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Learn and Master SolidWorks: A Step-by-Step Course
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Learn and Master SolidWorks: A Step-by-Step Course

Learn SolidWorks 3D Part Modelling, Assembly and Technical Drawings Creation Techniques-Enhance your Design Skills
Created byPaul Nderitu
Last updated 4/2023
English

What you'll learn

  • Learn SolidWorks User Interface (UI) and Basic Settings for faster and flexible modelling
  • Learn and Master sketch generation techniques, tricks and best practices
  • Creating 3D parts and features. Learn about extruded boss and cut, revolved boss and cut, swept boss and cut and lofted boss and cut features and many other.
  • Learn and master assembly creation, assembly mates, assembly level features, exploded views and 3D model rendering
  • Learn and master generation of technical drawings. Generate various drawing views in SolidWorks drawing.

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Course content

6 sections • 110 lectures • 10h 55m total length

  • SolidWorks Course Introduction2:00

    This video gives an overview of the SolidWorks course.

    Welcome and all the best as you embark on the journey to learn and enhance your skills in SolidWorks.

  • Course Materials and Resources0:50

    This video gives details about the Course Materials needed for use in subsequent lectures. Also, look at the attached pdf for more details.

  • Section 1 Introduction4:07

    You will be introduced to SolidWorks User Interface

  • SolidWorks Menu Bar6:15

    The SolidWorks menu bar comprises of a set of the most frequently used tool buttons from

    the standard toolbar, The SolidWorks menus, the SolidWorks Search and the Help options flyout menu.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Knowledge on components of SolidWorks Menu Bar

    • Learn how to use SolidWorks Search to access various commands


  • SolidWorks CommandManager13:14

    The command manager refers to a dynamically updating or changing toolbar that responds based on the toolbar you wish to access. It has almost all the tools and commands needed to work efficiently and smoothly in SolidWorks.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • The position of the CommandManager in SolidWorks User Interface

    • Learn how to change the SolidWorks CommandManager

    • Learn how to enable and disable the SolidWorks CommandManager

    • Learn how to change the appearance, add more tabs and finally how to customize the SolidWorks CommandManager.

  • SolidWorks FeatureManager Design Tree12:19

    The SolidWorks FeatureManager Design Tree gives an outline of how parts, assemblies and drawings are created.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Learn how to select part's features on The SolidWorks FeatureManager Design Tree

    • Learn how to rename an item in the The SolidWorks FeatureManager Design Tree

    • Learn how to make use of the filter tool in The SolidWorks FeatureManager Design Tree to rapidly access various items like sketches and other features

    • Learn how to to suppress or unsuppress features or items in The SolidWorks FeatureManager Design Tree

    • Learn how to use the Dynamic Reference Visualization to obtain the parent-child relationship between The SolidWorks FeatureManager Design Tree items.

    • Learn how to roll back the part to a previous state using the rollback bar in The SolidWorks FeatureManager Design Tree

    • Learn how to hide/show the SolidWorks FeatureManager Tree area

    • Learn how to use the the Flyout FeatureManager Tree to speed up items selection in SolidWorks

  • SolidWorks Graphics area4:37

    The SolidWorks Graphics Area or Design Space refers to the working area in which you sketch or create your model. This area displays and lets you manipulate sketches, drawings, parts or assemblies.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Learn how to  manipulate and change the view orientation of the model in the SolidWorks Graphics area

  • View heads-up toolbar18:40

    The SolidWorks heads-up view toolbar gives all the common tools needed for manipulating the view.

    Learning outcomes:

    • Learn how to use various tools such as the Zoom to fit, Zoom to area, Previous View, Section View, Dynamic annotation, View orientation and Display styles to manipulate the view of a model within the SolidWorks Graphics

    • Learn how to use the SolidWorks Edit Appearance tool change the appearance of a model

    • Learn how to change the background scene using the "Apply Scene" tool

    • Learn about the View Settings to change the model appearance

  • The Status Bar2:34

    The status bar gives information or details on the function you are undertaking.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Learn about the status bar in general

    • Learn how to use the status bar to obtain dimensions and details of selected items in the graphics area

  • The Task Pane2:50

    This is a sidebar that opens when SolidWorks is launched. The task pane gives access to SolidWorks resources and documents and it contains several tabs.

    Learning outcomes:

    • Learn about the items appearing under the Task Pane

  • Views Manipulation3:55

    Involves views manipulation in the graphics area

    Learning outcomes:

    • Learn how to obtain isometric, dimetric and trimetric views in SolidWorks

    • Learn how to obtain various views using View Selector in SolidWorks

    • Learn how to use Normal To

    • Learn how to apply short cut keys to obtain various views

    • Learn how to customize a short cut for a given view in SolidWorks


  • Mouse Gestures6:48

    This video involves the use of mouse gestures  to access frequently used tools or features in a faster way rather than navigating through the software to locate them.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Learn how to activate mouse gestures

    • Learn how to change the mouse gesture settings

    • Learn how to customize and assign mouse gestures


  • Shortcut Toolbar4:25

    This video lecture involves the use of shortcut toolbar as a way of enhancing your speed and productivity in SolidWorks.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Learn how to activate the short cut toolbar in SolidWorks

    • Learn how to customize the shortcut bar in SolidWorks

  • Context toolbars3:02

    The video lecture involves the use of context toolbars to access frequently used tools in SolidWorks

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Learn how to use context toolbars to work faster and efficiently in SolidWorks

    • Learn how to customize context toolbars

Requirements

  • SolidWorks 2016 and later versions.

Description

This is an online SolidWorks course and training program that teaches students, engineers and 3D modelling enthusiasts how to use SolidWorks software, which is a popular computer-aided design (CAD) and engineering program used by professionals in a variety of industries. In this SolidWorks course, you will typically learn how to create and edit 2D and 3D models, as well as how to use SolidWorks tools and features to create technical drawings. This SolidWorks course comprise of online self-paced learning through video tutorials. The length and depth of the learning videos in this SolidWorks Course have been matched to suit all levels, may it be beginners, new users or existing users of SolidWorks. The course has been packaged to enable you as the learner to gain the skills and knowledge you need to use SolidWorks effectively and efficiently, and with speed in your work or studies. The online SolidWorks course has adopted the style of "learning by doing" and materials necessary to facilitate this form of learning have been provided as "downloadable resources". As a matter of facts, you will have access to over 50 SolidWorks CAD models (Both 3D Parts and Assembly models) to facilitate the learning and demonstration process.

The 5 main sections that we will consider in this training are:

  • Section I- SolidWorks User Interface (UI) and Basic Settings- To start and enhance your understanding of SolidWorks, understanding of the user interface is key. Understanding the UI of SolidWorks gives you unmatched speed and flexibility when modelling and designing components in 3D environment in SolidWorks.

  • Section II- Sketch Creation-Sketches are the foundation blocks for parts and assembly creation

  • Section III- 3D Parts Creation

  • Section IV- Assembly Creation-Other than assembly creation, appearance application and PhotoView 360 Rendering is included in this section.

  • Section V- Technical Drawings Creation


    This Online SolidWorks Course is suitable for:

  • Beginners and New Users of SolidWorks

  • Students

  • Existing user of SolidWorks

  • Engineers

  • 3D Modelling enthusiasts

In addition, you will have access to additional SolidWorks Lectures and updates as Extra Content as will be provided from time to time. Rest assured of guaranteed support in case of any difficulty in following the lectures. Prompt response will be provided. So, in case of any queries or suggestions be free to contact us and we will give our utmost effort to respond within the shortest time possible.

Elevate your innovation and engineering skills with our online SolidWorks course.

Unlock new possibilities in 3D modeling and design – enroll now for a future of limitless creativity!

Who this course is for:

  • Beginners and New Users of SolidWorks
  • Students
  • Existing User of SolidWorks
  • 3D Modelling Enthusiasts

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