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SolidWorks noob Question


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I have two files i would like to overlay and compare, like in Mastercam.

If i drag the second solid model in, it automatically opens a new window.

 

(I have not explored how to work with or create assemblies, if that is

indeed the procedure to use here)

There is no merge option in the file menu

 

Thanks in advance

Rick

 

 

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Insert==>Part would be the way to get to a MC like overlay in one part file.

But like JLW said an assembly would work. It may even be better because mating two parts in an assembly is super slick/ easy. Important if part don't share the same origin. In a part file you would have to use the Move feature command adding features to the tree.

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16 minutes ago, Thee Rickster ™ said:

MKD, they did not come in over top of each other using your method.

 

how do i transform from and too?

 

Cheers

Rick

This is the tough part of doing it in a part file. Need to look for the move/copy bodies icon. It is rather painful to use.

when they don't line up, it is far easier to do it with Mates within an assembly.

File==> make assembly from part. The parts you already have open will show up in the dialog, so you won't even have to go browse for them.

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MKD

 

Ok, sorry for late reply had lunch.... ;)

SO:

-I created 2 separate solid works file from the two parasolids.

-I opened both and in one file went , file/new/assembly

-I selected both and they did not jusr position in the spot that they were in spaceclaim

How do i move or mate them in place now?

 

Cheers

rick

 

 

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3 minutes ago, Thee Rickster ™ said:

MKD

 

Ok, sorry for late reply had lunch.... ;)

SO:

-I created 2 separate solid works file from the two parasolids.

-I opened both and in one file went , file/new/assembly

-I selected both and they did not jusr position in the spot that they were in spaceclaim

How do i move or mate them in place now?

 

Cheers

rick

 

 

Hold cntl, CLICK on each model once, on the similar surfaces. When you release the cntl key a dialog should pop up with a paperclip icon.

clicking that will bring up the full mates dialog and solidworks will move the parts into alingment of what it thinks is the best alignment method. ie coincent/tangent concentric/etc

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4 minutes ago, Thee Rickster ™ said:

Cant seem to get the paper clip to show. Its obvious not noob friendly

So, Ill mess around until my 4th coffee where off.... LOL

 

As you can tell it not a cover and a lid to mate so i am sure this one will gic me more of a headache... ;)

I'll keep you posted

thanks Sir!

you're very close...

If your assembly toolbar is showing, find the paperclip icon.

if your xxxx'y toolbar is not showing click, right click on the ribbon bar blank space and turn it on

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