nDrawing Sheets and Sheet Formats\n\nAdding Drawing Sheets\n\n\nModel Views\nSection View\nAnnotations\n\nProperties in Drawings\nNotes\nCopying Views\nDatum Feature Symbols\nSurface Finish Symbols\nDimension Properties\nCenterlines\nGeometric Tolerance Symbols\nDimension Text\n\n\nExercise 53: Details and Section\nExercise 54: Removed Sections\nExercise 55: Drawings\n\n\nLesson 13: Bottom-Up Assembly Modeling\n\nCase Study: Universal Joint\nBottom-Up Assembly\nCreating a New Assembly\nPosition of the First Component\nFeatureManager Design Tree and Symbols\n\nDegrees of Freedom\nComponents\nComponent Name\nState of the component\n\n\nAdding Components\n\nInsert Component\nMoving and Rotating Components\n\n\nMating Components\n\nMate Types and Alignment\nMating Concentric and Coincident\nWidth Mate\nRotating Inserted Components\nUsing the Component Preview Window\nParallel Mate\nDynamic Assembly Motion\nDisplaying Part Configurations in an Assembly\nThe Pin\n\n\nUsing Part Configurations in Assemblies\n\nThe Second Pin\nOpening a Component\nCreating Copies of Instances\nComponent Hiding and Transparency\nComponent Properties\n\n\nSubassemblies\nSmart Mates\nInserting Subassemblies\n\nMating Subassemblies\nDistance Mates\nUnit System\n\n\nPack and Go\nExercise 56: Mates\nExercise 57: Gripe Grinder\nExercise 58: Using Hide and Show Component\nExercise 59: Part Configurations in an Assembly\nExercise 60: U-Joint Changes\n\n\nLesson 14: Using Assemblies\n\nUsing Assemblies\nAnalyzing the Assembly\n\nMass Properties Calculations\nChecking for Interference\nOpen Part\n\n\nChecking for Clearances\n\nStatic vs. Dynamic Interference Detection\nPerformance Considerations\n\n\nChanging the Values of Dimensions\nExploded Assemblies\n\nSetup for the Exploded View\nAssembly Explode\n\n\nRollback and Reorder Explode Steps\n\nRollback\nReorder\nChanging the Explode Direction\nUsing Auto-Spacing\n\n\nExplode Line Sketch\n\nSmart Explode Line Selections\nManual Explode Line Selections\nAdjusting the Explode Lines\nAnimating Exploded Views\n\n\nBill of Materials\nAssembly Drawings\n\nAdding Balloons\nEditing the Exploded View\n\n\nExercise 61: Using Collision Detection\nExercise 62: Finding and Repairing Interferences\nExercise 63: Checking for Interferences\, Collisions and Clearances\nExercise 64: Exploded Views and Assembly Drawings\nExercise 65: Exploded Views
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SUMMARY:SOLIDWORKS Assembly Modeling
DESCRIPTION:Skills Learned\n\nMaster creation of advanced mates\, mechanical mates\, smart mates\, mate references\, & motion\nLearn top-down assembly modeling to create and edit parts within context of an assembly\nDevelop strategies to manage large assemblies containing thousands of parts\nDetail assembly drawings with callouts\, manage bill of materials (BOMs)\, and other meta data\nManage versions or configurations of an assembly with different components\, subassemblies\, and orientations\n\nCourse Examples\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nSOLIDWORKS Assembly Modeling Course Syllabus\nLesson 1: Advanced Mate Techniques\n\nSOLIDWORKS Assemblies\nAssembly File Structure\n\nFeatureManager Design Tree\nOpening Assemblies\n\n\nFile References\n\nFile Reference Example\nFile Names\n\n\nSolving Mates\n\nSubassembly Mates\nFind References\nUpdate Holders\n\n\nAdvanced Mate Techniques\n\nMate Shortcuts\n\n\nCase Study: Mate Shortcuts\n\nSmartMate while Adding Components\nSmartMate Cursor Feedback\nSmartMates from Within the Assembly\n\n\nMate References\nDesign Library Parts\nCapture Mate References\nMates with Axes and Planes\nSharing a Model\nMultiple Selection Mate References\nMultiple Mate Mode\n\nWidth Free Mate\n\n\nDriven Mates\nUsing Misaligned Mates\n\nMisalignment Types\n\n\nCopying Multiple Components\n\nDifferences in Mating\n\n\nCase Study: Copy With Mates\n\nUsing Copy with Mates\nCopy with Mate Options\nInvestigating the Mates\n\n\nFixed Components\nSummary: Inserting and Mating Components\n\nAdding Components\nCopying Components\nInserting and Mating Simultaneously\nMating Existing Components\nSelection Aids\n\n\nAdvanced Mate Features\n\nLock Rotation\n\n\nCase Study: Advanced Mate Features\n\nThe Belt / Chain Assembly Feature\nSlot Mate Constraints\n\n\nProfile Center Mate\n\nValid Faces for Profile Center\n\n\nRack Pinion Mate\nExercise 1: Mate References\nExercise 2: Profile Center Mates\nExercise 3: Slot Mates\nExercise 4: Using Copy With Mates\nExercise 5: Gear Mates\n\nLesson 2: Top-Down Assembly Modeling\n\nTop-Down Assembly Modeling\nMaking Changes to Dimensions\nCase Study: Editing and Building In-context\nAdding Features In-context\n\nIndicators of Edit Component\nAppearance of Components While Editing\n\n\nInserting a New Part into an Assembly\n\nLocating the New Part Component\nVirtual Parts\n\n\nBuilding In-context Features\n\nCommon Tools\nWorking Outside the Assembly\n\n\nPropagating Changes\nSaving Virtual Parts as External\n\nIn-Context Features\nUpdate Holders\n\n\nExternal References\n\nComponent Level Symbols\nFeature Level Symbols\nOut of Context\nPutting a Part Back Into Context\n\n\nBreaking and Locking External References\n\nExternal References\nExternal Reference Report\n\n\nAssembly Design Intent\n\nInPlace Mates\n\n\nSOLIDWORKS File Utilities\nRemoving External References\n\nWhy Remove External References?\nEditing to Remove References\n\n\nExercise 6: In-context Features\nExercise 7: Top-Down Assembly Modeling\nExercise 8: Removing External References\n\nLesson 3: Assembly Features and Smart Components\n\nAssembly Features and Smart Fasteners\nCase Study: Assembly Features\nAssembly Features\n\nSpecial Cases\nStandard Assembly Features\n\n\nHole Series\n\nTime-Dependent Features\nHole Series with an Existing Hole\n\n\nSmart Fasteners\n\nFastener Defaults\nSmart Fasteners Settings\nHole Series Components\nChanges to Existing Fasteners\n\n\nSmart Components\nCase Study: Smart Component\n\nMake Smart Component\nInserting the Smart Component\nInserting Smart Features\nUsing Multiple Features and Components\nUsing Auto Size\n\n\nFlexible Components\n\nFlexible Part Source\nMaking a Part Flexible\nEditing Flexible Components\n\n\nExercise 9: Assembly Features\n\nExtruded Cut Assembly Feature\n\n\nExercise 10: Hole Series and Smart Fasteners\nExercise 11: Level Assembly\nExercise 12: Smart Components 1\nExercise 13: Smart Components 2\nExercise 14: Flexible Parts\n\nLesson 4: Assembly Editing\n\nAssembly Editing\nKey Topics\n\nEditing Activities\nDesign Changes\nFinding and Repairing Problems\nInformation From an Assembly\n\n\nCase Study: Assembly Editing\n\nComponent and Mate Level Errors\n\n\nMate Errors\n\nOver Defined Mates and Components\nFinding an Over Defining Mate\nMateXpert\nGrouping Mates\n\n\nReplacing and Modifying Components\n\nWorking in a Multi-user Environment\nReplacing a Single Instance\nMated Entities\n\n\nConverting Parts and Assemblies\n\nParts into Assemblies\nAssemblies into Parts\nParts into Parts\nReplacing Parts with Assemblies\nDefeature\n\n\nReplacing Components Using Save As\nReloading Components\nComponent Patterns\n\nPattern Instances\nLinear and Circular Patterns\nLinear Pattern and Rotate\nPattern Driven Component Pattern\nChain Pattern\nMirroring Components\n\n\nExercise 15: Assembly Errors\nExercise 16: Mirror Component\nExercise 17: Using a Pattern Driven Pattern\nExercise 18: Using a Chain Pattern\n\nLesson 5: Using Configurations with Assemblies\n\nUsing Configurations with Assemblies\nCase Study: Assembly Configurations\nCreating Configurations Manually\nConfiguration Properties\nUsing the Modify Configurations Dialog\n\nModify Configurations Hide/Show Controls\n\n\nChanging Configurations using the Context Toolbar\n\nSaving Configurations\nInformation from an Assembly\n\n\nManaging the Tree Display\nAssembly Evaluation Tools\nCase Study: Hole Alignment\n\nIntroducing:Hole Alignment\n\n\nControlling Dimensions in an Assembly\n\nGlobal Variables\nAssembly Equations\nDimension Names in an Assembly\nAdding Equations\n\n\nCreating an Equality\nEquations With Functions\n\nEquation\n\n\nComments\nSensors\n\nSensor Types and Alerts\nDimension Sensors\nDimension\nProximity Sensors\n\n\nUsing the Mate Controller\n\nMate Positions\n\n\nExercise 19: Using Modify Configurations\nExercise 20: Assembly Configurations\nExercise 21: Sensors and Assembly Equations\n\nLesson 6: Display States and Appearances\n\nDisplay States\n\nStored Display States\nDisplay States vs. Configurations\nDisplay Pane\nDisplay Pane Icons\n\n\nBulk Selection Tools\n\nUsing Selections\nSelection Methods\nAdding Display States\nRenaming Display States\nCopying a Display State\nCopying a Display State\n\n\nCase Study: Display States\n\nPreviewing Hidden Components\nConfigurations and Display States\nLinked Display States\n\n\nAdvanced Select\nEnvelopes\n\nUsing Envelopes\n\n\nAppearances\, Materials and Scenes\n\nAppearances Menu\nChanging Scenes\n\n\nCase Study: Appearances and Materials\n\nModifying Texture Maps\nMaterials\n\n\nExercise 22: Display States\nExercise 23: Display States\, Appearances and Materials\n\nLesson 7: Large Assemblies\n\nLarge Assemblies\nKey Topics\nAssembly Loading\n\nAutomatic\nManual\n\n\nAssembly Modes\n\nResolved\nLightweight\nLarge Design Review\n\n\nAssembly Visualization\n\nVisualization Properties\nElements of the Assembly Visualization Interface\nEditing and Adding Columns\n\n\nLightweight Components\n\nOpening Lightweight Components\nAfter the Assembly is Open\nIndicators of Lightweight Status\nBest Practice\nComparison of Component States\n\n\nLarge Assembly Settings\nCase Study: Large Assembly Options\nUsing SpeedPak\n\nSpeedPak from the ConfigurationManager\nSpeedPak from Top Level Assembly\n\n\nUsing Simplified Configurations\n\nSuppressing Component\nSimplified Configurations\nSimplify\n\n\nAutomatic Assembly Loading\n\nAdvanced Open Options\n\n\nDefeature\nModifying the Structure of an Assembly\n\nDissolving a Sub-assembly\nCreating a New Subassembly with Components\nPromoting and Demoting Components\nFlexible Subassemblies\nUsing Folders\n\n\nEnvelope Publisher\nLarge Design Review\n\nEdit Assembly Mode\nSelective Open\n\n\nComparison of Loading\, Modes\, and Methods\nTips for Faster Assemblies\n\nAppearance and Views\nSet Options\nMate Considerations\n\n\nDrawing Considerations\nExercise 24: Large Assembly Settings and Large Design Review\nExercise 25: Working with Subassemblies\nExercise 26: Flexible Subassemblies\nExercise 27: Simplified Configurations\n\nLesson 8: Facility Layout\n\nFacility Layout\nPublishing an Asset\n\nAdding Assets to an Assembly\nAdding a Ground Plane Feature\n\n\nUsing Magnetic Mates\n\nArrow Direction Orientation\nCycling Connection Points\nEditing Assets\nConnecting Different Assets\n\n\nModeling Connection Point Geometry\n\nUsing SpeedPak With Assets\n\n\nExercise 28: Assets and Magnetic Mates
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SUMMARY:DraftSight Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Skills Learned\n\nLearn the fundamentals of DraftSight for efficient 2D drafting and design.\nUnderstand how to optimize drawings for manufacturability\, enhancing quality and efficiency.\nExplore DraftSight’s compatibility with various 2D formats for broad application.\nCreate and utilize existing libraries of Blocks\, Attributes\, and Entity Groups\nDiscover how DraftSight integrates with other SOLIDWORKS products for a comprehensive design and manufacturing solution.\n\nCourse Examples\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDraftSight Essentials Course Syllabus\nLesson 1: User Interface\n\nUser Interface\nPointing Devices\nTitle Bar\nToolbars\nDock and Undock\nTool palettes\nCustomize – Tool palettes\nExercise 1: Mouse Gestures\nExercise 2: Tool Palettes\n\n\nLesson 2: View Commands\n\nViewing Drawings in DraftSight\nDynamic Pan\nDynamic Zoom\nZoom Window\nZoom Fit\nRebuild\nDisplay Quality\nZoom Previous\nNamed Views\nView Tiles\nViewports\nExercise 3: Zoom and Pan\nExercise 4: Views\n\n\nLesson 3: Coordinates\n\nDraftSight Coordinate System\nCartesian Coordinates\nInquiries\n\nDistance\nArea\nGet Properties\nGet Time\n\n\nUnits\n\nUnit Length Types\nAngular Unit Types\n\n\nBase Angle\nCoordinate Entry\nQuick Input\nEntity Snaps\n\nEsnap From Point\n\n\nDrawing Boundaries\nExercise 5: Inquiries\nExercise 6: Entity Snaps and Coordinates\n\n\nLesson 4: Creating a Simple Drawing\n\nDraftSight Drawing Basics\nNew Drawings\nLines\nDelete\nSelection Methods\nRectangle\nCircle\nUndo / Redo\nArc\nPolygon\nExercise 7: Create a simple drawing\n\n\nLesson 5: Modifying Entities\n\nModifications\nMove\nRotate\nMirror\nStretch\nCopy\nScale\nQuick Modify\nPower Trim\nExercise 8: Move and Rotate\nExercise 9: Mirror and Stretch\nExercise 10: Power Trim & Scale\n\n\nLesson 6: Properties and Layers\n\nLayers\nLayer States\n\nShow or Hide Layers\nFreeze and Thaw Layers\n\n\nLocked Layers\nLayer Manager\nEntity Properties\n\nColor\nLine Style\nLine Weight\n\n\nProperties Painter\nMerge Layers\nExercise 11: Layers and Properties\n\nLesson 7: Dimensions\n\nDimension Styles\nSmart Dimension\nLinear Dimension\nAngular Dimension\nDiameter Dimension\nDimension Palette\nContinue Dimensions\nSplit Dimension\nExercise 12: Dimension Style\nExercise 13: Dimensioning\nExercise 14: Modifying Dimensions\n\n\nLesson 8: Text\n\nText styles\nSimple Notes\nNotes\nNote Formatting\nSmart Leaders\nCurved Text\nFind and Replace\nSpell Check\nExercise 15: Adding Text\nExercise 16: Format Text\n\n\nLesson 9: Blocks\n\nMake Blocks\nPaste as Block\nInsert Block\nEdit Component\nAssign Attributes\nUpdate Block Attributes\nBlock Attributes Display Mode\nEdit Attributes\nExercise 17: Creating and Inserting Blocks\n\n\nLesson 10: Custom Blocks\n\nWhat are Custom Blocks?\n\nWhat is an Element?\nWhat is an Activity?\n\n\nEdit Blocks\nMirror Element\nMirror Activity\nVisibility States\nToggle Visibility\nExercise 18: Creating and testing a Custom Block\n\n\nLesson 11: Entity Groups\n\nEntity Groups\n\nCreating Entity Groups\nEntity Group Selection\nEntity Group Display Mode\nEntity Group\n\n\nEdit Entity Group\nExercise 19: Creating and Editing Entity Groups\n\n\nLesson 12: Printing\n\nPrinting in DraftSight\nPrint Previews\nPrint Configurations\nQuick Print\nManual setup\nAdditional Options\nStyle Table\nExercise 20: Manual Print
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