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In this SolidWorks 2011 training video, author and expert trainer Alex Ruiz introduces you to the 3D CAD software, SolidWorks 2011. This computer based training tutorial for SolidWorks 2011 starts you off assuming that you have no prior knowledge of SolidWorks, and teaches you what you need to know to create solid 3D models.
You will start with the installation of SolidWorks 2011, and move to a quick tour of the interface. Alex then jumps right into sketching, parts, and assemblies. With each lesson building on the one before, you will learn in bite-sized chunks that you will remember from lesson to lesson. You will learn how to use sketching tools, such as Circles and Arcs, learn about dimensioning, relations, and creating planes. With parts, you will learn about extruded, lofted, and revolved Boss features, holes, patterning, and more. With assemblies, you will learn to create complete assemblies, as well as explode and select individual components. Finally, you learn how to create drawings of your models, including part lists, and pack it all up for printing or distribution.
By the conclusion of this video tutorial for SolidWorks 2011, you will be fully capable of sketching a model, creating 3D views of that model, and producing line drawings for distribution of your model. Working files are included to allow you to work alongside the author as he teaches you to use this powerful and popular 3D CAD software.
Total Time: 11.5 hours
01. Getting Started
0101 What You Will Learn
0102 Installing SolidWorks
0103 Launching SolidWorks For The First Time
0104 Quick Run Thru
02. The SolidWorks 2011 Interface
0201 SolidWorks User Interface Overview
0202 Elements Of The Graphics Area - Part 1
0203 Elements Of The Graphics Area - Part 2
0204 Using Menus And Toolbars
0205 Eliminate Toolbars with The Command Manager
0206 Save Time With The Shortcut Bar, Context Toolbars And Mouse Gestures
0207 Using The Keyboard And Mouse
0208 The FeatureManager Design Tree
03. SolidWorks Basics
0301 Basic Concepts Of Solid Modeling
0302 Start A New File - Open A file
0303 Saving And Closing Documents
0304 System Options And Document Properties
0305 Measuring
04. Sketching In SolidWorks
0401 Introducing Sketches
0402 Adding Sketches
0403 Inferencing While Sketching
0404 Sketching Lines And Construction Lines
0405 Circles And Arcs
0406 Rectangles
0407 More Sketch Entities
0408 Most Common Sketch Tools - Part 1
0409 Most Common Sketch Tools - Part 2
0410 Smart Dimensions
0411 Smart Dimensions Vs. Horizontal And Vertical Dimensions
0412 Ordinate Dimensions
0413 Horizontal, Vertical, And Coincident Relations
0414 Perpendicular Intersection Parallel And MidPoint Relations
0415 Equal And Collinear Relations
0416 Concentric Tangent And Coradial Relations
0417 Symmetric And Fix Relations
0418 Editing Sketch Relations
0419 Editing Sketches
0420 A Brief Look At Splines
0421 Good Sketching Practices And Troubleshooting
0422 Chapter Project
05. Creating And Using Reference Geometry
0501 Planes Overview
0502 Creating Planes
0503 Manipulating Planes
0504 Other Reference Geometry
06. Parts
0601 Parts Overview
0602 Extruded Boss Base Features
0603 Extruded Cut Features
0604 Revolved Boss Base Features
0605 Revolved Cut Features
0606 Lofted Boss Base Features
0607 Lofted Cut Features
0608 Swept Boss Base Features
0609 Swept Cut Features
0610 Holes
0611 Chamfers, Fillets And The FilletXpert
0612 Patterns And Mirrors
0613 Editing Parts
0614 Instant3D
0615 Part Properties
0616 Chapter Project
07. Assemblies
0701 Introduction To Assemblies
0702 Assembly Design Methods
0703 Creating Assemblies And Sub-Assemblies
0704 Introduction To Mates
0705 Standard Mates
0706 Advanced Mates
0707 Mechanical Mates
0708 Toolbox And Standard Components
0709 Editing Assemblies
0710 Component Selection And Filtering Methods
0711 Creating Exploded Assembly Views
0712 Assembly And Component Properties
0713 Assembly Best Practices And Troubleshooting
0714 Chapter Project
08. Display States And Configurations
0801 Configuring Dimensions And Features In A Part
0802 Configuring Assembly Components
0803 Derived Configurations
0804 Creating Display States
09. Visualization Methods
0901 Adjusting Model Appearances
0902 Applying RealView Appearances
0903 Scenes
0904 Adding Decals
0905 Introduction To PhotoView 360
10. Part Drawings
1001 Drawing Basics
1002 Creating And Opening Drawings
1003 Creating Drawing Views
1004 Adding Dimensions To Drawing Views
1005 Using The Dimension Pallet
1006 Additional Drawing Layout Tools
1007 Drawing Annotation Tools
1008 Identifying Assembly Components
1009 Bill Of Materials
11. Printing And Sharing
1101 Printing Documents
1102 eDrawings
1103 Pack And Go
1104 Exporting SolidWorks Documents
12. Conclusion
1201 About The Author