Understand where geometry needs to be to achieve your design goal based on given loads and fixtures. Design Guidance will give you an insight of what geometry satisfies those conditions. Use sketches or 3D geometry to define the connection points and force conditions. Select existing geometry to avoid or leave intact. Choose the resolution required to optimize for time or result. Use the results as a guide to create the design, or automatically smooth the output.
Make design modifications on sketches and parts Modify sketch dimensions. Edit existing features. Reorder a feature in the design tree.
Learn how Direct Editing allows you to instantly make changes to 3D geometry. Manipulate any model by pushing and pulling on its faces. Control a specific face by converting individual features.
Learn how to build an assembly and mate components in SOLIDWORKS xDesign. Insert components. Insert subassemblies. Mate constraints.
Use multibody tools to facilitate part design in SOLIDWORKS xDesign. Use the Combine command to add subtract, or produce a solid from the common volume between bodies. Learn to use the Move/Copy command.
Create a pattern of one or more features or bodies in a linear or circular direction. Create bi-directional linear patterns of existing features. Create circular patterns of existing features. Vary parameters of pattern instances.
Use applied features such as fillets and chamfers to create details in the model. Create fillet features. Create chamfer features. Create shell features. Create draft features.
Create reference planes and axes in any orientation using existing references and solid geometry. Use planes as reference geometry. Use axes as reference geometry.
Start creating 3D models in SOLIDWORKS xDesign using extrude, revolve, sweep and loft Extrude sketch profiles to create extruded bosses to add material and extruded cuts to remove material. Revolve sketch profiles about an axis to add or remove material. Learn about sweep features and the various options for controlling those features. Create loft features between two profiles.
Learn how to use the Superfeature to modify existing geometry without breaking downstream relationships. Use the Superfeature function to switch between different feature types.
Learn the basics of sketching in SOLIDWORKS xDesign. Learn about different sketch tools. Use constraints and relations in the sketch. Apply dimensions to fully define the sketch and capture design intent.
Save and access content on 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Create a collaborative workspace to store your content. Start using SOLIDWORKS xDesign by creating a new physical product. Access existing designs from the 3DEXPERIENCE platform using its built in search capabilities.
Get familiar with the basic of SOLIDWORKS xDesign. Understand the basic capabilities. Learn the foundational aspects. Formulate design intent.
