Solidworks | 99 Tutorial

: The first part you place is "Fixed" by default, meaning it cannot move. This serves as the anchor for your assembly. 3. Adding and Mating Components

: Click Insert > Base > Extrude to give the post height. 2. Start a New Assembly

To "put together" the post with other parts (like a baseplate or cap), use Mates. SolidWorks 99 Tutorial

: Click the Sketch button on the toolbar or go to Insert > Sketch . Select a default plane (e.g., Plane1).

Once your part files are saved, you can bring them together. : The first part you place is "Fixed"

Before you can assemble, you must model the individual components.

Below is a guide for creating a basic post assembly in SolidWorks 99, based on the SolidWorks 99 User's Guide . 1. Create the Post Part Adding and Mating Components : Click Insert >

: Go to Insert > Component > From File .