Introduction to SolidWorks

Lesson 3 – Modeling the Skateboard Deck Using Extruded Boss/Base
Section II – Modeling Simple Parts 3.1 Lesson Objectives

Lesson 3 – Modeling the Skateboard

Deck Using Extruded

Boss/Base

3.1 Lesson Objectives

After completing this Lesson, you will be able to:

 Model simple parts in SolidWorks.

 Explain and use the CommandManager toolbar.

 Explain and use the FeatureManager design tree.

 Explain and make changes on the PropertyManager menu.

 Explain and use the commands in the Sketch toolbar.

 Explain and use the commands in the Features toolbar.

 Explain and use the command ToolsDimensionsSmart.

 Explain and use the command ToolsRelationsAdd.

 Explain the difference between sketches and features.

 Explain and use Inferencing.

3.2 Introduction

When you open the template for a part, all the commands needed to create a solid model
become available. The Command Manager toolbar will show tabs for the Sketch toolbar and
the Features toolbar. As the name implies, the first can be used like a pencil and paper to
create a 2D cross-section of the part. The second has the commands needed to extrude the 2D
cross-section into a 3D solid.

Many parts can be modeled by following five steps:

Modeling 1 – Select a sketch plane.

 The most common error made by beginners is forgetting to select the sketch

plane. Forgetting to select the sketch plane will:

1) create a sketch in the wrong plane, or

2) merge the new sketch with the previous sketch, or

3) result in an error message.