Creating a Configuration Table in SolidWorks Drawing
SolidWorks is a powerful software that allows engineers and designers to create detailed drawings of their models. One useful feature of SolidWorks is the ability to create configuration tables, which can help organize and manage different variations of a model. In this tutorial, we will learn how to create a configuration table in a SolidWorks drawing.
Step 1: Open the Drawing
To begin, open the SolidWorks drawing file that contains the model you want to create a configuration table for. Make sure you are in the sheet that you want to add the table to.
Step 2: Inserting the Configuration Table
Now, let’s insert the configuration table into our drawing. To do this, go to “Insert” in the menu bar, then select “Tables” and choose “Configuration”. A dialog box will appear where you can customize the appearance of your table.
Step 2.1: Table Style
In this dialog box, you can choose from various pre-defined table styles or create a custom style. Select the style that best suits your needs or click on “New Style” if you want to customize it further.2: Table Options
Next, specify whether you want to include headers or not by checking or unchecking the “Include Headers” option. Headers provide information about each column in your table.3: Column Options
Now, let’s define our columns. Click on “Add Column” to add new columns and give them appropriate names based on your model’s configurations. You can also modify column properties like width and alignment by selecting a column and clicking on “Column Properties”.
- Note: Make sure to name your columns accurately to avoid confusion.
- Note: You can also rearrange columns by selecting a column and using the “Move Up” or “Move Down” buttons.
Step 2.4: Row Options
In this section, you can define the rows of your configuration table. Click on “Add Row” to add new rows and give them appropriate names based on your model’s configurations. You can also modify row properties like height and alignment by selecting a row and clicking on “Row Properties”.
- Note: Similar to columns, make sure to name your rows accurately for clarity.
- Note: You can also rearrange rows by selecting a row and using the “Move Up” or “Move Down” buttons.
Step 3: Placing the Configuration Table
Once you have customized your configuration table, click “OK” in the dialog box. Your configuration table will now be inserted into your drawing sheet.
Step 4: Editing the Configuration Table
To edit your configuration table, right-click on it and select “Edit Table”. This will open the configuration dialog box again, allowing you to make changes to the table style, columns, or rows.
Step 5: Updating the Configuration Table
Whenever you make changes to your model’s configurations, you need to update your configuration table as well. To do this, right-click on the table and select “Update”. The table will reflect any changes made to your model’s configurations.
Creating a configuration table in SolidWorks drawing is an effective way to organize different variations of a model. By following these steps and utilizing the features provided by SolidWorks, you can create a visually engaging and informative configuration table for your drawings. Remember to name your columns and rows accurately to avoid confusion, and update the table whenever changes are made to your model’s configurations.