Hi Guys / Gals
After 4 years away, I’m starting to work again with Solidworks. In those 4 years I have been working only with Siemens NX/ug.
Back with SWx, I’m trying to apply the methods and working process widely used in NX and to see if there are better ways to work.
Boolean operations are a primary solid body creation method in NX. Basically, there is no CUT feature there.
Now I want to use SWx, Cavity to create pockets for the mating components. In NX each component got True (=the component) and False (=tool /pocket) bodies. When I execute Pocketing tool, NX runs through the components and subtracts any interfering False bodies. (There are few more other steps needed when designating False bodies,)
Please check the attachment; In Solidworks 2017, I created two bodies in a part and made configurations. But Cavity changes with the active configuration body at that moment/instance. I’m unable to specify the specific cavity configuration. In another word, I’m unable to specify False (tool) body and retain it.
If I'm not mistaken, sometime ago I tried this method in SWx a few versions back and it worked.
With SWx 2017, is it a glitch or have I forgotten anything specific?
Michael Fernando (CSWE)
