1. Solid Modeling SolidWorks Layout
ENGR 1182
SolidWorks 01

2. Solid Modeling In The Real World
Mechanical and Aerospace engineers need solid models of jet engine components and assemblies to do analysis on for component strength under high stresses and temperatures. This method of analyzing components for strength is called finite element analysis and is growing more popular in industry as a tool for predicting part viability.

3. Today’s Objectives Introduction to: Layout of SolidWorks SW01 Activity
Starting SolidWorks
Part File Layout
SW01 Activity
View Block
First 2D Profile
SW01 Application

4. Before Using SolidWorks it is Recommended that you Change the Icons Color
Select Tools/Options/System Options/Colors
Under Icon color, change the option from Default to Classic
To change Icons as shown below:
Lecturers please note that SolidWorks 2016 defaults to no color on Icons. Since most of the Icons have not significantly changed, the majority of the PowerPoint slides have not been changed. In order to have SolidWorks match the slide representations, the color should be applied to the SolidWorks Icons.
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5. SolidWorks Layout – An Introduction (At the end of this lesson you should be able to manipulate an already constructed SolidWorks Object and you are NOT expected to be able to create the object.). Note that there is a lot of detailed information in the following slides so you might want copy this material for later reference.
ENGR 1182
SolidWorks 01

6. SolidWorks Layout Starting SolidWorks Part File Layout
Three Main Options
Part File Layout
Tool Ribbon
3D Part Creation
Model Tree
View Options
Mouse Options

7. Starting SolidWorks
Selecting File/New will bring up the following dialog box
Also notice the Tutorials icon for extra help learning SolidWorks
SolidWorks is started from the Start menu.
The 3 new files icons represent part files, assemblies, and drawings. Currently we’re going to start with the basic building block of any project and that is part files.

8. SolidWorks Part File Layout
Tool bar ribbon
View Options
Model Tree

9. SolidWorks Part File Layout
Status Bar
Information Line
Units Control

10. SolidWorks Tool Ribbon
Two most commonly used tabs: Features and Sketch
Note these 2 commonly used drawing tools: 1) Line
2) Circle
Features tab is 3D operations, Sketch is 2D.
Operations that are not currently available are gray.

11. Making an Object in SolidWorks
Draw a SKETCH using the 2D Drawing Tools
Operate on that Sketch using a Feature like Extrude Boss/Base or Extrude Cut or Revolve Boss/Base or Revolved Cut
Repeat Step 1 & 2 as required

12. SolidWorks 3D Part Creation
The tool ribbon shows the tools available for creating 3D parts from 2D sketches

13. The left hand side of your SolidWorks menu is known as the Model Tree
SolidWorks Model Tree
The left hand side of your SolidWorks menu is known as the Model Tree
Note that these items can be hidden by using “Cleaning up the Model Tree Display “ found in the “SolidWorks_Settings_and_Helpful_Hints” document.
In a new part file it only shows the original 3 reference planes and the origin
The model tree shows the creation of the part from top to bottom. The top is the beginning operations and the bottom is the last operations.

14. SolidWorks Model Tree
The Model Tree keeps track of the model creation by showing the sketches or features used in order from top to bottom
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
The model tree shows the creation of the part from top to bottom. The top is the beginning operations and the bottom is the last operations.

15. SolidWorks Viewing Options
Viewing Option Layout
In the top middle of the workspace there is a view menu
Top
Left
Front
Right
Back
“Normal to” view option orients to a selected plane or surface
The layout of available views is not labeled but it should be easy to recognize the views from their layout.
Bottom

16. SolidWorks Display Options
The other icons control zoom, section views, display type and other advanced options
Shadows and RealView Graphics (reflections) should be turned off before printing assignments

17. SolidWorks View Selector Cube
The View Cube allows the user to see and select model views.

18. The View can also be changed by using the Hot Keys as follows:
Isometric View
Select FRONT
Select Ctrl+8 TO GET FRONT VIEW
Select Ctrl+7 to get ISO view
Hit Esc to restore image

19. Changing An Object’s Orientation
The VIEW OPTIONS described earlier demonstrated how to re-orient your part to any of the “head on” views or to a single Isometric View, but if you wanted to view the part below in an Isometric View from the Y corner you need to perform a different operation!
To create an Isometric from the Y corner we need to place the blue face in the Front View
This part is an Isometric View from the X corner ( The green face is in the Front View)

20. Changing An Object’s Orientation
Left Click on BLUE Face
Right Click on Part, then select Zoom/Pan/Rotate and finally View Orientation
To produce this image
Select Ctrl + F8 to get “Head On” View

21. Changing An Object’s Orientation
Click on Yes
Select Ctrl + F7 to get NEW Isometric View
And then select the Front View
Select Update Standard Views
Click on X box to remove image

22. SolidWorks Mouse Buttons
Right Click and Select a View is a Selection Tool
The 2cd option is the Mouse Wheel
Rotate wheel to zoom in/out on cursor
Push down and hold the wheel and then move the mouse to rotate objects in 3 dimensions

23. Let’s Make a Simple Object (This is to illustrate the procedure you will learn in later lessons on SolidWorks and you are not responsible for being able to perform these construction steps)
Sketch Triangle
Extrude Boss/Base
Sketch Rectangle
But you might want to use this information to investigate building objects in SolidWorks to help you visualize some of the more difficult Graphics images. Your Instructor will be happy assist you in this optional work.
Revolved Boss/Base
Extrude Cut Boss/Base
Sketch Profile
Lecturers Note: The information on this slide can best be illustrated by actually performing the described step using SolidWorks. It is suggested that the animated slide be shown first and then followed by the SolidWorks demonstration. The actual shape of the cut ( a circle could be sketched!) and the revolved profile are not important.

24. Let’s Make a Simple Object - Results (This is to illustrate the procedure you will learn in later lessons on SolidWorks and you are not responsible for being able to perform these construction steps)
SolidWorks Part
*.SLDPRT
SolidWorks Drawing
*.SLDDRW
Sketch Rectangle
(on FRONT PLANE)
Sketch Triangle
(on FRONT SURFACE)
Sketch Profile
(on FRONT PLANE)

25. SolidWorks Images in Graphics Lectures to Aid in Improving Student Visualization Skills
Coded Plans - SOLIDWORKS Part, Drawing & PDF available
If you see a picture like this in a Graphics Lecture, it indicates that there is a SolidWorks file available in Carmen in a ZIP file
After you download and UNZIP the ZIP file and look in the created folder you will see something similar the this
After opening the INDEX word document, you can hold the keyboard Cntrl key down and select “Click Here to open” to access any of the supplied files
Or you can select any of the supplied files directly by double left clicking on the file name under the folder but using the INDEX file is usually easier since you chose the file by recognizing the picture

26. SolidWorks Layout Wrap Up
Starting Solidworks
Part
Assembly
Drawing
Part Layout
Tool Ribbon  Features and Sketch
Model Tree
View Options  “Normal To”
Mouse Shortcuts
Application SW01:
Modeling - SOLIDWORKS Part available

27. SolidWorks Layout Practice
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
Modeling - SOLIDWORKS Part available

28. Important Takeaways Layout of SolidWorks Tool Ribbon Model Tree
View Options
The assignment from todays class is to complete the Application SW01. In the future most class sessions will be have an Activity (SW0X) and an Application (SW0X).
Modeling - SOLIDWORKS Part available

29. What’s Next? Due Next Class: SW01 Out of Class HW
Before next class read your assigned material