How do you create a shape in Solidworks?

How do I add a shape in SolidWorks?

Inserting Shapes

1. Make sure the file containing the shape to insert is loaded in the drawing. …
2. Click Draw > Shape > Define (or type InsertShape).
3. Type the shape name, or specify the ? …
4. Specify the insertion point.
5. Specify the height of the shape.
6. Specify the rotation angle of the shape.

How do I make a solid shape SolidWorks?

To convert a boundary surface into a solid, click Insert > Surface > Boundary Surface, and in Options and Preview, click Create solid. To convert a trim-surface feature into a solid, click Insert > Surface > Trim Surface and in Surface Split Options, click Create solid.

How do you make a 3D shape in SolidWorks?

Beginning a 3D Sketch

1. Click 3D Sketch. (Sketch toolbar) or Insert > 3D Sketch to open a 3D sketch on the Front plane in Isometric view.
2. Select a plane and then click 3D Sketch on Plane. (Sketch toolbar) or Insert > 3D Sketch on Plane to add a 3D sketch in Normal to view.

How do you draw a square in SolidWorks?

Sketch a square, extrude it using Boss Extrude

1. Select a plane or planar face and begin a sketch.
2. Select the rectangle tool. …
3. Make your first click on the red origin icon. …
4. Add a dimension to one of the lines on the square’s perimeter. …
5. Extrude the square using Boss Extrude.

How do you curve a shape in Solidworks?

To project a curve:

1. Click Project Curve. on the Curves toolbar, or Insert > Curve > Projected.
2. In the PropertyManager, under Selections, set Projection type to one of the following: Sketch on faces. Use this selection to project a sketched curve onto a model face. Under Sketch to Project. …
3. Click .

How do you make a curved surface in Solidworks?

Click Face Curves (Sketch toolbar) or Tools, Sketch Tools, Face Curves, then select a face or surface. Select a face or surface, then click Face Curves or Tools, Sketch Tools, Face Curves. A preview of the curves appears on the face. The curves are one color in one direction and another color in the other direction.

How do you make a 3D circle in SOLIDWORKS?

To create a 3D circle, do one of the following:

1. Click Circle or Perimeter Circle.
2. Click 3D Sketch or 3D Sketch on Plane.

How do you make a 3D Sketch?

3D drawings use optical illusions to make it appear that an image has depth.

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3 Method 3 of 3: Using Perspective

1. Study your subject. If you want to draw something in 3D that you have in real life, it can be help to look at its details. …
2. Start a drawing with a horizon line. …
3. Incorporate a vanishing point in to a drawing.

How do you dimension a rectangle in SolidWorks?

Sketch a Rectangle

1. Select the Corner Rectangle command,
2. Click on the Origin, or the first point.
3. Enter a value for the vertical dimension and press Enter on the keyboard.
4. Now the horizontal dimension is highlighted, punch in a value and press Enter.
5. The closed profile is fully defined and completed.