Creating a New Machining Template

You can create new machined part templates for use with the Costing tool.

1. In a machined part, click Costing (Tools toolbar or the Evaluate tab on the CommandManager) or Tools > SOLIDWORKS Applications > Costing.
2. In the Costing Task Pane, under Machining Template, click Launch Template Editor.
3. In the Costing Template Editor, click New .
4. In the New Costing Template dialog box, click Template for machined, molded, or 3D printed parts , then click OK.
5. Under Material, select a method and enter data for the method:

   Option	Description
   Machining	Material
   Plastic	Mold and Material
   Casting	Mold and Material
   3D Printing	Printing Properties and Material
   Structural Member	Material

   You cannot save the template until you enter data on a Material screen.
6. Enter data on the General, Cut (Plate Stock), Mill, Drill, Library Features, and Custom screens as necessary.
7. Click Save .
8. In the Save As dialog box, for File name, type a template name and click Save.
9. Close the Costing Template Editor.