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Exploring sketch relations in 3D sketches

Using planes in space

Using planar path segments

Defining dimensions

Using 3D sketch summary

Tutorial: Editing and Copying

Tutorial: Controlling Pictures, Text, Colors, and Styles

Tutorial: Using Metadata

Tutorial: Sketching Calculator

Summary

Chapter 7: Modeling with Primary Features

Identifying When to Use Which Tool

Using the Extrude feature

Understanding Instant 3D

Working with the Revolve feature

Introducing loft and boundary

Controlling Sweep features

Understanding Fillet Types

Creating a constant radius fillet

Creating variable radius fillets

Using face fillets

Applying a full round fillet

Building a setback fillet

Using Chamfers

Tutorial: Bracket Casting

Summary

Chapter 8: Selecting Secondary Features

Creating Curve Features

Working with Helix curve features

Creating projected curves

Using the Curve Through XYZ Points feature

Using the Curve Through Reference Points feature

Putting together a composite curve

Using Split lines

Using the equation driven curve

Selecting a Specialty Feature

Using Scale

Using the Dome feature

Using the Wrap feature

Using the Flex feature

Applying the Deform feature

Using the Indent feature

Tutorial: Creating a Wire-Formed Part

Summary

Chapter 9: Patterning and Mirroring

Patterning in a Sketch

Debunking more sketch myths

Patterning a sketch

Mirroring in a Sketch

Using Mirror Entities

Using Dynamic Mirror

Using Symmetry sketch relation

Using Mirroring in 3D sketches

Exploring the Geometry Pattern Option

Patterning Bodies

Patterning Faces

Patterning Fillets

Understanding Pattern Types

Using the Linear Pattern

Using the Circular Pattern

Using the Curve Driven Pattern

Using the Sketch Driven Pattern

Using the Table Driven Pattern

Using the Fill Pattern

Using Cosmetic Patterns to Create an Appearance

Mirroring 3D Solids

Mirroring bodies

Mirroring features

Mirroring entire parts

Tutorial: Creating a Circular Pattern

Tutorial: Mirroring Features

Tutorial: Applying a Cosmetic Pattern

Summary

Chapter 10: Using Equations

Understanding Equations

Creating equations

Using driven dimensions

Using equation tricks

Using Link Values

Using Global Variables

Using Expressions

Controlling Suppression States of Features

Linking to External Equations

Tutorial: Using Equations

Summary

Chapter 11: Working with Part Configurations

Controlling Items with Configurations

Finding configurations

Activating configurations

Creating configurations

Using the Modify Configurations dialog box

Using custom property managers

Using derived configurations

Understanding how file size affects speed

Controlling dimensions

Controlling suppression

Controlling custom properties

Controlling sketch relations

Controlling sketch planes

Controlling configurations of inserted parts

Using Library features

Identifying unconfigurable items

Using Design Tables

Identifying what can be driven by a design table

Creating a Simple Design Table

Editing design table settings

Editing the design table

Using the Configuration Publisher

Tutorial: Working with Configurations and Design Tables

Summary

Chapter 12: Editing, Evaluating, and Troubleshooting

Using Rollback

Using the Rollback bar

Using other Rollback techniques

Reordering Features

Reordering Folders

Using the Flyout and Detachable FeatureManagers

Summarizing Part Modeling Best Practice

Using Evaluation Techniques

Using Verification on rebuild

Using the Check tool

Evaluating geometry with reflective techniques

Using DFMXpress to catch manufacturability problems

Analyzing with SimulationXpress

Troubleshooting Errors

Interpreting rebuild errors

Using SolidWorks RX and Performance Benchmark

Tutorial: Making Use of Editing and Evaluation Techniques

Summary

Chapter 13: Using Hole Wizard and Library Features

Using the Hole Wizard

Defining the anatomy of a Hole Wizard hole