Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Welcome back to the "SolidWorks x LEGO - Build and Learn" series! In this episode, we shift gears to focus on assembly cleanup. Learn how to organize, rename, and manage part files for a smoother workflow and better collaboration. I'll guide you through saving parts with clear identifiers, incorporating colors into file names, and maintaining consistency for future projects. Watch as I demonstrate step-by-step techniques and time-saving strategies to prepare for BOM creation and drawing exports. This lesson is all about ensuring your model is ready for professional-grade documentation and beyond.
Here's the complete playlist ▶ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBzmroCxoKwyWP86rzB4AUOUM_wUrEPir
📝 References
🏗️ You can find the Lego set assembly instructions here:
lego.com/cdn/product-assets/product.bi.core.pdf/6394729.pdf
🖥️ You can find the Lego set with part details on Bricklink here:
bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=31123
🔽 FREE DOWNLOAD 🔽
Subscribe to our emailing list, and you can download SolidWorks files (2023 version) or 3D STEP files
fully-defined.kit.com/aa71b36ce5
📃 Some recommended Videos for SolidWorks Beginners:
Top 10 SolidWorks Design Tutorials ▶ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBzmroCxoKwwsjdZJ3y5mbfDz9XwYl3O1
Model a Pulley ▶ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBzmroCxoKwwCrUTnHCaTRPK7HqqBVWlU
🕰️ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:05 Overview of Assembly Cleanup
0:50 File Naming Strategy
1:45 Challenges with Configurations
2:50 Saving & Renaming Parts
4:00 Color-Based Naming Convention
5:30 Replacing Components in Assembly
7:00 Dealing with Configurations
8:30 Updating Part Descriptions
10:00 Final File Organization Process
10:50 Setting Up for Drawings & BOM
11:30 Adjusting Assembly for Exports
12:00 Outro & Next Steps
Welcome back to the "SolidWorks x LEGO - Build and Learn" series! In this episode, we shift gears to focus on assembly cleanup. Learn how to organize, rename, and manage part files for a smoother workflow and better collaboration. I'll guide you through saving parts with clear identifiers, incorporating colors into file names, and maintaining consistency for future projects. Watch as I demonstrate step-by-step techniques and time-saving strategies to prepare for BOM creation and drawing exports. This lesson is all about ensuring your model is ready for professional-grade documentation and beyond.
Here's the complete playlist ▶ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBzmroCxoKwyWP86rzB4AUOUM_wUrEPir
📝 References
🏗️ You can find the Lego set assembly instructions here:
lego.com/cdn/product-assets/product.bi.core.pdf/6394729.pdf
🖥️ You can find the Lego set with part details on Bricklink here:
bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=31123
🔽 FREE DOWNLOAD 🔽
Subscribe to our emailing list, and you can download SolidWorks files (2023 version) or 3D STEP files
fully-defined.kit.com/aa71b36ce5
📃 Some recommended Videos for SolidWorks Beginners:
Top 10 SolidWorks Design Tutorials ▶ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBzmroCxoKwwsjdZJ3y5mbfDz9XwYl3O1
Model a Pulley ▶ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBzmroCxoKwwCrUTnHCaTRPK7HqqBVWlU
🕰️ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:05 Overview of Assembly Cleanup
0:50 File Naming Strategy
1:45 Challenges with Configurations
2:50 Saving & Renaming Parts
4:00 Color-Based Naming Convention
5:30 Replacing Components in Assembly
7:00 Dealing with Configurations
8:30 Updating Part Descriptions
10:00 Final File Organization Process
10:50 Setting Up for Drawings & BOM
11:30 Adjusting Assembly for Exports
12:00 Outro & Next Steps
