working with an assembly

[Yuval84]

Hey all,

I'm sort of a beginner in solidworks, so i'm sorry if my
question will sound a bit dumb...

I wanted to know if and how i can add features to an
assembly...

for instance, i have an assembly of a large tube
containing 7 other smaller tubes inside it.

now, i want to revolve cut the whole assembly in a
specific angle.

can i do it in the assembly? or can i/should i convert
the assembly to a .Part file, and then modify features to
it??

Thanks!

 

[michael3130]

Yes, it can be done in an assembly.


You'll see your feature tree for each part alter slightly and will make reference to the assembly cut feature.

 

[MLax]

Draw a sketch in your assembly then select:


Insert/Assembly Feature/Cut/Revolve


You can control which parts are cut via the Feature Scope menu on the left-hand side.


The Cut appears below the Mate Groups in the feature tree of the assembly. The cut does not appear in the parts.


Note, you can also use the HoleWizard to create holes in your assembly (to simulate "drill at assembly" or post-welding machining, etc.).


Regards