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Tips to Tame SolidWorks Library Features

Started by Josh M · 10 months ago

Wouldn’t it be nice to automate all the modeling you do in SolidWorks? There’s ways to do this but when you’re first implementing SolidWorks or need to add some methods to speed up model creation there’s a way to make adding features quicker. It’s thro ... Continue reading »

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  • gale

    1 year ago

    Yes I am using that for dimple grooves. I have also in library feature part several configurations with various predefined sizes...after insert I choose proper config in dialog box.
    I would like use that more offen and do more shapes of features, but you know that, 100x repeat same operation when you do that!!!:)
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  • Josh

    1 year ago

    Very true Gale. It takes a little bit to set the Library Feature up sometimes, but when it's done, it's so much quicker. It would be interesting to see all the types of Library Features people use.
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  • Bruce Buck

    1 year ago

    I mainly use it for text or logos that get used on decals, injection molded parts, castings, etc. I'll admit that I need to use this functionality more, for more types of features as well.
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  • Josh

    1 year ago

    Bruce, that's one thing I hadn't thought of using it for. Great idea.
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  • aWhatmough

    1 year ago

    Library parts are great I was using them for O-rings long before SolidWorks shipped O-ring groves with Toolbox. With the drag and drop added in 08 it is even easier to use library parts and features.
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  • Josh

    1 year ago

    Albert, Hi. Are you talking about the dissect functionality added to the search feature that allows you to search down to the feature level of parts? I think that's going to be useful, but think it's still important to have a library of commonly used features that you can use throughout an organization.
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  • zafer

    1 year ago

    Hi Josh,
    Are you the Josh from EAC?

    zafer
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  • Cmatt

    1 year ago

    Working with sheet metal frequently, i find they have been fantastic for adding Pems.
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  • gale

    10 months ago

    I have done one little tutorial about library feature parts, look at http://solidworks.svobodne.net/?p=9
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  • George Edwards

    3 months ago

    Whats the difference between library features, and blocks? I use block sketches to make things I use a lot.
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  • Josh M

    3 months ago

    Library features are like blocks for solid geometry. Blocks are 2D bits used in drawings. It's just the wording, those sketches you're creating could be considered Library features. They're reusable geometry you are storing in your library. Does that make sense?
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