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Solid Edge University

2014

Accelerate and streamline your design

process using custom templates

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Who am I :John Pearson

Technical Trainer and Application Specialist for Designfusion.

Over 27 years in the CAD/CAM industry.

16 years in Tool and Die industry and over 11 years with a reseller.

Certified Trainer of adults. Has taught CAD night courses at Durham

College.

Seta certified trainer.

A major contributor to the Designfusion blog and has provided Tech Tip

articles to the Design Engineerings 3D Dojo newsletter.

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System Templates

Types

Standards

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System Templates

Default location

Custom Location (Optional)

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Why to create custom templates

Draft templatesCustom sheets (company logo, boundaries, title

blocks, etc.).

Save default settings (Styles, colors, etc.).Auto populate text values (drawn by, date, drawing

name, revision number, scale, etc.).

Auto populate viewsQuicksheets.

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Why to create custom templates

Part and Sheet metal templatesSave default settings (Styles and colors).

Specific settings (Material, gage, etc.)

Save specific base feature (with or without definedvariables).

Assembly

Save default settings (Styles and colors). Pre-defined saved parts.

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Creating Templates

Steps to create a custom template:1. Open with an existing template.

2. Make changes that you want to save in the

new template.3. Save or Save as new template in a template

folder.

4. Test the new template.

Note: In large companies, this should be approved by the CADadministrator before attempting.

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Draft example 1

Building a template from scratchTips:

Place permanent items on Background Sheets

All views and dimensions on Working Sheets

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Draft example 2

Building a template from an existing AutoCADtemplate.

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Quicksheet example

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Sheet metal example

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Using Custom Templates

BenefitsReduced the startup time.

You dont have to keep entering in your global

settings.

Save all your company standards.

Saves time and ensures design consistency.

Minimize redundant work.

Preloaded base features or parts. Pre-populate title

blocks etc. Saves a lot of time and minimizes errors.

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Using Custom Templates

Save Time

Ensure Design Consistency

Reduce errors(Less Stress on Designers)!!!!

= Saves Money

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Q&A

Thank you for your time.

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