Introduction to SolidWorks

Lesson 9 – Importing Models from the Internet

Section III – Modeling Complex Parts 9.1 Lesson Objectives

Lesson 9 – Importing Models from the

Internet

9.1 Lesson Objectives

After completing this Lesson, you will be able to:

 Find models of mechanical parts in Design Library, Toolbox and on the Internet and

import them into SolidWorks.

 Find and use geometry features, symbols and notes from the Design Library.

 Import models from other CAD software using IGES, STEP and other neutral file

translators.

 Use JPEG, TIF, VRML and other common file structures in SolidWorks.

9.2 Introduction

The ability to import and re-use models is one of the most useful capabilities of CAD software.
Many manufacturers and suppliers of bearings, fasteners, actuators and other hardware have
their catalogs on the Internet and you can download 3D models of their products. You can also
re-use your old models and those of your co-workers. Many companies have libraries of
commonly used parts and assemblies for re-use.

9.3 Importing from Toolbox

SolidWorks includes various libraries of components
for re-use. One of them is the Toolbox.

Step 75: To make the toolbox available, click on
ToolsAdd-ins on the Main Menu to get the menu
in Figure 9.1. Verify that Toolbox and Toolbox
Browser have a check mark.

Step 76: Next, expand SolidWorks Resources
Design LibraryToolboxANSI InchBall
Bearings in the Task Pane. See Figure 9.2.

 In the Roller Bearing folder, right-click on the

needle roller bearings and select Create

Part...

Figure 9. 1 – Tools Add-Ins