SOLIDWORKS 2016 Reference Guide

• A comprehensive reference book for SOLIDWORKS 2016 

• Contains 250 plus standalone tutorials 

• Starts with a basic overview of SOLIDWORKS 2016 and its new features 

• Tutorials are written for each topic with new and intermediate users in mind 

• Includes embedded video tutorials covering the basics of SOLIDWORKS 2016


The SOLIDWORKS 2016 Reference Guide is a comprehensive reference book written to assist the beginner to intermediate user of SOLIDWORKS 2016. SOLIDWORKS is an immense software package, and no one book can cover all topics for all users. This book provides a centralized reference location to address many of the tools, features and techniques of SOLIDWORKS 2016. 


This book covers the following: 


• System and Document properties 

• FeatureManagers 

• PropertyManagers 

• ConfigurationManagers 

• RenderManagers 

• 2D and 3D Sketch tools 

• Sketch entities 

• 3D Feature tools 

• Motion Study 

• Sheet Metal 

• Motion Study 

• SOLIDWORKS Simulation 

• PhotoView 360 

• Pack and Go 

• 3D PDFs 

• Intelligent Modeling techniques 

• 3D printing terminology and more 


Chapter 1 provides a basic overview of the concepts and terminology used throughout this book using SOLIDWORKS 2016 software. If you are completely new to SOLIDWORKS, you should read Chapter 1 in detail and complete Lesson 1, Lesson 2 and Lesson 3 in the SOLIDWORKS Tutorials. 


If you are familiar with an earlier release of SOLIDWORKS, you still might want to skim Chapter 1 to become acquainted with some of the commands, menus and features that you have not used; or you can simply jump to any section in any chapter. 


Each chapter provides detailed PropertyManager information on key topics with individual stand-alone short tutorials to reinforce and demonstrate the functionality and ease of the SOLIDWORKS tool or feature. The book provides access to over 240 models, their solutions and additional support materials. Learn by doing, not just by reading. 


Formulate the skills to create, modify and edit sketches and solid features. Learn the techniques to reuse features, parts and assemblies through symmetry, patterns, copied components, design tables, configurations and more. 


The book is designed to compliment the Online Tutorials and Online Help contained in SolidWorks 2016. The goal is to illustrate how multiple design situations and systematic steps combine to produce successful designs. 


The author developed the tutorials by combining his own industry experience with the knowledge of engineers, department managers, professors, vendors and manufacturers. He is directly involved with SOLIDWORKS every day and his responsibilities go far beyond the creation of just a 3D model. 


New to this edition 


There are many new additions and enhancements to this edition. All of the screen shots have been updated to show the new SOLIDWORKS icons. SOLIDWORKS new ‘breadcrumbs’ feature has been incorporated into text along with the Visualizations tool for references. Enhancements to the Patterns, Surfaces, Swept and threads have also been integrated into the tutorials. 


Table of Contents


      Introduction 

1.   Quick Start 

2.   System Options 

3.   Document Properties 

4.   Design Intent, Sketching and Sketch Entities 

5.   Sketch Tools, Geometric Relations and Dimensions/Relations Tools 

6.   Extruded Boss/Base, Extruded Cut, Fillet and Cosmetic Features 

7.   Revolved, Hole, Hole Wizard, Dome, Curve and Thread Feature 

8.   Shell, Draft, Rib, Scale and Intersection Feature 

9.   Pattern Features, Mirror Features and Coordinate System 

10. Swept, Lofted, Wrap, Flex, and Freeform Feature 

11. Bottom-Up Assembly Modeling and More 

12. Top-Down Assembly Modeling, Configurations, Equations and More 

13. Drawings and Drawing Tools 

14. Sheet Metal Features and Tools 

15. PhotoView 360, Measure tool and Mass Properties 

16. Saving, Pack and Go, PDFs, Toolbox, Design Library, SOLIDWORKS Explorer & Parts Reviewer 

17. SOLIDWORKS Simulation 

18. Intelligent Modeling Techniques 

19. Additive Manufacturing - 3D Printing 

      Appendix 

      Glossary 

      Index