CSWP Advanced Features 4

Question 1

When creating a Boundary Boss/Base feature, what distinguishes it from a standard Loft feature?

Accepted Answer

Boundary controls direction curves in two perpendicular directions (Direction 1 and Direction 2) for more precise shape control

Answer

The Boundary feature accepts curves in two crossing directions simultaneously, giving it more curvature control over complex organic shapes than the Loft feature's single direction of guide curves.

Question 2

In SOLIDWORKS, what does enabling 'Merge Result' in the Extrude PropertyManager do when working in a multi-body part?

Accepted Answer

It merges the new extruded body with any touching solid bodies into a single body

Answer

When 'Merge Result' is checked, SOLIDWORKS combines the newly extruded volume with any contacting solid bodies, maintaining a single merged body rather than creating a separate body.

Question 3

Which end condition in a SOLIDWORKS Extrude feature makes the extrusion depth automatically adjust to always end exactly at a specified face or plane, even if that face moves due to upstream changes?

Accepted Answer

Up To Surface

Answer

'Up To Surface' terminates the extrusion flush against the selected face or surface, dynamically updating its depth whenever that reference surface changes position.

Question 4

When using 'Fill Surface' in SOLIDWORKS, which continuity option produces a patch that matches the curvature of adjacent faces (not just tangency)?

Accepted Answer

Curvature

Answer

Setting the Fill Surface constraint to 'Curvature' enforces G2 continuity so the patch's curvature matches the neighboring faces, producing a visually seamless blend without highlight breaks.

Question 5

What is the primary advantage of using 'Instant3D' when editing a feature in SOLIDWORKS?

Accepted Answer

It allows dragging dimension handles directly in the graphics area to resize features without opening the PropertyManager

Answer

Instant3D lets you grab on-screen rulers or dimension arrows in the 3D view and drag them to change feature sizes or positions interactively, bypassing the PropertyManager for quick edits.

(CSWP) SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional Practice Test

(CSWP) SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional Practice Test

CSWP Advanced Features 4