LIGO Document T080184-v2

A Color Coding System for Mechanical Models

Document #:
LIGO-T080184-v2
Document type:
T - Technical notes
Other Versions:
LIGO-T080184-v1
27 Jan 2009, 10:15
Abstract:
Discussion of a custom color coded materials database for use in mechanical models produced using SolidWorks. Instructions for using the mechanical database are included.
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Keywords:
SYS color code
Notes and Changes:
Modified instructions so that the standard SolidWorks material database can still be used.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING ADDENDUM IS REQUIRED ALONG WITH T0801084, LIGO Specific Materials & Color Code System
* do not follow step 5 on page 4 (if you did please undo step 5 on page 4)
* following step 1 above will give you access to both SW (open) and LIGO (read-only) materials
* then if you want to make a custom material
* select the material from the SW list and copy it
* paste it into a new or existing category in a new or existing library
* if you select from the LIGO list you will get an error as the LIGO list is read only
* remember to save the new custom material (when you do you will see a warning about the LIGO list not updating, but that is ok)


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