Exploded CAD Assembly Models

Exploded CAD Assembly Models Introduction to Engineering Design TM Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills Exploded CAD Assembly Models Also named Pictorial Assembly Exploded View Exploded Assembly Exploded Pictorial Exploded Assembly Presentation Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Exploded CAD Assembly Models Introduction to Engineering Design TM Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills Exploded CAD Assembly Models Uses Repair manuals Owner’s manuals Sales promotion Customer self-assembly Maintenance procedures Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Exploded CAD Assembly Models Introduction to Engineering Design TM Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills Direction Button Specifies direction or axis of rotation of tweak Click Direction button, then select an edge, face, or feature of any component in the graphics window to set the direction triad for the tweak Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Exploded CAD Assembly Models Introduction to Engineering Design TM Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills Components Button Selects the components to tweak. Click the Components button, then select the components in the graphics window or browser To remove a component from the group, press and hold the Ctrl key as you select Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Exploded CAD Assembly Models Introduction to Engineering Design TM Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills Trail Origin Button Sets origin for the trail Click the Trail Origin button, then click in the graphics window to set the origin point If trail origin is not specified, then it is placed at the center of mass for the part Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Exploded CAD Assembly Models Introduction to Engineering Design TM Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills Display Trails Sets display of trails Select box to display the tweak trails for selected components Clear the check box to hide trails Turn trail visibility on or off by right clicking on tweak in the browser Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Linear Transformations Exploded CAD Assembly Models Introduction to Engineering Design TM Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills Linear Transformations Sets type of tweak to Linear Click to select Linear, select the axis, enter the distance, and click the Apply button Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Rotational Transformations Exploded CAD Assembly Models Introduction to Engineering Design TM Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills Rotational Transformations Sets tweak type as Rotational Click Rotational, select rotation axis, enter degrees of rotation, and click Apply button Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Direction of Transformations Exploded CAD Assembly Models Introduction to Engineering Design TM Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills Direction of Transformations Specifies the direction for a linear tweak or the axis for a rotational tweak Select desired coordinate, then enter distance or rotation angle Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Exploded CAD Assembly Models Introduction to Engineering Design TM Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills Create Tweak Creates a tweak using the current settings in the dialog box Click to apply settings and create the tweak Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Exploded CAD Assembly Models Introduction to Engineering Design TM Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills Edit Existing Trail Initiates edit mode for existing tweaks Click to initiate the edit, select the tweak in the graphics window, then change the desired settings Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Exploded CAD Assembly Models Introduction to Engineering Design TM Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills Edit Existing Trail Clears the settings in the dialog box so that you can set up another tweak Tip: Click open space in the browser to clear only the component selection Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Exploded CAD Assembly Models Introduction to Engineering Design TM Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills Procedure Click Create View button Click Explore Directories button Select Assembly file to use Click OK Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Exploded CAD Assembly Models Introduction to Engineering Design TM Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills Tweak Components Selected Assembly will be placed in graphics window as an isometric view Select Tweak Components Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Exploded CAD Assembly Models Introduction to Engineering Design TM Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills Establish an Axis Select an edge, face, or feature of any component in the graphics window to set the direction triad for the tweak For rotational transformations, it may be best to establish the axis in the center of the part to be tweaked Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Direction of Transformation Exploded CAD Assembly Models Introduction to Engineering Design TM Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills Direction of Transformation To set the direction of the transformation, click on either the button in the dialog box or the desired axis of the triad. Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Exploded CAD Assembly Models Introduction to Engineering Design TM Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills Select the Components Select the component or group of components in the graphics window or browser To remove a component from the group, press and hold the Ctrl key while selecting Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Exploded CAD Assembly Models Introduction to Engineering Design TM Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills Enter the Values Enter desired distance of tweak Click on green arrow button to confirm tweak If tweak is not desired size, then change value and click on confirm arrow Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007

Exploded CAD Assembly Models Introduction to Engineering Design TM Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills Enter the Values Click on Clear button Begin process again by establishing a new axis Project Lead The Way, Inc. Copyright 2007