1. Engineering 1182 College of Engineering Engineering Education Innovation Center SolidWorks Layout Model Tree Viewing Options Rev: 20130716, AJPSolidWorks Layout1 Please open SolidWorks now

2. Engineering 1182 SolidWorks Layout Starting SolidWorks Three Main Options Part File Layout Tool Ribbon 3D Part Creation Model Tree View Options Mouse Options 2Rev: 20130716, AJPSolidWorks Layout

3. Engineering 1182 Starting SolidWorks 3 The new file icon will bring up the following dialog box Also notice the Tutorials icon for extra help learning SolidWorks Rev: 20130716, AJPSolidWorks Layout

4. Engineering 1182 The Following 2 Slides are Extracted From: Rev: 20140123, RCBSolidWorks Layout4 EEIC Website  Contents

5. Engineering 1182 Settings - Pinning the Display Rev: 2013-10-08, RCB 5 Select the ‘Pin’ Display stays Original Display Click on ‘SOLIDWORKS’

6. Engineering 1182 Please open a ″PART″ file now Settings - Cleaning up the Model Tree Display Rev: 2013-10-08, RCB6 Right click and select Hide/Show Tree Items Click ‘OK’ Change as shown

7. Engineering 1182 SolidWorks Part File Layout 7 Tool bar ribbon Model Tree View Options Rev: 20130716, AJPSolidWorks Layout

8. Engineering 1182 SolidWorks Part File Layout 8Rev: 20130716, AJPSolidWorks Layout Status Bar Units Control Information Line

9. Engineering 1182 SolidWorks Tool Ribbon 9 Two most commonly used tabs: Features and Sketch Rev: 20130716, AJPSolidWorks Layout

10. Engineering 1182 SolidWorks 3D Part Creation Rev: 20130716, AJPSolidWorks Layout10 The tool ribbon shows the tools available for creating 3D parts from 2D sketches

11. Engineering 1182 SolidWorks Model Tree 11 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 Rev: 20130716, AJPSolidWorks Layout

12. Engineering 1182 SolidWorks Model Tree 12 The Model Tree keeps track of the model creation by showing the sketches or features used in order from top to bottom Rev: 20130716, AJPSolidWorks Layout 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

13. Engineering 1182 SolidWorks Viewing Options 13 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 Rev: 20130716, AJPSolidWorks Layout Viewing Option Layout

14. Engineering 1182 SolidWorks View Options Continued Rev: 20130716, AJPSolidWorks Layout14 The other icons control zoom, section views, display type and other advanced options Shadows and RealView Graphics should be turned off before printing assignments

15. Engineering 1182 SolidWorks Mouse Buttons 15 Left Click and Drag is a Selection Tool Right Click and Drag is a Shortcut tool The 3 rd option is the mouse wheel Rotate wheel to zoom in/out on cursor Push down and hold on the wheel to rotate objects in 3 dimensions The 3 rd option is the mouse wheel Rotate wheel to zoom in/out on cursor Push down and hold on the wheel to rotate objects in 3 dimensions Rev: 20130716, AJPSolidWorks Layout

16. Engineering 1182 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 16Rev: 20140123,RCBSolidWorks Layout Get it Now!

17. Engineering 1182 In Class Problem – Demo Hotkeys 17 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 Rev: 20130716, AJPSolidWorks Layout

18. Engineering 1182 SolidWorks Hotkeys Demo Rev: 20140124, RCBSolidWorks Layout18 EEIC Website  Contents