Converting a Solid Works "Assembly" into a "Solid Model" 1

[WAMRod]

Hey,
Im new to the site so excuse me if I am not following the correct protocol. I just finished my assembly drawing of a full casting, runner, sprue etc. Unfortunately I neglected to realize that in order to run the simulation software I need it to be one solid model. Is there an easy way to alter the assembly without redoing everything??

Wade

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Assuming you meant you have just finished the assembly model, do a File > Save as > Part with the All components option. This will create a multi-body part.

If the simulation software does not recognize multi-bodies, you may have to use the Combine tool to merge bodies.

 

[Nella95]

...but you could use full-blown COSMOS for assemblies.

 

[Eltron]

COSMOS no longer exists...unless you're a Carl Sagan fan.

Dan

http://www.eltronresearch.com

Dan's Blog

 

[TheTick]

Carl Sagan no longer exists, unless he was wrong about the afterlife.

 

[KevinDeSmet]

What kind of name was COSMOS anyway, for computer simulation software? Like, what does it mean!

Certified SolidWorks Professional

 

[ArtL]

Kevin probibly an accronim for something or someone who wrote the program.

 

[ctopher]

Interesting, I can't find a good acronym for COSMOS via SolidWorks.
The only two that look close are:
"Computational Optimization of Small Molecular Structures"
"Computer Oriented System for Manufacturing Order Synthesis"

Or, it may not be an acronym? You may need to write to SolidWorks and ask them.

Chris
SolidWorks 10 SP4.0
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[ShaggyPE]

The name is very similar to COMSOL... but I don't know what that stands for either.

-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Pretty good with SolidWorks

 

[WAMRod]

THX for the tips,
I have another question. I am using the simulation software Quikcast. After I save the "model" as a .sldprt I need to convert it to a .stl to run on the simulation software. When I try to convert the model to the .stl it states that my part geometry is not correct to convert. The actual geometry is irrelevant because I tried a variety of models. How can I get around this?

Wade