SolidWorks 2010 Bible

Chapter 30: Using Imported Geometry and Direct Editing Techniques

FIGURE 30.21

Moving tabs and snap in a single Move Face feature

Tutorial: Flex and Freeform

This tutorial steps you through importing and editing geometry using the Move Face, Flex, and

Freeform features in SolidWorks.

1. Open the Parasolid file from the CD-ROM called ellipse.x_t.
   2. Increase the size of the part by using the Move Face feature with the Offset option.
   You can use the axis of the triad handle to drag the offset distance or key it in in the
   PropertyManager. Use an offset distance of about 0.08 inch. Make sure only the elliptical
   face of the model is selected.


2. Activate the Flex feature, and use the settings shown in Figure 30.22:

l (^) Select the body in the graphics window in the top selection box.
l Select Bending option in the Flex Input section.
l (^) Select Hard edges in the Flex Input section.
l Select 190deg for the angle.
l (^) In Trim Plane 1, set the distance to 1.9 inch.
l In Trim Plane 2, set the distance to 4.5 inches.
Accept the feature when you are done.

4. Open a sketch on the Front (XY) plane, orient the view normal to it, and then
   sketch an ellipse with one end of the major axis at the origin and the rest dimen-
   sioned, as shown in Figure 30.23.