Before Solidworks is even opened; a series of folders and sub-folders must be created to simplify the modelling and organization process. The graphic below shows the organization of the folders with the names required for each folder. Once the modelling process has begun, DO NOT change the name of a file, part, folder, assembly etc... NOTHING!! Renaming parts will mean that Solidworks will be unable to locate the file and will delete all progress. If you are creating a part file for Part A, ensure that you save it in the parts folder in Part A and give the part a specific name (e.g blender lid). Do not rename any files. |
Tips for creating drawing files:
- Have all drawings on one file but saved as separate sheets on that file (see images). - Include critical dimensions. Model items can be used to include all model dimensions, however, it will use duplicate dimensions which must be deleted. It may be quicker to use smart dimension. Note: It is not necessary to have every dimension. - Ensure that there is a Solidworks axonometric render in your working drawings. - Orthographic drawings must not be in colour. Single black line only. Hidden detail where appropriate. - Include a section view of the model (see images). - Include a detail view for small drawing details (see images). - Adjust decimal point dimensions using override value (see images). - Include a reflection section. In an area of the sheet discuss the features you used and what you discovered. May only be 3 or 4 sentences. - Use an appropriate scale. |
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Procedure of saving an E-Drawing:
- Open the drawing file. - Go to SAVE AS. Not Save. - Select the target save folder as the E-Drawings folder. - Change the file type to E-Drawing (.edrw). - Change the name of the file to Project title_E_Drawing (using underscores (_) prevents files from corrupting. They should be used rather than spaces). |
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