Creating Quick Sketch Models in SolidWorks
Throughout these lessons, we'll learn quick tips in SolidWorks for creating sketch models. Software required: SolidWorks 13 and KeyShot 4.
What you'll learn
Throughout these lessons, we'll learn quick tips in SolidWorks for creating sketch models. We'll work consistently with geometry, splines, and the wrap tool. We'll also be learning simple elements of KeyShot to render our model for a complete design. By the end of this tutorial you will have a clear understanding of how to complete a quick sketch model in SolidWorks and how to apply some basic setups for quick renderings in KeyShot. Software required: SolidWorks 13 and KeyShot 4.
Table of contents
- Creating Solid Forms with Splines 4m
- Building Off Existing Geometry 6m
- Using the Wrap Tool 6m
- Beginning the Speaker Stand 2m
- Executing the Speaker Stand 7m
- Detailing the Speaker 7m
- Mirroring Our Speaker 7m
- Generating the Receiver Table 5m
- Forming the Main Components of Receiver 11m
- Adding the Final Receiver Details 11m
- Constructing the Power Cords 12m
- Utilizing Materials in KeyShot 12m
- Rendering Our Final Shot 9m
About the author
Growing up south of the Motor City, in Ohio, Michael fell in love with the grace and beauty of cars, which spurred his affinity for design at a young age. He attended the College for Creative Studies in Detroit where designers and fine artists study under high-level professionals. After developing his skills as an Industrial Designer in the Motor City, he exchanged it for the Windy City of Chicago where he has made his professional carrier. Working in Chicago, Michael has gained experience in pa... more