How to do a rope using Solidworks 2016

A rope has a slightly more complicated shape than a wire. But you only need to research a little to find a good method. Let's go !

  1. Step 1: Middle body

    Make a cylinder with an extruded boss base.


    Done !


  2. Step 2: The wire

    Select the top face

    Make a sketch

    Convert the circle

    Select Helix and spiral

    Go to Swept boss basse

    Done !



  3. Step 3: Wire pattern

    Select circular pattern of 6 entities.

  4. Step 4: Render

    https://grabcad.com/tutorials/how-to-do-great-renders-in-solidworks

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