Advanced Assembly Modeling
 Advanced Assembly Modeling teaches you how to maximize your use of the assembly modeling capabilities of SolidWorks mechanical design automation software. This course covers more advanced topics in the use and manipulation of assemblies in SolidWorks.
Lesson 1: The MotionManager
- MotionManager
- Using the Animation Wizard
- Free Motion
- Drag Motion
- Motors and Motion
- Visual Properties
- Interpolation Modes
- View Orientation States
- Physical Simulation
- Using Physical Dynamics
Lesson 2: Top-Down Assembly Modeling
- Top-Down Assembly Modeling
- Building Virtual Parts
- Building Parts in an Assembly
- Assembly Features
- In-Context Features
- Propagating Changes
- Smart Fasteners
- Saving Internal Parts as External
- External References
- Breaking External References
- Removing External References
- Fastening Features
- Part Fastening Features
- In-Context Fastening Features
Lesson 3: Advanced Mate Teschniques
- Advanced Mates
- Adding Mate References
- Design Library Parts
- Capture Mate References
- Create Property Manager
- Smart Components
- Advanced and Mechanical Mate Types
- Summary: Inserting and Mating Components
- Multiple Mate Mode
- Using Copy with Mates
Lesson 4: Using Configurations with Assemblies
- Using Configurations with Assemblies
- Component Patterns
- Using Configure Component
- Creating Configurations Manually
- Using Design Tables with Assemblies
- Understanding Design Tables
- Manipulating the Design Table
- Derived Configurations
Lesson 5: Assembly Editing
- Assembly Editing
- Key Topics
- Editing Activities
- Replacing and Modifying Components
- Troubleshooting an Assembly
- Replace Mate Entities
- Replacing Components Using Save As
- Mirroring Components
- Hole Alignment
- Controlling Dimensions in an Assembly
Lesson 6: Layout-based Assembly Design
- Layout-based Assembly Design
- Key Topics
- Blocks
- Inserting Blocks
Lesson 7: Assembly Display States
- Display States
- Selection Tools for Display States
Lesson 8: Large Assemblies
- Large Assemblies
- Key Topics
- Lightweight Components
- Large Assembly Mode
- Selective Open with Hide
- Using Quick View / Selective Open
- Using Configurations with Large Assemblies
- Modifying the Structure of an Assembly
- Tips for Faster Assemblies
- Drawing Considerations
- SolidWorks Explorer
- Renaming Components
Prerequisites
Students attending this course are expected to have:
- Attended the SolidWorks Essentials or has an equivalent level of knowledge
- At least 1 month of experience using the software
- Reviewed the following SolidWorks on-line tutorials:
- Design Tables
- Mold Design
- Advanced Design
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