Part VI: Using Advanced Techniques
FIGURE 26.29
Patterning a body- Use the Combine feature to add together all five bodies. You can access this feature
by choosing Insert ➪ Features ➪ Combine from the menus.
Summary
Beginning to understand how to work with multiple bodies in SolidWorks opens a gateway to a
new world of modeling possibilities. Like in-context design, multi-body modeling is definitely
something that you have to go into with your eyes open. You will experience difficulties when
using this technique, but you will also find new possibilities that were not available with other
techniques. The key to success with multi-body techniques is understanding the capabilities and
limitations of the tools.When using a model with the multi-body approach, make sure that you can identify a reason for
doing it this way rather than using a more conventional approach. Also keep in mind the list of
applications or uses for multi-body modeling mentioned in this chapter. For some types of work,
you cannot avoid multi-body modeling, such as using the SolidWorks Mold Tools and Weldments.