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SOLIDWORKS Beginner Course: Create Your First 3D Part
Rating: 4.6 out of 5(80 ratings)
1,990 students

SOLIDWORKS Beginner Course: Create Your First 3D Part

Learn SOLIDWORKS basics by modeling your first 3D part while exploring essential sketching and part design tools
Created byAlen Oletic
Last updated 7/2026
English
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What you'll learn

  • How to set up SolidWorks correctly and start a new project from scratch
  • How to sketch basic shapes (lines, circles, rectangles) with proper dimensions
  • How to fully define a sketch using constraints so it’s stable and easy to edit
  • How to turn a 2D sketch into a real 3D part using the extrude feature
  • How design intent works and how to build models that update intelligently
  • How to organize, save, and manage files like a professional SolidWorks user
  • How to avoid the most common beginner mistakes that slow down new learners
  • How to follow the exact workflow professionals use to create clean, accurate parts

Course content

4 sections • 18 lectures • 1h 55m total length

  • Creating A Sketch On The Standard Plane2:12

    Learn to create sketches on standard planes in SolidWorks by starting a new part, activating the sketch tab, selecting front, top, or right planes, and exiting sketches through multiple options.

  • Standard Sketch Tools27:06
  • Sketch Relations8:15
  • Sketch Dimensions14:54

    Define a fully defined sketch in SolidWorks by adding dimensions and relations with Smart Dimension, construction lines, and a centerline, including ordinate dimensions for precise control.

  • Trim/Extend4:12

    Learn to use trim and extend tools in SolidWorks to extend lines to the next line, trim excess segments, and keep sketches fully defined.

  • Converting Sketch To 3D Model5:19

    Convert a 2D sketch on the front plane into a 3D SolidWorks part by defining dimensions and extruding a closed contour. Troubleshoot open contours and edit sketches as needed.

  • Sketch On The Face3:59

    Learn to sketch on part faces in SolidWorks, using normal-to, constraints, and dimensions. Extrude these face sketches to build features, manage multiple sketches, and see the resulting 3D part.

  • New Plane Creation6:00

    Learn to create a new plane and sketch on it in SolidWorks, using standard planes or reference faces, edges, vertices, or a centerline with offsets and angles.

Requirements

  • SolidWorks Software

Description

Starting SolidWorks can feel confusing — too many buttons, a complex interface, and no clear path for beginners.


This short, practical course removes the overwhelm and gives you a fast, confidence-boosting win.

You’ll go from opening SolidWorks for the very first time to creating your first complete 3D part using the same workflow professionals use.

This course is simple, clear, and designed specifically for beginners.


What You’ll Learn:

• How to set up SolidWorks and start your first project the right way
• The foundations of 2D sketching: lines, circles, rectangles, dimensions, and constraints
• How to create a fully defined sketch that updates cleanly when you make changes
• How to turn a 2D sketch into a real 3D model using the extrude feature
• The basics of design intent so your part behaves intelligently
• How to save, name, and organize your files like a professional designer
• Simple tips to avoid the most common SolidWorks beginner mistakes


Why Learn SolidWorksFrom Me?

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• SolidWorks Certified Professional
• 5+ years designing industrial machinery using CATIA, AutoCAD & SolidWorks
• 48,000+ students across 12 engineering courses
• Instructor rating average: 4.5 / 5


By the End of the Course, You Will:

• Create your first SolidWorks 3D part completely from scratch
• Understand the core modeling workflow used in professional design
• Know how to sketch, dimension, constrain, and extrude with confidence
• Be ready to move into assemblies, drawings, and more advanced tools
• Have a strong, frustration-free start to your SolidWorks journey

Whether you’re a student, new engineer, or hobbyist, this course gives you the perfect first step into SolidWorks — fast, simple, and beginner-friendly.

Who this course is for:

  • Complete beginners who have never used SolidWorks before
  • Students in engineering or design who need a simple first introduction
  • Hobbyists who want to learn 3D modeling without feeling overwhelmed
  • Anyone starting a CAD career and looking for an easy, confidence-boosting first step
  • Self-taught users who want to finally understand the basics the right way
  • Anyone who wants a quick, clear, frustration-free start before learning advanced tools

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