Learning SOLIDWORKS xDesign

1h 29mBeginner2019-01-29

Authors

David Antanavige

Mechanical Engineer and CAD Educator

Course details

SOLIDWORKS xDesign makes the power of SOLIDWORKS mobile. xDesign allows you to design, edit, and collaborate on projects from any device. This cloud-based CAD package frees you from the desktop, so you can create when and where you work best. In this course, instructor and Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert David Antanavige shows how to design parts with SOLIDWORKS xDesign. Learn your way around the user interface; discover how to collaborate in 3DSpace; explore the sketch, feature, surface, and assembly environment; and create models using the powerful design guidance features in xDesign.

Learning objectives
Creating a 3D passport
Using the collaborative space in 3DExperience
Navigating the xDesign GUI
Accessing the toolbar tabs
Getting design guidance
Creating profiles to customize input loads and constraints

Skills covered

SOLIDWORKS xDesignManufacturingProduct and Industrial DesignProduct and ManufacturingLearning

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - An introduction to SOLIDWORKS xDesign

1. Introduction to the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

02 - Dashboard
03 - Search
04 - Collaborative spaces - 3D space
05 - xDesign app
06 - User Assistance panel

2. xDesign GUI

07 - Design Manager (feature tree)
08 - Toolbar
09 - Marketplace
10 - Part Supply

3. Toolbar Tabs

11 - Sketch tab, part 1
12 - Sketch tab, part 2
13 - Feature tab, part 1
14 - Feature tab, part 2
15 - Feature tab, part 3
16 - Surface tab
17 - Assembly
18 - Tools tab
19 - Manage tab, part 1
20 - Manage tab, part 2
21 - View tab

4. Design Guidance

22 - Learning Assistant
23 - Design Guidance
24 - Load Case Manager
25 - Creating profiles

Conclusion

26 - Next steps