3D CAD Fundamentals with SIEMENS Solid Edge

Create basic 3d shapes in Solid Edge using the box command, then add cylinders and spheres by selecting them and dragging on the screen to size.

Rotate 3-D models with the middle mouse button to explore. Use zoom and fit to adjust views, and press blue corner edges for symmetric front and side views.

Modify basic shapes in Siemens Solid Edge by selecting faces, grabbing arrows to push or pull dimensions, and editing numeric values to form a 100 by 100 by 100 cube.

Explore sketch shapes with draw commands in Solid Edge, creating rectangle by center, circle, polygon by center, and ellipse, then push/pull to extrude into 3D forms.

Use the line command to draw lines and shapes, with horizontal and vertical locks guiding your sketch. Then extrude the shapes to add wheels.

Learn to center sketches in solid edge by sweeping across lines to reveal the center and align a rectangle or circle, ensuring the hole sits dead center before editing.

Learn to switch between inches and metric templates in Solid Edge using the edit list, so drawings reflect inches or metric millimeters; use isometric mode for metric parts.

Select the correct part template to access the box command in 3d cad fundamentals with Siemens Solid Edge, avoiding sheet metal or assembly modes.

Identify which face in the sketch appears as the front versus the back, resolving the illusion by opening the class files and selecting the front face to verify.

Examine a 3d model by rotating and switching to front, side, and iso views to identify when multiple features share the same face.

Open Solid Edge files on the iPad using the free viewer app from the Apple Store, then view, rotate, zoom, and interact with assemblies.

Sketch a cube, set dimensions to 100, then use the lock command to place a side circle with sketch view and extrude through, adding a centered top rectangle.

Learn to differentiate front and back by applying colors in the part painter tool, changing faces or features, and previewing in high quality view.

Save the model as an image by sharpening and refining the display, then use the Application button to save as image, exporting a JPEG file that you can email.

Master view orientations in 3d cad fundamentals by switching between top, right, back, and front views to count the gold spheres in a model.

Explore counting spheres in a sphere cage from an isometric view as you rotate the model and consider whether a middle sphere exists.

Lock the sketch to a face to draw on that surface, then unlock to sketch on other faces, noting that the lock resets after extrusion.

Create a 100 by 100 by 100 cube, then create circular and cylindrical cutouts intersecting on three faces using center locking and sketch alignment.

Explore creating cube variations in Solid Edge by applying circles and cylinders to a 100 by 100 by 100 base, then rounding four edges for a unique interpretation.

Create a cube by sketching centered 85 by 85 squares on multiple faces, using lock/unlock, setting a zero degree angle, and pushing the region through to cut, then apply colors.

Explore how creative shapes like fans and blades can form outlines that resemble a rabbit. Test your interpretation of geometry and shape perception in Solid Edge CAD.

Explore how to round cube edges in Siemens Solid Edge using the round command, adjusting edge radii and applying round all to the entire block, with undo to revert changes.

Practice using the round command on various shapes, rounding edges and ridges, adjusting radii such as 22, and applying results to multiple parts.

Use the command finder to locate Siemens Solid Edge commands by typing keywords. Draw a box or round edges by selecting the corresponding commands.

See how the feature tree records every operation in a new part—from base shapes and the extrude operation to cuts and rounds—and delete features directly from the tree.

Explore the prompt bar to cut a circular region and switch to large icons. Use spacebar for the cut and the shift key to toggle between single and both directions.

Create a rolling toy with four big wheels by combining blocks and spheres, adjusting dimensions, and applying round features to the top and sides while exploring color and cross-section cues.

Explore adding features to rolling spheres by resizing the rounded shapes, placing a mouth and other details, switching to Skitch view, and zooming to refine regions.

Practice this exercise on your own, building on tasks you have already completed to explore and refine the H cube shape in Siemens Solid Edge.

Explore creating a cube from a square and sphere, push spheres to carve holes, toggle solid and hollow with the space bar, and rotate to inspect.

Model a 100 by 100 cube and remove spheres from each corner to form intriguing shapes. Experiment with sphere sizes, centering, and rounding using a skitch view and zoom.

Explore optical illusion 01 by comparing vertical line lengths with the inspect measure tool. See one line at ten inches and the other nearly half an inch shorter.

Compare two vertical lines in an optical illusion and observe the initial perception that one is longer. Then measure both lines in Solid Edge to verify they are equal.

Create a bullseye by extruding a circle profile and adding concentric circles, then pull faces. Learn design intent to control edits across all faces or individually.

Create a bull's-eye by offsetting circle edges on a reference plane to a 20 mm spacing, then protrude back and project features, using control-click to adjust multiple references at once.

Learn to create exact mechanical parts by using the front view, top view, and right view, understanding solid and hidden lines, and extruding the shape to meet manufacturing requirements.

Create a 3d model from the drawing sheet in Solid Edge by sketching lines. Add dimensions and a circle, then extrude to a depth of 50 from the top view.

Create a 3d part by sketching on the xy plane, drawing an arc and lines, adding a center circle, dimensioning in millimeters, and revolving the feature to complete the part.

Explore sphere-from-cube variations by placing spheres on cube faces, using 3-D sketching and sweep features to adjust sizes—40, 42, and 45—and create different interior forms.

Learn to find area and perimeter in Solid Edge by using the measure tool to assess a 100 by 50 rectangle and a circle, switching units from millimeters to centimeters.

Center the x y z axis in the block to simplify drawing, use sketch view and lock onto center, enable symmetry, and type 100, 100, 0 to keep it centered.

Review basic solid modeling in Siemens Solid Edge by drawing with the box and rectangle by center and extruding to a solid; rotate, zoom, and lock to planes for sketching.