: Click Insert > Base > Extrude to give the post height. 2. Start a New Assembly
SolidWorks 99, though an older version of the software, laid the groundwork for the modern 3D CAD experience. Putting together a "post" or an assembly in this version follows a structured process of creating parts and then defining their spatial relationships. SolidWorks 99 Tutorial
: Click the Sketch button on the toolbar or go to Insert > Sketch . Select a default plane (e.g., Plane1). : Click Insert > Base > Extrude to give the post height
: Use the Rectangle or Circle tool to define the cross-section of your post. Putting together a "post" or an assembly in
: Use this to align circular centers (e.g., a bolt hole and a post). Distance : Set a specific gap between faces. 4. Finalizing the Assembly Solidworks Tutorial 4 - Simple Assemblies and Mates
Once your part files are saved, you can bring them together.