How do I simplify a Solidworks model?

How do you simplify a large assembly in Solidworks?

To simplify assemblies: Toggle the visibility of the components. Create SpeedPak configurations.

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Reasons to simplify a large assembly include:

1. Improve performance and reduce rebuild times.
2. Improve display speed during dynamic view operations (zoom, pan, rotate, and so on).
3. Focus your work on a subset of components.

How do you simplify a sketch in Solidworks?

Simplifying Splines

1. In an open sketch, select the spline in the graphics area, then click Simplify Spline. (Spline Tools toolbar) or Tools > Spline Tools > Simplify Spline .
2. Do one of the following: In the dialog box, set a value for Tolerance and click OK. Click Smooth to continue simplifying the spline. …
3. Click OK.

How do you break a model in Solidworks?

Split and Save Bodies

1. Click Split (Features toolbar) or Insert > Features > Split.
2. In the PropertyManager, set the options. …
3. Under Resulting Bodies, select the bodies to save under , or click Auto-assign Names. …
4. Double-click the body name under File, type a name for the new part in the dialog box, then click Save. …
5. Click .

How do you change radius to diameter in Solidworks?

Changing the Placement of Circular Dimensions

1. Right-click the dimension.
2. In the Dimension PropertyManager, select the Leaders tab.
3. Under Witness/Leader Display, select a placement option. For example: Radius. Diameter. You can also right click the dimension and select Display Options.

How do I use large assembly mode in Solidworks?

You specify the threshold and other Large Assembly Mode options on the Assemblies page in System Options. To turn Large Assembly Mode on or off: Click Large Assembly Mode (Assembly toolbar) or Tools > Large Assembly Mode. When Large Assembly Mode is on, Large Assembly Mode appears on the status bar.

How do you use Defeature in Solidworks?

Using the Defeature Tool

1. Click Defeature (Tools toolbar) or Tools > Defeature. The PropertyManager has multiple pages. …
2. Specify options in the PropertyManager. Click Next and Back to move between pages.
3. The Defeature options are saved in the original model. Defeature appears in the FeatureManager design tree.

What is SpeedPak solidworks?

SpeedPak creates a simplified configuration of an assembly without losing references. If you work with very large and complex assemblies, using a SpeedPak configuration can significantly improve performance while working in the assembly and its drawing.

How do you cut intersecting parts in SolidWorks?

Intersecting Bodies to Modify Part Geometry

1. With the part open, click Insert > Features > Intersect .
2. For Solids, Surfaces, or Planes, select the bodies to intersect or merge.
3. Select Cap planar openings on surfaces to cap flat openings in surfaces.
4. Click Intersect. …
5. Select regions to exclude. …
6. Select options as required:

How do you separate sketches in SolidWorks?

To split a sketch entity:

1. In an open sketch, click Split Entities. (Sketch toolbar) or Tools > Sketch Tools > Split Entities . …
2. Click the sketch entity at the location where you want the split to occur. The sketch entity splits into two entities, and a split point is added between the two sketch entities.