SolidWorks For Dummies

Description:

* SolidWorks, used by an estimated 775,000 engineers and draftspersons to create technical drawings, is renowned for its superior 3D rendering capabilities
* Covers the new SolidWorks 2006 version and is also applicable to some earlier versions of the tool
* Plain-English explanations get readers up to speed on using templates, creating and editing drawings, printing and plotting, reviewing drawings, automating and leveraging drawings, and collaborating with others
* Written by a SolidWorks insider and CAD-industry veteran
* Companion CD shows users how to perform SolidWorks tasks

 

Table of Contents:

Introduction.

Part I: Beginning the SolidWorks Journey.

Chapter 1: Getting to Know (And Love) SolidWorks.

Chapter 2: Taking Control of SolidWorks.

Chapter 3: Building Blocks for the Virtual Prototype.

Part II: Design Intent and the Virtual Prototype.

Chapter 4: Do What I Mean, Not What I Sketch.

Chapter 5: Making Better Parts.

Chapter 6: Putting It All Together.

Part III: The Devil’s in the “Drawing” Details.

Chapter 7: Creating Drawings.

Chapter 8: Speeding It Up: Automating the Drawing.

Chapter 9: Changes, Changes, Changes.

Chapter 10: Leveraging Your Existing Designs.

Chapter 11: Printing and Plotting.

Part IV: Playing Nicely with Others (And Picking Up Your Toys).

Chapter 12: Managing the Clutter.

Chapter 13: Collaborating with Team Members.

Chapter 14: Viewing and Reviewing Documents.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 15: Tens Tips for Becoming More Proficient with SolidWorks.

Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Extend and Reuse Your Design Information.

Chapter 17: Ten Resources for the SolidWorks Community.

Appendix: About the CD-ROM.

Index.