Chapter 1: Introducing SolidWorks
FIGURE 1.9The Novice and Advanced interfaces for the New SolidWorks Document dialog
Cross-Reference
Drawing templates and formats are complex enough that I cover them in a separate chapter. Chapter 20 dis-
cusses the differences between templates and formats, and how to use them to your advantage. This chapter
addresses part and assembly templates. n
Depending on your needs, it might be reasonable to have templates for metric and inch part and
assembly, templates for steel and aluminum, and templates for sheet metal parts and for weldments,
if you design these types of parts. If your firm has different customers with different requirements,
you might consider using separate templates for each customer. Over time, you will discover the
types of templates you need, because you will find yourself making the same changes repeatedly.