I am going to be doing some more webcasts in the near future. What all would you like to learn about in SolidWorks?
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Ben
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Ben
Here is a followup on questions and comments on Casts 2 and 3 in regards to animating a spring and how to solidify a handle plus the freeform feature.
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springanimationThe related surfacing handles cast is here
The related spring episode is hereHere is a link to the m4v Movie File
Ben
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solidsnake
Wow, amazing tutorial as usual!
I come to this site everyday now just to watch your tutorials. They are the best! I have learned a lot. I especially like when you show tricks i had no idea existed. Finished the handle(i was the one that asked for handle tutorial) and have to say it was all your help that i was able to make it. I used only techniques i learned from your tutorials(not just the handle tutorial.A lot of tips and tricks from your tutorials made it soooo much easier to make.) and it came out just the way i hoped it would. I used your advice on how to make it solid too. Thank you!!!You are really the best!!!I’m somehow missing the part on solidifying on this movie. Am i the only one?
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admin
Gahh I thought I included it in the video I guess not….. below is the solidify segment that was missed.
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admin
Thanks! Although it is a bit rough for my taste. The audio levels need some work but I am getting there.
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Ben
How to make a handle with Surfaces
Here is how to make a handle model with surfaces times 3! Enjoy.
Links to the model files are below the video.Boundary Handle
Deformed Handle
Lofted HandleHere is a link to the M4V file
This video is licensed as Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 2.5
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solidsnake
Amazing tutorial. This pretty much answers why i couldnt make a handle before. Thank you very much!! I have to say and i know i didnt see all the tutorials on the internet, but the ones i did see, yours are by far the best! Amazing stuff. Thank you again!!
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admin
Glad you liked it! And could help you out. Do me a favor though and just tell some SolidWorks buddies about my site and spread the word.
Also so that I make sure I retain my Video/SolidWorks mojo… What is it about my videos that makes them so good in your eyes? To be honest (Not trying to pat myself on the back here but…) I have heard a lot of people say that I do a great job and, or are better than the rest but why? Production value? Audio? Visuals?
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gol10dr
Another quick approach would be to use the freeform tool and use the centerplane to then add pull points and pull the surface to get the grip. If you want to see that approach let me know. Ben the file I sent you will work as a demo.
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solidsnake
Hi, Ben. It sure did help. One more question…with loft approach, how can i make it solid?Do i just thicken? Or is there any other way?
I will surely when ever i post on SW forums spread the word about your amazing work.
To me, your tutorials are very much like those of digital tutors(for 3d max, to me they are the best). Just better then the rest. For many reasons, like me watching tutorial and working along but actually knowing for a change why i do something. Everything you make comes out very clearly and is step by step. Your work is always( and i see that lacking in most tutorials) made for beginner or advance. I especially like how you never leave anything out, for example how you made that spline or moved that plane,etc…Not many teachers have the ability to put them self in the position of someone that isnt experienced…you do. And to me, that is what makes it so good. No complicating. And you explain stuff.I always learn new cool tricks from your work and i never have problems understanding what you are teaching. They are by far the best tutorials i have seen for SW. Just as professional as those of Digital Tutors. I dont know if i made any sence. Hope i did.
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admin
Cool thanks.
To solidify you can thicken but that will make a hollow solid and I dont think that is what you are going for. Take the last open area at the base of the handle and do another lofted surface to close off the end like in the last part of the video but do not use tangent to suface keep the loft in the default mode. Then do a knit surfaces and there should be a check box that says something to the effect “make solid” (I am not at my SW computer right now so bear with me). That should make the solid. The last way is still to close off the end and knit but then if you use thicken surface you will have the option to make a enclosed solid as well as long as the surface is water tight.
Hope that helps….
Ben
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admin
So Mark Biasotti (and Lou above) sent me a note that I missed the freeform feature. I guess this is turning out to be a two part cast. So I need to address freeform, closing off the handle and making a solid… Any more suggestions?
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dave spencer
What I love about these videos are that you are doing things that are helpful in the real world and making it sooo easy to follow. I have found myself doing work on SW and thinking, hey Ben did a video on something similar, Ill pull it up and re-watch it and it always saves me time and effort.
Keep them coming Ben, It is a fantastic reference library.
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admin
Cool thanks guys. So you all know the vidoes have been sized to play nicely in the solidjott addin ( you have the addin right? If not you can get it at the top right of the homepage). That way you can watch the videos right within SolidWorks, follow along, pause, play without loosing context and having to go back and forth between windows. Just pointing that out to those that may not know.
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Ben
SolidJott Podcast EP03
Here is how to animate a spring in SolidWorks. I generally would not recommend it but if you need a good animation here is my method of doing it.
Here is a link to the m4v file
Also Mentioned is Ricky Jordans SolidWorks site… Click here
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Chris Serran
Another quality video, thanks Ben!
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admin
My pleasure thanks for the kudos!
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dave spencer
Hey Ben, great video! I don’t have time to play with this myself right now but in your first example would it be possible to mate the sketch endpoints with 2 different objects so that when the objects moved apart, the sketch would follow and the spring would extend?
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admin
Yes that is exactly what you can do. Keep in mind you will have to rebuild after each move.
This is why it is good for an animation before it renders or does a screen grab SW rebuilds each frame.
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Ben
Video post #2
Here you go you SolidWorks Junkies…. For all that wonder why the video is so small it fits nicely in the SolidJott addin for SolidWorks so you can watch the tutorial and follow along while in SolidWorks. Also at the bottom of this post are the SolidWorks files so you can dissect them… Enjoy!
Also mentioned in this cast is Josh Mings at SolidSmack http://SolidSmack.com
And a link the video file here
Finally the SolidWorks files:
A note to those using the addin. You can drag and drop the link into the SolidWorks graphic window to open them.
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49again
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Excellent video! I hope this helps a lot of pipe-cuttin’ people.
One thing to mention. During the “Insert Bend” command, set the Bend Allowance option to “K factor”, and set the K factor to 1. That way, the length of the un-rolled edge will be the same as the outside circumference of the tube, and you won’t have a gap in your paper. -
superpilun
Nice tip on the K factor. I went ahead and tried using an extrude cut instead of a revolved cut and it still worked. I wonder why.
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admin
FYI a cheap notcher for those out there
http://toolmonger.com/2009/04/24/dealmonger-tube-notcher/
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Ben
First SolidJott Podcast
The first SolidJott podcast / webcast is out. More to come!
To download the full size m4v file to play in Quicktime click here
Enjoy….
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dave spencer
Awesome to see new videos from you again Ben. Thanks
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ivanl 2:35 pm on July 5, 2010 Permalink
Animations and renderings never fail to interest me.
guido 4:38 pm on July 5, 2010 Permalink
Ben,
If you were to create a tutorial on modeling the front fender of a car, for example, the mere nature of the exercise would encompass quite a few surfacing principles I think. Use of the spline tool, lining up the edges of the planes, tangency of the ends of the curves, sizing, lofting selection sequence, and probably more than my level of skill can think of.
Chad 9:28 am on July 6, 2010 Permalink
Guido,
Have you looked at the Surfacing and Complex Shape Modeling book by Matt Lombard… that is a great resource on the topics you’re asking for… This may be a great place to gain some knowledge on what you are looking for…beside it’s great sometimes to have a book on hand to always have for reference…plus there are some tutorials that would help get your feet wet with surface modeling..once you get the workflow down…doing a cars fender is no different… I would highly recommend this book..it has a lot of good info…
gupta9665 9:34 pm on July 6, 2010 Permalink
Renderings, Routing, FEA…