Thanks Antonio, really appreciate your feedback! :)

Thanks Adri, I am glad it was helpful! :)

Thanks Graham, this means a lot to me! :) I also want to invite you to check out my SOLIDWORKS & CFD Formula 1 course: www.learnsolidworks.com/f1

You are very welcome! :) If you're interested in learning more, I'd like to invite you to attend my free Solidworks workshop: www.learnsolidworks.com/workshop

Most welcome 😊

Thanks, glad you like it! :)

Glad it was helpful! :)

Thanks for your comment, very much appreciated! You may always email me (jan@learnsolidworks.com) in case you've any questions along the way. :)

Thanks for your kind words, really appreciate it! :)

Thanks a lot! :)

Thanks Nishant! And thanks for your incredible effort to realize this video tutorial! :)

Thanks Janusz! :)

Glad it worked! :)

Thank you, I will :)

Thank you! 😃

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you found the video helpful and that you learned a lot from it. Your appreciation means a lot to me! 😊👍

Great to hear! :D

Thanks for your kind words Gary! :)

Thank you so much!

Wonderful! Great job! :)

You are very welcome! Glad it was helpful! :)

Thanks for your kind and usefull feedback, I really appreciate it Davide! To be honest, I'm still hesitant to continue making videos considering it's a LOT of work (and almost nobody watch them 😅) but your feedback gives me new enthusiasm to continue! :)

Thank you for your feedback and kind words about the video! You are indeed right that it's difficult to adjust the glasses later on with the method shown. However, the goal of this video is to introduce people to surface modeling by modeling a product. The aim is not to create a perfect glasses design that can be adjusted later. I'm glad you found the design flow interesting and enjoyed seeing a different approach to designing frames. Your insights and experience with designing for top sunglass makers are much appreciated. Thanks again for watching and sharing your thoughts! :)

Thanks! :)

Thanks! :)

Great to hear! :)

Thanks! 😃

Thanks! :)

Thank you for your feedback! If your line is divided into three parts, you can use the Selection Manager to select all three segments as a single line. This should help you successfully create the surface loft. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask!

Thank you! Cheers!

You are very welcome! :) Before recording this video, we already modeled these glasses before. All the main dimensions and angles are copied from real glasses. I usually use blueprints when I model something with similar dimensions and proportions as an existing product.

@@learnsolidworks I see. Where do you find those blueprints?

@@zhoek3800 ​ you can find many blueprints on Google, but you can also use a hand sketch or a picture of a real sunglass as a blueprint. It doesn't have to be a perfect match, as long as you can use the image to define the main dimensions and proportions. :)

@@PJWZZ Thanks for the tip. :)

In this case I prefer the Move face because the Cut Extrude requires additional steps by making a new plane and sketch + the surface will not be perpendicular anymore

You're very welcome! :)

Thanks for your feedback Jody! :) I am not sure why the face fillet didn't work. Did you also try to select multiple faces instead of just the two I selected in the video? In case a fillet really doesn't work I usually make a chamfer instead, then I delete the chamfer surface and replace it by a surface loft with Tangent Edges. This way you will still get a fillet. :) If the chamfer feature also doesn't work, you can also use the Split Line command to project the edges of the fillet onto the surface and then use the Delete face and surface loft instead. I hope you understand what I mean, maybe I will make a video about issues like this as well to explain it in a bit more detail :)

I used the Split Line feature to divide the flat surface. This allows us to delete only a portion of the surface instead of the entire surface.

Glad you liked it!

Thanks, I really appreciate it! I've already created a SOLIDWORKS Aston Martin and Tesla Roadster tutorial. :) I want to invite you to attend my free SOLIDWORKS workshop to learn more: www.learnsolidworks.com/workshop

Thanks! :)

Thanks! :)

I am working on some really cool stuff right now :)

I will :)

Thank you for your comment! The subtle edge you're seeing in the middle of the frame after using the Mirror feature is a common issue. It often happens because of slight misalignments or imperfections in the geometry that get mirrored. Here's a tip to address this: Ensure symmetry before mirroring: Double-check that the original half is perfectly symmetrical and clean before applying the Mirror feature. Any small imperfections will be duplicated and can cause that edge.

Thanks! No, we didn't use any engineering drawings. We roughly measured the general dimensions from real sunglasses and modeled the entire model. Eventually, we re-modeled the model while recording the screen :) So the ergonomics of these glasses might not be 100% correct. In reality, I recommend scanning sunglasses with a similar shape in 3D, importing the 3D scan in SolidWorks, and using this as a rough 3D blueprint for your new design. You can also use blueprints of sunglasses with similar proportions. Check this video to learn how to implement blueprints: learnsolidworks.com/roadster

Thank you for your insightful questions! You're absolutely right that in some cases, using Lofted Surface or Boundary Surface could achieve similar results to Fill Surface. Both Lofted and Boundary surfaces are indeed great options for surface modeling. I like to demonstrate various techniques in my tutorials to show different approaches to achieving the same result. While Fill Surface may sometimes be considered a last-resort option, it can still be a valuable tool in certain scenarios, especially for filling in irregular or complex surface areas. Regarding your second question about selecting Curvature to face at 30:00, it's an excellent point! Selecting Curvature to face can indeed result in a smoother transition compared to Tangency to face, particularly when dealing with surfaces where curvature continuity is crucial for achieving the desired aesthetic and functional outcome.

Hi! It sounds like you're encountering issues with your lofted surface not merging with the existing body. Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve this issue: Check for Gaps: Ensure there are no small gaps between the lofted surface and the existing body. Even tiny gaps can prevent surfaces from merging. You might need to zoom in and inspect the edges closely. Adjust End Constraints: When creating the lofted surface, try adjusting the end constraints (tangency, curvature, etc.) to ensure that the surface blends smoothly with the existing body. This can sometimes help with the merging process. Use the “Merge Tangent Faces” Option: When you create the lofted surface, make sure to check the “Merge tangent faces” option in the loft feature settings if available. This can help in seamlessly integrating the new surface with the existing body. Use the Knit Surface Tool: If the lofted surface still doesn’t merge automatically, use the Knit Surface tool. In the Knit Surface options, make sure to select both the lofted surface and the body. Also, check the "Merge entities" option. Check Surface Continuity: Ensure that the continuity between the surfaces is sufficient for merging. Sometimes, surfaces need to be G2 continuous (curvature continuous) to merge properly. Rebuild and Simplify: If all else fails, try rebuilding the surfaces involved or simplifying the geometry to see if that helps in merging. If none of these steps work, providing more details or screenshots of the specific issue might help in diagnosing the problem further. Good luck, and feel free to reach out if you have more questions!

Thanks! It look a LOT of time. I think it took a couple of days for one of my team members + 2 days from me personally...

@@learnsolidworks it's reassuring to know that even for a pair of professionals it took a lot of time. I'm under time pressure and I just don't think it's possible to get quality results without fully developing the design ideas and proportions meticulously first.

@@RyoHazuki1 I absolutely agree! Especially projects like this takes a lot of time

Such a 3D model is used in many ways. The SolidWorks file can be used to create the molds for injection molding example. But the 3D model can of course also be used for FEM calculations, 3D printing and marketing purposes (such as photorealistic rendering or animations etc)

That's weird. What kind of error do you get?

I fixed my issue, I had to select the face and create a sketch before it allowed me to offset entity

Hi! I don't do on-demand videos right now but I think you can apply the same modeling techniques as shown in this video to model a Darw ski goggle. I also want to invite you to attend my free SOLIDWORKS workshop to learn more about modeling products in SOLIDWORKS: www.learnsolidworks.com/workshop Feel free to reach out to jan@learnsolidworks.com if you have any specific questions. :)

thx

Probably because there is a gap somewhere in your surface model. Make sure to check all the edges of your model. Blue edges represent 'open' edges, while black edges are knitted edges. If you spot a blue edge somewhere, make sure to knit it first.

I've rotated the entire 3D model a little bit using the Move/Copy command :)

That's weird... Have you checked if you actually have a Solid and Surface body in the feature tree? This feature will not work if your main body is not solidified.

Hi! Cut with Surface is most likely not enabled because your model is still a surface modeling instead of a solid model. You can check this in the features tree by browsing to the Solid Bodies folder. Check if your model is solid. Send an email to jan@learnsolidworks.com if you can't figure it out so I can have a look at it :)

Absolutely, having some kind of underlayer (a blueprint, hand sketch or picture of glasses with similar dimensions) definitely makes things easier. In this case, though, we had the overall width and height of the frame, as well as the length of the stem above the ear. Sometimes, even with all the tools and knowledge, it's like trying to paint a picture with your eyes closed, isn't it? Glad we could navigate this one smoothly! :)

Adding hinges is the least complex step ;)