Part Design

Constraints
Note: Constraints restrict a Degrees of Freedom completely. There is not a way to partially apply a constraint to an object. There are no contact or a hybri...
Wed, 7 Feb, 2018 at 12:11 PM
Using the Global Parameters to modify a specific feature of a part configuration
    *Example files for this tutorial are attached below. If you have a part with a single feature that needs to change many times, you may find it easier t...
Mon, 5 Feb, 2018 at 2:43 PM
How to create a 3D tri-axial ellipsoid in Alibre Design
    *Example file for this tutorial is attached below Here is an example of a 3D Tri-Axial Ellipsoid. Notice the above is an ellipsoid shape, with...
Mon, 25 Feb, 2019 at 4:13 PM
How to create custom threads in versions prior to v25
You may occasionally need to use a type of thread that is not included in the set of default thread options in the hole tool. To create your custom threads...
Mon, 18 Jul, 2022 at 12:17 PM
How to make wrapped text using the Sheet Metal workspace
This article walks through creating wrapped text utilizing the Sheet Metal workspace. To start create a Sheet Metal Loft that will have the shape of the wr...
Tue, 5 Feb, 2019 at 11:50 AM
How to reorient a part in the Parts workspace
Sometime a part is not created or imported close to the origin. Here is how to move the part close to the origin: Open an empty Parts Workspace. C...
Mon, 7 Jan, 2019 at 4:01 PM
Mirroring or scaling complex sheet metal parts
There is a default Sheet metal mirror command, but during the course of sheet metal design, you may in rare cases find the default sheet metal mirror tools ...
Wed, 28 Mar, 2018 at 5:41 PM
Object reference not set to an instance of an object error
During the course of opening, editing, or attempting to save a part, you may experience the error: "Object reference not set to an instance of an objec...
Wed, 31 Jan, 2018 at 10:48 AM
The External Thread command
You may notice when trying to use the External Thread command you can't select certain circular edges. This is because the External Thread command requi...
Mon, 5 Feb, 2018 at 3:31 PM
Why do my curved features appear to be made of multiple flat surfaces?
Sometimes you may stumble upon a curved feature that appears to be made of multiple flat surfaces. If you notice this with imported files: Check the expor...
Tue, 5 Jun, 2018 at 12:49 PM