SOLIDWORKS 2018 Basic Tools

• Starts at an introductory level, designed for beginners

• Comprehensive coverage of beginning tools and techniques

• Uses a 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 Associate practice exam

• The first book of a three book series

SOLIDWORKS 2018 Basic Tools is the first book in a three part series. It introduces new users to the SOLIDWORKS interface, SOLIDWORKS tools and basic modeling techniques. It provides you 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 has been broken down and developed into easy and comprehensible steps. Furthermore, at the end of every chapter there are self test questionnaires to ensure that you have 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, you should create everything from the beginning and take it step by step.

Who this book is for

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

Table of Contents

Introduction: SOLIDWORKS 2018 User Interface

1.   System Options

2.   Document Templates

3.   Basic Solid Modeling - Extrude Options

4.   Basic Solid Modeling - Extrude & Revolve

5.   Revolved Parts

6.   Rib & Shell Features

7.   Patterns

8.   Part Configuration

9.   Modeling Threads

10. Bottom Up Assembly

11. Using Advanced Mates

12. Layout Assembly

13. PhotoView360 Basics

14. Drawing Preparations

15. Assembly Drawings

16. Drawing Views

17. Detailing

18. Sheet Metal Drawings

19. Configurations

20. Design Tables

CSWA Preparation Materials

Glossary

Index

SOLIDWORKS 2018 Quick-Guides