Creating Cams To create a cam: Click Cams (Toolbox toolbar) or Toolbox > Cams . In the Cam dialog box, on the Setup tab, for Cam Type, select Circular or Linear and set property values for the cam type you selected. You can also create a cam based on a previously saved favorite cam. See Using Favorite Cams. On the Motion tab, create at least one cam motion definition. On the Creation tab, set creation properties. Click Create.Toolbox creates a new cam as a new SOLIDWORKS part document. Optionally, save your cam as a favorite. See Favorite Cams. Click Done. Contents Cam - Setup The Setup tab of the Cam dialog box specifies basic information such as units, cam type, and follower type. Cam - Motion The Motion tab of the Cam dialog box specifies information about how your follower moves around the cam. Cam - Creation The Creation tab of the Cam dialog box specifies values for the cam such as blank thickness and hub diameter. Parent topicCams Favorite Cams Using Favorite Cams