SolidWorks 2010

SolidWorks 2010: No Experience Required is the perfect hands-on, step-by-step introduction to this very popular 3D CAD software. Through a continuous, easy-to-follow tutorial, you'll learn SolidWorks by planning and developing a desk lamp, from modeling to drawing to creating the Bill of Materials. Follow the tutorial sequentially or jump in at any chapter by downloading the drawing files from www.sybex.com/go/solidworks2010ner. Either way, you'll get a thorough grounding in SolidWorks and see real progress as you quickly master tasks and create a final, presentation-worthy rendering of your design.

• Create your first part, the lamp base, and use Instant3D to improve productivity

• Add dimensions, tolerances, and a detailed view—and produce your first drawing

• See how to create a revolved part with threading as you make the lamp's shaft

• Model a plastic washer and learn how to create an assembly from a part

• Examine Bills of Materials (BOMs), build one, and add item balloons

• Design a lampshade, add components from the Design Library, and create an exploded view

• Put it all together and produce a top-level assembly drawing

• Apply materials and environment and create a stunning rendering

Create 2D drawings that tell the whole story

Make stunning photo-realistic renderings of your designs

Build excellent real-world assemblies