Adding dimensions manually can be a tedious job if you have to do it many times a day. SOLIDWORKS Automatic Sketch Dimensions makes this process much faster. Instead of finishing drawing a sketch entity, then selecting the Smart Dimension command, then adding dimensions one by one; the dimension...
How to give annotations to a SolidWorks drawing? To add annotations to your drawing views follow these steps: To communicate design details, such as dimensions, select the ‘Smart Dimension’ command from the Annotation tab. Choose an edge you want to dimension and place the dimension by clickin...
2. Three places where you can add custom properties To access the custom properties, click the File Properties button in the top bar of SOLIDWORKS. Summary info: contains file properties that are readable by Windows. These are not custom properties. See How to write Summary Info. Custom: cust...
Even though we can technically open parts and assemblies in the prior release of SOLIDWORKS, we do not have the same capabilities as if we were working in their native version. We will be able to see the model’s material, configurations*, and properties, butthere is no way to edit anyt...
In case for any reason, SOLIDWORKS does not load up you can still find your serial number from the Registry Editor. Click the Windows Start button and Run “regedit”. The registry editor window pops up. Use the following path to locate your serial number: ...
Figure: BONUS: A simplified Model Plane Engineering Drawing - Overall Dimensions! Figure: BONUS: A simplified Model Plane Engineering Drawing - Exploded View! ( back to top ) Additional Resources By the end of this 8-session course, hopefully you'll be able to comfortably navigate many of Onsh...
In order to make them visible, go to SOLIDWORKS Options -> Document Properties -> Dimensions -> Virtual Sharps. How to make a virtual sharp visible in SOLIDWORKS. As you can see from the image above, there are various options you can choose from for how the virtual sharp will appear in...
15.SolidWorks Tutorials 8:SmartDimension Tool SmartDimension tool is used to set up or edit the drawing dimensions sketched in solidworks sketch area. It also helps to mark dimensions on designed model. See how to use smart dimension tool and its property manager here. ...
Objective:In this session, we’ll continue exploring some of the most powerful Solidworks tools. Session 2’s goals include: Learning how to use the spline tool. Learning how to add a picture and sketch on it. Session Activity:Using the tools learned on Session 2, we’ll design a variety...
3. Open SOLIDWORKS and select MODEL1.SLDDRW, then click on References. 4. Verify that the reference of Drawing 1 refers to MODEL1. Double-click MODEL1.SLDRT and select MODEL2.SLDPRT to replace the reference Click OK and Open. Delete any dangling dimensions and click OK. ...