Finalizing the Assembly Workspace and Streamlining Component Visibility

Tidying Up Sketches and Adjusting Visibility for the Completed Assembly

Discover how to finalize and optimize your 3D modeling project by properly managing assembly components and applying essential housekeeping tasks. This article delves into the process of minimizing folders, hiding sketches, and effectively using the ViewCube tool for a streamlined and visually appealing assembly.

Key Insights

  • The article underscores the importance of maintaining a tidy workspace in your 3D modeling projects, achieved through steps like minimizing the Joints and Relationships folders, and hiding unnecessary sketches.
  • Management of components, such as turning on and off grips, is crucial for focused work and avoiding a cluttered project space.
  • Finally, the use of tools like the ViewCube, particularly the house icon, is key to gaining an overview of your final model and assembly, ensuring you maintain a good visual understanding of your project.

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Now that our assembly is complete, we can do a little bit of housekeeping. First, let's minimize the Joints folder and the Relationships folder. We still have that sketch turned on for Grip 2, so let's open up the Grip 2 Component folder and hide that projected circle sketch.

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Then minimize everything for Grip 2 and turn on Grip 1. Finally, we can go to our ViewCube in the top right, click the house icon, and we can see our final model and assembly.

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Reid Johnson

Licensed Architect | Contractor | CAD/BIM Specialist

Reid isn't just someone who knows CAD and BIM; he's a licensed architect and contractor who deeply integrates these technologies into every facet of his career. His hands-on experience as a practitioner building real-world projects provides him with an invaluable understanding of how BIM and CAD streamline workflows and enhance design. This practical foundation led him to Autodesk, where he shared his expertise, helping others effectively leverage these powerful tools. Throughout his professional journey, Reid also dedicates himself to education, consistently teaching university courses and shaping the next generation of design professionals by equipping them with essential CAD skills. His unique blend of practical experience, industry knowledge gained at Autodesk, and passion for teaching positions Reid as a true specialist in BIM and CAD technology, capable of bridging the gap between theory and real-world application.

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