SoildWorks is used by millions of designers and engineers at hundreds of thousands of companies. It’s one of the most popular design and engineering software on the market. Known for its range of features and high functionality, SOLIDWORKS is used across multiple professions and industries around the world. SOLIDWORKS uses parametric design, which is why it’s such an effective tool for designers and engineers. This means that the designer can see how changes will affect its neighboring components, or even the overall solution. For example, if the size of a single component is increased, this would affect the joint or hole it’s attached to. This allows designers to spot and correct issues quickly and easily.
SoildWorks Introduction
Soildworks Lessons 1-3
Lesson 1 - Parts - Overview
Setting up a new part document
Creating the base feature
Adding a boss feature
Creating a cut feature
Adding fillets
Adding a shell feature
Editing features
Completed Part
Lesson 2 - Assemblies
This lesson discusses the following:
Adding parts to an assembly
Moving and rotating components in an assembly
Creating display states in an assembly
PUZZLE CUBE
Fillets (Process)
Front Of Knob
Back of Knob
Gif
Revolve and Sweep (Process)
Full Candle Stick
Top of Candle Stick
Bottom of Stick
Gif of Candle Stick
Fillets (Product)
Before Mirror
After Mirror
Final Field Goal
Sweep (Product)
Before Sweep
After Sweep
Full Project
Pattern Features (Process)
Regular View
Top View
Gif
Lofts (Process)
Picture
Pattern Features (Product)
Used Circular Pattern to make all holes in this.
Gif
Lofts (Product)
Picture
Gif
Mouse Gestures
I think that Mouse gestures can be useful for some people but I personally do not like it. I feel like using the basics instead of something that goes out of my way to click commands. While I think it can be useful, I would rather just use the regular menu instead of Mouse Gestures.
3D Sketching (Process)
3D Sketching
This lesson introduces you to 3D sketching and describes the following concepts:
Sketching relative to coordinate systems
Dimensioning in 3D space
Mirroring features
3D SKETCHING (Product)
Create a new object that includes all of the objectives learned in this tutorial which includes creating a sweep path in the x, y and z coordinate system. Must not look like the first object.
(10%) Object Path must also include your first and last initials of your name (i.e., JS for Joe Schmoe) on different planes (x, y or z)
(50%) Snip images with captions of
x, y, z sweep construction
Sketch dimensioning in 3D Space
Mirroring features
(10%) Create a rotating GIF of your completed creation.