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How to Align Empty Mesh Files in SolidWorks
Learn how to orient empty geometry files (graphics bodies, scans, .obj, .stl, .3mf) to the base coordinate system within SolidWorks. These workarounds help solve the "...geometry is not valid for this type of save operation" error some subscribers were getting following our previous "Perfectly Aligned .stl's" video.
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  • @raphaelhamm3853
    @raphaelhamm3853 Před dnem

    How about insert part the skeleton into sub-parts vs derived sketches? Maybe more warranted for more complex parts / subassemblies, and too much overhead for lots of simple parts?

    • @forgeproductdevelopment
      @forgeproductdevelopment Před dnem

      Inserting a part vs derived sketches is a questions that gets brought up quite a bit. I have not done enough testing between the two to say one should win outright. At this point I would view them as tools to have in the box. Get familiar with both and then pull each one out when you feel like is has the advantage. At this point I would say both are viable, but I am likely biased towards the SS method due to familiarity.

  • @samuelstroth3826
    @samuelstroth3826 Před 6 dny

    Great video, thanks! Only thing I would say is I personally would like to see the actual process of making the sketches in the first place. How did you get the dimensions you used for the general shape?

  • @jeffmorrison9905
    @jeffmorrison9905 Před 6 dny

    I have a stl file, i want to modify it in solid works. i have tried to bring in as solid, then convert to solid, but still have lots of triangles. im a novice. im not a good designer but i need to make small tweaks to stl files. can you point me in the right direction

  • @atsiznihal
    @atsiznihal Před 20 dny

    thank you a lot , it really helped me to solve that problem .

  • @NYSA522
    @NYSA522 Před 26 dny

    Hi! Is it possible to work like that in SW for Makers?

    • @forgeproductdevelopment
      @forgeproductdevelopment Před 25 dny

      I have not used it, but if it is just a low cost license of the main desktop software, then yes.

  • @Mesolas
    @Mesolas Před měsícem

    Can we make surfaces like this for curved surface so that wr can split it from main body?

    • @forgeproductdevelopment
      @forgeproductdevelopment Před měsícem

      @@Mesolas yes, you should be able to use any continuous surface body that completely divides the solid.

  • @harryhino2267
    @harryhino2267 Před měsícem

    Quick shout out to Josh for helping me out with a problem I was having creating an offset after using the "Cavity" function. I was blown away how quickly he came to my aid, whilst being patient with my lack of experience. 11 out of 10.

  • @peterpersson1967
    @peterpersson1967 Před měsícem

    Yea, easy when you already know what to design. That is the problem with the cad software designers and instructors, They are seeing and approaching problems from a different perspective than a designer - "This is the best way to design this assembly"....... But most creative designers just have a very rough idea in their head when they start. Then the design will grow slowly from blocky parts and grow by adding/removing features/parts hundreds if not thousands of times in the most chaotic order.... Yea, one could redesign everything again and get it clean and optimally structed after this creative phase, But small companies don't have such resources, and the design will be used as it is.

    • @forgeproductdevelopment
      @forgeproductdevelopment Před měsícem

      This is a great comment, as I can understand your frustration and am sure others have felt this way as well. I have felt the same way watching people do surfacing Tutorials for SW too. The truth is, you are right, CAD is a terrible iteration and ideation tool. It takes way too long to create even the simplest of geometry, let alone build proper file structure and dependent relationships. However, even though that is true, the solution is not to throw those things out. That would be an excuse for poor CAD practices. Rather, it is to use other, more effective tools for the ideation and conceptualization phase. Moving to CAD only when you can leverage what it does best, relationships and structure. Imagine you are trying to design a new house by building walls and pouring concrete, then half way through you realize the layout isn’t right. It would feel really clunky to have to rip all that out to change the design. In fact, that frustration may cause you to build lighter weight walls, or to try to move the concrete around while it’s still wet. The need for flexibility would create bad practices with those tools because they are being used for a job they are not designed for. Same thing here. You are using CAD tool too early in the process to be utilized properly, therefore you are creating bad practices to try and use the tool for something it is not designed for. On a real-world project for a client, it is very rare that I will touch CAD before I have gone through extensive ideation and industrial design with pen and paper or tablet drawing tools. Keep in mind, I am an engineer, not an artist, so these drawings are often very rough and unsightly. Then, once the client has signed of on a design direction based on the 2D sketches, we move towards CAD, then iterate from there. Often times we will design a CAD model and then find a new design direction, but even then, we will go back to 2D sketching and establish direction before trying to capture the idea in a new model. Also, keep in mind you are watching tutorials on how to CAD, not how to design a product from scratch. You only see “cad software designers and instructors” showing you how to draw stuff they already know, because they are trying to show you how to use the tool, not a documentary on their overall process. To make videos showing how to ideate or conceptualize in CAD would be untruthful to their process and bad practice. Hope this helps clarify some things, feel free to reach out if you have any more questions or comments!

    • @raphaelhamm3853
      @raphaelhamm3853 Před dnem

      @@forgeproductdevelopment no substitute for pen(cil) & paper, highlighters for ideation! That said, I start with some simple reference goemetry in CAD to establish constraints, key datums, and simple sketches. This because we've all sketched something that "made sense" until you put it to scale... Print rudimentary CAD, sketch to ideate, update the sketches, occassionally add more reference features, lather, rinse, repeat. This also creates a breadcrumb trail.

    • @forgeproductdevelopment
      @forgeproductdevelopment Před dnem

      @@raphaelhamm3853 This is an excellent suggestion as well. We have designed products where there are PCBs and motors, attachment points, or other components that are selected based on previous calculations. Sometimes we import those into CAD early on to get a sense of scale, and export out images to draw over the top of when coming up with designs. I think the heart of the matter is "start with what you have and select the best tool to move your forward given the initial conditions'. Whether that be from COTS components, systems you need to integrate with, mathematical calculations, or a completely blank sheet of paper. Each project is unique and part of the fun of engineering is getting to solve and optimize for those challenges along the way.

  • @joemurillo6002
    @joemurillo6002 Před měsícem

    where are you located?

  • @xaiins_artz
    @xaiins_artz Před měsícem

    Fixed my issue and it was one of the first things that popped up when I searched so thanks for this good sir!

  • @Bennyco86
    @Bennyco86 Před měsícem

    Yourr channel is awesome mate! BTW you mentioned CAD scanner in your previous videos, which one are you using? and which one would you recommend?

    • @forgeproductdevelopment
      @forgeproductdevelopment Před měsícem

      Glad you are enjoying it! I hope it has been helpful. I don't have a scanner in house, but have sent out parts to have scans generated before. I recently did some testing with photogrammetry, but was unable to produce a model of adequate quality.

  • @macmozer
    @macmozer Před měsícem

    Watched it, did it, FIXED it!! Thanks mate!

  • @mitsuesdeck
    @mitsuesdeck Před měsícem

    Good tips, im starting with solidworks and want to do complex modeling rendering for comercial products.

    • @forgeproductdevelopment
      @forgeproductdevelopment Před měsícem

      Surfacing in solidworks can be tricky, but once you get the feel for it, it is very rewarding. I would also recommend trying some other programs, such as rhino, zbrush, and blender, as they can be valuable tools in your belt.

  • @justinchurch8440
    @justinchurch8440 Před měsícem

    I really wish solidworks would implement more "free form modeling" approach or just give you that option. Working with parameters thru really complex geometry is dangerous in SW, it will most likely build out nicely first run, then you hit Cntrl Q and your shit blows up. Working with UG/NX for over 15 years I was able to work without parameters for really fast modeling which also in turn left you with a more "light weight" model in the end (this also has its downfalls as well of course). But, SW is good if your initial approach is really solid. Ive been on SW for last 5 years and I do like it. I like your approach in this video, good tips, thanks!

  • @JoshDil
    @JoshDil Před měsícem

    goood excersice

  • @j-joe-jeans
    @j-joe-jeans Před 2 měsíci

    Great job. Thanks.

  • @user-on7fk3rl4m
    @user-on7fk3rl4m Před 2 měsíci

    You are amazing! thank you!

  • @1999hondacivicdx
    @1999hondacivicdx Před 2 měsíci

    This is awesome! Thanks for the detailed tutorial!

  • @theypeedonmyrugman
    @theypeedonmyrugman Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you so much!!! I went through soo many install and uninstalls!!

  • @josv4l
    @josv4l Před 2 měsíci

    thx

  • @user-ho8ni6nb1z
    @user-ho8ni6nb1z Před 2 měsíci

    Good tut!

  • @nihanthpinnaka2304
    @nihanthpinnaka2304 Před 2 měsíci

    Awesome video. Was looking for a way to extrude cut multiple parts in an assembly at the same tiem

  • @anooppathak8817
    @anooppathak8817 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks ... preparing for my interview I'm a fresher with no experience n have a interview scheduled Monday.....

  • @dinomakovec3646
    @dinomakovec3646 Před 2 měsíci

    Wow, respect. Love your videos

  • @Eric-DMTI
    @Eric-DMTI Před 2 měsíci

    Nice solution!

  • @khuslensandagdorj7527
    @khuslensandagdorj7527 Před 2 měsíci

    omfg thank youuuuuuuuuuu

  • @duduposser
    @duduposser Před 2 měsíci

    That's great! Thank you. Greetings from Brazil

    • @forgeproductdevelopment
      @forgeproductdevelopment Před 2 měsíci

      Greetings! Did it help?

    • @duduposser
      @duduposser Před 2 měsíci

      @@forgeproductdevelopment yes, very helpful... l've never worked with surface modeling, so I'm trying to learn it by myself

    • @forgeproductdevelopment
      @forgeproductdevelopment Před 2 měsíci

      @@duduposser I found learning surfacing within the solidworks community to be difficult, as there are not a lot of intensive tutorials. Please let me know if you find any good material or find an area where you think a video could be helpful!

    • @duduposser
      @duduposser Před 2 měsíci

      @@forgeproductdevelopment I work with rotational molding. Usually the design of most products is not so complex but now I am facing a new project with all these curves

  • @arthurduvenhage1105
    @arthurduvenhage1105 Před 2 měsíci

    Im trying to reverse engineer an obj file of a kar98k rifle stock which is 3d scanned and sended to me but failing to do so ill use this video as guide thanks

    • @forgeproductdevelopment
      @forgeproductdevelopment Před 2 měsíci

      Kar98K! Now you are in my world! Is this for work or fun? Let me know if you want some help on it!

  • @priyanksiddhapura325
    @priyanksiddhapura325 Před 3 měsíci

    how you calculate 2.5 mm distance between each gear ?

    • @forgeproductdevelopment
      @forgeproductdevelopment Před 3 měsíci

      Is you are using off the shelf gears, the distance between gear axis will = (PD1 + PD2) / 2 Where PD is the Pitch Diameter for gear 1 and 2. The pitch diameter should be listed in the specifications for the gear. If not, you can calculate it given other know values of the gear (module, number of teeth, etc.). Does that help?

    • @priyanksiddhapura325
      @priyanksiddhapura325 Před 3 měsíci

      @@forgeproductdevelopment thx

  • @jntutorials1699
    @jntutorials1699 Před 3 měsíci

    Good day Sir. Is there a way that we can use mesh models into solidworks assembly?

    • @forgeproductdevelopment
      @forgeproductdevelopment Před 3 měsíci

      Absolutely, I would create a part file within the assembly and put the mesh in that file, then use that as a reference for the other part files within that assembly. Try to keep the part file with the mesh at the top of the assembly design tree. Does that help?

    • @Pathfinder_1314
      @Pathfinder_1314 Před 3 měsíci

      @@forgeproductdevelopment Thanks Sir. How about creating an assembly of mesh models? Is that possible Sir?

    • @forgeproductdevelopment
      @forgeproductdevelopment Před 3 měsíci

      @@Pathfinder_1314 It should be. Have you tried creating part files, each with its own part of the mesh, and then inserting those part files into an assembly?

    • @Pathfinder_1314
      @Pathfinder_1314 Před 3 měsíci

      @@forgeproductdevelopment yes Sir. I created mesh bodies as part files but the Mate Feature doesn't work on them. Do you have a video reference to this topic Sir?

    • @forgeproductdevelopment
      @forgeproductdevelopment Před 3 měsíci

      @@Pathfinder_1314 Ah yes! The mate commands will not work on the mesh. You will need to create some form of geometry within each part file to mate to, either sketches or surfaces will work. This video shows how to create geometry within the part files using the mesh as reference.

  • @controverso4149
    @controverso4149 Před 3 měsíci

    Nice

  • @chineseburger5787
    @chineseburger5787 Před 3 měsíci

    I need som ehelp as I cannot import as a graphics body, the option is greyed out

  • @davidemognaschi
    @davidemognaschi Před 3 měsíci

    You saved my day, ty

  • @VidalMetalWorx
    @VidalMetalWorx Před 4 měsíci

    Nice. I recently purchased a 3D scanner and plan on using it to build rear and front bumpers. I am still a little lost on how to get started in solid works with the scan. Any help would be much appreciated.

    • @forgeproductdevelopment
      @forgeproductdevelopment Před 4 měsíci

      Happy to help! Are you making it out of tube? Do you have the scan yet?

    • @VidalMetalWorx
      @VidalMetalWorx Před 4 měsíci

      @@forgeproductdevelopment it will be a combination of both tube and plate. I do have a scan already. I have uploaded on to Solidworks but now I don’t know where to go from there 😬.

    • @forgeproductdevelopment
      @forgeproductdevelopment Před 4 měsíci

      Is this for work or fun? If you send me the scan I am happy to show you some things. Send it to info@forgepd.com

    • @VidalMetalWorx
      @VidalMetalWorx Před 4 měsíci

      @@forgeproductdevelopment this would be for my business. Sounds good will do!

  • @casillascarrillorobertocar2111

    muy buen video mi lord master, se me deje de parar........la pantalla nunca vi a un crack como tu solucionando un problema de solid al cual no veia solucion alguna pinche solid 2021 esta bien bug no? jajajajajaa githme head

  • @santiagohernandez4572
    @santiagohernandez4572 Před 4 měsíci

    Gracias pelón, me salvaste. Un beso :)

  • @omtpride6672
    @omtpride6672 Před 4 měsíci

    You are a saviour.

  • @usmannazir3027
    @usmannazir3027 Před 5 měsíci

    Please play tournament in speed cad modeling too tall toby

    • @forgeproductdevelopment
      @forgeproductdevelopment Před 4 měsíci

      I have watched those before! Those guys are very fast (faster than me haha). Do you know if they post recordings? I have thought about doing a previous challenge and then comparing it to the winners recording, to see where I lost time and pick up some tips.

  • @abdulmujeeb9489
    @abdulmujeeb9489 Před 5 měsíci

    This is top notch 🤌

  • @Bialy092
    @Bialy092 Před 5 měsíci

    Nice video, but I have problem with save to stl with new coordinate. When I click save I dont see stl in folder. Maybe you know why?

    • @forgeproductdevelopment
      @forgeproductdevelopment Před 5 měsíci

      Is this when you try to "save as" .stl it is not an option, or after you save the file it is not in the location you saved it to?

  • @itslukezz8771
    @itslukezz8771 Před 6 měsíci

    you just saved my day man. thanks!!!!!!

  • @Asynchronous-
    @Asynchronous- Před 6 měsíci

    Overall a very good educational video to reverse engineer a scanned part. But here are my 2 cents to the process shown in the video. The first step should always be to check and fix alignment of the origin aswell as checking the geometry itself if its warped or crooked, ie squareness and parallelism of the main surfaces. In general you should really only use the scanned model as a reference to create an actual parametric model. All the sketches and planes you did should not be actually used for extrusions but used for construction reference. This way you can use them for defining actual real measurements for a fully adjustable part that can be edited like the original part. It takes a little bit more work but its nice to have the fully adjustable features for the whole part. That way you can customize it again and it wont be locked to the scan's dimensions which, in the real world, are always off, have weird decimals and never 100% accurate geometry. (In this example the angles are off and most of the dimensions have weird decimals) FYI if you do it this way the mass of this model is 100% accurate with the provided mass it should be. Thanks for the video!

  • @aleksejziborov1175
    @aleksejziborov1175 Před 6 měsíci

    Большое Спасибо . Быстро и понятно , без лишних слов !

  • @76dmyers
    @76dmyers Před 7 měsíci

    What an awesome instructor you are! I just now stumbled across your channel and subscribed. I have always struggled with reverse engineering STL's. Thank you for making it make sense!

  • @Sampson2012bot
    @Sampson2012bot Před 7 měsíci

    Hello from China! Thank you!

  • @user-ww1ip9jc5i
    @user-ww1ip9jc5i Před 8 měsíci

    Stl give me.

  • @michaelblurry6559
    @michaelblurry6559 Před 8 měsíci

    I couldnt do this. Is it because its a graphic body?. Should i convert to a mesh?

  • @garramiro
    @garramiro Před 8 měsíci

    THANK YOU SO MUCH JOSH THIS FIXED IT!

  • @scbdfbhgjkhlxzcfbdjhkls6912

    teşekkürler P

  • @partuwing8658
    @partuwing8658 Před 8 měsíci

    Блин, хорошая у вас тюрьма, был бы в Теннесси обязательно какой-нибудь закон нарушил, чтобы также в солиде развлекаться