Mirror & Fillet Commands

Discover how to use common features such as mirror and fillet

What's Covered?

• Mirror Feature: The video shows how to use the mirror feature to create a symmetrical copy of a part [00:15].
• Fillet Command: It demonstrates how to use the fillet command to round off sharp corners [00:20].
• Saving to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform: The video demonstrates the process of saving the finished part to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, utilizing a collaborative space and bookmarks for organization [02:36].

Step-by-Step Instructions (AI-generated from video transcript):

Based on the video at https://youtu.be/vDJrohlryS4, here are step-by-step instructions for using the Mirror and Fillet features in SOLIDWORKS.

Part 1: Using the Mirror Feature

1. Select a part: In the FeatureManager Design Tree, right-click on the part you want to mirror and select "Open".
2. Select mirror axis: In the "Mirror Feature" menu, choose the axis or plane you want to mirror the part across.
3. Confirm: Click the green checkmark to complete the action. The mirrored part will now be in your assembly.

Part 2: Using the Fillet Command

1. Select an edge: Select the edge or edges you want to round. The video shows selecting the sharp edges of the plier head.
2. Access the Fillet tool: In the property manager, select the Fillet tool.
3. Set radius: In the Fillet property manager, set the desired radius for the fillet. The video uses a radius of 0.05 inches.
4. Confirm: Click the green checkmark to apply the fillet.

Part 3: Saving to the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

1. Access the Save command: Go to File and select Save to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
2. Add a title: In the save window, give your part a title.
3. Select a space: Choose a collaborative space to save the part to.
4. Add bookmarks: Add bookmarks to help organize your file.
5. Save: Click the save button to save your part to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

More Info

Roles: 
 solidworks with cloud services   3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS 
Tags:
beginners guide SOLIDWORKS Mirror Fillet 

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