Product Description
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.
From the Back Cover
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
