Advanced Shape Editor

The new Advanced Shape Editor in Solid Ultimate (Manufacturing) Version 2011 R1 and above packs a wide range of time saving features and enhancements. To get the most from it (or to see what you’re missing) we’re holding a series of 5 two hour online courses.

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Advanced Shape Editor Course Schedule and Topics

(all courses start at 3:00 pm EST)

April 13

Advanced Shape Editor Basics

With this class you will understand the Advanced Shape Editor and how it works.

-   How the Advanced Shape Editor works
-   Using the Constraints
-   Selecting Auto Constraints

The focus of this class will be on getting to understand the Advanced Shape Editor better.

April 20

Common Part Shapes

With this class you will learn to create Common Part Shapes using the Advanced Shape Editor.

-   Notched Parts
-   Radius Parts
-   Brackets

This class will include understanding the various options and troubleshooting the potential outcomes of a Part Shape.

April 27

Common Assembly Shapes

You will master Common Assembly Shapes using the Advanced Shape Editor.

-   Corner Assemblies
-   Notch Shaped Assemblies
-   Radius Shaped Assemblies

This class will include understanding the various options and troubleshooting the potential outcomes of an Assembly Shape.
 

May 4

System Parameters, Custom Parameters and UCS

You will learn the power of using Parameters to control the shape of your parts and assemblies.

-   Available Parameters
-   Your own Custom Parameters
-   UCS driven Parameters

This class will include strategies and best practices with Parametric Shaping.

May 11

Custom Combination Shapes

Samples for this class will include scenarios where both the Assembly and the Part(s) within the assembly require shaping with the Advanced Shape Editor.

-   Hutch Type Assemblies
-   Custom Upper with bottom shelf and Shaped End Panels
-   Parameter driven samples

This class will include explaining the need for this important type of Part and Assembly Shaping.