Complete Solidworks Beginners Course

Master sketch basics in SolidWorks by creating lines on the front plane, applying constraints, using reference lines, and smart dimension to fully define the sketch.

Explore the SolidWorks line tool to draw lines from origin and constrain orientation. Use construction, center, midpoint, and infinite lines, and learn arc conversion.

Learn Solidworks basics by drawing circles with center or perimeter options, arc types (center-point, tangent, three-point), and five rectangle methods (corner, center, three-point, three-point with center, parallelogram).

Learn to apply sketch relations in Solidworks, including horizontal, vertical, fixed, linear, perpendicular, parallel, equal, tangent, concentric, radial, and equal curve length between lines, circles, and arcs.

Apply dimensions with the smart dimension tool to fully constrain sketches, controlling distances, diameters, radii, and angles, and observe the fully defined status bar.

Learn to use the smart dimension tool to add and edit dimensions in SolidWorks, including horizontal, vertical, baseline, chain, and alternate dimensions, and adjust values, precision, and dual dimensions.

Learn to create polygons in SolidWorks with inscribed and circumscribed circles, control dimensions by diameter, and work with slots and points using smart dimensions.

Learn to work with splines and planes in SolidWorks, using control points and handles to sculpt curvature, adjust angles, and apply horizontal or vertical constraints.

Create ellipses and partial ellipses with the ellipse tool, set center and axes, and apply smart dimensions. Build parabolas from focus and vertex, adjusting curvature with control points.

Practice a simple SolidWorks sketch in mm on the front plane, using lines, arcs, dimensions, and equal-circle constraints to produce a fully constrained drawing.

Learn to create fillets and chamfers in SolidWorks by selecting edges or vertices, applying single or varied radii, and using equal, unequal, or angle chamfer options with linked dimensions.

Explore trim and extend in SolidWorks, using power trim, trim away inside or outside boundaries, and trim to closed, with options for construction geometry and undo via the red dot.

Explore the offset entities tool to create sketch offsets and set the distance. Learn to use add dimension, reverse, select chain, bi directional, and gap ends with line or arc.

Master adding text in SolidWorks by selecting a plane, typing at the origin, and formatting fonts, sizes, and spacing, then apply curved text, justification, and direction flips.

learn linear and circular sketch patterns in SolidWorks, using entities to pattern, adjust direction, number of objects, gaps, and radius, and skip instances for efficient multi-pattern designs.

Learn to mirror entities to create mirrored copies and to move or copy sketches with or without keeping relationships, using delta x and delta y coordinates.

Master rotate, scale, and stretch in SolidWorks by selecting entities, setting a center of rotation, applying angles, scaling from a base point, and using stretch with a selection box.

In this practice exercise, learners build a SolidWorks 2D pocket layout using circles, arc slots, and circular sketch patterns, applying dimensions and constraints for precise, evenly spaced geometry.

Start with sketches on the top plane and use the extruded boss base feature to turn a circle into a 3D part, adjusting height, direction, and draft angle.

Create an extruded boss base in SolidWorks. Use frame options to start from a sketch, vertex, or surface, end with through all or up to surface, and control direction.

Explore the extruded cut feature in SolidWorks, using sketches to remove material with through all or up to surface options, including draft and thin feature variations, guided by design intent.

Demonstrates feature scope in SolidWorks for multi-body parts by using merge results and choosing all bodies or selected bodies. Ensure the bodies touch to form a single merged part.

Master fillets in SolidWorks using the fill tool with manual and multi radius options. Select edges, adjust radii, and preview results to verify the fillet feature.

Master advanced fillet options in SolidWorks, including phase fill, full round fill, overflow behavior with keep or remove features, partial edge with distance and offset values, and conic profiles.

Master the FilletXpert option by exploring set back parameters, constant size fill, and overflow types, and learn to use fill it expert for fillets with tangent propagation and cardinal alternatives.

Learn to use the chamfer tool in SolidWorks to create edge and face chamfers with angle and distance, equal or unequal, tangent propagation, and offset options.

Learn revolved boss base and revolved cut in SolidWorks by sketching on the front plane, selecting a revolution axis, and controlling angles and directions.

Design a door knob in SolidWorks using the revolve feature on a fully constrained sketch, adding circles, chamfer, trim, and a center line to build a 3D knob.

Learn to create and manage reference planes in SolidWorks, including offset planes, between parallel planes, through a point, tangent planes, three-point planes, and planes using an edge.

Learn to create axis and other reference geometries in SolidWorks, including temporary axes, planes, points, intersections, centroids, edge centers, and coordinate systems.

Discover how to use the mass properties tool to view density, mass, volume, and surface area, apply materials to one or multiple bodies, and adjust units.

Learn to apply appearances in SolidWorks using geometry, faces, bodies, and features, including colors, textures, decals, and logos with mapping and transparency.

Create and customize SolidWorks section views using plane and zonal options, select reference planes, adjust location with triad, and apply color and zone options.

Add markups directly in SolidWorks by activating the markup tab, drawing freehand annotations, and adding text notes. Export markups to PDF and toggle visibility across views.

Apply plastic material to the body, then use mass properties to determine the object's mass in grams, which equals 114.62 g.

Learn to create a linear pattern in SolidWorks by selecting direction from edges or planes, adjusting spacing and instances, and using pattern seed, up to reference, and offset distance.

Learn to create circular patterns in SolidWorks by defining directions, selecting features, and controlling equal spacing or instances to fill patterns across 360 degrees.

Learn to create a variable sketch and geometry pattern in SolidWorks using a driving ten-unit dimension, offsets, and tangent constraints to vary the pattern along an arc and plane.

Explore features and bodies in SolidWorks, learning to create, manage, and modify separate bodies, use merge and combine tools, and propagate changes across copies.

Explore how the combined tool merges, subtracts, or preserves common regions across multiple bodies in SolidWorks, using add, subtract, and common options with preview.

Explore how to mirror parts in SolidWorks using faces, features, and bodies to create symmetric copies, compare mirror feature versus using metal feature, and see how changes propagate.

Sketch driven pattern in SolidWorks teaches how to create multiple copies of a fastener on a plate using sketch points, with centroid alignment and optional reference points.

Explore the fill pattern tool in SolidWorks to create linear, circular, and polygonal patterns along a plane or feature, adjusting gap, angle, and direction for precise layouts.

Learn to create a table driven pattern in SolidWorks by importing a text file with x and y coordinates, setting a coordinate system, and duplicating bodies by centroid.

Learn to create a variable pattern from a single feature using a pattern table, add and rename columns and rows, adjust gaps and dimensions, and preview the result.

Create 15 copies along an offset curve using sketch pattern features, with dimensions for the extrude feature and tangency maintained, and preview the result to follow the plate's shape.

Explore how to use the sweep tool in SolidWorks to create 3D geometry by sweeping sketch or circular profiles along a path, with options for thin, hollow, and bidirectional sweeps.

Learn to create sweeps in SolidWorks with a sketch profile along a path, add twist with degrees or revolutions, and control orientation—follow path or keep normal constant.

Create sweeps in Solidworks using the selection manager to select edge groups and loops, then align the profile along the path and refine end-face alignment.

Learn to create sweeps with a guide curve in SolidWorks by defining a path, selecting a guide curve, and shaping the profile to produce complex 3D solids like earphone components.

Explore creating complex sweep geometries in SolidWorks by using multiple guide curves, building a precise profile, and analyzing curvature with mesh preview, zebra stripes, and curvature combs.

Learn how to sweep a profile along a 3D path in SolidWorks, using a sketch profile, guide curves, and start/end tangency to control tangency and twist.

Explore using the sweep cut to remove material in SolidWorks by selecting sketch profiles or 3d bodies, with tangent propagation, selection manager, circular profiles, and filleted ends.

Practice using the sweep tool with the provided sweep practice file to create a parallel flat surface by choosing a profile, selecting a guide curve, and enabling keep normal constant.

Master SolidWorks splines by adjusting planes with control points, handles, and control polygons, tuning curvature, inflection points, and radii, then simplify or convert to style splines for tracing hand-drawn geometries.

Learn how to create and constrain 3D sketches in SolidWorks using the 3D sketch tool, planes, and constraints to generate a single 3D sketch with multi-plane line geometry.

Explore surface blind tools and fit blind in SolidWorks to create and merge 3D splines along surfaces, adjust tolerance, and remove gaps for smooth, single spline curves.

Create helix and spiral shapes in SolidWorks by sketching a circle on a plane and using the helix and spiral tool to set pitch, variable pitch options, revolutions, and direction.

Import and resize pictures as sketch references in solidworks, then auto or manual trace with selection tools and eyedropper, adjust results, and convert traces to splines.

Use project curve to create complex 3d sketches by combining sketches into a composite curve, projecting curves on faces or sketches, and using surfaces and extrude to refine the shape.

Combine multiple 3-D sketches into a single composite curve to simplify sweeping complex profiles, then sweep the composite curve to create a 3D sketch.

Use the intersection curve tool to create a curve at the intersection of two surfaces. Sweep a circular profile along it and apply a circular pattern.

Use the convert entities tool to extract outer and inner edges into 2d geometry. Create extrusion ready geometry and project holes that stay linked to the base part.

Utilize the derived sketch feature in SolidWorks to create a copy of a sketch on a new plane that remains linked to the original and propagates changes.

Learn to create split lines in SolidWorks using projection, silhouette split, and intersection, pattern them around a face, and apply different textures or colors to resulting faces.

Discover how SolidWorks creates conic sections from a raw D1/D2 value, yielding ellipse, circle, parabola, or hyperbola, and how to adjust the conic in sketches.

Create a 3d curve from two 2d sketches using splines, refine points with grip handles, then mirror and project curves to complete the design.

Master the loft feature by connecting multiple sketches to create a flower vase solid, control connectors and start and end constraints, including normal to profile and direction vector.

Loft with centerline in SolidWorks: adjust connectors, apply start and end constraints with normal to profile, and set thickness to produce a hollow or solid gramophone.

Master the segment sketch tool and split entities in SolidWorks to divide profiles into equal or manual segments, then loft between them using a center line for precise, varied shapes.

Master loft options in SolidWorks by using equal segment counts or adding segments with the segment tool, and adjust tangency, close lofts, and previews for clean, analyzable 3d surfaces.

Create lofts in SolidWorks using guide curves to define outlines; adjust influence with global, next edge, or next guide and refine with tendency and direction vector controls.

Learn to loft between faces of existing geometry and from a single point without sketches in SolidWorks. Adjust connecting points and cross-sections to create bell-shaped or other forms.

Explore the boundary based feature in SolidWorks, shaping a part from two sketches in direction one and direction two, with equal influence, unlike the loft based feature.

Explore lofted cut and boundary cut features in SolidWorks to remove material from one or more bodies by selecting profiles and guide curves, using feature scope and section views.

Create three sketches on planes ten units apart, convert lines to construction geometry, and loft the profiles into a twist impeller shape with 90-degree orientation between profiles.

Create hollow solids with the shell feature by setting thickness, removing faces, and previewing results, then apply inward or outward shell, plus non-uniform thickness with multi thickness and section view.

Explore strengthening a plate in SolidWorks by adding rib features as internal supporting structures. Create ribs from sketches, adjust thickness and direction, and use patterns or contours with draft angles.

Use the delete phase tool in SolidWorks to remove faces and merge gaps with delete and patch or delete and fill, including tangent options for smooth results.

Learn to use the move face tool in solidworks to offset, translate, and rotate features, including using the triad, direction, and axis references to modify holes and angles.

Explore the replace face feature in SolidWorks, using a reference surface to extrude up to that surface and replace a target face, even across gaps for complex shapes.

Learn to use the intersect feature in SolidWorks to create solids from planes, surfaces, and bodies, generate intersecting or internal regions, merge result, and refine with shells and fillets.

Explore the SolidWorks wrap feature to project sketches onto cylindrical and plane surfaces, including emboss, deboss, and imprint options, with control over height and method settings.

Master the dome feature in SolidWorks to add domes on flat surfaces, set height by numbers or sketch points, and apply circular or elliptical domes to multiple faces.

Learn to apply the indent feature in SolidWorks to emboss or cut patterns onto a target body using chosen tool bodies, set clearance, adjust sides, and preview the results.

Perform a practice exercise to emboss the source code logo on a surface in SolidWorks, using wrap with a height of one millimeter, and validate via preview.