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SOLIDWORKS MBD

SOLIDWORKS MBD (Model Based Definition) lets you create models without the need for drawings giving you an integrated manufacturing solution for the SOLIDWORKS software.

SOLIDWORKS MBD helps companies define, organize, and publish 3D product and manufacturing information (PMI), including 3D model data in industry standard file formats.

  • SOLIDWORKS MBD offers 3D PMI definition capabilities using DimXpert and reference dimensions.
  • You can use SOLIDWORKS technologies such as annotation views, dynamic viewing of annotation planes and 3D views to organize 3D PMI in a structured, easy-to-locate fashion.
  • Besides the native SOLIDWORKS file formats, SOLIDWORKS MBD creates output files such as 3D PDF and eDrawings.

SOLIDWORKS MBD guides the manufacturing process directly in 3D:

  • By avoiding the unnecessary and costly revision of 2D drawings, SOLIDWORKS MBD streamlines production, cuts cycle time, and improves communication with the supply chain.
  • By using intuitive 3D interaction and rich metadata properties that reduce manufacturing errors.
  • By providing help to meet industry standards such as MIL-STD-31000 Rev A and ASME 14.41, which gives a competitive advantage in winning contracts.

The SOLIDWORKS MBD add-in:

  • Operates within the SOLIDWORKS environment with its own CommandManager.
    SOLIDWORKS MBD CommandManager for parts
    SOLIDWORKS MBD CommandManager for assemblies
  • Supports all native SOLIDWORKS 3D part and assembly data, such as configurations, constraints, and PMI.

Contents

  • 3D Views for Model Based Definition

    To support MBD, you can create 3D views of parts and assemblies that contain the model settings needed for review and manufacturing. The output you create lets users navigate back to those settings as they evaluate the design. Similar to 2D drawing views, except these views are in 3D.

  • Dynamic Annotation Views

    You can control how annotations are displayed when you rotate models.

  • Model Break Views

    You can add breaks to models using the Model Break View tool. Model break views are saved as configurations.

  • Customizing a Template

    You can customize a template by including features such as a background, text blocks, and images.

  • Publishing Models

    You can publish models as 3D PDF files or eDrawings files.



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