SolidWorks Tips

The built in Tutorials for SolidWorks are extremely useful. They can be found by clicking on the "Tutorials" button on the right side of the SolidWorks window in the "Getting Started" tab.

SolidWorks Tutorials Location

Video Tutorials

Exporting for 3D Printing

    • Once modeling is complete select file > save as from the main menu. Then in the dialogue box select STL
    • Give file the desired name and before clicking save, click on Option.
    • Make sure units are set to inches and that Resolution tickers are 4-5 before the end and not maxed out.
    • After this click ok and continue to save the file.