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Grading SolidWorks projects for a class

I'm a professor who has been recruited to teach the SolidWorks class. I have no trouble using it for these introductory classes but I haven't yet figured out the best way for students to submit their work to me so I can grade it and append useful comments.

Single file parts aren't much trouble since I can just and an annotation. But is there a better way?

Multi-part assemblies are more problematic since I sometimes cannot see all the parts in their assembly, and even when I can, adding annotations is a pain.

I do have a directory for each student that only that student and I can access, so I have them put their parts in there, but it seems much messier for assemblies.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks.

Ken

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ksmanning
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Hi professor Ken

You can add a comment to any component in SolidWorks; part, assembly or drawing. Just highlight the top line in the tree, right click and chose comment/add comment.

// Krister

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Krister_L

Simply add a note using annotations on the screen so that they see it once they open the files.

Deepak Gupta

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Deepak Gupta

Annotations yep agree 100%

I don't how complex the models are, if there is movement involved, rendering, simulation (including camera angle), and everything else I have forgotten...

But you may wish to explore this:

  1. Keeping in mind SW is set-up to actually produce things in the real world! you could have the students learn to Append a Spreadsheet to their Submission; it's really simple. And have them stick to a template you like, such as Hirachy of Assembly/ parts there of as line items and then for each Column you could have set out your criteria / extended feedback, like:

Sorry the spredsheet did not want to come in!!! but you get the idea and once set up its all down hill. Good luck!

Comments by your Sith Lord Effective Construction method used? Other

Model Car by James Assembly Group Part Part Attributes

Wheel Assembly Rim Yes, good use of angular pattern feature Material Tolerence under reasonable usage is well-consideder and cost has Practical Design Stress about X-rot is questionable Visual Design Very pretty Tyre No, stop the Crystal Meth already Material Practical Design Visual Design

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JimBob Sylphide

I know your post was from 5 year ago, but I thought I would still answer so that at least other people can see a possible solution.

  1. For assemblies, have them submit the parts and assembly in a .zip file. You could use the pack-and-go tool.
  2. Make a rubric that clearly defines your learning objectives and how many points you will take off for missing something.
  3. Try automating the process using this software
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That is how we grade Solidworks files at the university where I teach.

APG

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garland3

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