Best answer: How do you assign materials in SOLIDWORKS?

How do you specify material properties in Solidworks?

To set material properties options:

1. In a part document, click Options or Tools > Options.
2. On the Document Properties tab, click Material Properties.
3. Type the material density in the Density box. …
4. Under Area Hatch/Fill, select from the following: …
5. If you select Hatch, do the following: …
6. Click OK.

When you assign material to a part you choose from?

You assign material to the part by picking a material from a material library. Materials in SOLIDWORKS have two sets of properties, visual and physical (mechanical). SimulationXpress uses the physical properties of the materials defined in the SOLIDWORKS Material library.

How do I change material type in Solidworks?

Editing a Custom Material

1. In a part document, right-click Material in the FeatureManager design tree and select Edit Material.
2. In the material tree, browse to a custom library and select a custom material.
3. Edit properties of the material, then click Save.

How do I create a mass property in Solidworks?

Click Mass Properties (Tools toolbar) or Tools > Evaluate > Mass Properties. The calculated mass properties appear in the dialog box.

How do I assign a mass to a part in Solidworks?

To add mass properties:

1. Enter a Property Name for the mass property.
2. Select Text from the Type list.
3. Under Value / Text Expression, select the appropriate mass property from the list. Mass properties use the following, system-generated format: …
4. Press Tab or Enter. The value of the property appears under Evaluated Value.

How do I change material density in Solidworks?

In a part document, click Options or Tools, Options. On the Document Properties tab, click Material Properties. Type the material density in the Density box. You can type the density value with any units.