Advanced Assembly Modeling SolidWorks 2008

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Lesson 1: The MotionManager

MotionManager
Using the Animation Wizard
Free Motion
Drag Motion
Motors and Motion
Visual Properties
Interpolation Modes
View Orientation States
Physical Simulation
Using Physical Dynamics

Lesson 2: Top-Down Assembly Modeling

Top-Down Assembly Modeling
Building Virtual Parts
Building Parts in an Assembly
Assembly Features
In-Context Features
Propagating Changes
Smart Fasteners
Saving Internal Parts as External
External References
Breaking External References
Removing External References
Fastening Features
Part Fastening Features
In-Context Fastening Features

Lesson 3: Advanced Mate Techniques

Advanced Mates
Adding Mate References
Design Library Parts
Capture Mate References
Create Property Manager
Smart Components
Advanced and Mechanical Mate Types
Summary: Inserting and Mating Components
Multiple Mate Mode
Using Copy with Mates

Lesson 4: Using Configurations with Assemblies

Using Configurations with Assemblies
Component Patterns
Using Configure Component
Creating Configurations Manually
Using Design Tables with Assemblies
Understanding Design Tables
Manipulating the Design Table
Derived Configurations

Lesson 5: Assembly Editing

Assembly Editing
Key Topics
Editing Activities
Replacing and Modifying Components
Troubleshooting an Assembly
Replace Mate Entities
Replacing Components Using Save As
Mirroring Components
Hole Alignment
Controlling Dimensions in an Assembly

Lesson 6: Layout-based Assembly Design

Layout-based Assembly Design
Key Topics
Blocks
Inserting Blocks

Lesson 7: Assembly Display States

Display States
Selection Tools for Display States

Lesson 8: Large Assemblies

Large Assemblies
Key Topics
Lightweight Components
Large Assembly Mode
Selective Open with Hide
Using Quick View / Selective Open
Using Configurations with Large Assemblies
Modifying the Structure of an Assembly
Tips for Faster Assemblies
Drawing Considerations
SolidWorks Explorer
Renaming Components