SOLIDWORKS Assembly Modeling Training - Instructor Led Virtual

This virtually-led live course is all about Assembly Modeling! In this course, we’ll dive into the details of SOLIDWORKS Assembly Modeling, covering various key topics and best practices. Building upon the material introduced in the SOLIDWORKS Essentials course, this course consists of a wide range of basic to advanced concepts relating to assemblies, so you can expect to learn all about the useful tools and techniques designed with assemblies in mind!

Format: Live Instructor Led - Virtual
Duration: 4 Days, 4.5 Hour Sessions
Requirements: Access to SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD Software; 2+ Computer Monitors Recommended
Prerequisites: SOLIDWORKS Essentials Recommended; Experience with the Windows Operating System
Cost: $995

Why Take the SOLIDWORKS Assembly Modeling Training Course?

With a live instructor available to walk you through the course content and answer your questions in real-time, you’ll learn about Assembly Modeling in SOLIDWORKS starting with the basics, like standard mates, and transitioning to more advanced concepts, like working with large assemblies.

While you may already be familiar with using SOLIDWORKS, there are a great deal of tips, tricks, and techniques out there that might be new to you. Attending an advanced SOLIDWORKS course is a great way to get exposed to a plethora of the powerful capabilities that SOLIDWORKS offers. Register now to learn all about the handy tools available right at your fingertips, and be well on your way to becoming an Assembly Modeling pro!

What Will I Learn in the SOLIDWORKS Assembly Modeling Training Course?

The SOLIDWORKS Assembly Modeling course consists of 8 lessons that come together to provide a complete overview of working with assemblies in SOLIDWORKS. We’ll dive into various topics that encompass tips, tricks, techniques, and best practices to optimize your efficiency with Assembly Modeling. You can expect to learn all about concepts like advanced mating techniques, top-down and bottom-up assembly modeling, smart components, assembly editing, using configurations with assemblies, handling large assemblies, and more! Navigate the curriculum below to learn more about the specific capabilities that are covered!

Curriculum

 

  • SOLIDWORKS Assemblies
    Assembly File Structure
    File References
    File Reference Example
    Solving Mates
    Advanced Mate Techniques
    Case Study: Mate Shortcuts
    Mate References
    Design Library Parts
    Capture Mate References
    Mates with Axes and Planes
    Sharing a Model
    Multiple Selection Mate References
    Multiple Mate Mode
    Driven Mates
    Using Misaligned Mates
    Copying Multiple Components
    Case Study: Copy with Mates
    Fixed Components
    Summary: Inserting and Mating Components
    Advanced Mate Features
    Case Study: Advanced Mate Features
    Profile Center Mate
    Rack Pinion Mate

  • Top-Down Assembly Modeling
    Stages in the Process
    Making Changes to Dimensions
    Case Study: Editing and Building In-Context
    Adding Features In-Context
    Inserting a New Part into an Assembly
    Building In-Context Features
    Propagating Changes
    Saving Virtual Parts as External
    External References
    Breaking and Locking External References
    Assembly Design Intent
    SOLIDWORKS File Utilities
    Removing External References

  • Assembly Features and Smart Fasteners
    Case Study: Assembly Features
    Hole Series
    Smart Fasteners
    Smart Components
    Case Study: Smart Components
    Flexible Components

  • Assembly Editing
    Key Topics
    Case Study: Assembly Editing
    Mate Errors
    Replacing and Modifying Components
    Converting Parts and Assemblies
    Replacing Components Using Save As
    Reloading Components
    Component Patterns

  • Using Configurations with Assemblies
    Case Study: Assembly and Configurations
    Creating Configurations Manually
    Configuration Properties
    Using the Modify Configurations Dialog
    Changing Configurations using the Context Toolbar
    Managing the Tree Display
    Assembly Evaluation Tools
    Case Study: Hole Alignment
    Controlling Dimensions in an Assembly
    Creating an Equation
    Equations with Functions
    Comments
    Sensors
    Using the Mate Controller

  • Display States
    Bulk Selection Tools
    Case Study: Display States
    Advanced Select
    Envelopes
    Appearances, Materials and Scenes
    Case Study: Appearances and Materials

  • Large Assemblies
    Key Topics
    Assembly Loading
    Assembly Modes
    Assembly Visualization
    Lightweight Components
    Large Assembly Settings
    Case Study: Large Assembly Options
    Using SpeedPak
    Using SImplified Configuations
    Automatic Assembly Loading
    Defeature
    Modifying the Structure of an Assembly
    Envelope Publisher
    Large Design Review
    Comparison of Loading, Modes, and Methods
    Tips for Faster Assemblies
    Drawing Considerations

  • Facility Layout
    Publishing an Asset
    Using Magnetic Mates
    Modeling Connection Point Geometry

 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • There is not a fully virtual option available for this training at this time.

  • If you do not have access to SOLIDWORKS, please fill out a request on our Contact page and we can provide additional information on the options available!

  • As this course focuses mainly on how to use SOLIDWORKS in conjunction with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform rather than on how to use SOLIDWORKS itself, some prior experience with SOLIDWORKS is required. The prerequisites for this course are as follows:

    ▪ The SOLIDWORKS Essentials course

    ▪ Experience with the Windows operating system

    ▪ Mechanical Design Experience (Recommended)

  • We can certainly cater to your needs if they fall outside of the curriculum of this course. Please fill out a request on our Contact page with details of what you’d like covered and we can provide our recommendation on the best path forward!