Solidworks Course for Absolute Beginners (Step-by-Step)

Sketch on the front plane in SolidWorks, enter sketch mode, draw a rectangle with the line tool, and constrain it to the origin before using the feature tab.

Learn to draw lines in SolidWorks, including standard, center construction, and midpoint lines, by selecting points, dragging, finishing via escape or select, while using sketch plate and line properties.

Learn to draw rectangles in sketch mode using two-point, center, three-point, three-point Santara rectangle, and pilot logo options, then convert to construction with full construction and edit the sketch.

Create a slot in SolidWorks by sketching on the plane and applying four slot types, including the center-point and three-point arc slots, with guided point-and-drag actions.

Master drawing polygons in SolidWorks by using the sketch polygon tool, adjusting size, and selecting inscribed or circumscribed circle options to control how the polygon relates to the circle.

Learn to draw an ellipse in a SolidWorks sketch, tweak its points, and explore parabola and other conic options, noting that the regular ellipse is most used.

Keep sketches closed with clean edges to avoid open profiles and failed extrusion. Trim extraneous lines, delete self-intersections, and ensure relations and dimensions make the sketch fully defined.

Add dimensions to sketches in SolidWorks, constrain to the origin with vertical and horizontal relations, and fully define geometry using linear, angular, radius, and diameter dimensions.

Learn how to apply sketch relations in SolidWorks, including horizontal, vertical, fixed, parallel, perpendicular, collinear, coincident, midpoint, equal, tangent, concentric, and symmetric constraints, to fully define sketch geometry.

Practice three sketches in SolidWorks for absolute beginners, starting at the origin, using relations and dimensions to fully define each sketch, and exploring an easy method for the final sketch.

Create three sketches on the front plane using rectangles and lines, apply dimensions, then convert each sketch into an extruded feature, practicing SolidWorks sketching and part creation.

Learn to create sketch fillets and chamfers in SolidWorks by sketching a corner rectangle, applying a fillet of size one, and using distance or angle chamfer to refine edges.

Demonstrates using the sketch offset entity in SolidWorks to offset lines and rectangles, adjust direction and distance, and apply select change to limit offset to a single line.

Learn to mirror sketch geometry in SolidWorks by selecting entities, choosing a mirror line, and copying across the plane with rectangle and circle examples and construction lines.

Download the three sketches from the asset folder, turn sketch one and two into their targets with a chamfer, and clean up sketch three to a three-inch height.

Explore solving a SolidWorks sketch: add fillets and chamfers, define dimensions and angles, mirror entities, trim, and apply vertical/horizontal relations to produce a fully defined sketch.

Complete four Solidworks sketch exercises on any plane, use millimeter dimensions for sketches 1–2 and inch dimensions for sketches 3–4, and apply the provided relations to connect entities.

Learn to build defined construction lines and circle sketches in solidworks, set millimeter units, apply tangent and equal relations, trim, mirror and pattern features, and prepare sketches for extrusion.

Learn how to choose the best profile and the appropriate sketch plane in SolidWorks to build parts efficiently. Use top, front, and right planes to position sketches and guide extrusions.

Learn to build extrude features in Solidworks by defining a base sketch and applying a blind extrusion, then sketch on the top face and extrude to a merged single part.

Learn to create a revolved feature by sketching on the front plane and applying a 360-degree revolve. Then perform a revolve cut to bore a hole through the part.

Learn to create a sweep boss in solidworks by defining a profile and a path, sketching a circle with dimensions, adding a fillet, and applying the sweep feature.

Perform a swept cut using a profile circle and a preexisting path to create a hole in a pipe, defining the sketch and applying the cut in SolidWorks.

Create a lofted boss by sketching a circle on the top plane and a rectangle on an offset plane, then loft between the two profiles to form a solid.

Master loft with guide curve in solidworks by controlling the transition between lofts using a guide rail, sketching on the front plane, and applying dimensions to achieve smooth transition.

Learn how to create a loft cut in SolidWorks by sketching a top circle and a bottom rectangle on two planes, fully defining the sketches, and applying the loft cut.

Convert an entity in a sketch to reuse an existing edge for extrusion, creating a part with a matching diameter, and see how updates propagate when dimensions change.

Learn how to share a sketch across extrude commands in SolidWorks, using the same sketch to create a second extrusion and identify sharing via sketch two.

Learn to create an offset entity in sketch mode to keep a hole 0.2 inches away from the edge, then apply a through all extrude cut.

Learn to use the mirror pattern in SolidWorks to mirror a feature or a body, selecting planes, features, and bodies with preview options.

Create a constant radius fillet by selecting an edge and setting the radius; explore a variable radius fillet with V1 and V2, then apply a round fillet on three faces.

Learn to create a chamfer in SolidWorks by loading a sample part, selecting chamfer, and applying angle and distance settings on edges, exploring all three options before finishing with okay.

Learn to create a circular pattern in SolidWorks using the circular pattern tool, select an axis or face, pattern the extrude feature around 360 degrees with equal spacing, then preview.

Learn to create a shell in SolidWorks by specifying thickness, selecting faces to remove, previewing options, and applying inward or outward shell, including deleting multiple faces.

Learn to create a draft in SolidWorks by selecting a neutral plane, setting a draft angle, and applying it to edges or faces with the option to reverse direction.

Learn to use Solidworks wrap features to emboss, cut, and scribe text on sketches, set thicknesses, and position geometry on a top-face sketch.

Learn to create a hole with the hole wizard in SolidWorks, choose the hole type, set a center point on a face, and define dimensions and end conditions.

Learn to edit a sketch in SolidWorks by right-clicking a feature and selecting edit sketch or using the sketch option, adjust dimensions, and accept changes to update the feature.

Learn to change sketch planes in SolidWorks by selecting front or top planes, editing sketches on different faces, and applying extrudes to see the result.

Show sketches in SolidWorks by right-clicking the sketch, selecting the eyeball from the dropdown to toggle visibility, and repeating for additional sketches.

Learn how to suppress and unsuppress features in SolidWorks, including how suppression affects dependent features, using right-click commands and multiple selections to manage extrudes, fillets, and boss features.

Learn to use the rollback feature in SolidWorks by dragging the blue line to roll back to a previous feature, such as an extrude cut or sketch with dimensions.

Drag and drop an appearance onto a SolidWorks model to apply color or metal material. Edit appearances in the display manager and apply them to faces, features, bodies, or part.

Learn how to change your scene in Solidworks by clicking the dropdown arrow and selecting options like three-point blue and office space.

Activate the measure tool from the evaluate tab, or right-click to reveal it, and use it to measure diameters, radii, centers, and distances for fast assembly checks.

Access the mass properties tool from the evaluate tab, select a part, and view density, mass, volume, surface area, and centroid, with unit and accuracy adjustments.

Start a new SolidWorks assembly, place the first component by browsing for the asset and confirming, then fix it to the origin and planes so it remains stationary.

Master inserting components into a SolidWorks assembly, placing a single part or multiple parts with the insert components tool, and loading parts from a file location for efficient assembly.

Learn to edit components in a SolidWorks assembly by updating sketches and features, adjusting dimensions, and rebuilding the assembly to reflect changes.

Learn to create 2D drawings from 3D SolidWorks models by starting a new drawing, inserting models, and producing projected, sectional, and detail views with dimensions and bill of materials.

Learn how to place drawing views in SolidWorks, including front, top, right, and isometric views, using view layout, model view selection, and auto project features.

Learn to use the projected view to add additional views to a Solidworks drawing, projecting left and front views and placing them with drag-and-drop and clicking OK.

Learn how to create a detailed view in SolidWorks by selecting a point, drawing a circle to define the area, and expanding or minimizing detail to highlight entities inside.

Learn to create a break view in a SolidWorks drawing by selecting a top view, applying a zig-zag break, and adjusting the dimension to condense the drawing.

Create a closed sketch to define the crop region for your right view, then apply crop view from the view menu; everything inside stays, outside is deleted in SolidWorks.

Learn to change the drawing scale in Solidworks by adjusting the drawing view scale on the sheet, moving between two-to-one and one-to-one, and avoiding custom scale that won't update.

Create a center line and center mark on a circle in SolidWorks by selecting the circle edge, choosing center mark, and confirming with ok, guided by icons.

Edit the sheet format in a SolidWorks drawing by right-clicking the sheet and selecting edit sheet format, then enter name, initials, date, and title, and click done.

Learn to add notes and annotations to a Solidworks drawing by clicking corners, typing notes, editing when needed, and exiting notes to place multiple annotations anywhere on the drawing.

Learn how to add dimensions to SolidWorks drawings using smart dimensions, including center-to-edge, diameter, radius, and two-point measurements. Adjust dimension properties such as tolerance, precision, and alignment.

Learn to break and reassign drawing alignment in SolidWorks, moving front, top, and right views, then restore alignment using origin or default options.

Learn to hide and show drawing views in SolidWorks by right-clicking the target view and selecting hide, then selecting the area and choosing show to reveal it.

Learn to hide and show drawing lines in SolidWorks drawing by using the hide show edges option, selecting lines to hide, and restoring them with show edges.

Learn how to rotate a drawing view in SolidWorks by right-clicking the view, selecting rotate view, and entering an angle, including negative values, then applying and closing.

Learn how to delete a drawing view in Solidworks by selecting the view, pressing the delete key, or right-clicking and choosing delete.