SOLIDWORKS: File References

1h 4mIntermediate2018-06-14

Authors

David Antanavige

Mechanical Engineer and CAD Educator

Course details

SOLIDWORKS file references are the backbone of how all assemblies and drawings are created. In this course, get acquainted with the various ways that file references can impact your SOLIDWORKS workflow, as well as how to diagnose common file reference issues. Discover where to find file references, how to understand the different indicators and errors you may come across, and how to resolve errors. Learn how to edit parts, assemblies, and drawings using file reference options. This course also covers the advanced Pack and Go, move, and replace options, which all relate. Plus, find out how to copy over a project without disrupting legacy designs.

Learning objectives
File references in parts and assemblies
Working with derived parts
Replacing components
Troubleshooting broken references
File references in drawings
Replicating data
Copying files using Pack and Go

Skills covered

SOLIDWORKSDassaultManufacturingProduct and Industrial DesignProduct and ManufacturingDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome

1. File References in Parts and Assemblies

02 - Explanation of file references
03 - Open dialog box
04 - List References and Find References
05 - Sketch relations
06 - Working with derived parts
07 - Breaking references
08 - Master modeling
09 - Replacing components
10 - External references
11 - Troubleshooting broken references

2. File References in Drawings

12 - Looking at drawing views
13 - Open dialog box
14 - Reusing drawings for new models
15 - Troubleshooting broken views

3. Replicating Data

16 - Copy, rename, and move
17 - Pack and Go overview - Copy
18 - Pack and Go - Creating a new version
19 - Pack and Go - Using the zip feature
20 - Treehouse

Conclusion

21 - Next steps