CSWA - Certified Solidworks Associate Patterns and Mirroring Questions and Answers

Question 1

When using a Mirror feature, what is the primary function of the 'Geometry Pattern' option?

Accepted Answer

It copies the exact geometry of the feature, ignoring how its end conditions would resolve on the mirrored side.

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It mirrors only the sketch geometry, not the resulting feature.

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It allows the feature to be mirrored across a non-planar surface.

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It creates a new solid body instead of merging with the original.

Question 2

A designer needs to create a pattern of 8 mounting holes on a circular flange. The most efficient and robust method to ensure they are all spaced equally around the full 360-degree circumference is to use a Circular Pattern with which settings?

Accepted Answer

Select 'Equal spacing', set the angle to 360 degrees, and the number of instances to 8.

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Set the angle to 45 degrees and the number of instances to 8.

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Manually calculate and place each hole using a construction circle and angular dimensions.

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Create a pattern of 2 instances at 180 degrees, then pattern that pattern again at 90 degrees.

Question 3

In the PropertyManager for a Linear or Circular Pattern, what is the purpose of the 'Instances to Skip' selection box?

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It provides selectable nodes on the preview, allowing the user to omit specific instances from the pattern.

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It allows the user to specify a different feature to use for certain instances.

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It automatically removes any pattern instances that would result in zero-thickness geometry.

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It suppresses the original seed feature after the pattern is created.

Question 4

Which of the following is a primary advantage of creating a pattern of holes using a feature pattern tool (e.g., Linear Pattern) instead of patterning the circles within the initial sketch?

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It results in a much simpler base sketch that is easier to define and modify later.

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Feature patterns can be created without any dimensions.

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Sketch patterns consume significantly more computing resources and always rebuild slower.

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It is the only method that allows for circular patterns.

Question 5

To create the other half of a perfectly symmetrical part, a designer uses the Mirror feature. To ensure the mirrored half is created as a separate, distinct solid body within the same part file, which selection is most direct?

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Use 'Bodies to Mirror'.

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Use 'Features to Mirror' and select the 'Geometry Pattern' option.

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Use 'Faces to Mirror' and select the 'Knit surfaces' option.

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Use 'Features to Mirror' and ensure 'Merge solids' is checked.

Question 6

Which of the following geometric items CANNOT be used to define the axis of rotation for a Circular Pattern feature?

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A flat, planar face.

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A cylindrical face.

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A temporary axis.

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A straight edge on the model.