DimXpert - Feature Selector

Posted on July 14th, 2008 in Dimensions, SolidWorks, ToolBars by admin

Hey Kids! Here we are at a start of another fun filled week. To start things off this week we are going to continue our tour of the DimXpert command. Last week we began exploring the DimXpert tool with with the now famous posts: Introduction to the DimXpertManager and DimXpert Datums, Sizes and Locations. This week I decided to do something different for this subject only. Since the DimXpert has soooo many topics that need to be covered, I will break up the post to make room for other topics. I would hate for you to get burnt out on such a great tool.

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DimXpert Datums, Sizes and Locations

Posted on July 10th, 2008 in Dimensions, Models, Productivity by The SW Geek

Earlier this week I introduced the DimXpert Manager and auto dimensioning simple parts. Using the DimXpert to auto dimension simple parts is a great simple tool but as your part becomes more complex it may become necessary to dimension the part manually. Before we can jump right into dimensioning your part we first should make sure we are familiar with the available tools offered by the DimXpert. Today we are going to go over the datum, size dimensions and location dimension tools before moving on to more tools in the coming days. I know it seems like a lot that will be covered but it will all tie together nicely in the very end.

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Introduction to the DimXpertManager

Posted on July 7th, 2008 in Dimensions, Models, Productivity, SolidWorks by The SW Geek

ASME Y14.41, Digital Product Definition Data Practices, was introduced in 2003 to bring ASME Y14.5M into the digital age. In short, ASME Y14.41 allows you to dimension and tolerance a 3D model without the need for a paper drawing. SolidWorks 2008 took a big step in the direction of adopting this standard with the addition of the DimXpert for parts. DimXpert for parts uses feature recognition and topological recognition to supported manufacturing features in your model such as bosses, chamfers, cylinders, simple holes, slots and others. Today using the Auto Dimension Scheme will will dimension a simple part from our press assembly. Later in the week, I will be covering some more advanced techniques when using the DimXpert for parts.

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