SOLIDWORKS 2018 Basic Tools is the first book in a three part series. It introduces new users to the SOLIDWORKS interface, SOLIDWORKS tools and basic modeling techniques. It provides you with a strong understanding of SOLIDWORKS and covers the creation of parts, assemblies and drawings. Every lesson and exercise in this book was created based on real world projects. Each of these projects has been broken down and developed into easy and comprehensible steps. Furthermore, at the end of every chapter there are self test questionnaires to ensure that you have gained sufficient knowledge from each section before moving on to more advanced lessons. This book takes the approach that in order to understand SOLIDWORKS, inside and out, you should create everything from the beginning and take it step by step.

Table of Contents

Introduction: SOLIDWORKS 2018 User Interface
1. System Options
2. Document Templates
3. Basic Solid Modeling - Extrude Options
4. Basic Solid Modeling - Extrude & Revolve
5. Revolved Parts
6. Rib & Shell Features
7. Patterns
8. Part Configuration
9. Modeling Threads
10. Bottom Up Assembly
11. Using Advanced Mates
12. Layout Assembly
13. PhotoView360 Basics
14. Drawing Preparations
15. Assembly Drawings
16. Drawing Views
17. Detailing
18. Sheet Metal Drawings
19. Configurations
20. Design Tables
CSWA Preparation Materials
Glossary
Index
SOLIDWORKS 2018 Quick-Guides