SolidWorks 2010 Bible [With CDROM] (Bible)

Whether you're new to SolidWorks or want to expand your current skills, this is the SolidWorks book you need. Offering in-depth content that exceeds most other publications on the subject, this book is a complete desk reference. Well-known SolidWorks consultant Matt Lombard covers all features, explains best practices, and provides pages of step-by-step tutorials and advanced techniques that will soon have you successfully using this powerful software for your own CAD projects.

• Understand feature- and history-based modeling, and sketching with parametrics

• Create sketches, parts, assemblies, and drawings

• Master the user interface, including menus, toolbars, macros, and more

• Work with mold tools, plastic and sheet metal parts, and weldments

• Learn advanced techniques for multibody modeling

• Build animations with SolidWorks MotionManager

What's on the CD-ROM?

The CD includes many examples files of drawings, parts, and assemblies. You'll also find part templates and before-and-after files that follow the tutorials in the book.

System Requirements: See the CD Appendix in the book for details and complete system requirements.

• Master all features, functions, and tools

• Explore best practices and cautionary data

• Learn specialized and advanced techniques

This in-depth guide goes into extensive detail, not just on "how" the software works, but in many cases "why" it works the way it does.

• SolidWorks is a powerful 3D solid modeling system that is popular with CAD users everywhere, but to become really proficient at the more involved functionality in SolidWorks one really needs specialized training or a comprehensive book like the SolidWorks Bible
• Thoroughly covers SolidWork features using real-world examples
• Author, Matt Lombard, is well known and well respected in the SolidWorks community and host a popular SolidWorks blog called dezignstuff

Get the guidance you need to efficiently learn and master SolidWorks.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Part I: SolidWorks Basics.

Chapter 1: Introducing SolidWorks.

Chapter 2: Navigating the SolidWorks Interface.

Chapter 3: Working with Sketches.

Chapter 4: Creating Simple Parts, Assemblies, and Drawings.

Chapter 5: Using Visualization Techniques.

Part II: Building Intelligence into Your Parts.

Chapter 6: Getting More from Your Sketches.

Chapter 7: Selecting Features.

Chapter 8: Patterning and Mirroring.

Chapter 9: Using Equations.

Chapter 10: Working with Part Configurations.

Chapter 11: Editing and Evaluation.

Part III: Working with Assemblies.

Chapter 12: Building Efficient Assemblies.

Chapter 13: Getting More from Mates.

Chapter 14: Controlling Assembly Configurations and Display States.

Chapter 15: Using Component Patterns and Mirrors.

Chapter 16: Modeling in Context.

Part IV: Creating and Using Libraries.

Chapter 17: Using Hole Wizard and Toolbox.

Chapter 18: Working with Library Features.

Chapter 19: Using Smart Components.

Part V: Creating Drawings.

Chapter 20: Automating Drawings: The Basics.

Chapter 21: Working with Drawing Views.

Chapter 22: Using Annotations and Symbols.

Chapter 23: Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

Chapter 24: Working with Tables and Drawings.

Chapter 25: Using Layers, Line Fonts, and Colors.

Part VI: Using Advanced Techniques.

Chapter 26: Modeling Multi-bodies.

Chapter 27: Working with Surfaces.

Chapter 28: Employing Master Model Techniques.

Part VII: Working with Specialized Functionality.

Chapter 29: Using SolidWorks Sheet Metal Tools.

Chapter 30: Using Imported Geometry and Direct Editing Techniques.

Chapter 31: Using Weldments.

Chapter 32: Using Plastic Features and Mold Tools.

Chapter 33: Animating with MotionManager.

Part VIII: Appendixes.

Appendix A: Finding Help.

Appendix B: What’s on the CD-ROM.

Index.