Solidworks 3D Tutorial # 6 (For Beginners)

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Creating Technical Drawings in SolidWorks for Beginners is a crucial skill to master. Let's dive into creating a sample part drawing, and then follow along with more videos as we explore this powerful software. To begin, navigate to the Insert menu and choose Drawing Template. Here you can select a template that suits your needs or create one from scratch. For our example, let's go with a basic drawing template. Once you have selected your template, click on the New Drawings icon in the top left corner of the screen. This will open up a new drawing session where we'll start creating our part drawing. Next, click on the Insert menu and choose Sketch. Here, you can create a 2D sketch that serves as the foundation for your 3D model. To do this, select a point in space with your mouse, then use the Line tool to draw a simple line. You can also use the Rectangle tool to draw a rectangle if needed. Now that we have our basic shape, let's add some dimensions to it. Click on the Insert menu and choose Dimension. Here you can define the size of your part by specifying its length, width, or height. With our dimensions in place, click on the Insert menu and choose Extrude. This will convert our 2D sketch into a solid 3D model. You can also use other tools like Sweep or Loft to create more complex shapes. As we continue creating our part drawing, be sure to save your work regularly by clicking on the Save icon in the top left corner of the screen. Don't forget to check for errors and warnings as you go along, and make adjustments as needed. Once you've completed your part drawing, click on the Insert menu and choose Drawing View. Here you can define the views of your model from different angles, such as front, side, or top views. To share your drawing with others, click on the File menu and choose Save As. This will allow you to save your drawing in various formats like DWG, DXF, or PDF. For more tutorials and tips on creating technical drawings in SolidWorks, be sure to check out our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2F1XxL0oN58mGxpBIV2JEA. You can also follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ybecrijevo or Twitter at https://twitter.com/crijevoybe for the latest updates and behind-the-scenes insights into our design process.