Fundamentals of SOLIDWORKS for Makers
Learn SOLIDWORKS basics in our free self-paced course for Makers
Build Your SOLIDWORKS Skills
GoEngineer invites all SOLIDWORKS for Makers users to enroll in our Fundamentals of SOLIDWORKS for Makers self-paced course - at no cost!
Tailored for SOLIDWORKS for Makers users, the course covers the SOLIDWORKS interface, sketching, basic part modeling, assemblies, drawings, and instruction on setting up your 3DEXPERIENCE platform for cloud storage and sharing.
Upon completion, Makers will be ready to take the next step to bring their ideas to life!
OVERVIEW
- CLASSROOM LENGTH: 4 days
- INSTRUCTOR-LED ONLINE LENGTH: 8 days
PREREQUISITES: Access to SOLIDWORKS 2018 or newer. Mechanical design experience; experience with the Windows® operating system.
DESCRIPTION: SOLIDWORKS Essentials is a four-day training class that teaches how to use SOLIDWORKS to build 3D parametric models of parts and assemblies and prepare drawings of those parts and assemblies.
LESSON PLAN
Lesson 1:
SOLIDWORKS Basics
- What is SOLIDWORKS?
- Design Intent
- File References
- Opening Files
- SOLIDWORKS User Interface
- Using the CommandManager
Lesson 2:
Introduction to Sketching
- 2D Sketching
- Stages in the Process
- Saving Files
- What Are We Going to Sketch
- Sketching and Sketch Entities
- Basic Sketching
- Rules That Govern Sketches
- Design Intent
- Sketch Relations
- Dimensions
- Extrude
- Sketching Guidelines
Lesson 3:
Basic Part Modeling
- Basic Modeling and Terminology
- Choosing the Best Profile
- Choosing the Sketch Plane
- Details of the Part
- Boss Feature
- Sketching on a Planar Face
- Cut Feature
- View Selector
- Using the Hole Wizard
- Filleting
- Editing Tools
- Detailing Basics
- Drawing Views
- Center Marks
- Dimensioning
- Changing Parameters
Lesson 4:
Modeling a Casting or Forging
- Case Study: Ratchet
- Design Intent
- Boss Feature with Draft
- Symmetry in the Sketch
- Sketching Inside the Model
- View Options
- Using Model Edges in a Sketch
- Creating Trimmed Sketch Geometry
- Copy and Paste Features
Lesson 5:
Patterning
- Why Use Patterns?
- Linear Patterns
- Circular Patterns
- Reference Geometry
- Planes
- Mirror Patterns
- Using Pattern Seed Only
- Up To Reference
- Sketch Driven Patterns
Lesson 6:
Revolved Features
- Case Study: Handwheel
- Design Intent
- Revolved Features
- Building the Rim
- Building the Spoke
- Edit Material
- Mass Properties
- File Properties
- SOLIDWORKS SimulationXpress
Lesson 7:
SHELLING AND RIBS
- Shelling and Ribs
- Analyzing and Adding Draft
- Other Options for Draft
- Shelling
- Ribs
- Full Round Fillets
- Thin Features
Lesson 8:
EDITING - REPAIRS
- Part Editing
- Editing Topics
- Sketch Issues
- Freezing Features
Lesson 9:
EDITING - Design Changes
- Part Editing
- Design Changes
- Information From a Model
- Rebuilding Tools
- Sketch Contours
- Replace Sketch Entity
Lesson 10:
Configurations
- Using Configurations
- Other Methods To Create Configurations
- Modeling Strategies for Configurations
- Editing Parts that Have Configurations
- Design Library
Lesson 11:
GLOBAL VARIABLES AND EQUATIONS
- Using Global Variables and Equations
- Renaming Features and Dimensions
- Design Rules Using Global Variables
- Global Variables
- Equations
- Using Operators and Functions
Lesson 12:
USING DRAWINGS
- More About Making Drawings
- Section View
- Model Views
- Broken View
- Detail Views
- Drawing Sheets and Sheet Formats
- Annotations
Lesson 13:
BOTTOM-UP ASSEMBLY MODELING
- Case Study: Universal Joint
- Bottom-Up Assembly
- Creating a New Assembly
- Position of the First Component
- FeatureManager Design Tree and Symbols
- Adding Components
- Mating Components
- Using Part Configurations in Assemblies
- Sub-Assemblies
- Smart Mates
- Inserting Sub-Assemblies
- Pack and Go
Lesson 14:
USING ASSEMBLIES
- Using Assemblies
- Analyzing the Assembly
- Checking for Clearances
- Changing the Values of Dimensions
- Exploded Assemblies
- Rollback and Reorder Explode Steps
- Explode Line Sketch
- Bill of Materials
- Assembly Drawings
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Makers can also join the SOLIDWORKS for Makers Community to share ideas, ask questions, and collaborate with others just like you, showcasing projects, finding inspiration, and growing skills with support from fellow creators.
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