solid edge st4 event: session 205 getting the most out of solid edge part modeling by dan vinson
DESCRIPTION
This tutorial will introduce traditional users to the synchronous modeling environment in Solid Edge ST4. By exploring the fundamentals of model creation, manipulation, and edits, the basic premise of Synchronous modeling can be understood by our Traditional users. This session communicates the functionality of the unique Synchronous tools and techniques that our new users already embrace. Come see how this history free modeling environment allows unprecedented editing of non-native parts. Comparisons to our Traditional features and workflows will be demonstrated in their Synchronous equivalent.- Model Creation (Genesis)- Traditional Features vs. Procedural Features- User Interface- Live Rules, Handles, 3D PMI Dimensions- Steering WheelTRANSCRIPT
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Get the Most out of Part Modeling
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Dan Vinson – Product Manager
Background:
Solid Edge since 2004
Industrial Designer, Project Management, Change Agent
Manufacturing, Construction, and Control Systems
Areas of Expertise:
Part and Sheet Metal Modeling
Synchronous Modeling
Wiring Harness
Explode – Render - Animate
Personal interests:
Vehicles
Anything New!
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ST4 Part Modeling
Today’s Topics:
Integrated Modeling
User Interface Improvements
Workhorse Commands
Revolved Element Creation
RELATE Revised with New Relationships
Key Takeaways:
Adding Intelligence to Imported Models
How the Synchronous Integration is Progressing in ST4
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Traditional Elements and Features built on a Synchronous core
PART and SHEET METAL work identically
Synchronous Mode
Synchronous
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Traditional Elements and Features built on a Synchronous core
PART and SHEET METAL work identically
Synchronous is always Calculated First
Ordered Mode
Synchronous
Ordered
Ordered
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User Interface Improvements
Display
Show / Hide of model elements
Steering Wheel
Visibility improved
Selection in PathFinder
Consistency in behavior
Middle Mouse Button
Hands on required!
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Selection in PathFinder
PathFinder selection honors the +/- selection modes
Shift select always adds to the select set in + and
+/- selection modes
Shift select does not invert the selection mode or remove
items from the set
Ctrl select in minus (-) selection mode will not add items
to the select set
Used in
Assembly
Weldment
Part and Sheet Metal PathFinders
While in-place-activated
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Display Enhancements
Show / Hide
Applied to multiple elements at once
All selected elements with same display state will be altered
If Shown, then Hide
If Hidden, then Show
Works for “Show Only” also
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Steering Wheel Visibility
Steering Wheel Bearings
Altered in default color to overcome highlight
and select colors
On Locate, the Bearings now
Increase in Size
Highlight over the model
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One Wheel, Many Uses, Middle Mouse Button
Rotate Within View
Large Part, View Zoomed in, no 3D Mouse…
Click and Hold to rotate around click point instead of part origin
Double Click to Fit View
Less mouse travel
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One Wheel, Many Uses, Middle Mouse Button
Rotate Within View
Large Part, View Zoomed in, no 3D Mouse…
Click and Hold to rotate around click point instead of part origin
Double Click to Fit View
Less mouse travel
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One Wheel, Many Uses, Middle Mouse Button
Rotate around Element
Select an element with middle mouse button click
Click and hold to rotate view around lines, edges, and points
Cursor Glyph change
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One Wheel, Many Uses, Middle Mouse Button
Zoom Preference
View control over scroll value input
Hold Ctrl key to advance focused value
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Workhorse Commands
Optimized for two handed modeling
Keyboard inputs for most used options
Applied to most used commands
Command Default Improvements
Most Recently Used
Key Point Accelerators
MiCE protocol
Extrude / Cut
Change volume and symmetry
Transitions between revolve and linear
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Command Default Improvements
Most Recently Used Options
Values and Settings Maintained for most used commands
Settings interlocked between Synchronous and Ordered Modes
Option Settings are saved to XML file by user
Enhanced Commands include:
Holes
Chamfers
Rounds
Patterns (Smart / Fast option)
Mirror
Part Painter
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Key Point Keyboard Accelerators
Consistent usage across all Environments
Included in all Key Point ready commands
Synchronous or Ordered Mode
“K” key used to initiate
Key Points identified by MiCE protocol
M = Midpoints
C = Center Points
E = End Points
Automatic Element Distinction
Locates the most logical point for the element type
New Glyphs
Used to indicate which key point is located.
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Extrude and Cut
Keyboard Shortcuts
Space Bar alters the Volume (add material, remove material)
Shift Key alters the symmetry setting
New Key Point Accelerators
Consistency with Steering Wheel
Extrude Handle alters on placement
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Revolved Feature Revolution
Feature Creation
Auto Live Section (used for surfaces also)
Steering Wheel Initiation
Linear = Planar Element
Revolve = Cylindrical, Edge, Sketch Line
PMI Creation
Converts sketch dimensions to useful PMI
Linear converts to Radial Difference
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Revolved Feature Revolution
Hole Placement on Cylinders
Tangent Plane Integration
Line of Tangency Indication
Attaching Dimensions on Shafts and Holes
Parents to axis of each element
Creates a floating dimension
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Relate Command Improvements
Distinct Synchronous Command
“Assemble” command for parts and sheet metal
Exclusive Synchronous Command – Heavily updated each release
(Thanks: Cynthia Ho)
New User Interface
Moved to the Main Tool Ribbon
The relationship name is the command
Action – Object or Object – Action Command Start
Automatically persists the relationships
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Relate Command Improvements
Cyclical Workflows
New Diminishing Select Set Behavior
Commands Restart to allow Cycling
Auto Seed Element Selection
Filters for each type relationship
Logic used to prefer a mating element
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New Relationships
Horizontal / Vertical relationship
Adopted from 2D sketch
Key point referencing available
Offset
Creates a “thin wall” relationship
Value may be edited later
Add your intent
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Feature Selection
Selects and Edits Features
Same Feature Type and Value
Synchronous Edits Only
Affected Features
Rounds
Chamfers
Offset Relationships
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Less Revolution – More Evolution
ST4 Advances the Synchronous Paradigm
Focus on High Use Workflows – Reducing steps and clicks
Consistency and Equivalency between Synchronous and Ordered Modes
Maintaining User Preferences
Capturing User Intent
Transfer of Dimensions
Creation of relationships are faster and more diverse
Emphasis on Persisting instead of Finding
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Questions and Answers
Come see the Sheet Metal presentation tomorrow.
Ask questions during the entire event!
Enjoy yourself and meet others!
Thank you!!!