sketching tips from a capinc solidworks gure

CAPINC IMPROVING ENGINEERING PRODUCTIVITY

Sketching Tips From a

SOLIDWORKS Guru

PresenterCrystal YAZVAC

• CAPINC– Applications Engineer & Training

Manager– Joined CAPINC in July 2010

• CSWE, CSWST, CSWI, DriveWorks…

• B.S. from Purdue in 2003• SolidWorks user since 2001• Loves All things Disney World

PresenterAlan ZULLO• CAPINC

– Applications Engineer & Technical Support Manager

– Joined CAPINC in December 2012• CSWE, CSWST, CSWI…• BSME Southern Illinois University in

1997• SolidWorks user since 1998• Loves his dog who loves sleeping in the

van after a good MTB ride (not a football person, just found the hat on the road).

Agenda • Ask a common Question

or Issue• Demo a Solution(s)• Review Summary Slide• REPEAT 12 times!

Over Defined SketchWhat Sketch Tool suggests/previews solutions when your sketch is Over-Defined?

Over Defined SketchWhat Sketch Tool suggests/previews solutions when your sketch is Over-Defined?

Over Defined SketchWhat Sketch Tool suggests/previews solutions when your sketch is Over-Defined?

Answer:• SketchXpert

– Click “Over Defined Sketch” at the bottom right of the screen

– ToolsSketch Tools

From Lines and Arcs to a SplineWhat Tool will allow you to transition from Lines and Arcs to a Spline?

From Lines and Arcs to a SplineWhat Tool will allow you to transition from Lines and Arcs to a Spline?

From Lines and Arcs to a SplineWhat Tool will allow you to transition from Lines and Arcs to a Spline?

Answer:• Fit Spline

– ToolsSpline ToolsFit Spline

Dimension using Imaginary LineHow can you place an Angular Dimension without drawing a Construction Line?

Dimension using Imaginary LineHow can you place an Angular Dimension without drawing a Construction Line?

Dimension using Imaginary LineHow can you place an Angular Dimension without drawing a Construction Line?

Answer:• Angular Dimension

– Using the Smart Dimension tool, Click the line and the endpoint. Then Click the Segment on the Crosshairs.

Complex 3D SketchHow do you use 2D sketches to simplify a complex 3D Sketch?

Complex 3D SketchHow do you use 2D sketches to simplify a complex 3D Sketch?

Complex 3D SketchHow do you use 2D sketches to simplify a complex 3D Sketch?

Answer:• Projected Curves

– Create 2 easy to define sketches and combine them using the Projected Curve Tool.

– Project Curve on the Curves toolbar, or Insert Curve Projected.

Line to ArcHow do you toggle from drawing a Line to an Arc without switching Sketch Tools?

Line to ArcHow do you toggle from drawing a Line to an Arc without switching Sketch Tools?

Line to ArcHow do you toggle from drawing a Line to an Arc without switching Sketch Tools?

Answer:• Autotransitioning

– Pull away, go back and hover on endpoint, and pull away again.

– “A” key to toggle

Continue a SplineHow do you add onto a Spline or Join multiple Splines into one?

Continue a SplineHow do you add onto a Spline or Join multiple Splines into one?

Continue a SplineHow do you add onto a Spline or Join multiple Splines into one?

Answer:• Spline

– Create a 2nd Spline, make it Curvature Continuous to the 1st Spline, Delete the Point.

Virtual Sharp/Theoretical SharpHow can you insert a Virtual Sharp/Theoretical Sharp into a Sketch or Drawing?

Virtual Sharp/Theoretical SharpHow can you insert a Virtual Sharp/Theoretical Sharp into a Sketch or Drawing?

Virtual Sharp/Theoretical SharpHow can you insert a Virtual Sharp/Theoretical Sharp into a Sketch or Drawing?

Answer:• Virtual Sharp

– Select the two Entities on both sides of the Arc, tap the Point Tool

Hand IconWhat does the Hand symbolize on the Sketch Icons?

Hand IconWhat does the Hand symbolize on the Sketch Icons?

Hand IconWhat does the Hand symbolize on the Sketch Icons?

Answer:• Shared Sketches

– When a Sketch (or a Contour of a Sketch) is used for multiple Features.

Tooling Path FontHow do you place Text into your Sketch without doubling the Tool Path?

Tooling Path FontHow do you place Text into your Sketch without doubling the Tool Path?

Tooling Path FontHow do you place Text into your Sketch without doubling the Tool Path?

Answer:• Stick Fonts

– Uncheck “Use Document Font, click the Font button and choose “OLF SimpleSansOC” font .

Arc Length DimensionHow do you place an Arc Length Dimension?

Arc Length DimensionHow do you place an Arc Length Dimension?

Arc Length DimensionHow do you place an Arc Length Dimension?

Answer:• Arc Length Dimension

– Select the two Endpoints and the Arc.

Dangling Sketch EntitiesWhat are the Two ways to Reattach Dangling Sketch Entities?

Dangling Sketch EntitiesWhat are the Two ways to Reattach Dangling Sketch Entities?

Dangling Sketch EntitiesWhat are the Two ways to Reattach Dangling Sketch Entities?

Answer:• Reattach

– Display/Delete Relations Tool and choose “Replace”.

– Select the Dangling Item and Drag the Red Dot to the new location.

Angle Dimension of ArcHow do you place the Angle Dimension of an Arc?

Angle Dimension of ArcHow do you place the Angle Dimension of an Arc?

Angle Dimension of ArcHow do you place the Angle Dimension of an Arc?

Answer:• Angular Dimension

– Using Smart Dimensions, click the two Endpoints and the CenterPoint.

Questions?Crystal YAZVAC – cyazvac@capinc.com