SolidWorks Assembly Drawing

This SolidWorks tutorial demonstrates how to create a technical drawing for an assembly [00:00]. It covers placing standard views (front, top, isometric) [00:15] and then focuses on creating a Bill of Materials (BOM) [00:42]. The video instructs on selecting the correct BOM type (Top-Level) to list only the major sub-assemblies and purchased parts [00:48]. It highlights the importance of setting up Part Number and Description properties in the 3D files beforehand to ensure the BOM populates correctly [01:49, 02:54]. Finally, it shows how to automatically add Balloons to the assembly views, linking the numbered balloon to the corresponding item in the BOM [03:35]. Video Chapters [00:00] Starting a new drawing from an assembly file [00:15] Placing the Front, Top, and Isometric views [00:42] Adding a Bill of Materials (BOM) table [00:48] Selecting the Top-Level BOM type [01:13] Reviewing the default BOM and changing the header position [01:46] Crucial Step: Setting up Part Number and Description properties in the 3D files [03:08] Refreshing the drawing to display the updated properties in the BOM [03:35] Adding Balloons to the assembly view to link items to the BOM