SOLIDWORKS: Master Modeling

Learn a new way to approach SOLIDWORKS design: from the top down, creating master models that are easy to update, highly organized, and have parts that align smoothly.

Introduction

• Master modeling techniques

1. SOLIDWORKS Master Modeling

• The master modeling technique
• SOLIDWORKS file references

2. Master Modeling and Boolean Features

• Split
• Save bodies
• Move and copy a body
• Combine body
• Insert part
• List references and external references

3. SOLIDWORKS Explorer

• Introduction to Explorer
• Pack and Go
• Rename
• Move
• Where Used

4. Creating Production Files

• Master modeling weldment designs
• Master modeling sheet metal designs
• Master modeling machined part designs
• Master modeling 3D printed part designs
• Making changes to your master model
• Master modeling molds
• Evaluating your master model
• Assigning materials in the master model

Conclusion

• Next steps