![]() It is considered poor design practice not to fully define a sketch. The fully defined sketch symbol is similar to SOLIDWORKS.įully defined sketches are required to manufacture the component. ![]() Sketch.1 is fully defined in the Design Manager. This Sketch Dimension entity is similar to the Smart Dimension Sketch tool in SOLIDWORKS. The default units are in Millimeters.Ĭlick the Sketch Dimension entity. This is similar to SOLIDWORKS.ĭimension the circle. This helps to fully define the sketch.Ĭlick a position to the right as illustrated. It is very important that you always reference the sketch to the Origin. The Sketch entities in xDesign are similar to the ones in SOLIDWORKS.Ĭlick the Origin in the Work Area. The Origin is the intersection of the x, y, z planes.Ĭlick Center Circle from the Sketch tab. View the Work Area.Ĭreate a circle centered about the Origin. The xy plane is displayed normal in the Work Area. SOLIDWORKS uses Front, Top and Right Planes for Third Angle projection.Ĭlick Create or Edit Sketch from the Action bar.Ĭlick xy (Top) plane in the Design Manager. The default reference planes are: xy (Top), yz (Front), and zx (Right). Double-click again to unlock the tab tools. Note: Double-click a tab to lock the tools to the Action bar (arrow). The Action bar contains design tools similar to the SOLIDWORKS CommandManager with various default tabs. The 3D Shape 1 contains geometry, sketches, and features. They both provide information about the Physical Product (Axle xy). The Design Manager display is similar to the SOLIDWORKS FeatureManager. Quick Start xDesign is the Collaborative space location. I use the Quick Start xDesign Collaborative space for all lessons. The 3DSpace app is used to create Collaborative space locations.Īs an example, I created two Collaborative space locations as displayed in the New Component box: Engineering Design and Quick Start xDesign. Collaborative space location will differ depending on setup. The default Location maybe named: Common Space. This also makes it easy to communicate and share designs with your team members, regardless of location. The default Location defines the Collaborative space (cloud storage) where your components are saved. The default Name* of the component is Physical Product 1. Note: You may see the Restore option if you timed out or your internet connection was interrupted The xDesign App creates prismatic parts and assemblies.Ĭreate a new component. Note: 3D Creator is for commercial clients and makers.Ĭlick xDesign to launch the App. 3D Designer role is assigned to educators and students. Your administrator or instructor can create a unique dashboard in a classroom environment.Ĭlick 3D Designer under the My Roles (xDesign). The dashboard displays the Roles and Apps that you have assigned or purchased. Selecting the correct plane to start your model is very important.įor my series of lessons, I selected the 3DEXPERIENCE mouse control.Ĭlick the center of the Compass as illustrated for Roles, Apps & Solutions portfolio. The plane you select for your first sketch determines the orientation of the part. When you create a new component, the three default planes (xy), (yz), (zx) are aligned with specific views. Sketches are the foundation for creating features.Ī sketch is located on a reference plane, face or a created plane.ĭoes it matter what plane you start the first sketch on? Yes. Most xDesign features start with a sketch. One of the most difficult areas I’ve seen with my students is where do they start the design. He also introduces new apps in the engineering design process. Through the SOLIDWORKS xDesign Lesson series, David helps educators understand the differences and similarities between xDesign and SOLIDWORKS through simple examples. After teaching 1000’s of students and writing about SOLIDWORKS for over 25 years, David Planchard, emeritus WPI, is exploring xDesign.
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