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Solidworks Basics

Eric Sugalski eric@bostondevice.com

Solidworks Navigation

Feature Tree

Model Window

Command Bar

Bounding Box

•  Select the “Front” plate •  Create a “New 2D Sketch”

Create side profile of car

•  Dimension to the bounding box

Extrude Car Body – 3.125”

Add radii – 0.25”

Create Wheel Revolve Profile

Revolve Wheel Profile around axis

Mirror Wheel over “Front Plane”

Mirror Front Wheels about “Right Plane”

Create Domed Window Profile

Extrude Window 2.25”

Add .35” Radii along edges of window

Other things to try

•  What happens when you change your original bounding box dimensions?

•  Can you change the colors of individual part bodies?

•  Add a spoiler •  Add hubcaps

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