Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS 2023 - Level I

• Designed to teach new users the basic concepts of SOLIDWORKS and good solid modeling techniques
• Uses a task oriented approach to learning SOLIDWORKS
• Focuses on the processes to complete the modeling of a part, instead of individual commands
• Covers commands found on the CSWA exam and includes a practice test
• This edition features expanded content covering the CSWA exam

This book is intended to help new users learn the basic concepts of SOLIDWORKS and good solid modeling techniques in an easy to follow guide. It is a great starting point for those new to SOLIDWORKS or as a teaching aid in classroom training to become familiar with the software’s interface, basic commands and strategies as users complete a series of models while learning different ways to accomplish a particular task.

At the end of this book, you will have a fairly good understanding of the SOLIDWORKS interface and the most commonly used commands for part modeling, assembly and detailing after completing a series of components and their 2D drawings complete with Bill of Materials.

The book focuses on the processes to complete the modeling of a part, instead of focusing on individual software commands or operations, which are generally simple enough to learn.

Throughout this book the author introduces you to new commands that are required to pass the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate exam, as listed on the SOLIDWORKS website. A dedicated chapter provides you with details about the exam, as well as a practice test to help you prepare for the actual exam.

SOLIDWORKS is an easy to use CAD software that includes many time saving tools that will enable new and experienced users to complete design tasks faster than before. Most commands covered in this book have advanced options, which may not be covered in this book. This is meant to be a starting point to help new users to learn the basic and most frequently used commands.

Table of Contents

      Introduction
1.   The SOLIDWORKS Interface
2.   Part Modeling
3.   Special Features: Sweep, Loft and Wrap
4.   Detail Drawing
5.   Assembly Modeling
6.   Assembly and Design Table Drawings
7.   Animation and Rendering
8.   Analysis: SimulationXpress
9.   CSWA: Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Practice Test
10. Collaboration: eDrawings
      Appendix
      Index