Mastering SolidWorks by Lombard, Matt -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Table of Contents Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction

Who Should Read This Book The Mastering Series What Is Covered in This Book How to Contact the Author

Part I: Introducing SolidWorks Basics

Chapter 1: Introducing SolidWorks

Installing SolidWorks for the First Time Starting SolidWorks for the First Time Identifying SolidWorks Documents Understanding Feature-Based Modeling Understanding History-Based Modeling Sketching with Parametrics Understanding Design Intent Editing Design Intent Working with Associativity The Bottom Line

Chapter 2: Navigating the SolidWorks Interface

Identifying Elements of the SolidWorks Interface Making the Interface Work for You The Bottom Line

Chapter 3: Working with Sketches and Reference Geometry

Creating a New Part Creating a Sketch Identifying Sketch Entities Driving Sketches with Smart Dimensions Inferencing in Sketch Exploring Sketch Settings Using Sketch Blocks Working with Reference Geometry Tutorial: Learning to Use Sketch Relations Tutorial: Using Blocks and Belts Tutorial: Creating Reference Geometry The Bottom Line

Chapter 4: Creating Simple Parts and Drawings

Discovering Design Intent Creating a Simple Part Creating a Simple Assembly Creating a Simple Drawing The Bottom Line

Chapter 5: Using Visualization Techniques

Manipulating the View Using the View Tools Using the DisplayManager The Display Pane Applying Color Automatically to Features Using Edge Display Settings Tutorial: Applying Visualization Techniques The Bottom Line

Part II: Building Intelligence into Your Parts

Chapter 6: Getting More from Your Sketches

Editing Sketch Relations Getting More from Dimensions Working with Sketch Entities Using Sketch Pictures Using Sketch Text Using Colors and Line Styles with Sketches Using Other Sketch Tools Sketching in 3D Tutorial: Editing and Copying Tutorial: Controlling Pictures, Text, Colors, and Styles Tutorial: Using Metadata Tutorial: Sketching Calculator The Bottom Line

Chapter 7: Modeling with Primary Features

Identifying When to Use Which Tool Understanding Fillet Types Using Chamfers Tutorial: Bracket Casting The Bottom Line

Chapter 8: Selecting Secondary Features

Creating Curve Features Selecting a Specialty Feature Tutorial: Creating a Wire-Formed Part The Bottom Line

Chapter 9: Patterning and Mirroring

Patterning in a Sketch Mirroring in a Sketch Working with 3D Patterns Understanding Pattern Types Cosmetic Patterns Mirroring 3D Solids Tutorial: Creating a Circular Pattern Tutorial: Mirroring Features Tutorial: Applying a Cosmetic Pattern The Bottom Line

Chapter 10: Using Equations

Understanding Equations Using Global Variables Using the Modify Box Using Expressions Controlling Suppression States of Features Linking to External Equations Tutorial: Using Equations The Bottom Line

Chapter 11: Working with Part Configurations

Controlling Items with Configurations Using Design Tables Creating a Simple Design Table Using the Configuration Publisher Tutorial: Working with Configurations and Design Tables The Bottom Line

Chapter 12: Editing, Evaluating, and Troubleshooting

Using Rollback Reordering Features Reordering Folders Using the Flyout and Detachable FeatureManagers Summarizing Part Modeling Best Practices Using Design for Change Using Evaluation Techniques Troubleshooting Errors Tutorial: Utilizing Editing and Evaluation Techniques The Bottom Line

Part III: Working with Assemblies

Chapter 13: Building Efficient Assemblies

Understanding the Purpose of Assemblies Identifying the Elements of an Assembly Using SpeedPaks Using Subassemblies Using Folders Working with Tree Display Options Tutorial: Arranging Assemblies Tutorial: Managing the FeatureManager The Bottom Line

Chapter 14: Getting More from Mates

Applying Mates Mating for Motion Working with Advanced and Mechanical Mate Types Editing and Troubleshooting Examining Mate Options Reviewing Mate Best Practices Tutorial: Mating for Success The Bottom Line

Chapter 15: Patterning and Mirroring Components

Component Patterns Using Local Component Patterns Using Feature-Driven Component Patterns Creating a Chain Pattern Understanding Other Pattern Options Tutorial: Creating Component Patterns The Bottom Line

Chapter 16: Working with Assembly Sketches and Layouts

Looking at the Techniques Using the Layout Feature Tutorial: Working with a Layout The Bottom Line

Chapter 17: Using Assembly Tools

Placing Parts without Mates Using Proximity Tools Selecting Components Reading Assembly Performance Evaluation Results Using Defeature Using the Hole Alignment Tool The Bottom Line

Chapter 18: Using Libraries, Assembly Features, and Hole Wizard

Using Library Features Creating Library Features Creating Assembly Cuts Making Fillets and Chamfers in Assemblies Using the Hole Wizard Creating Weld Beads Working with Envelopes Understanding Smart Components Using Smart Components Making Smart Components Tutorial: Working with Smart Components Tutorial: Working with Library Features The Bottom Line

Chapter 19: Controlling Assembly Configurations and Display States

Using Display States Understanding Assembly Configurations Tutorial: Working with Assembly Configurations The Bottom Line

Chapter 20: Modeling in Context

Understanding In-Context Modeling Dealing with the Practical Details of In-Context Modeling Using Other Types of External References Tutorial: Working In-Context The Bottom Line

Chapter 21: Editing, Evaluating, and Troubleshooting Assemblies

Working with Mates Editing File Management Issues Evaluating Assemblies The Bottom Line

Chapter 22: Working with Large Scale Design

Using Large Design Review Creating a Walk-Through Creating a GridSystem Transferring Data with the IFC File Type The Bottom Line

Chapter 23: Animating with the MotionManager

Familiarizing Yourself with the MotionManager Using the Animation Wizard Animating the View Animating with Key Points Animating with Basic Motion Using the Mate Controller The Bottom Line

Part IV: Creating Drawings

Chapter 24: Automating Drawings: The Basics

Comparing Templates and Formats Creating Drawing Formats Creating Drawing Templates Creating Blocks The Bottom Line

Chapter 25: Working with Drawing Views

Creating Common View Types Creating Other View Types Using Display Options in Views Distinguishing Views from Sheets Tutorial: Working with View Types, Settings, and Options The Bottom Line

Chapter 26: Using Annotations and Symbols

Using Notes Using Blocks in Drawings Using Symbols Using Center Marks and Centerlines Tutorial: Using Annotations The Bottom Line

Chapter 27: Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Putting Dimensions on Drawings Adding Tolerances Using Dimension Styles Aligning Dimensions and Annotations Tutorial: Working with Dimensions and Tolerances The Bottom Line

Chapter 28: Using Layers, Line Fonts, and Colors

Controlling Layers Controlling Line Format Hiding and Showing Edges Tutorial: Using Drawing Display Tools The Bottom Line

Chapter 29: Working with Tables and Drawings

Driving the Bill of Materials Using Design Tables Placing Hole Tables on Drawings Using Revision Tables Using General Tables Working with Tables in Models Tutorial: Using BOMs Tutorial: Using Hole Tables Tutorial: Using Revision Tables The Bottom Line

Chapter 30: Creating Assembly Drawings

Combining Parts and Assemblies on the Same Drawing Using Multi-Page Templates Using Views with Special Assembly Functions Using Color in Assembly Drawing Views Setting Up Drawings of Large Assemblies Tutorial: Creating a Simple Assembly Drawing The Bottom Line

Part V: Using Advanced and Specialized Techniques

Chapter 31: Modeling Multibodies

Using Powerful Tools Effectively Understanding Multibody Techniques Managing Bodies Tutorials: Working with Multibodies The Bottom Line

Chapter 32: Working with Surfaces

Introducing Surfaces Understanding Surfacing Terminology Surfacing Tools Tutorial: Working with Surfaces The Bottom Line

Chapter 33: Employing Master Model Techniques

Master Model Tools and Techniques Using Pull Functions Using Push Functions Tutorial: Working with Master Model Techniques The Bottom Line

Chapter 34: Using SolidWorks Sheet Metal Tools

Using the Base Flange Features Making Sheet Metal Parts from Generic Models Using Other Methods Using Multibody Techniques with Sheet Metal Tutorial: Working with the Insert Bends Method for Sheet Metal Parts Tutorial: Using the Base Flange Sheet Metal Method The Bottom Line

Chapter 35: Creating Sheet Metal Drawings

Making Sheet Metal Drawings Getting the Flat Pattern Making Drawings of Multibody Sheet Metal Parts The Bottom Line

Chapter 36: Creating Weldments and Weldment Drawings

Sketching in 3D Using the Weldment Tools Using Nonstructural Components Using Sub-Weldments Working with Cut Lists Creating Weldment Drawings Tutorial: Working with Weldments The Bottom Line

Chapter 37: Using Imported Geometry and Direct-Editing Techniques

Understanding the Basics of Imported Geometry Understanding the Traditional Role of Direct Editing Tools Understanding the Strengths and Limitations of Direct Editing Tools in SolidWorks Using SolidWorks Direct Editing Tools Tutorial: Importing and Repairing Solid Geometry Tutorial: Flex and Freeform The Bottom Line

Chapter 38: Using Plastic Features

Using Plastic Features Using Plastic Evaluation Tools The Bottom Line

Chapter 39: Using Mold Tools

Working with the Mold Tools Process Working Manually with Mold Tools The Bottom Line

Appendix A: The Bottom Line

Chapter 1: Introducing SolidWorks Chapter 2: Navigating the SolidWorks Interface Chapter 3: Working with Sketches and Reference Geometry Chapter 4: Creating Simple Parts and Drawings Chapter 5: Using Visualization Techniques Chapter 6: Getting More from Your Sketches Chapter 7: Modeling with Primary Features Chapter 8: Selecting Secondary Features Chapter 9: Patterning and Mirroring Chapter 10: Using Equations Chapter 11: Working with Part Configurations Chapter 12: Editing, Evaluating, and Troubleshooting Chapter 13: Building Efficient Assemblies Chapter 14: Getting More from Mates Chapter 15: Patterning and Mirroring Components Chapter 16: Working with Assembly Sketches and Layouts Chapter 17: Using Assembly Tools Chapter 18: Using Libraries, Assembly Features, and Hole Wizard Chapter 19: Controlling Assembly Configurations and Display States Chapter 20: Modeling in Context Chapter 21: Editing, Evaluating, and Troubleshooting Assemblies Chapter 22: Working with Large Scale Design Chapter 23: Animating with the MotionManager Chapter 24: Automating Drawings: The Basics Chapter 25: Working with Drawing Views Chapter 26: Using Annotations and Symbols Chapter 27: Dimensioning and Tolerancing Chapter 28: Using Layers, Line Fonts, and Colors Chapter 29: Working with Tables and Drawings Chapter 30: Creating Assembly Drawings Chapter 31: Modeling Multibodies Chapter 32: Working with Surfaces Chapter 33: Employing Master Model Techniques Chapter 34: Using SolidWorks Sheet Metal Tools Chapter 35: Creating Sheet Metal Drawings Chapter 36: Creating Weldments and Weldment Drawings Chapter 37: Using Imported Geometry and Direct-Editing Techniques Chapter 38: Using Plastic Features Chapter 39: Using Mold Tools

Appendix B: Finding Help

SolidWorks Help SolidWorks Website Customer Portal

Appendix C: What's on the Website

System Requirements Customer Care

Index End User License Agreement

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