ME 470 Adding Decals to SolidWorks Parts & Assemblies

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ME 470 Adding Decals to SolidWorks Parts & Assemblies

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In This Instructable:

1. How to place Decals on Faces of Existing Parts or Assemblies

2. How to Create Decals with Free Online Label Maker

Basic Steps for Decal Placement:

• Create Part or Assembly

• Go to Appearance tab in Feature Tree Window

• Right-Click in bottom of Window

• Browse for saved decal or select SolidWorks provided decal

• Select Face you want to add Decal and press OK

• Adjust location, size, and angle of decal on selected face

Downloads

Instructable Decal Overview.pdf

Placing Decals on Existing Parts and Assemblies

SolidWorks: Placing Decals

In this video:

  1. Adding Custom Logos to standard glass bottle
  2. Adding "Power-T" logos to a standard football helmet
  3. Adjusting Position of said logos on face of bottle and helmet
  4. Altering Size of said logos
  5. Altering Angle of said logos

Creating Custom Decals on Free Online Label Maker

Creating Decals Using Free Online Label Maker

In this Video:

  1. Designing Custom Logo on Free Online Website
  2. Utilizing Snipping Tool to Save Image in appropriate form for SolidWorks Use

ScreenShot Step 1: Create Part or Assembly

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ScreenShot Step 2: Find Appearance Tab From Feature Window

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ScreenShot Step 3: Right Click at Bottom of Window and Select "Add Decal"

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ScreenShot Step 4: Select "Browse" to Search for Desired Decal

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ScreenShot Step 5: Select Desired Decal From Files

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ScreenShot Step 6: Select Desired Face on Part or Assembly

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ScreenShot Step 7: Adjust Size of Decal

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ScreenShot Step 8: Adjust Center of Position

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ScreenShot Step 9: Adjust Angular Position of Decal If Needed

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ScreenShot Step 10: Select Green Check Mark When Decal Placement Is Complete

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