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SolidWorks Layout

Model Tree Viewing Options

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SolidWorks Layout Starting SolidWorks

• Three Main Options Part File Layout

• Tool Ribbon • 3D Part Creation • Model Tree • View Options • Mouse Options

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Starting SolidWorks

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The new file icon will bring up the following

dialog box

Also notice the Tutorials icon for extra help learning SolidWorks

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SolidWorks Part File Layout

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Tool bar ribbon

Model Tree

View Options

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SolidWorks Part File Layout

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Status Bar

Units Control Information Line

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SolidWorks Tool Ribbon

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Two most commonly used tabs: Features and Sketch

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SolidWorks 3D Part Creation

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The tool ribbon shows the tools

available for creating 3D parts from 2D sketches

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SolidWorks Model Tree

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The left hand side of your SolidWorks menu is known as the Model

Tree

In a new part file it only shows the original 3

reference planes and the origin

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SolidWorks Model Tree

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The Model Tree keeps track of the model

creation by showing the sketches or

features used in order from top to bottom

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Notice that the sketches are no longer shown once used

for a feature but can be accessed by clicking the plus

sign next to that feature

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SolidWorks Viewing Options

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Front

Top

Bottom

Right Left Back

In the top middle of the workspace

there is a view menu

3D perspective views

“Normal to” view option orients to a

selected plane or surface

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Viewing Option Layout

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SolidWorks View Options Continued

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The other icons control zoom, section views,

display type and other advanced

options Shadows and RealView Graphics should be

turned off before printing assignments

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SolidWorks Mouse Buttons

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Left Click and Drag is a

Selection Tool

Right Click and Drag is a

Shortcut tool

The 3rd option is the mouse wheel • Rotate wheel to zoom in/out on cursor • Push down and hold on the wheel to rotate

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SolidWorks Layout Wrap Up Starting Solidworks 1. Part 2. Assembly 3. Drawing Part Layout 1. Tool Ribbon Features and Sketch 2. Model Tree 3. View Options “Normal To” 4. Mouse Shortcuts

Homework Assignment: Print off “In class” problem after replacing the word “FRONT” with your name and add a sketch with your seat # and instructor below the part. (Instructions in associated Word document) Answer the questions in SolidWorks Layout Homework

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In Class Problem

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Open this file in SolidWorks and familiarize

yourself with the view options as well as zooming in and out. Also become familiar with navigating with the middle mouse

button

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