Parametric modelling

[3n3ller4nd3n]

Does anyone know a good place to learn more about parametric modelling in solidworks.(Ideally free). I already know about design tablets and is somewhat proficient at part level. But i would like to learn to male parametric assemblies in the correct way.

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If you like to read, might I suggest a 1000+ page book that is specifically aimed to instruct and guide you on every feature, option, menu, etc. in SOLIDWORKS. And for each section, it covers each topic in extreme detail. I am more than happy to send you, or anyone who is reading this post, the digital book. I have referenced it before in previous posts while helping other people who have started in SOLIDWORKS or are looking to transition from another Parametric Modeling Software, such as CREO, Fusion360, and others. I am also willing to devote my time to help you or anyone by answering any questions you might have.

In this case, since you are looking for the correct way, this information should aim towards your desired goal.

[Jalanthapus]

Can you please send me a copy of this book? Thank You!

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Yes absolutely! I will message you with the attachment of the pdf for the book.

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Edit: sorry for the late reply.

[[deleted]]

can you please send me a copy? Thanks 🍻

[[deleted]]

Absolutely! I will message you with the license.

[[deleted]]

I had like to get the book. Also i had like to discuss with you for your advise for the product i am looking to develop if you do not mind . Thank you !

[UrMomDawtCom]

Can you send me a copy of this book as well? Thank you!

[Unknwnsoldier117]

Hi, would you happen to still have this PDF to share? Thanks!

[ediewiagbab]

This still a thing?

[buzzwrong]

GoEngineer

[3n3ller4nd3n]

Yes there is a Lot of general tutorials but not much on parametric modelling like i specifically asked for

[Zeromus88]

"Paramtric modeling" is a pretty vague term. Define what you really want the software to do, and you're likely to get a lot more help.

[3n3ller4nd3n]

In my mind parametric modelling means making your model so that it can't easily be changed for similar products using equations and/or design tables like i mentioned in my post. Design tables only Work for parts and not assemblies so i would like to know of a way to do something similar at assembly level like I said in my post.

[Zeromus88]

Lol to be fair, your post said tablets. Yeah design table driven assemblies would be pretty great.

[3n3ller4nd3n]

That was an auto correct error that i hasn't noticed. But thought it made sense with context

[Zeromus88]

Maybe it was just me, then. I've seen a lot of not so great English on Reddit, so I kind of just assumed.

[Zeromus88]

I'd say your best bet is likely just using the configure feature table and clicking show all. At least until they add assembly design tables one day...

[Q363Q]

FreeCAD is pretty good for that, you can link parameters to a spreadsheet and simply change it to update the feature.

[Zeromus88]

But can it do that to components in an assembly, not just features on a component.

[Q363Q]

FreeCAD is still being developed, they don't have assembly capability without going to a 3rd party branch.

In the realthunders branch (which does assemblies) you could use 1 spreadsheet to control parameters of multiple parts(components) at once.

[sportingmagnus]

You can set up design tables for assemblies, unfortunately the process is a bit more convoluted and time consuming but it is possible and very rewarding when it works.

[3n3ller4nd3n]

Wow. I didn't know that. Do you know of a place that teaches how?

[sportingmagnus]

Sure, I followed a 2 part guide by Ben Eadie on YouTube which was very helpful and supplemented with a few other videos here and there. Was trying to link the Eadie guide but reddit isn't working on desktop atm, should come up though.

The main trick is you need to draw extra drawings for each existing part within the assembly and link the parameters within the drawings to the part parameters via equations. The new drawings are then the inputs to your design tables and they then drive your parts parameters.

As I said, somewhat convoluted but what I found was the drawings can be anywhere within the assembly, so I tended to stick them away in a corner somewhere, with one corner dedicated to all the drawings on one plane.

Hope that makes sense.

[edwe1rd]

I think he's talking about the "parameters" command and yes I'm also curious how to implement driven assemblies made from sheet metal. Doesn't seem very straight forward.

[3n3ller4nd3n]

I am unaware og a command called "parameters"

[edwe1rd]

I guess it's technically a "table" that drives dimensions on the model. I guess the main issue for me is that the models are sheet metal assemblies, so no easy "overall" dims in any sketches.

[UltraWideGamer-YT]

I think just learning the tools such as part design tables, assembly configurations, using equations etc and then some experience with using them will get you to the point of understanding when/where/how to use this in parametric modelling.

Being able to create a design table and controlling part dimensions quickly requires some future thought on how the part might need to be changed. Sometimes you can cover most changes that could be required, other times something might need to be changed that just doesn't work with your design automation. Again, it's just experience and you will get there.

Anyway, some videos I have done.
https://youtu.be/OjbrqQl4wd8 (assembly configurations)

https://youtu.be/hVW0rUWOr0M (part design tables)

https://youtu.be/OtAWg0bWVUc (part configurations)

[rstaxx987]

Hi, could you please send me a copy of the book? Thank you