Grading SolidWorks projects for a class

[ksmanning]

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

[Krister_L]

Post by ksmanning
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.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Ken

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

[Deepak Gupta]

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


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Post by ksmanning
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

[JimBob Sylphide]

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!





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Post by ksmanning
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

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 https://garlandindustriesllc.com/index.php/pages/view/graderworks

That is how we grade Solidworks files at the university where I teach.

APG