Advanced Part Modeling SolidWorks 2008

Lesson 1: Multibody Solids

Multibody Solids
Bridging
Extrude From
Solid Bodies Folder
Local Operations
Combined Bodies
Common Bodies
Tool Body
Insert Part
Move/Copy Bodies
Mate Reference
Patterning
Indent Feature
Using Cut to Create Multibodies
Saving Solid Bodies as Parts and Assemblies
Feature Scope
Save Bodies
Splitting a Part into Multibodies
Creating an Assembly
Using Split Part with Legacy Data

Lesson 2: Sweeps

Introduction
Sweeping
Sweeping Along a 3D Path
3D Sketching
Helix and Spiral
Projected Curve
Composite Curve
Sweeping
Fit Spline
Sweeping and Lofting: What's the Difference?
Creating a Curve Through a Set of Points
Insert Ellipse
Working with a Non-planar Path
Variable Radius Filleting
Analyzing Geometry
Display Curvature
Show Curvature Combs
Intersection Curve
Zebra Stripes
Selecting Edges
Select Loop
Performance Considerations
Modeling Threads
Orientation and Twist Control
Align with End Faces
Sweeping Along Model Edges
SelectionManager
Sweeping a Tool Body

Lesson 3: Lofts and Splines

Basic Lofting
Using Derived and Copied Sketches
Copying a Sketch
Derived Sketches
Centerline Lofting
Split Entities
Cleaning Up a Model
Delete Face
Deviation Analysis
Spline Sketching
Advanced Lofting
Sketch Picture
Layout Sketches

Lesson 4: Other Advanced Tools

Advanced Fillets
Flex
Wrap Feature
Deform Feature
Knit Surface
Move Face and Delete Face
Using 3D Sketch with the Hole Wizard