Solidworks 2018/2019 Basic

Module 1: Introduction to SOLIDWORKS

• Launching SOLIDWORKS
• Navigating in the 3D workspace
• SOLIDWORKS templates
• Saving, renaming, and managing files
• Measuring

Module 2: SOLIDWORKS Quick Start

• Creating your first 3D part
• Building your first assembly
• Making your first CAD drawing
• Basic steps for 3D modeling

Module 3: Basic Part Modeling

• Creating sketches
• Understanding relationships
• Using the Extrude feature
• Using the Extruded Cut feature
• Creating revolved features
• Making revolved cuts
• Applying materials, colors, and finishes
• Finding mass properties
• System options, units, and templates
• Working with dimensions

Module 4: Sketch Tools

• Line and Centerline tools
• Using the Rectangle tool
• Circles and arcs
• Drawing slots
• Working with ellipses and conics
• Sketching polygons
• Creating text
• Using equations and linked variables
• Using the Spline tool
• Equation driven curve
• Sketch Ink

Module 5: Modifying Sketches

• Trimming and extending a sketch
• Creating offset geometry
• Moving, copying, rotating, and scaling
• Erasing, undoing, and redoing actions
• Using the Mirror tools
• Creating repeating patterns in a sketch
• Using construction lines
• Using the Convert Entities tool
• Adding fillets and chamfers to sketches

Module 6: Reference Geometry

• Working with planes
• Making an axis
• Creating a coordinate system
• Concept sketches
• Markup view

Module 7: Part Modifications

• Adding fillets to a part
• Chamfering edges
• Applying draft
• Using the Shell command
• Using the Mirror command
• Creating linear patterns
• Creating circular patterns

Module 8: Advanced Part Modeling

• Loft tool
• Lofted shapes with guide curves
• Making lofted cuts
• Creating swept shapes
• Making swept cuts
• Using the Wrap command
• Boundary Boss/Base
• Intersect tool
• Working with configurations
• Surface tools
• Using surfaces to build solid models
• Direct Editing: Move/Copy Bodies
• Direct Editing: Move Face
• Direct Editing: Combine
• Direct Editing: Split
• Project Curve
• Slice tool

Module 9: Hole Wizard

• Getting started with the Hole Wizard
• Understanding hole types and standards
• Positioning holes in 3D

Module 10: Blocks

• Using reusable sketches and blocks
• Creating blocks
• Designing with blocks

Module 11: Building Assemblies

• Starting an assembly
• Copying, moving, and rotating parts
• Mating parts together in an assembly
• Working with subassemblies
• Making linear patterns
• Creating circular patterns
• Using the Toolbox
• Downloading internet parts

Module 12: Advanced Mates

• Working with mate types
• Mating parts with advanced mates
• Mating parts with Path Mate
• Mechanical mates
• Mating parts by aligning planes
• Magnetic mates
• Asset Publisher for magnetic mates

Module 13: In-Context Modeling

• Linking sketches to other parts
• Linking to layout sketches
• Using the Hole Wizard in context

Module 14: Using Design Tables

• Using design tables
• Working with complex calculations
• Selecting component configurations
• Building assemblies with design tables
• Adding to design tables

Module 15: Part Drawings

• Working with drawing templates
• Drawing options and sheet properties
• Choosing the correct projection angle
• Adding model views to a drawing

Module 16: Dimensioning

• Creating general dimension notations
• Creating ordinate dimensions
• Dimensioning holes and curved features
• Using the autodimension tools

Module 17: Adding General Annotations

• Adding annotations
• Adding views to your drawing
• Adding custom properties
• Linking drawing notes
• Using the design library

Module 18: Assembly Drawings

• Adding assemblies to drawings
• Including a bill of materials
• Adding balloons on an assembly drawing
• Making an exploded view
• Adding in custom properties and revision