Solidworks Examples Pdf

[Gauthier Zitnik]

Canyou share your USD file? Materials are unlikely to look exactly the same in a CAD system and in Omniverse. The materials in CAD systems is usually much simpler than the material system in Omniverse. That said, depending on the structure you get when you import your CAD, we should be able to come up with a pipeline that makes the materials look really good with little effort from your students.

Solidworks colors dont come in as complex shaders in OV, sometimes its labled none if its a default color sometimes is a simple color shader. In either case, the colors from solidworks are simply that, just colors. They lack reflectivity, roughness, top coat, refraction etc. We need the shaders to look great in OV so that when we render with path tracing the product/render/scene look ultra realistic. Unfortunately, even solidworks integrated rendering tool, visualize and photoview, even require repainting with better shader to make the model look better/realistic. What i propose is to limit the amount of painting in solidworks, and instead use that time in Omniverse Composer. I have two videos i would like to share with you to help the way you paint/group etc. This will change the way you use composer 100% you have my email from our meeting today, please reach and I will send you a few links. -adamh

Hi @dqdesign

I can help you more with your inquiry. We do not currently have an OV connector for Solidworks, but not to worry. We have a very solid pipleine already. Just save your SW model as a STEP / STP file and bring it into USD Composer. It will use our CAD Converter and you should get amazing results. For materials I would not try to bring them in directly, but apply far more realistic rtx render materials in USD Composer. Same for lighting, cameras etc.

thanks @Richard3D for the suggestion! One recurring issue I get with CAD exchanges is losing references when reloading the model after SW modifications. In most cases, the changes applied in the new CAD/rendering tool lose their reference, necessitating a manual reapplication. Does OV Composer offer any tools to address this issue?

Ordering raw materials and components is a crucial yet complex process in the manufacturing industry. It involves accurate calculations of quantities that often require comprehensive knowledge and expertise. While counting components might be relatively straightforward, materials often present more of a challenge due to their different quantities, like length. For instance, calculating the exact amount of metal profiles, wire, pipes, and other similar materials can be particularly complicated.

The goal of this process is to streamline raw materials estimation, making it more efficient and accurate. OpenBOM, a robust and comprehensive Bill of Materials (BOM) management platform, provides a seamless way to extract data from CAD systems, calculate the total quantity of raw materials, and make orders based on inventory gaps.

OpenBOM offers a robust mechanism to extract data from CAD systems such as SOLIDWORKS. It captures these raw materials in a variety of ways, calculates the total quantity, and helps make orders based on inventory gaps. Here, we provide two examples of how to capture quantities using OpenBOM with SOLIDWORKS.

This approach involves calculating quantities within the SOLIDWORKS system before capturing them using OpenBOM. In SOLIDWORKS, you can compute the exact quantity of each material required for a particular project. Once the calculations are complete, you can then use OpenBOM to capture these quantities and create an accurate BOM. This BOM can then be utilized to order the exact amounts of each material, reducing waste and ensuring that you have all the necessary materials on hand.

The second approach is to map the Length from raw materials to BOM Quantity and use Flattened BOM to roll up in OpenBOM. In this method, the total length of a particular material used in a project is calculated, mapped to quantity, and added to the BOM. This method is especially useful for materials ordered by length, like wire or metal profiles. It provides an accurate count of the amount of material needed, reducing over- or under-ordering.

To better understand these methods, please refer to the explanatory videos. They provide a step-by-step guide on how to calculate and capture quantities using OpenBOM and SOLIDWORKS, making your material ordering process more efficient.

Capturing component quantities and raw materials is a tedious process that requires accuracy and time. The complexity of this process can divert the focus of engineers from the design aspect of a project to dealing with reporting. Also, manual capture of information such as component size (eg. length) can be prone to errors and can cost money later in the process.

Furthermore, OpenBOM significantly expedites the development process by facilitating quick and accurate data transfer to procurement. Procurement can then use accurate reports via BOMs to make orders based on inventory gaps, reducing waste, saving costs, and ensuring efficient production. By leveraging the capabilities of OpenBOM, manufacturers can optimize their raw materials ordering process, enhancing overall operational efficiency.

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