Factor of Safety Wizard
Maximum Normal stress...If you selected Max normal or Mohr-Coulomb criterion for a beam material, the software uses the tensile strength as the allowable stress
Deform Point Examples
The pull direction is normal to the face...Using a point on a vertex is a predictable way to locate the deform when the normal to adjacent faces is the desired pull direction...If the point you select is on a plane, the pull direction is normal to the plane
Parts and Features > Features > Deform > Deform Point
Deviation Analysis PropertyManager
...vertex in the mesh, the software calculates the closest point normal to the surface. Curve to mesh ...
Import/Export > Scan to 3D
Nonlinear - Advanced Options
Sets stiffness singularity elimination factor (normal solution if set to 1; if less than 1.0, the program...If normal solution fails, trying a different value, for example 0, may help
Simulation > Simulation Studies > Simulation Analysis Options > Nonlinear Analysis Options
Assemblies Options
Set options for normal use (with Large Assembly Mode off) as...Disables automatic save of your model. (Set in Backup Options for normal use...
SolidWorks Fundamentals > Options > System Options
Adding a Camera and Positioning the Camera Sled
Drag the Field of View to compose the shot by using the viewport for reference Drag the Field of View rectangle up and down, normal...to the camera axis, to adjust the angle of view of the model
Motion Studies > Animation > Creating Animations > Camera-Based Techniques > Camera Sleds
Curve Driven Pattern PropertyManager
the curve and the Features to Pattern is measured normal to the curve...The normal distance from the origin of the selected curve to the seed feature is maintained for each instance...Face normal (For 3D curves only...
Boundary PropertyManager
Normal to Profile. (Available when the curves are not attaching a boundary feature to existing geometry.) Applies a tangency constraint normal to the...The boundary feature is tangent to the selected linear edge or axis, or to the normal of a selected face or plane
Parts and Features > Features > Boundary
Preventing Rigid Body Motion
If you restrain two orthogonal faces in the normal directions, the model is not stable because it can slide in the third direction...If you restrain three orthogonal faces their normal directions, the model is stable
Simulation > Loads and Restraints > Fixtures
Core PropertyManager
...the extraction direction. The default direction is normal to the sketch plane. If necessary, click ...
Mold Design
Lip/Groove PropertyManager
If all the selected faces on which to create the lip and groove are planar and have the same normal, the default direction is normal to the planar
Parts and Features > Features > Fastening
Rules for Contour Lines
Contour lines are drawn on edges if the normal direction of adjacent faces is greater than 89.5 °
Symmetry Restraints for Shell Models
For shell models, symmetry requires that faces coinciding with planes of symmetry should be prevented from moving in the normal direction and rotating...
Simulation > Loads and Restraints > Fixtures > Symmetry
3D Sketch Plane PropertyManager
... open a sketch on a pre-selected plane in Normal to view. To add a 3D sketch plane: Click 3D Sketch ...
Interactive Feature Recognition Selections
Recognize ribs that are extruded using Normal to Sketch as the Extrusion direction...Select the face (on the rib) that was used to create the normal to sketch rib
Parts and Features > Features > FeatureWorks > Recognition Types
Auxiliary View
An Auxiliary View is similar to a Projected View, but it is unfolded normal to a reference edge in an existing view
Detailing and Drawings > Drawings > Derived Drawing Views
Global and Local Coordinate Systems
. Where X is Direction 1 of Plane 1, Y is Direction 2 of Plane 1, and, Z is the Normal to Plane 1. ...
Simulation > Simulation Fundamentals
Broken-out Section
..., trimetric, dimetric) view. The depth is normal to the sheet: To create a broken-out section: Click...
Detailing and Drawings > Drawings > Derived Drawing Views > Section View
Overview of FeatureWorks
Ribs: extruded parallel to sketch, extruded normal to sketch, and ribs with negative draft. Draft
Parts and Features > Features > FeatureWorks
Miter Flange
The sketch plane must be normal to the first edge where the Miter Flange is created...The sketch plane is normal to the first edge where the miter flange will be created
Sheet Metal > Using Sheet Metal Tools
Extrude PropertyManager
Select a direction vector in the graphics area to extrude the sketch in a direction other than normal to sketch profile...Normal cut (Sheet metal cut extrudes only...Ensures that the cut is created normal to the sheet metal thickness for folded sheet metal parts
Parts and Features > Features > Extrudes
Hole Series (Middle Parts) PropertyManager
... for the fastener. Fit. Select a fit for the fastener: Close, Normal, or Loose. Sizing options vary ...
Parts and Features > Features > Holes > Hole Series
Locate Part
Places the body so the normal or axis vectors for the selected faces point in the same direction...Places the body so the normal or axis vectors for the selected faces point in opposite directions
Shrink Fitting
... into a slightly smaller cavity. Due to normal forces that develop at the interface, the inner ...
Simulation > Meshing > Meshing with Contact
Belt/Chain PropertyManager
... must be parallel. The belt sketch plane is normal to the axes of the pulleys. Belt Length. Displays...