Frequent question: How do you use blocks in SolidWorks?

How do you insert a block in Solidworks?

To insert a block:

1. In the Edit Sketch mode, click Insert Block. (Blocks toolbar) or Tools > Blocks > Insert.
2. In the PropertyManager, under Blocks to Insert, you can either: …
3. Add any relations required to ensure that movement is correctly constrained.
4. In the PropertyManager, under Parameters, set values for: …
5. Click .

What are blocks in Solidworks drawings?

You can make, save, edit, and insert blocks for drawing items that you use often, such as standard notes, title blocks, label positions, and special symbols not found in the standard annotations. Blocks can include text, any type of sketch entity, balloons, imported entities and text, and area hatch.

How do I fill an area in Solidworks?

To add an area hatch or solid fill:

1. In a drawing document, select a model face, a segment of a closed sketch profile, or a region bounded by a combination of model edges and sketch entities. …
2. Click Area Hatch/Fill (Annotation toolbar), or click Insert > Annotations > Area Hatch/Fill.

Where are blocks located in Solidworks?

Click Tools > Options > System Options > File Locations. Under Show folders for, select Blocks from the list, then click Add.

How do you create a text block in Solidworks?

To insert static text:

1. In the SOLIDWORKS 3D PDF Template Editor, click Insert Text .
2. In the PropertyManager, click Template text field . …
3. Select the Font Size, Font Family, and Text Color.
4. Optionally, drag the text block to a location and resize it using the handles.
5. Double-click inside the text block and type the text.

How do I edit a block in Solidworks?

To edit a block:

1. Right-click the sketch and select Edit Sketch.
2. Expand the folder to display the blocks.
3. Select a block and click Edit Block. …
4. Make changes to the block, and click the block confirmation corner.

How do you undo a block in Solidworks?

To add/remove a block:

1. In Edit Sketch mode, select a Block. in the FeatureManager design tree.
2. Click Edit Block. (Blocks toolbar) or Tools > Blocks > Edit . …
3. Click Add/Remove. …
4. In the PropertyManager, under Block Entities, select the entities you want to add or remove. …
5. Click , click the block confirmation corner.

How do you rename a block in Solidworks?

To rename styles and drawing elements:

1. Click Format > Rename (or type Rename).
2. In the dialog box, navigate to the item to rename.
3. Select an item.
4. For Name, type the new name.
5. Click Rename.
6. Click Close.

How do you make a block into a sketch?

To make blocks:

1. Create a sketch.
2. Click Make Block. (Blocks toolbar) or Tools > Block > Make . …
3. Select the sketch entities you want to make as a block for Block Entities.
4. Click .
5. Repeat steps 2-4 for each of the remaining sketch entities.
6. With the sketch in edit mode, add the necessary relations.
7. Save the part.

How do you save a sketch block in SolidWorks?

To save a sketch to a block file:

1. Create a sketch.
2. Click Save Sketch as Block (Blocks toolbar) or Tools > Blocks > Save .

How do you use hole Wizards in SolidWorks?

You can use the Hole Wizard to create customized holes of various types. To create hole wizard holes, create a part and select a surface, click Hole Wizard (Features toolbar) or Insert > Features > Hole > Wizard, set the PropertyManager options, and click .

How do you highlight an area in Solidworks?

Items in the graphics area are highlighted when you select them, or dynamically highlighted when you move the pointer over them. You can set the colors for selected items, dynamic highlighting, and other user interface items in Tools > Options > System Options > Colors.