Learning SOLIDWORKS

Learn SOLIDWORKS. Master the basics of this industry-leading CAD software with this introductory course.

Introduction

• Design your world with SOLIDWORKS

1. Get Started with SOLIDWORKS

• Launch SOLIDWORKS for the first time
• Navigate in the 3D workspace

2. Basic Part Modeling

• Create sketches
• Understanding relationships
• Use the Extrude and Extrude Cut features
• Create revolved and revolved cut features
• System options, units, and templates

3. Sketch Tools

• Line, Center Line, and Rectangle tools
• Circles, arcs, slots, and ellipses
• Use the Spline tool and make polygons
• Add dimensions

4. Modify Sketches

• Trim and extend portions of a sketch
• Create offset geometry and convert geometry
• Use the Sketch Mirror tool
• Use construction lines to build robust sketches

5. Reference Geometry

• Build reference planes

6. Part Modifications

• Add fillets and chamfers to a part
• Use the Mirror command
• Create linear and circular patterns

7. Hole Wizard

• Get started with the Hole Wizard

8. Build Assemblies

• Start an assembly
• Arrange, copy, move, and rotate parts
• Mate parts together in an assembly
• Download premade parts from the internet

9. Part Drawings

• Get started with part drawings
• Assembly drawings
• Drawings views and annotations

Conclusion

• Next steps