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Re: Tips to Tame SolidWorks Library Features

joshmings — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:20:36 -0000

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?

Re: Tips to Tame SolidWorks Library Features

George Edwards — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:33:42 -0000

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

Re: Tips to Tame SolidWorks Library Features

gale — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:32:53 -0000

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

Re: Tips to Tame SolidWorks Library Features

Cmatt — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:17:07 -0000

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

Re: Tips to Tame SolidWorks Library Features

zafer — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 01:18:13 -0000

Hi Josh,
Are you the Josh from EAC?

zafer

Re: Tips to Tame SolidWorks Library Features

Josh — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 08:37:14 -0000

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.

Re: Tips to Tame SolidWorks Library Features

aWhatmough — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:05:00 -0000

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.

Re: Tips to Tame SolidWorks Library Features

Josh — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:33:13 -0000

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

Re: Tips to Tame SolidWorks Library Features

Bruce Buck — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:18:14 -0000

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.

Re: Tips to Tame SolidWorks Library Features

Josh — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:56:51 -0000

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.

Re: Tips to Tame SolidWorks Library Features

gale — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:40:33 -0000

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!!!:)