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Learn SOLIDWORKS 2020
Learn SOLIDWORKS 2020

Learn SOLIDWORKS 2020: A hands-on guide to becoming an accomplished SOLIDWORKS Associate and Professional

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Learn SOLIDWORKS 2020

Interface and Navigation

In this chapter, we will look at SOLIDWORKS and its software interface, as well as its main components. In addition, we will cover how to navigate through the software interface so that you will be able to easily navigate your way around the software in the upcoming chapters. We will also talk about the document's measurement system in terms of the different standard units it uses globally, such as feet, inches, centimeters, and millimeters for measurements of length. Interacting and setting up an interface with the software and setting up our measurement system will be the first two actions we will perform in any new project.

The following topics will be covered in this chapter:

  • Starting a new part, assembly, or drawing file
  • The main components of the SOLIDWORKS interface
  • The document's measurement system
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Technical requirements

Starting a new part, assembly, or drawing file

This section addresses the three types of SOLIDWORKS files: parts, assemblies, and drawings. Here, we'll briefly cover what each file is for and how we can use each of them. More about each type of file will be covered throughout this book.

What are parts, assemblies, and drawings?

SOLIDWORKS files fall into three distinctive categories: parts, assemblies, and drawings. Each file type corresponds to a certain deliverable when we're making a product. By deliverable, we mean whether we need to deliver a 3D part file, a 3D assembly file, or a 2D engineering drawing that's delivering parts or an assembly. To illustrate these three file types, let's break down...

The main components of the SOLIDWORKS interface

In this section, we will discuss the main components of the SOLIDWORKS interface. These main components are the command bar, the task pane, the canvas, and the design tree. Being familiar with these components is essential if we wish to use the software. For a practical follow-up, you can download the SOLIDWORKS part linked with this chapter, which will be used to explain the main components of the SOLIDWORKS interface.

In this chapter, we will be focusing on the interface that's used when we need to deal with parts, instead of assemblies and drawings. However, the main components of the interface are the same when we deal with each file type.

When opening a part in SOLIDWORKS, regardless of whether it is new or existing, you will be faced with the view shown in the following screenshot. We will cover the four main categories...

The document's measurement system

Since SOLIDWORKS is an engineering software, all of the models are constructed in relation to the user-provided (user-input) measurements. To facilitate communication, SOLIDWORKS uses standard systems that are currently used in the industry, including the International System of Units (SI), the imperial system, and variations of each.

The different measurement systems

When modeling with SOLIDWORKS, the user must take note of the measurement system that is set in the document. A measurement system is a set of common agreed-upon units that facilitate how we communicate quantities in terms of length, mass, volume, and so on. Some examples of such units are meters and inches, which are measurements...

Summary

In this chapter, we learned how to start the different types of SOLIDWORKS files, that is, parts, assemblies, and drawings. We also learned about the main components of the SOLIDWORKS interface, as well as the different measurement systems that are available and how to adjust them. These are the first steps we need to follow when we plan to use the software to make a project and its foundations.

In the next chapter, we will start working with SOLIDWORKS sketching. Sketching is the first step we need to take if we wish to build a 3D model.

Questions

  1. What are the three types of files a SOLIDWORKS user can create?
  2. What is the difference between SOLIDWORKS parts, assemblies, and drawings?
  3. What is contained in the canvas?
  4. What does the design tree show?
  5. What is the difference between SI units and imperial units?
  6. Open a new SOLIDWORKS part file.
  7. Set the unit for the new SOLIDWORKS file to MKS (meter, kilogram, second).

The answers to the preceding questions can be found at the end of this book.

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Key benefits

  • Gain comprehensive insights into the core aspects of mechanical part modeling
  • Get up to speed with generating assembly designs with both standard and advanced mates
  • Focus on design practices for both 2D as well as 3D modeling and prepare to achieve CWSP and CWSA certification

Description

SOLIDWORKS is the leading choice for 3D engineering and product design applications across industries such as aviation, automobiles, and consumer product design. This book takes a practical approach to getting you up and running with SOLIDWORKS 2020. You'll start with the basics, exploring the software interface and working with drawing files. The book then guides you through topics such as sketching, building complex 3D models, generating dynamic and static assemblies, and generating 2D engineering drawings to equip you for mechanical design projects. You'll also do practical exercises to get hands-on with creating sketches, 3D part models, assemblies, and drawings. To reinforce your understanding of SOLIDWORKS, the book is supplemented by downloadable files that will help you follow up with the concepts and exercises found in the book. By the end of this book, you'll have gained the skills you need to create professional 3D mechanical models using SOLIDWORKS, and you'll be able to prepare effectively for the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) and Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) exams.

Who is this book for?

This book is for aspiring engineers, designers, drafting technicians, or anyone looking to get started with the latest version of SOLIDWORKS. Anyone interested in becoming a Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) or Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) will also find this book useful.

What you will learn

  • Understand the fundamentals of SOLIDWORKS and parametric modeling
  • Create professional 2D sketches as bases for 3D models using simple and advanced modeling techniques
  • Use SOLIDWORKS drawing tools to generate standard engineering drawings
  • Evaluate mass properties and materials for designing parts and assemblies
  • Understand the objectives and the formats of the CSWA and CSWP exams
  • Discover expert tips and tricks to generate different part and assembly configurations for your mechanical designs

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Table of Contents

17 Chapters
Introduction to SOLIDWORKS Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Interface and Navigation Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
SOLIDWORKS 2D Sketching Basics Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Special Sketching Commands Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Basic Primary One-Sketch Features Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Basic Secondary Multi-Sketch Features Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Materials and Mass Properties Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Standard Assembly Mates Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Introduction to Engineering Drawing Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Basic SOLIDWORKS Drawing Layout and Annotations Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Bills of Materials Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Advanced SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Core Features Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Equations, Configurations, and Design Tables Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
SOLIDWORKS Assemblies and Advanced Mates Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Advanced SOLIDWORKS Assemblies Competencies Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Assessments Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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I would like to state...the publisher reached out to me and inquired if I would go through the text and write a review. I was not compensated in any way, this is a totally unbiased review! I read the entire text on my own time! I personally used text material similar to this(different publisher) to achieve multiple CSWP certifications.This text is a wonderful tool to learn, but really understand the Solidworks environment and design intent. The examples are practical and walk you through the steps. If you do the work, follow the text and examples...this book will prepare you to grow; and continue to grow, as a Solidworks user and prepare you for challenges in 3D space. In comparison to other texts I have used, this is amongst the top! I highly recommend this book to the new user or even the user that needs to brush up on their skills!!
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It does ok, when explaining what the tools in the program means, but if your company does not let you download the videos the book suggests, then I don't think the full details of the book.
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I couldn’t find complete guiding on different areas of the SOLIDWORKS toolbar. Like the section for “Linear pattern” and “circular”, there were other type of patterns that the book doesn’t touch.Also, I wished it touches ways to solve some error messages.
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Topics covered from the 10,00 foot viewpoint. Not a how to book.
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