Isophote/Iso Angle Analysis Hack in Solidworks, Phase III
I've updated my hacked iso angle analysis shader with custom coloured lines and a macro that updates the lines, using the screen normal, in real time. The hack is just…
Les Paul Carved Top Surface Modelling Exercise in Solidworks 2020
In this surface modelling exercise, I try and recreate the form of a carved top Les Paul. I have seen several queries on forums over the years, where people discuss…
Constructing Drafted Split Lines on Smooth Forms in Solidworks
In this exercise I cover two ways to construct a drafted split line on a smooth form, where the form has not been modelled with an explicit split line. Both…
G3 Surface Blend ‘Stretch’ Exercise in Solidworks 2020
In this exercise I try and recreate elements of a physical display I saw at the Apple Park visitor centre, using G3 blends where possible. The display emulates a planar…
Lightly Chair by Noho. Solidworks Model Review
I'm pleased to share my first client work on Youtube! The Lightly Chair by Noho, designed by Formway Design Studio and manufactured here in New Zealand. Formway has kindly allowed…
My Solidworks Setup for… Modelling
A viewer has asked if I could go into a bit more detail about how I set up my Solidworks environment, with a focus on modelling. I go over some…
Ribbing Technique Using Combine in Solidworks
I stumbled upon this technique a number of years ago, when I was working on a chair development. Some of the parts had thick sections and needed to be cored…
Lozenge/Pill Form Exercises in Solidworks
A series of video explorations, building different lozenge forms.In this video I explore building a lozenge or pill shaped slider, using G3 constraints where possible. I roll forwards through the…
Using a Sketch Graph to Vary Dimensions in Solidworks
A sketch can be used as a graph, to control a number of dimensions at once and vary those dimensions based on the shape of a curve. In this video…
G3 Extruded Corners in Solidworks
I have been following a few conversations online about whether Apple products use a true squircle. I have a new Apple TV at hand, so thought I'd investigate and as…