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There are a variety of ways to do this. One method is to do the following:
<ul>[*]Insert the image into a part sketch and trace over it starting with the outside edges[*]In a second sketch, trace over the cut-out[*]Add a hole using the hole wizard.[*]Mirror the body about the CL plane.[/list]Refer to the attached SW2009 model & JPEG for more details on the first design. A parasolids file is also included if you are using an earlier version.
<ul>[*]If desired, you can remove the tangent edges in the sketch by using a fit spline tool ( [url]http://www.mcadcentral.com/solidworks/forum/forum_posts.asp? TID=1905&KW=fit+spline[/url])[*]When assigning a material to the part, the appearance will automatically update (example: copper material has the appearance / color of copper).[/list]With practice, modeling will become easier.
Thanks for all the tips. I went along and made the other design as well. You didn't follow the reference image perfectly, hehe.
It was a bit easier this time as I could just apply the same techniques.I still strugle with the basic concept and workflow though, as I am used to 3ds max.
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