SolidWorks For Dummies

Whether it s your first venture into 3D technical drawing software or you re switching to SolidWorks from something else, you re probably excited about what this CAD program has to offer. Chances are, you figure it s going to take awhile to get the hang of it before you can begin cranking out those perfectly precise 3D designs. SolidWorks For Dummies, 2nd Edition, can help you dramatically shorten that get-acquainted period! SolidWorks For Dummies, 2nd Edition will help you get up and running quickly on the leading 3D technical drawing software. You ll see how to set up SolidWorks to create the type of drawings your industry requires and how to take full advantage of its legendary 3D features. You ll discover how to: Work with virtual prototypes Understand the user interface Use templates and sketch, assemble, and create drawings Automate the drawing process Review drawings and collaborate with other team members Define and edit sketches Create dimensions and annotations Print or plot your drawings Leverage existing designs Sample files on the bonus CD-ROM show you how to apply the latest version of SolidWorks and accomplish specific tasks. Even if you re brand-new to CAD software, SolidWorks For Dummies, 2nd Edition will have you feeling like a pro in no time. You ll find you ve entered a whole new dimension. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Whether it's your first venture into 3D technical drawingsoftware or you're switching to SolidWorks from somethingelse, you're probably excited about what this CAD program hasto offer. Chances are, you figure it's going to takeawhile to get the hang of it before you can begin cranking outthose perfectly precise 3D designs. SolidWorks For Dummies2nd Edition, can help you dramatically shorten thatget-acquainted period!SolidWorks For Dummies, 2nd Edition will helpyou get up and running quickly on the leading 3D technical drawingsoftware. You'll see how to set up SolidWorks to create thetype of drawings your industry requires and how to take fulladvantage of its legendary 3D features. You'll discover howto:* Work with virtual prototypes* Understand the user interface* Use templates and sketch, assemble, and create drawings* Automate the drawing process* Review drawings and collaborate with other team members* Define and edit sketches* Create dimensions and annotations* Print or plot your drawings* Leverage existing designsSample files on the bonus CD-ROM show you how to apply thelatest version of SolidWorks and accomplish specific tasks. Even ifyou're brand-new to CAD software, SolidWorks For Dummies2nd Edition will have you feeling like a pro in notime. You'll find you've entered a whole newdimension.Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials arenot included as part of eBook file.

Introduction.Part I: Beginning the SolidWorks Journey.Chapter 1: Getting to Know (And Love) SolidWorks.Chapter 2: Taking Control of SolidWorks.Chapter 3: Building Blocks for the Virtual Prototype.Part II: Design Intent and the Virtual Prototype.Chapter 4: Do What I Mean, Not What I Sketch.Chapter 5: Making Better Parts.Chapter 6: Putting It All Together.Part III: The Devil's in the "Drawing" Details.Chapter 7: Creating Drawings.Chapter 8: Speeding It Up: Automating the Drawing.Chapter 9: Changes, Changes, Changes.Chapter 10: Leveraging Your Existing Designs.Chapter 11: Printing and Plotting.Part IV : Playing Nicely with Others (And Picking Up YourToys).Chapter 12: Managing the Clutter.Chapter 13: Collaborating with Team Members.Chapter 14: Viewing and Reviewing Documents.Part V: The Part of Tens.Chapter 15: Ten Tips for Becoming More Proficient withSolidWorks.Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Extend and Reuse Your DesignInformation.Chapter 17: Ten Resources for the SolidWorks Community.Appendix: About the CD.Index.