Design the Space, Not Just the Parts: Architectural Layouts with SOLIDWORKS

Creating a custom layout in SOLIDWORKS can be super useful for helping plan and visualize a space before jumping into the actual construction of said area. This will allow you to collaborate with others on the project, creating a bill of materials to project necessary materials, and documenting the project for future updates and possible changes.

Come join us in talking about where to start and some helpful tricks and tips for creating architectural layouts in SOLIDWORKS.

Lunch and Learn Talking Points

How and Why to Create a layout

• Assess project layout and materials
• Locating critical structures
• Good for collaboration (reduces the hand waving to explain things)

Learning Topics

• Layout Sketches/Reference Sketches
• How to use an assembly to add necessary components and materials
• Adding furniture, or equipment to better plan for ergonomics and best utilization of space
• Adding a bill of materials (BOM)
• Adding equations to BOM
• Multiple Mate Mode
• How to create a walkthrough in SOLIDWORKS