Learn how to apply guide curves to refine a lofted shape.
- [Narrator] As you can see from the first loft movie…that the loft command is pretty powerful…but you need a little bit of work to set it up.…In this example here, I've got a few different planes…and I have a bunch of different sketches…that are defining the shape here.…So you can pretty much see that I've kind of created…a wire frame so I've got a straight line here in the back…that kind of connects the back corner.…I got a couple of profiles out here on the outside…and then I got a couple of just points here…at the ends to create a shape.…So what we're going to do is create a loft.…Come up here to lofted boss base, my profiles.…
So I'm going to start here with the profiles…from this little tree here.…So my starting point here is right there…and I want to make that go to that profile right there.…So if I choose that profile, you can see…I get kind of like a little cone shape here…so it follows this outside profile…but it doesn't follow these other profiles…and then I want to end over here…so now there's my shape.…
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10/31/2018First, see how to create two-dimensional sketches that become the foundation for 3D objects. Next, look at extruding and revolving 3D features; creating complex objects using the Sweep, Loft, and Surface tools; and modifying parts. Find out how to create uniform holes with the Hole Wizard, and explore more advanced modeling techniques using equations, mirroring, and pattern tools. Then review best practices for putting parts together in assemblies. Finally, get tips for creating detailed drawings, complete with an itemized bill of materials.
Along the way, Gabriel highlights new features from the 2019 release, including Sketch Ink, which enables pen and touch markup and model manipulation using gestures, and the updated project curve and slice tools.
- Working with templates
- Creating sketches
- Extruding and revolving features
- Applying materials
- Sketching lines, shapes, and polygons
- Trimming, extending, and transforming geometry
- Adding fillets and chamfers
- Working with planes and coordinates
- Creating patterns
- Modeling advanced parts
- Making holes
- Designing with blocks
- Building assemblies
- Mating parts
- Linking sketches
- Using design tables
- Creating part and assembly drawings
- Creating dimensions
- Adding annotations
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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1. Introduction to SOLIDWORKS
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Launching SOLIDWORKS10m 13s
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SOLIDWORKS templates2m 52s
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Measuring2m 1s
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2. SOLIDWORKS Quick Start
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Creating your first 3D part3m 45s
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Basic steps for 3D modeling7m 12s
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3. Basic Part Modeling
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Creating sketches6m 44s
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Understanding relationships7m 50s
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Using the Extrude feature5m 52s
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Making revolved cuts3m 19s
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Finding mass properties2m 25s
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Working with dimensions5m 12s
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4. Sketch Tools
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Line and Centerline tools3m 58s
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Using the Rectangle tool3m 59s
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Circles and arcs2m 58s
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Drawing slots2m 34s
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Sketching polygons2m 32s
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Creating text5m 48s
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Using the Spline tool3m 22s
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Equation driven curve2m 19s
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Sketch Ink3m 3s
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5. Modifying Sketches
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Creating offset geometry2m 26s
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Using the Mirror tools2m 10s
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Using construction lines4m 28s
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6. Reference Geometry
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Working with planes3m 34s
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Making an axis2m 3s
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Creating a coordinate system2m 33s
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Concept sketches1m 19s
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Markup view3m 5s
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7. Part Modifications
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Adding fillets to a part6m 36s
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Chamfering edges4m 21s
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Applying draft2m 58s
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Using the Shell command2m 35s
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Using the Mirror command5m 17s
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Creating linear patterns2m 47s
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Creating circular patterns2m 23s
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8. Advanced Part Modeling
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Loft tool6m 58s
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Making lofted cuts1m 46s
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Creating swept shapes3m 2s
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Making swept cuts4m 6s
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Using the Wrap command4m 47s
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Boundary Boss/Base3m 47s
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Intersect tool3m 33s
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Working with configurations4m 12s
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Surface tools2m 18s
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Direct Editing: Move Face3m 28s
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Direct Editing: Combine2m 57s
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Direct Editing: Split3m 29s
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Project Curve2m 31s
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Slice tool4m 43s
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9. Hole Wizard
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Positioning holes in 3D5m 32s
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10. Blocks
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Creating blocks3m 53s
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Designing with blocks2m 20s
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11. Building Assemblies
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Starting an assembly3m 41s
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Making linear patterns4m 1s
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Creating circular patterns2m 13s
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Using the Toolbox2m 54s
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Downloading internet parts3m 18s
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12. Advanced Mates
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Working with mate types3m 34s
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Mechanical mates5m 5s
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Magnetic mates3m 20s
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13. In-Context Modeling
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14. Using Design Tables
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Using design tables5m 22s
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Adding to design tables5m 4s
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15. Part Drawings
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16. Dimensioning
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Creating ordinate dimensions2m 29s
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17. Adding General Annotations
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Adding annotations10m 38s
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Adding views to your drawing6m 57s
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Adding custom properties4m 46s
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Linking drawing notes2m 39s
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Using the design library2m 13s
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18. Assembly Drawings
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Making an exploded view5m 8s
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Conclusion
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Next steps31s
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