

Use your unique link to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.Ĭlick the center of the Compass as illustrated for Roles, Apps & Solutions portfolio. The six principle views are Front, Top, Right, Back, Bottom, Left in Third Angle Projection. These views together with dimensions and annotations are sufficient to manufacture the component. Orthographic projection provides the ability to represent the shape of the component using two or more views. The Top and Right views can be obtained in a similar fashion.

To obtain the Front view of a component, turn the component (either physically or mentally) so that the front of the object is all you see. The surface, as you look at the component, is called the Front view. Selecting the correct plane to start your component is very important.īefore an object is created, examine which views will best provide the information required to manufacture the component. The plane you select for your first sketch determines the orientation of the component. When you create a new component, the three default planes are aligned with specific views. Sketches are the foundation for creating features.Ī sketch is located on a reference plane, face or a created plane.ĭoes it matter what plane you start the first sketch on? Yes. Most xDesign features start with a sketch. He also introduces new apps in the engineering design process. Through the SOLIDWORKS xDesign Lesson series, David helps educators understand the differences and similarities between xDesign and SOLIDWORKS through simple examples. After teaching 1000’s of students and writing about SOLIDWORKS for over 25 years, David Planchard, emeritus WPI, is exploring xDesign.
