Lesson goal
Spot the differences between two versions and the geometry defects before releasing a model.
6 videos
1 exercise
Intermediate
No prerequisite
1. Watch the videos
Dassault Systèmes videos hosted on MySolidWorks: they open in a new tab and a free account is enough. Watch them in order.
Utilities: Compare FeaturesSort the differences between two parts: unique features and modified features.↗ Utilities: Compare GeometryFind face and volume differences, including against imported geometry.↗ Utilities: Compare BOMSpot quantity or part number differences between two BOMs.↗ Utilities: Geometry AnalysisDetect sharp edges, thin faces and discontinuous geometry.↗ Utilities: Symmetry CheckCheck that a model is symmetric and reduce it to the smallest symmetric body.↗ Utilities: Report ManagerFind, view, export or delete the reports generated by the Utilities.↗
2. Key takeaways
Compare Features works between two native versions; Compare Geometry also works with an imported part.
Compare BOM lists the quantity and part number differences between two tables.
Geometry Analysis finds the thin faces and sharp edges that will cause trouble for meshing or manufacturing.
Symmetry Check helps you cut a part down to the smallest symmetric body for simulation.
Tip
Run a geometry comparison between the version sent to the customer and the current version before each new release.
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