Design Tables in SolidWorks 2017

This video demonstrates how to model an ANSI flange, prepare the model for a design table, insert a design table, and edit a design table in SolidWorks 2017. Other features that are demonstrated are the Hole Wizard and a Circular Pattern.
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[@jeremiahcorson7374]

This was a perfect intro to design tables for users that just need basic functionality with single parts. Exactly what I was looking for.

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks for the comment Jeremiah.

[@ryanweber153]

Thank you for all the positive feedback. I appreciate it.

[@mjschuh1]

Very helpful documentation of how to use design tables. I really appreciate it that you did not automatically create the design table but that you showed how the design table is connected to the parts. As a result, I am able to go in and add new design table items and change the ones that I have. Very nice.

[@JohnDoe-gv9jv]

I have watched several of these types of videos. I like you the best. You keep it simple, and you walk thru each step in order to make the table. Thanks. I am about to start doing many design tables where I work and this is a big help. I owe you a cup of coffee.

[@HydianWay]

Thanks for making this video! This is the best explanation of Design Tables I have seen so far! Gold star!

[@ryanweber153]

Your welcome. Thanks for the comment and the Gold Star. You can never have too many of them.

[@TheDavemarz]

A quick and complete description. Thank you.

[@dalevlfaulkner]

Another very clear and easy to follow video. Thanks.

[@MRMONKIBONES]

Excellent Video, and well described. Very educational. Wish everyone who does videos like this does as good a job!!!!!

[@vishalrodrigues3294]

Thanks a bunch, Ryan for this video.

[@giovannibonomi1855]

You have a talent in explaining - an encouragement to pursue it and a thank you

[@indagaytan6939]

Awesome explanation, crystal clear, thanks!

[@C.-.Z]

Años usando solidworks y hasta hoy he aprendido como generar las tablas de manera facil, thank you!

[@TROYOSTRANDER]

Great workflow Thank you 👍
Timestamps:
6:17 inserting design table

[@ahmedx89]

Very helpful documentation of how to use design tables.

[@HALEdigitalARTS]

Thank you Ryan. You explained this somewhat confusing subject perfectly!

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks Jim. I appreciate it.

[@ms2pranav]

Solid tutorial brother. Thank you. Will be seeing all you vids

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks Pranav. I appreciate it.

[@SafetyThirdProps]

Excellent tutorial. Clear and concise! Thanks. :)

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks for the positive comments. Your welcome.

[@premsp6298]

Explaining things good.. Thanks for the video..

[@Maximusparticus]

Thank you, it was very helpful !!

[@ryanweber153]

Your welcome. Thanks for the comment.

[@mylovingvedios]

very well explained. Thank you.

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks Pramod! I appreciate it.

[@xtra-air]

Thanks for sharing it was a big help for me

[@ryanweber153]

Your welcome. Thanks for the comment.

[@RoyWickrama]

Great video. I worked it on my workstation.

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks for the comment. I'm glad it worked.

[@MRMONKIBONES]

Great video. Excellent explanation of procedure. Thanks greatly.

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks. I appreciate it.

[@jjjtubo]

Finally someone explained it well

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks. I appreciate it.

[@kunalchauhan6663]

Thnx sir for explaining well 😀

[@michaelschielke290]

Great explanation!

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks for the comment.

[@MrJasoon13]

Awesome, thanks!

[@karlosporras100]

THANKS, AWESOME TUTORIAL!!!!!

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks Karlos! I appreciate it.

[@stevecipolla3508]

Great explanation! thanks

[@ryanweber153]

Your welcome.

[@vasudeokatdare6530]

Superb;I like it very much.... thanks

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks. I appreciate it.

[@Koszei]

Questo ha aiutato molto grazie

[@hawkes83]

EXCELLENT! I found on my Solidworks I had to double click on the dimensions; but otherwise outstanding. Thank you.

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks for the comment. Yes, I've noticed some differences in functionality between computers like this, but I haven't been able to identify a setting that controls it. But, I'm glad it worked.

[@FlowMeter]

VERY VERY VERY nice Video! Thanks so much! I learned a lot! WAAAAAAAAY better than the Solidworks tutorial. I ALSO like how you showed cool tricks on drawing.. Did not know the one about extruding just one part! I would extrude and then cut a hole! Brilliant!

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks for the comment Dave. I'm glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@jancko995]

thanks!! This is what I wanted to make, for customasible 3D prints :3

[@ryanweber153]

Your welcome.

[@farhanabbasba7018]

Thank you for your explanation

[@ryanweber153]

Your welcome.

[@stephenormsby3662]

Excellent-thank you!

[@ryanweber153]

Your welcome.

[@johncorraya1126]

Thank you so much.

[@azvrmechanicaluniverse8922]

great show

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks.

[@NasserBlue]

Thanks, very clear

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks for the comment.

[@KevinOKeefe-qw8cl]

How did you configure the circle in sketch to display the diameter and not the radius when you're sketching circles? Thanks?

[@alexmarie33]

Thank you :)

[@mihayloolashin8520]

thanks alot, but i have some issue how to link threa size and cosmetik thread from table

[@anthonylangfeldt1319]

How do you add a variable dimension to the design table?

[@salvadoralcantar696]

Hi Bro.... If I want change configuration of item "3inch" but leave the other items (8 INCH and 10 INCH) equal, How could I do it?,,, for example add other sketch on the draw "3 INCH" whithout putting it onto the others draws

[@MRMONKIBONES]

Loved the video. However, how can I apply a design table for a square part with a cutout in center and holes on each corner. ?I would love some advice on this. I have never used design tables before, and would love to use it,.

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks for the comment. You should be able to model your part similar to how I modeled the ANSI flange and apply the same concepts.

[@RishabhGKoenigseggRegera]

Hey Ryan. Geat tutorial. Although, I'm a little surprised that you decided to create the Design Table from a blank spreadsheet rather than auto-creating the design table with the chosen dimensions. Is there any particular reason you did that?

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks for the comment. No, there really isn't a reason other than if Auto-Create doesn't work than you'll need to know how to start from a Blank table. It really comes down to how many dimensions you need to control. If Auto inserts 20 dimensions and you only need to control 3 than you would be better off starting from a Blank table. Thanks for watching.

[@snazakat9211]

nice videos thanks.
how to configure the direction of helix or spiral from clockwise to counterclockwise or vice versa in configuration table or design table?

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks for the comment. I don't use helixes, but I attempted it and did a simple Google search and I couldn't find a way to change the direction of the helix with a design table. Maybe someone else out there knows, but I can't help with this.

[@HeavyMetalPootis]

If only I knew about these a year ago... Great tutorial, though.

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks for the comment. I've thought the same thing many times. All we can do is keep learning. Thanks.

[@felixnunez3659]

Ryan how do I call each instance to different assembly? Will they work just like a regular assembly?

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks for the comment. Yes, the part works the same in the assembly, the only difference is to look for a box that will let you choose which configuration to insert. It's in the Insert Component command or you can access it after inserting the component by clicking on the component and selecting a different configuration from the list that appears.

[@kelseycoffey3107]

Can you utilize Equations within design tables? For example if I have modeled a component with specified equations , is there a way for my to keep and edit them within the design table across multiple configs?

[@ricardobaila8959]

I am guessing that you can do so afterwards. after setting different configurations, it makes sense that you should be able to do equation defined dimensions, as described in this channel's other video about it ruclips.net/video/GdfhS5Md5wk/видео.html

[@akhilnikhilkandagiri5159]

Just want people to know that @8:31 you dont just click on it, you need to DOUBLE CLICK the dimension to add it to the table and make sure the cell B2 is selected woont work other wise, got me scratching my head for an hour, anyways really helpful video!

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks for posting this comment. I just tried it again and it is a single-click for me, but from the comments I can tell some people have to double-click. Sorry you wasted so much time trying to figure it out. Thanks again.

[@nishanchowdhury4571]

nice

[@pezido]

Great!

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks.

[@donepearce]

I presume this sort of supersedes the normal equation editor - or is there any useful way to use the two together?

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks for the comment. You can use equations along with design tables. In fact, I encourage the use of equations when appropriate. I find some people prefer one method versus another, so this is another option that is available.

[@yash1152]

Anybody knows how to do this in FreeCAD?? I am currently using the latest stable v0.19

[@SirWithrow]

When I get my spread sheet finished and click in the graphics area, it doesn't populate my config list. Just does nothing. Any thoughts?

[@diedebeijers1212]

Same, have you found a solution yet?

[@ryanweber153]

The only time that I have experienced this is when the name of the first configuration was not in cell A3 in Excel. As long as the first configuration is in A3, the next one in A4, and so on without an empty cell in between, SolidWorks should create the list of configurations. The only other thought I have is possibly an invalid character. I don't think slashes (/) can be used in the configuration name, so you might try a different configuration name.

[@ManjitSingh-vw2qy]

you left the thickness of the flange. Else is excellent.

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks for mentioning that Manjit. Yes, thickness should have been included. Thanksk.

[@ubaidstutorials6310]

TQ for ur video and it will be more helpful if u do it with a assembly file with minimum of 10 parts

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks for the comment. For an assembly with configurations, you type in cell B2 $configuration@partname (match the part name from the Design Tree) then type the name of the configuration in cell B3. Continue to do this in cell C2, D2, etc. for however many components you have in the assembly that have configurations.

[@yash1152]

7:02 "It's opening Excel inside itself"
well, that's kinda good. But equally bad at same time if excel is a REQUIREMENT rather than a choice. That is, if other spreadsheet softwares like LibreOffice Calc is not supported.

[@khamisi__6378]

Whenever i click on the dimension it does not populate my excel sheet...any feedback?

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks for the comment. Another user mentioned double-clicking on the dimension. Other than that, I would try to close the design table, re-open it, and try it again.

[@rahulwadekar4269]

hi, how to add cut extrude feature in design table, please revert

[@ryanweber153]

Hey Rahul! Thanks for the comment. I'm probably not going to be much help on this. I've had mixed experiences with design tables, but I've always been able to get them to do what I wanted to do. Sometimes the feature dimensions are "hidden" inside the model, so I have to move my cursor around until the dimension is highlighted then click and drag it to open space. After that open the design table, click on the cell where you want it, and click on the dimension. I hope this helps.

[@yash1152]

6:22 How to Pan in SolidWorks: ^ + MMB drag

[@taifshams]

Hi ryan, Is it possible for you to solve one problem by thus method? I dont know if it's problem but im unable to do so. Can you please give me your email id?

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks for the comment, although I do not share my personal information. Hopefully, you've been able to find a solution to your problem.

[@undefeatedk1ngs]

i tried to do this way and it didn't work

[@ryanweber153]

I know it is frustrating when things don't work. I struggled a lot in the beginning with Design Tables, so I can relate. You might try it again or watch some more videos someone out there might be able to help you.

[@gmayur6531]

I dоwnloaded everything is okay

[@itzhakbn]

You should concentrated on the subject which is DESIGN TABLE .

[@ryanweber153]

Thanks for the feedback. Yes, as I review this video, I now realize the majority of the video has very little to do with Design Tables. I realize your time is valuable, and I apologize for misleading you in that way.

[@AnanZitawi]

This was a perfect intro to design tables for users that just need basic functionality with single parts. Exactly what I was looking for.