This text presents a thorough introduction to SolidWorks for anyone with little or no prior experience with this software.  It can be used in virtually any educational setting – from 4-year engineering schools to vo/tech colleges and industrial training centers – and will also serve as a reliable reference for on-the-job use.  Unlike other books of its kind, it begins at a very basic level and ends with coverage of advanced topics.  It’s a perfect choice for anyone interested in learning SolidWorks quickly and effectively.   

• New to this edition: Chapter 16 on the FloXpress Analysis Wizard; Chapter 17, Introduction to Equations; Additional Practice Problems.
• Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions complemented by numerous illustrations.
• Commands are highlighted in bold for more efficient reading and review.
• Includes hundreds of graphic illustrations that enhance visual learning.
• Most chapters are self-contained, providing added flexibility in using this book.

Getting Started

• Create a simple sketch using the Sketch commands
• Dimension a sketch using the Smart Dimension command
• Extrude a sketch using the Features commands. Create a fillet using the Fillet command
• Create a hole using the Extruded Cut command
• Create a counter bore using the Hole Wizard command

Learning More Basics

• Revolve a sketch using the Revolve Boss/Base command
• Create a hole using the Extruded Cut command
• Create a series of holes using the Circular Pattern command

Learning to Detail Part Drawings

• Create an Orthographic View using the Drawing commands

Advanced Detail Drawing Procedures

• Create an Auxiliary View using the Drawing commands
• Create a Section View using the Drawing commands
• Dimension views using the Drawing commands
• Create Text using the Drawing Annotation commands

Learning to Edit Existing Solid Models

• Edit the part using the Edit Sketch command
• Edit the part using the Edit Feature command

Advanced Design Procedures

• Learn to use the Front, Top, and Right Planes
• Learn to use the Wireframe viewing command
• Learn to Convert Entities on to a new sketch
• Learn to use the Shell command

Introduction to Assembly View Procedures

• Learn to insert existing solid models into the Assembly commands
• Learn to constrain all parts using the Mate command
• Learn to edit/modify parts while in the Assembly command
• Learn to simulate motion using the Motion Study command

Introduction to Advanced Commands

• Learn to use the Swept Boss/Base Command. Learn to use the Plane command
• Learn to use the Lofted Boss/Base command

Introduction to SimulationXpress

• Learn to run an analysis on a part
• Learn to interpret an analysis on a part

Introduction to Mechanical Mates

• Learn to use the Cam mechanical mate

Advanced Work Plane Procedures

• Learn to create points on a solid model
• Learn to create an offset work plane
• Learn to create an offset Extruded cut

Introduction to Creating a Helix

• Learn how to create a Helix

Introduction to Importing .DWG files

• Learn to create a simple .DWG file
• Learn to import a .DWG file into a 1 view drawing
• Learn to import a .DWG file into the solid model area and create a solid model

Introduction to the Design Library

• Learn to add toolbox
• Learn to create part
• Learn to edit properties

Introduction to Flow Analysis

Introduction to Formulas and Equations