Sep 26, 2019 a great way to speed up the configuration process is by using design tables. Changes to the width in either configuration a or b will be applied to both configurations, but configuration c will remain unchanged. The first feature in the feature tree reflects this. I created a few derived configs of a default part config. Configurations is one of the best command in solidworks. I am having various problems with features and functions since creating these. Changes to the width in either configuration a or b will be applied to both configurations, but configuration. Insert a part using the configuration file from your local disk.
Edit configuration details in solidworks, select the file whose configuration details you want to edit. This blog is the second part of a configurations series. Feb 19, 2014 get training on solidworks derived configurations. An easy to follow tutorial on creating and enabling part configurations and how to follow them through to assembly level resulting in more diverse parts and dynamic 3d models. This is an important defect, because the customer uses drawing views that reference the derived configuration instead of the default configuration. How to break a derived part in solidworks computer aided. There are about 20 of them part number, rev draw date etcthat copy when i create a new configuration of a detail part. It has different sizes for the diameter, head, thread length and so on. You can override, any configurable parameter in the derived configuration.
An important design constraint is that a and b have the same width, so configuration b was created as a derived configuration of a. Now how can i save all these configurations as stl with the. Apr 03, 2017 solid solutions management ltd was founded in 1998, originally as a solidworks training and support provider. Explore the differences between suppression in parent and child configurations. Benefits of using derived configurations in solidworks. It has so many capabilities that you need to explore just. Design tables, configurations and derived configurations. I had used the delete face command to remove a chamfer on a patterned body after a subtract combine as i wanted the chamfer on majority of the items but not on a few of them. If you change a parameter in the parent configuration, the change will automatically propagates to the child. One that lets you see all configurations and their properties in an editable table format with the ability to copy between them easily. Along with part, assembly, and 2d drawing functionality, specialized tools are included for sheet metal, weldments, surfacing, molds, product configuration.
Basics and creating configurations ended, we will be discussing configurations in the context of an assembly. The solidworks focus on easeofuse allows more engineers, designers and other technology professionals than ever before to take advantage of 3d in bringing their designs to life. First, let us recall that flat pattern drawing views are created from a flatten derived configuration. We will discuss manual configurations, derived configurations, and design tables. Derived configurations in design tables solidworks. Search creating derived configurations in the solidworks knowledge base. Solidworks 2011, applying configurations, design tables and equations in a solidworks part. If the option is selected to create derived configurations, in all parts where selected features are being suppressed, a derived configuration is generated and used in a derived assembly configuration. Check out solidworks system requirements to ensure you are always working with a solidworks supported and optimized system for hardware, operating system and microsoft products also apple.
Derived configurations have allowed us to create parentchild relationships within the individual 650 or 700c configurations. Search derived configurations in design tables in the solidworks knowledge base. Aug 07, 2017 using this example of a basic hydraulic ram. See configuration rule configuration rule for more information. I have also had issues with some things not working correctly when derived configurations.
Derived configurations allow you to create a parentchild relationship within a configuration. Heres a quick video from our youtube channel that i made about solidworks. Solidworks sp5 hotfix how to install tutorial innova. Download a configuration file from vault to your local drive using vault explorer. At the top of the feature tree you will find the configuration. Configurations a, b, and c will be used together in an assembly. Configurations and equation drivers like solidworks. Jul 20, 2014 the process of creating derived configurations can take some thought and be lengthy, however in our example, it shows how derived configurations can be an advantage to us. Learn how to name dimensions so that you can use them in design tables. You can insert a new design table by going to insert tables design table. Explore how solidworks supports customers to generate more value in their business. Oct 04, 2017 this video demonstrates how to model a lego, prepare the model by using equations to drive the geometry, and how to create multiple configurations. Why dont the dimensions for derived configurations appear in.
Solidworks standard get up to speed quickly and benefit from this powerful 3d design and manufacturing solution. Custom properties of derived configuration are empty remark. At the top of the feature tree you will find the configuration tab select and right click the space where the feature tree. To generate them i had to use derived configuration, as shown on the picture. Part derived configurations get learning solidworks 2016 now with oreilly online learning. Solidworks simplify utility for improving large assembly. A solidworksderived configuration allows you to create a parentchild relationship within a configuration. Oct 04, 2019 configurations is one of the best command in solidworks. Johnson did a good job of explaining iparts, iassemblies vs configurations there are also ifeatures and ilogic that you might investigate. What is a solidworks derived configuration and why should. Below is 2 pictures, one showing the view in solidworks. Sep 24, 2016 solidworks products are easy to learn and use, and work together to help you design products better, faster, and more costeffectively. Solid solutions management ltd was founded in 1998, originally as a solidworks training and support provider. Basics and creating configurations ended, we will be discussing configurations.
This allowed you to create a child configuration where all the parameters were linked to the parent unless you override a value, then that parameter was unique to the child and no longer linked to the parent. The rule to control derived configurations is applied on the configuration parameter that appears in model rules for each captured part or assembly. In the configurationmanager, rightclick the toplevel configuration. Likewise, when you generate a design table, the parameters that are linked to parent configuration show up in the parent configuration and the respective cells are blank for the derived configuration. Solidworks 2016 sp05 to disable web help from within solidworks and use local help instead, click help use solidworks web help.
When translating solidworks assemblies that contains parts with derived configurations, parts suppressed in the derived configuration will still appear. Option save derived configurations has no influence on the result. Mainly because the times that i have used them, it backfired on me. Configurations lists only the active configuration and its derived configurations. A derived part in solidworks is a part that is based on an existing part. I make an extrudecut through my model in one of the derived configurations. Translating solidworks files with derived configurations issue. You can also rename a configuration here and it updates in the featuremanager design tree. Introduction to design tables in solidworks youtube.
The process of creating derived configurations can take some thought and be lengthy, however in our example, it shows how derived configurations can be an advantage to us. Come learn about solidworks configurations see how powerful they are and how they can help you to improve efficiency. Derived configs should be indented under the parent config and linked to the parents properties by default. It focuses on best practices for creating advanced models and bulletproof assemblies. Solidworks configurations allow users to maintain multiple versions of a part or an assembly in a single file. If you change a parameter in the parent configuration. Copy derived configurations in solidworks using design. Copy a configuration and its derived configurations. One is using the insert part function from the insert drop down menu. The inventor equivalent actually better, i can offer proof on request as i use both on a daily basis of solidworks.
When create derived configurations is cleared, you can add the simplified features to a different configuration you select under configurations. Learn how configuration names and descriptions are added by design tables. Solidworks configurations are a great way to represent multiple variations of a partassembly within a single file. One of the issues that users find is how to copy the derived configuration.
Nov 24, 2016 to make a library of washers, i got a table with part numbers, the type of the washer conical, flat, split, wave, the thickness, the outer and inner diameter. The differences between configurations are established by changing dimension values, suppressing features, and changing other parameters. A solidworks derived configuration allows you to create a parentchild relationship within a configuration. Configurations can be used in parts and assemblies, and have a wide range of use cases. Save a library with derived configurations grabcad questions. Strange glitch in solidworks 2019 with delete face command when using derived configurations. Use solidworks configuration files with vault, including bill of material assignment and item property mapping, to construct an accurate ebom from solidworks models. I have an assembly model that has a configuration with several derived configurations under it. How do you copy properties in configurations dassault. The right click options hasnt got any option to delete.
This series of videos demonstrates how to apply configurations, design tables and equations to. Use solidworks simplify tool to increase performance of. The purpose of this page is to assist customers in finding a qualified workstation and graphics driver for use with solidworks. Feb 19, 2014 get solidworks training on solidworks parent and child configurations. This allowed you to create a child configuration where all the parameters were linked to the parent. The rule to control configurations is applied on the configuration parameter that appears in model rules for each captured part or assembly. One of the issues that users find is how to copy the derived configuration from. Part derived configurations learning solidworks 2016 video. I would like to create a new configuration from the existing one and bring along its derived configurations. Derived configurations can be switched by rules in any new file created. Provide feedback on this topic solidworks welcomes your feedback concerning the presentation, accuracy, and.
One of the issues that users find is how to copy the derived configuration from one parent to another parent configuration. See model rules configuration rule for more information. Download weldment profiles configurations this is a. Provide feedback on this topic solidworks welcomes your feedback concerning the presentation, accuracy, and thoroughness of the documentation. Learn how to derive configurations from existing configurations. When i make a new derived configuration of a assembly the properties are empty. You may have noticed that in some cases solidworks creates derived configurations automatically. Configuration parameters, material configurations, setting surface materials, updating template configurations, derived configurations, cast configurations, machined configurations. Although, personally i stay away from them unless i have to use them. Using configurations also helps with managing your files.
Configurations provide a convenient way to develop and manage families of models with different dimensions, components, or other parameters. Copy derived configurations in solidworks using design table. By default, all parameters in the child configuration are linked to the parent configuration. If you change a parameter in the parent configuration, the change automatically propagates to the child. In my assembly i have a configuration default from which i created 2 derived configurations, config 1 and config 2. Why dont the dimensions for derived configurations appear. Nested configurations now called derived configurations were added to the core of solidworks. In conjunction with draftsight, dassault systemes 2d cad product, the 2d drawing. Learn how to setup configurations so that the features you want suppressed are suppressed. Dec 01, 2015 this video shall demonstrate the ability to use configurations in order to manipulate features in solidworks. The part is not being used in any assembly and still i cant delete the configuration neither by hitting delete button nor by right clicking.
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