Synopses & Reviews
"The most complete resource for SolidWorks on the market. Matt Lombard's in-depth knowledge plus his snappy wit and wisdom make SolidWorks accessible to users at all levels."
-- Mike Sabocheck, Territory Technical Manager, SolidWorks Corporation
The most comprehensive single reference on SolidWorks
Whether you're a new, intermediate, or professional user, you'll find the in-depth coverage you need to succeed with SolidWorks 2007 in this comprehensive reference. From customizing the interface to exploring best practices to reinforcing your knowledge with step-by-step tutorials, the techniques and shortcuts in this detailed book will help you accomplish tasks, avoid the time-consuming pitfalls of parametric design, and get a firm handle on one of the leading 3D CAD programs on the market.
* Customize the user interface and connect hotkeys to macros
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Create sketches, parts, assemblies, and drawings
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Build intelligence into parts
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Work with patterns, equations, and configurations
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Learn multibody, surface, and master model techniques
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Write, record, and edit Visual Basic(r) macros
Design with advanced 3D features
Increase speed and efficiency with subassemblies
Use multibody models to their full potential
What's on the CD-ROM?
The CD includes all the parts, assemblies, drawings, and examples you need to follow the tutorials in each chapter. You'll also find finished models, templates, and more.
See the CD appendix for details and complete system requirements
Synopsis:
* With more than a half-million registered users, SolidWorks is a leading technical drawing program used in computer-aided design (CAD) and is known for its powerful 3D features
* This comprehensive reference enables readers to become proficient in the drag-and-drop, point-and-click, and cut-and-paste functions of the latest version of SolidWorks
* Covers every detail about the program using real-world examples and more than 150 tutorials to allow readers to get hands-on experience
* Various techniques, workarounds, and shortcuts help readers grasp basic drawing and modeling, finite elements analysis, advanced modeling, designing with sheet metal, tooling design, correcting errors, and more
* The CD-ROM contains before-and-after drawings, bonus content, and the book in searchable PDF format
Synopsis:
* The CD-ROM contains before-and-after drawings, bonus content, and the book in searchable PDF format