Table of Contents
Cover
Title
Copyright
Credits
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Introduction
About This Book
How This Book Is Organized
Icons Used in This Book
Terminology
Contacting the Author
Part I: Introducing SolidWorks Basics
CHAPTER 1: Introducing SolidWorks
Installing SolidWorks for the First Time
Starting SolidWorks for the First Time
Identifying SolidWorks Documents
Understanding Feature-Based Modeling
Understanding History-Based Modeling
Sketching with Parametrics
Understanding Design Intent
Editing Design Intent
Working with Associativity
Summary
CHAPTER 2: Navigating the SolidWorks Interface
Identifying Elements of the SolidWorks Interface
Making the Interface Work for You
Summary
CHAPTER 3: Working with Sketches
Opening a Sketch
Identifying Sketch Entities
Inferencing in Sketch
Exploring Sketch Settings
Using Sketch Blocks
Working with Reference Geometry
Tutorial: Learning to Use Sketch Relations
Tutorial: Using Blocks and Belts
Tutorial: Creating Reference Geometry
Summary
CHAPTER 4: Creating Simple Parts and Drawings
Discovering Design Intent
Creating a Simple Part
Creating a Simple Assembly
Creating a Simple Drawing
Tutorial: Creating a Simple Part
Tutorial: Making a Simple Drawing
Summary
CHAPTER 5: Using Visualization Techniques
Manipulating the View
Using the View Tools
Using the DisplayManager
The Display Pane
Applying Color Automatically to Features
Using Edge Display Settings
Tutorial: Applying Visualization Techniques
Summary
Part II: Building Intelligence into Your Parts
CHAPTER 6: Getting More from Your Sketches
Editing Sketch Relations
Getting More from Dimensions
Working with Sketch Entities
Using Sketch Pictures
Using Sketch Text
Using Colors and Line Styles with Sketches
Using Other Sketch Tools
Sketching in 3D
Tutorial: Editing and Copying
Tutorial: Controlling Pictures, Text, Colors, and Styles
Tutorial: Using Metadata
Tutorial: Sketching Calculator
Summary
CHAPTER 7: Modeling with Primary Features
Identifying When to Use Which Tool
Understanding Fillet Types
Using Chamfers
Tutorial: Bracket Casting
Summary
CHAPTER 8: Selecting Secondary Features
Creating Curve Features
Selecting a Specialty Feature
Tutorial: Creating a Wire-Formed Part
Summary
CHAPTER 9: Patterning and Mirroring
Patterning in a Sketch
Mirroring in a Sketch
Exploring the Geometry Pattern Option
Patterning Bodies
Patterning Faces
Patterning Fillets
Understanding Pattern Types
Cosmetic Patterns
Mirroring 3D Solids
Tutorial: Creating a Circular Pattern
Tutorial: Mirroring Features
Tutorial: Applying a Cosmetic Pattern
Summary
CHAPTER 10: Using Equations
Understanding Equations
Using Global Variables
Using the Modify Box
Using Expressions
Controlling Suppression States of Features
Linking to External Equations
Tutorial: Using Equations
Summary
CHAPTER 11: Working with Part Configurations
Controlling Items with Configurations
Using Design Tables
Creating a Simple Design Table
Using the Configuration Publisher
Tutorial: Working with Configurations and Design Tables
Summary
CHAPTER 12: Editing, Evaluating, and Troubleshooting
Using Rollback
Reordering Features
Reordering Folders
Using the Flyout and Detachable FeatureManagers
Summarizing Part Modeling Best Practice
Using Evaluation Techniques
Troubleshooting Errors
Tutorial: Making Use of Editing and Evaluation Techniques
Summary
Part III: Working with Assemblies
CHAPTER 13: Building Efficient Assemblies
Understanding the Purpose of Assemblies
Identifying the Elements of an Assembly
Using SpeedPaks
Using Subassemblies
Using Folders
Working with Tree Display Options
Tutorial: Arranging Assemblies
Tutorial: Managing the FeatureManager
Summary
CHAPTER 14: Getting More from Mates
Applying Mates
Mating for Motion
Working with Advanced and Mechanical Mate Types
Editing and Troubleshooting
Examining Mate Options
Reviewing Mate Best Practices
Tutorial: Mating for Success
Summary
CHAPTER 15: Patterning and Mirroring Components
Using Local Component Patterns
Using Feature-Driven Component Patterns
Understanding Other Pattern Options
Tutorial: Creating Component Patterns
Summary
CHAPTER 16: Working with Assembly Sketches and Layouts
Looking at the Techniques
Using the Layout Feature
Tutorial: Working with a Layout
Summary
CHAPTER 17: Using Assembly Tools
Placing Parts without Mates
Using Proximity Tools
Selecting Components
Reading AssemblyXpert Results
Using Defeature
Using the Hole Alignment Tool
Summary
CHAPTER 18: Using Libraries, Assembly Features, and Hole Wizard
Using Library Features
Creating Library Features
Creating Assembly Cuts
Making Fillets and Chamfers in Assemblies
Using the Hole Wizard
Creating Weld Beads
Working with Envelopes
Understanding Smart Components
Using Smart Components
Making Smart Components
Tutorial: Working with Smart Components
Tutorial: Working with Library Features
Summary
CHAPTER 19: Controlling Assembly Configurations and Display States
Using Display States
Understanding Assembly Configurations
Tutorial: Working with Assembly Configurations
Summary
CHAPTER 20: Modeling in Context
Understanding In-Context Modeling
Dealing with the Practical Details of In-Context Modeling
Using Other Types of External References
Tutorial: Working In-Context
Summary
CHAPTER 21: Editing, Evaluating, and Troubleshooting Assemblies
Working with Mates
Editing File Management Issues
Evaluating Assemblies
Summary
CHAPTER 22: Working with Large Scale Design
Using Large Design Review
Creating a Walk-through
Creating a GridSystem
Transferring Data with the IFC File Type
Summary
CHAPTER 23: Animating with the MotionManager
Familiarizing Yourself with the MotionManager
Using the Animation Wizard
Animating the View
Animating with Key Points
Animating with Basic Motion
Summary
Part IV: Creating Drawings
CHAPTER 24: Automating Drawings: The Basics
Comparing Templates and Formats
Creating Drawing Formats
Creating Drawing Templates
Creating Blocks
Summary
CHAPTER 25: Working with Drawing Views
Creating Common View Types
Creating Other View Types
Using Display Options in Views
Distinguishing Views from Sheets
Tutorial: Working with View Types, Settings, and Options
Summary
CHAPTER 26: Using Annotations and Symbols
Using Notes
Using Blocks in Drawings
Using Symbols
Using Center Marks and Centerlines
Tutorial: Using Annotations
Summary
CHAPTER 27: Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Putting Dimensions on Drawings
Adding Tolerances
Using Dimension Styles
Aligning Dimensions and Annotations
Tutorial: Working with Dimensions and Tolerances
Summary
CHAPTER 28: Using Layers, Line Fonts, and Colors
Controlling Layers
Controlling Line Format
Hiding and Showing Edges
Tutorial: Using Drawing Display Tools
Summary
CHAPTER 29: Working with Tables and Drawings
Driving the Bill of Materials
Using Design Tables
Placing Hole Tables on Drawings
Using Revision Tables
Using General Tables
Working with Tables in Models
Tutorial: Using BOMs
Tutorial: Using Hole Tables
Tutorial: Using Revision Tables
Summary
CHAPTER 30: Creating Assembly Drawings
Combining Parts and Assemblies on the Same Drawing
Using Multi-Page Templates
Using Views with Special Assembly Functions
Using Color in Assembly Drawing Views
Setting Up Drawings of Large Assemblies
Tutorial: Creating a Simple Assembly Drawing
Summary
Part V: Using Advanced and Specialized Techniques
CHAPTER 31: Modeling Multi-Bodies
Using Powerful Tools Effectively
Understanding Multi-Body Techniques
Creating Multi-Bodies
Managing Bodies
Tutorials: Working with Multi-Bodies
Summary
CHAPTER 32: Working with Surfaces
Introducing Surfaces
Understanding Surfacing Terminology
Surfacing Tools
Tutorial: Working with Surfaces
Summary
CHAPTER 33: Employing Master Model Techniques
Using Pull Functions
Using Push Functions
Tutorial: Working with Master Model Techniques
Summary
CHAPTER 34: Using SolidWorks Sheet Metal Tools
Using the Base Flange Features
Making Sheet Metal Parts from Generic Models
Using Other Methods
Using Multi-Body Techniques with Sheet Metal
Tutorial: Working with the Insert Bends Method for Sheet Metal Parts
Tutorial: Using the Base Flange Sheet Metal Method
Summary
CHAPTER 35: Creating Sheet Metal Drawings
Making Sheet Metal Drawings
Getting the Flat Pattern
Making Drawings of Multi-Body Sheet Metal Parts
Summary
CHAPTER 36: Creating Weldments and Weldment Drawings
Sketching in 3D
Using the Weldment Tools
Using Non-Structural Components
Using Sub-Weldments
Working with Cut Lists
Creating Weldment Drawings
Tutorial: Working with Weldments
Summary
CHAPTER 37: Using Imported Geometry and Direct Editing Techniques
Understanding the Basics of Imported Geometry
Understanding the Traditional Role of Direct Edit Tools
Using SolidWorks Direct Edit Tools
Tutorial: Importing and Repairing Solid Geometry
Tutorial: Flex and Freeform
Summary
CHAPTER 38: Using Plastic Features
Using Plastic Features
Using Plastic Evaluation Tools
Summary
CHAPTER 39: Using Mold Tools
Working with the Mold Tools Process
Intervening Manually with Mold Tools
Summary
Appendix A: Finding Help
SolidWorks Help
SolidWorks Website
Customer Portal
User Groups
Online Forums
Non-Commercial Websites
Appendix B: What's on the Website
System Requirements
Troubleshooting
Customer Care
End User License Agreement
List of Tables
CHAPTER 1: Introducing SolidWorks
TABLE 1.1 Document Types
CHAPTER 2: Navigating the SolidWorks Interface
TABLE 1.2 Feature Types
CHAPTER 3: Working with Sketches
TABLE 3.1 Symbols
CHAPTER 9: Patterning and Mirroring
TABLE 9.1 Pattern Rebuild Times
CHAPTER 11: Working with Part Configurations
TABLE 11.1 Items That Can Be Driven by a Design Table