SolidWorks 2010 Part I - Basic Tools

• Starts at an introductory level
• Comprehensive coverage of beginning to intermediate tools and techniques
• Uses step by step tutorial approach with real world projects
• Covers the creation of parts, assemblies and drawings
• Features a quick reference guide and a Certified SolidWorks Professional practice exam

SolidWorks 2010 Part I - Basic Tools introduces new users to the SolidWorks interface, SolidWorks tools and basic modeling techniques. It provides readers with a strong understanding of SolidWorks and covers the creation of parts, assemblies and drawings. Every lesson and exercise in this book was created based on real world projects. Each of these projects has been broken down and developed into easy and comprehendible steps for the reader. Furthermore, at the end of every chapter there are self test questionnaires to ensure that the reader has gained sufficient knowledge from each section before moving on to more advanced lessons. This book takes the approach that in order to understand SolidWorks, inside and out, the reader should create everything from the beginning and take it step by step.

Who this book is for

This book is for the beginner, who is unfamiliar with the SolidWorks program and its add ins.