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Description of SolidWorks 2011 Part I – Basic Tools

Key Features

* Starts at an introductory level
* Comprehensive coverage of beginning to intermediate tools and techniques
* Uses step by step tutorial approach with real world projects
* Covers the creation of parts, assemblies and drawings
* Features a quick reference guide and a Certified SolidWorks Professional practice exam


SolidWorks 2011 Part I - Basic Tools introduces new users to the SolidWorks interface, SolidWorks tools and basic modeling techniques. It provides readers with a strong understanding of SolidWorks and covers the creation of parts, assemblies and drawings. Every lesson and exercise in this book was created based on real world projects. Each of these projects have been broken down and developed into easy and comprehendible steps for the reader. Furthermore, at the end of every chapter there are self test questionnaires to ensure that the reader has gained sufficient knowledge from each section before moving on to more advanced lessons. This book takes the approach that in order to understand SolidWorks, inside and out, the reader should create everything from the beginning and take it step by step.

This book is for the beginner, who is not familiar with the SolidWorks program and its add ins.

Title Information

ISBN:

9781585036240

Pages:

560 pages

Format:

Paperback

Product Code:

609957

Publisher:

SDC Publications

Published:

20/01/2011

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Contents of SolidWorks 2011 Part I – Basic Tools

0. Introduction
1. Setting System Settings
2. Document Templates
3. Basic Solid Modeling - Extrude Options
4. Basic Solid Modeling - Extrude & Revolve
5. Revolve Parts - Ball Joint Arm
Derived Sketches - Center Ball Joint
6. Rib & Shell Features - Formed Tray
7. Linear Patterns - Test Tray
Circular Patterns - Spur Gear
Circular Patterns - Circular Base Mount
Curve Driven Patterns & hole Wizard
8. Part Configuration - Machined Block
9. Modeling Threads - Threaded Insert
10. Bottom Up Assembly - Ball Joint Assembly
Bottom Up Assembly - Link Assembly
11. Layout Assembly
SolidWorks Animator - The Basics
12. Drawing Preparations
13. Assembly Drawings - Links Assembly
14. Drawing Views - Machined Block
Detailing - Machined Block Details
15. Sheet Metal Drawings - Post Cap
2D to 3D Convert AutoCAD into SolidWorks
16. e-Drawings - Soft Lock Assembly
17. Part I Configurations: -Button Assembly
Part II, Assembly & Drawing Configs.: - Wheel
18. Part - Design Tables
Assembly - Design Tables
19. Preparation materials for the CSWP - Core Exam
Student Testimonials
SolidWorks 2011 Quick-Guides
Index