: Go to Insert > Component > From File .
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.
: Select File > New and choose the Assembly template. SolidWorks 99 Tutorial
: Use the Rectangle or Circle tool to define the cross-section of your post.
Once your part files are saved, you can bring them together. : Go to Insert > Component > From File
To "put together" the post with other parts (like a baseplate or cap), use Mates.
: The first part you place is "Fixed" by default, meaning it cannot move. This serves as the anchor for your assembly. 3. Adding and Mating Components : Select File > New and choose the Assembly template
Before you can assemble, you must model the individual components.