Learn SOLIDWORKS Using Pokemon - Beginner Friendly

Beginner-friendly SolidWorks practice builds Staryu from engineering drawings by modeling each part in 3D, assembling the components, and applying color to refine its appearance.

Model a star-based core in SolidWorks through four stages, from sketching the star and circular pattern to extruded boss, mirror, convert entities, extruded cut, and a 1x1 mm square profile.

Model the arc reactor with a lofted boss from two circles and guided arcs, then apply revolved cut to hollow the center and mirror the fins.

Model a sphere in SolidWorks by sketching an 8 mm circle on front plane, trimming half, and applying a revolved boss base around the axis to form Staryu's spherical part.

Learn to apply colors to SolidWorks parts, faces, bodies, and features using right-click menus, the appearance key, and RGB/HSV values, as demonstrated on the Staryu model.

Create a new assembly, import three parts, and set one part to float. Apply two-stage mates—from sphere to arc reactor, then to the core—to complete the star-like model.

Begin by building Starmie from Staryu, modify each part to create an evolved form, then assemble a bigger, more complex Starmie.

Scale the first evolved core part, connected to the evolved arc reactor, by 1.4. Create a back square base with an extruded boss, then remove material via extruded cut features.

Suppress extruded cuts, scale evolved core part, offset a 5 mm plane for a circle extruded cut, then a 12 mm through cut from a rotating square at the origin.

evolve a basic arc reactor in SolidWorks by removing access features, scaling, modifying dimensions, and adding a crystal holder and bottom extrusion.

Create a crystal by building an octagonal prism extruded 1 mm. Duplicate the shape using convert entities, extrude 2 mm, and apply a 35-degree draft to complete the crystal.

Color the evolved Starmie model by applying colors to the body, features, and faces using HSV values, adjust each face to complete the crystal, then proceed to assembly.

Open a file and attach the crystal and arc reactor by mating faces to form the first stage, then connect two evolved core parts and subassemblies to complete the form.

Enable Photo View 360 add-in, adjust output size and render quality, perform a final render, and save images as JPEG or PNG with or without background to create beautiful renderings.

Celebrate completing this beginner SolidWorks course by showcasing fun, creative models and earning a certificate with your name, then share achievements on social media with the hashtag T for design.