Creating and Modifying Configurations Flashcards

When using the ConfigurationManager, what does the 'Add Configuration' option allow you to do?

Answer: Create a new named configuration in the current document

The 'Add Configuration' option in ConfigurationManager creates a new named configuration within the current part or assembly document.

Which property can be independently controlled per configuration in a SolidWorks part?

Answer: Material appearance and suppression state of features

Per configuration, you can independently control feature suppression states, dimensions, and material appearances.

In a design table, which symbol is used to suppress a feature in a specific configuration?

Answer: S

The letter 'S' entered in a design table cell suppresses the corresponding feature for that configuration row.

What happens to child configurations when you delete a parent configuration in a derived configuration hierarchy?

Answer: SolidWorks prevents deletion if child configurations exist

SolidWorks will warn and prevent deletion of a parent configuration if derived child configurations depend on it.

Which tab in the Configuration Properties dialog allows you to control the display state linked to a configuration?

Answer: Advanced Options

The Advanced Options tab in Configuration Properties lets you link a specific display state to that configuration.

When inserting a design table manually into a part, which row header must always appear in cell A2?

Answer: $CONFIGURATION NAME

Cell A2 must contain the header '$CONFIGURATION NAME' to define configuration rows in the embedded Excel design table.

What does the 'Linked' option do when set in the dimension's configuration dialog?

Answer: Forces the dimension to remain the same across all configurations

Setting a dimension to 'Linked' ensures its value is identical across all configurations and cannot vary independently.