Mastering Multi-CAD
Translate 2D and 3D files into SOLIDWORKS from neutral file formats and the 3D Interconnect functionality.
OVERVIEW
- CLASSROOM LENGTH: 2 day
- INSTRUCTOR-LED ONLINE LENGTH: 3 days
PREREQUISITES: We recommend completing the SOLIDWORKS Essentials Class or equivalent SOLIDWORKS experience. Access to SOLIDWORKS 2019 or newer and experience with the Windows® operating system.
DESCRIPTION: Mastering Multi-CAD is designed to help any users who translate 2D and 3D files into SOLIDWORKS from neutral file formats and the 3D Interconnect functionality.
LESSON PLAN
Lesson 1:
Utilizing 2D DXF/DWG Data
- Discover the DXF/DWG Import Wizard
- Import DXF.DWG data into a drawing or part
- Use the import options to scale, position & control layers
- Build a parametric part model from 2D geometry imported into a drawing and part
- Use the special ‘2D to 3D’ tools to create 3D geometry from imported 2D geometry
- Create a bent sheet metal model from an imported flat pattern
- Dissect a DWG file to import an existing title block into a SOLIDWORKS drawing
Lesson 2:
Importing 3D Geometry
- Import neutral 3D files
- Control imported surfaces and curves with import options
- Use automatic checking and repairing tools
- Manually fill in gaps with surface features
- Knit surfaces together
- Use 3D Sketches and the Fit Spline command to represent missing edges
- Convert a surface body into a solid body
Lesson 3:
3D Interconnect
- Discover the 3D Interconnect functionality
- Insert an Autodesk® Inventor file into a SOLIDWORKS assembly
- Insert a PTC® Creo file into a SOLIDWORKS assembly
- Insert a Solid Edge® file into a SOLIDWORKS assembly
- Break link to original file for design changes
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