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I hope there will be some sooner. 😊 Anyway, I'm happy even for these ones because ten years ago, importing STL in SW was an extremely hard and sometimes impossible process.

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You’re welcome 😊

Just hot air.

Add draft angle.

@@DWorkshop version 2024 does not allow to use draft in extrude cut any suggestions

Version 2024 is the one used in the video. However if it's not allowing you to make the cut you probably have a 0 thickness forming somewhre, try to move the outer line further away. Other reason is your draft angle is too big or cut too shallow, try to change these values.

Hi, you should open as ScanTo3D file. Also it's not available with SolidWorks Standard. You can check also this videoruclips.net/video/rh2cudh6wZg/видео.htmlsi=ZSK0W7ZkPXCiZ8T2

Hi Brandon, I have done videos with more complex models. You can find them in this playlist Modeling with Design Intent: ruclips.net/p/PLdfEJ9NcD36SCU3aR6ZDiNDcDszGUjG98

Yes it is, you can check in this video ruclips.net/video/D2Elk7Eu6K4/видео.html

If you follow the link in the description of the video it will take you to the official page of the exam where you can download the sample exam as pdf and the files. Herebis direct link tovdownload them www.solidworks.com/sites/default/files/cswasampleexam.zip

Thanks

A lot of free STL files have errors. You may try with other model first.

@@DWorkshop Can you check my STL file?how can i sent you my STL file?

Thank you, I'll try to be slower.

You can slow the video speed, sorry about this. I'm trying to keep the speed balanced, but sometimes I'm just fast

You're welcome

I appreciate your support, it means a lot to me.

Glad you like it!

Sorry, that's the PMMA fiber my bad!

Glad you like them!

First check if your material and its density are correct. Then have a look on your sketch: 1. Is it fully defined? 2. Check if dimensions and relations are to the correct places. Also please share what is your volume.

Mass is 953.87 volume 120743.53

Cubic mm

That's much more, can you send me your file? Please find me in LinkedIn about it. www.linkedin.com/in/danutep/

@@DWorkshop Will do

Hi @timileyinariyo1656, I wouldn't recoomend using the same values everywhere. Better start with small steps of reduction and observe the model. The moment you are happy with the reduction without changing the model geometry is your number. Another reason to go on small steps is that if you try to reduce with too much on complex geometry your computer may have trouble to calculate the change. I hope this helps 😉

I'm so sorry. But there are still some ways left to have a free exam: student and subscribtion, unfortunately Virtual 3DXW was stopped. Sometimes there are free exam vouchers shared on different campaigns.

I know that feeling, because I've been through this struggle too. That's why I felt obligated to share this trick and I'm happy it helped you 😊

Hi @DevilDaggersFan, I've done functionality review in earlier video in which I also explain the difference between the different models. You can check it here ruclips.net/video/IhnS4qyEPUc/видео.html

@samvelsargsyan77, thank you!

Hi @FabHay110, Thank you for your comment. It's possible that in your version this functionality is still not supported, but I'll propose you to try a workaround. It works in my version I hope it'll work in yours too, make your SW bodies as you wish to have them, then convert the solid bodies to mesh bodies and combine imported and converted mesh bodies.

Thank you@@DWorkshop , It works partly. But anytime when i try to make a pattern or a swept boss/base the same error occurs. Trying to reconstruct the model. Thank you and thanks for your clear and useful videos.

Hi @FabHay110, try to make pattern of bodies only and swept without merging. I hope it helps. Alternatively try to work with ScanTo3D add-in if you have it. My first video of the ScanTo3D series is here ruclips.net/video/f6wyrUZ_TE8/видео.html, the rest you can find in my STL playlist ruclips.net/p/PLdfEJ9NcD36TGUlGpZh8KHKjJRnK_sZ9k

Yes, that's the reason. Decimate mesh is introduced in 2020. Also keep in mind that I work with the latest version in my videos and even if some feature is available in so much earlier version it can behave in a different way.

Glad you like it!

Thank you, I will

Hey Aryan, nice to see you around 😊 Thank you for your comment!

It was many years ago when I kept trying to make it with mirror, and then it was like "Ohhh". Then I had a period in which I was just making extrude cut or boss on both sides when I needed something like this, but it meant also another sketch which is very unconvenient when you have to change the text or the font. At some point I got the idea to use circular pattern. Thank you for your comment, it reminded me for the old days 😊

Always ready to help to robots working with passion :)

Thank you! Hope to see you tomorrow then 😊

Is there a way I can follow the presentation? Seems to be quite resourceful.

I'm happy it was helpfull. As I like to say it's still not perfect tool, but gives a great base to work with mesh files. Soon I'll publish another video on this topic, that shows how to make hybrid convert Manual+Automatic.

Indeed. And while it isn't a perfect tool it at least gives a starting point for manipulating STL files within SolidWorks. I can't wait for the next video! 🤗 I trust it will come through quite handy.

Thank you for watching and finding it helpful!

Let's not forget that mesh data doesn't solely come from scans; there are numerous free STL files available thanks to the 3D printing community, and they are often very clean. Many SolidWorks users may find it difficult to afford $6.6k plug-ins, and for them, ScanTo3D is at least functional to some extent. If you primarily work with scan data, I wouldn't claim that SolidWorks is the best software for that purpose. However, if you occasionally need to import meshes, then ScanTo3D is a valuable tool to have. It's worth noting that ScanTo3D was introduced in SolidWorks in 2010, so it's unlikely that it hasn't been updated in more than 15 years, given that it has only been in existence for 14.

@@DWorkshop Scanto3D was around before 2010. Closer to 2005 where it was only available in the Premium version. It quite literally has not changed in over 15 years, like no progress at all. Yes .stl can come from websites like GrabCad or Thingiverse. You don't need a $6.6K plug in to start to mesh data in Solldworks. Power Surfacing starts at around $2K and it a Gold Partner solution and does way more than Scanto3D ever has. There are many areas that it's lacking in which have been devoid of updates for far too long.

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One way is through your school/university, you can find out more here www.solidworks.com/certifications/academic-certification . The other way is to purchase your own educational license and you'll obtain also free certification vouchers and access to learning material with it www.solidworks.com/product/students

Yeah, you can always take the exam unless you're in the waiting period after failing. 3DXW free vouchers are not available anymore, because there is no more virtual event.

I'm sorry for the late response, but for some reason I just saw your comment. The best way to prepare for CSWA is with practice tutorials; you can find some in the playlist below. Also, try the sample exam until you understand its parts completely. ruclips.net/p/PLdfEJ9NcD36Q4y0MgIdoEfUrujDM5E1P3&si=wyIpgelnq6bXz7RV

I don't understand what you're asking about. Can you explain more?

I'll do my best to improve. Thank you!

Just click the gear icon in the bottom-right of the player and choose a slow speed.