Since configuring a model often involves changing the values of dimensions and suppressing features, it is good practice to change dimension and feature names to simplify the configuration creation process.įor the socket model, we changed the name of several dimensions to more clearly represent what the specific dimensions control. Configurations can also be employed to describe a model as it proceeds through steps in the manufacturing or assembly process.
For example, it is common to suppress features that are largely cosmetic and computationally heavy-such as threads or fillets-when using a part in a large assembly or running a simulation. In this way, configurations allow for easy propagation of design changes.Ĭonfigurations are also commonly used to create simplified versions of parts for use in assemblies and analysis. By assigning different values to the outer diameter and depth of the socket and choosing whether to use a 12-point cut or a 16-point cut, we can easily create multiple configurations of the socket without having to go through the work of recreating all the sketches and features that make up the model. In the image above, all twelve sockets are contained in a single part file. The most common reason to use configurations is to quickly establish a family of similar parts or assemblies. Future articles in this series will cover using configurations in assemblies and using configurations in drawings. In this article, we will examine the best cases for using configurations in SOLIDWORKS, preparing a model for configuration, and 3 methods for creating configurations: manually, using a Configuration Table, and using a Design Table. This blog is the first part in a series about configurations. ( For a full list of configurable items, see the SOLIDWORKS Help article, “ Configurable Items for Parts”). The differences between configurations are established by changing dimension values, suppressing features, and changing other parameters. SOLIDWORKS configurations allow users to maintain multiple versions of a part or an assembly in a single file.
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