Once your part files are saved, you can bring them together.
SolidWorks 99, though an older version of the software, laid the groundwork for the modern 3D CAD experience. Putting together a "post" or an assembly in this version follows a structured process of creating parts and then defining their spatial relationships.
: Click the Sketch button on the toolbar or go to Insert > Sketch . Select a default plane (e.g., Plane1). SolidWorks 99 Tutorial
To "put together" the post with other parts (like a baseplate or cap), use Mates.
Below is a guide for creating a basic post assembly in SolidWorks 99, based on the SolidWorks 99 User's Guide . 1. Create the Post Part Once your part files are saved, you can bring them together
: Select File > New and choose the Assembly template.
: Go to Insert > Component > From File . : Click the Sketch button on the toolbar
: Use the Rectangle or Circle tool to define the cross-section of your post.