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SolidWorks® 2011 Parts Bible

by Matt Lombard

April 2011

Intermediate to advanced

864 pages

24h 15m

English

Wiley

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About This BookHow This Book Is OrganizedIcons Used in This BookTerminologyContacting the Author
Installing SolidWorks for the First TimeStarting SolidWorks for the First TimeIdentifying SolidWorks DocumentsUnderstanding Feature-Based ModelingUnderstanding History-Based ModelingSketching with ParametricsUnderstanding Design IntentEditing Design IntentWorking with AssociativityTutorial: Creating a Part TemplateTutorial: Using Parametrics in SketchesSummary

Identifying Elements of the SolidWorks InterfaceMaking the Interface Work for YouGetting to Know the InterfaceSummary
Opening a SketchIdentifying Sketch EntitiesInferencing in SketchExploring Sketch SettingsUsing Sketch BlocksWorking with Reference GeometryTutorial: Learning to Use Sketch RelationsTutorial: Using Blocks and BeltsTutorial: Creating Reference GeometrySummary
Discovering Design IntentCreating a Simple PartTutorial: Making a Simple DrawingSummary
Manipulating the ViewUsing the View ToolsUsing the DisplayManagerExploring the Display PaneApplying Color Automatically to FeaturesUsing Edge Display SettingsTutorial: Applying Visualization TechniquesSummary
Editing Sketch RelationsWorking with Sketch EntitiesUsing Sketch PicturesUsing Sketch TextUsing Colors and Line Styles with SketchesUsing Other Sketch ToolsSketching in 3DTutorial: Editing and CopyingTutorial: Controlling Pictures, Text, Colors, and StylesTutorial: Using MetadataTutorial: Sketching CalculatorSummary
Identifying When to Use Which ToolUnderstanding Fillet TypesUsing ChamfersTutorial: Bracket CastingSummary
Creating Curve FeaturesSelecting a Specialty FeatureTutorial: Creating a Wire-Formed PartSummary
Patterning in a SketchMirroring in a SketchExploring the Geometry Pattern OptionPatterning BodiesPatterning FacesPatterning FilletsUnderstanding Pattern TypesUsing Cosmetic Patterns to Create an AppearanceMirroring 3D SolidsTutorial: Creating a Circular PatternTutorial: Mirroring FeaturesTutorial: Applying a Cosmetic PatternSummary
Understanding EquationsUsing Link ValuesUsing Global VariablesUsing ExpressionsControlling Suppression States of FeaturesLinking to External EquationsTutorial: Using EquationsSummary
Controlling Items with ConfigurationsUsing Design TablesCreating a Simple Design TableUsing the Configuration PublisherTutorial: Working with Configurations and Design TablesSummary
Using RollbackReordering FeaturesReordering FoldersUsing the Flyout and Detachable FeatureManagersSummarizing Part Modeling Best PracticeUsing Evaluation TechniquesTroubleshooting ErrorsTutorial: Making Use of Editing and Evaluation TechniquesSummary
Using the Hole WizardUsing Library FeaturesCreating Library FeaturesUnderstanding DissectionTutorial: Working with Library FeaturesSummary
Comparing Templates and FormatsCreating Drawing FormatsCreating Drawing TemplatesCreating BlocksSummary
Creating Common View TypesCreating Other View TypesUsing Display Options in ViewsDistinguishing Views from SheetsTutorial: Working with View Types, Settings, and OptionsSummary
Using NotesUsing Blocks in DrawingsUsing SymbolsUsing Center Marks and CenterlinesTutorial: Using AnnotationsSummary
Putting Dimensions on DrawingsAdding TolerancesUsing Dimension StylesAligning Dimensions and AnnotationsTutorial: Working with Dimensions and TolerancesSummary
Controlling LayersControlling Line FormatHiding and Showing EdgesTutorial: Using Drawing Display ToolsSummary
Using Powerful Tools EffectivelyUnderstanding Multi-Body TechniquesCreating Multi-BodiesManaging BodiesUsing Multiple Bodies with Sheet Metal, Weldments, and MoldsTutorials: Working with Multi-BodiesSummary
Introducing SurfacesUnderstanding Surfacing TerminologySurfacing ToolsUsing Surfacing TechniquesTutorial: Working with SurfacesSummary
Using the Base Flange FeaturesMaking Sheet Metal Parts from Generic ModelsUsing Other MethodsUsing Multi-Body Techniques with Sheet MetalTutorial: Working with the Insert Bends Method for Sheet Metal PartsTutorial: Using the Base Flange Sheet Metal MethodSummary
Introducing Sheet Metal DrawingsGetting the Flat PatternMaking Drawings of Multi-Body Sheet Metal PartsSummary
Understanding the Basics of Imported GeometryUnderstanding the Traditional Role of Direct Edit ToolsUsing SolidWorks Direct Edit ToolsTutorial: Importing and Repairing Solid GeometryTutorial: Editing with Flex and Freeform FeaturesSummary
Using Plastic FeaturesUsing Plastic Evaluation ToolsSummary
SolidWorks HelpSolidWorks Web SiteCustomer PortalUser GroupsOnline ForumsNon-Commercial Web Sites
System RequirementsTroubleshootingCustomer Care

Overview

This ebook does not provide access to the DVD files.

Like theSolidWorks Bible, but want more on parts? New version provides greater detail than ever

SolidWorks fans have long sought more detail and information on SolidWorks topics, and now you have it. We took our popular SolidWorks Bible, divided it into two books (SolidWorks 2011 Parts Bible and SolidWorks 2011 Assemblies Bible) and packed each new book with a host of items from your wish lists, such as more extensive coverage of the basics, additional tutorials, and expanded coverage of topics largely ignored by other books.

This SolidWorks Parts Bible shows you how to do parts modeling and parts drawing using the latest version of the 3D solid modeling program, SolidWorks
Thoroughly describes best practices and beginning-to-advanced techniques using both video and text
Expands coverage of topics that readers have asked for, including Pack-and-Go, search criteria, and greater coverage of file management
Written by well-known and well-respected SolidWorks guru, Matt Lombard
Can stand alone, or also with the SolidWorks 2011 Assemblies Bible, for a complete SolidWorks reference set

Keep both the SolidWorks 2011 Parts Bible and the SolidWorks 2011 Assemblies Bible on your desk, and you'll have the best resource set out there on SolidWorks!