Whether it’s your first venture into 3D technical drawing
software or you’re switching to Solid Works from something
else, you’re probably excited about what this CAD program has
to offer. Chances are, you figure it’s going to take
awhile to get the hang of it before you can begin cranking out
those perfectly precise 3D designs. Solid Works For Dummies,
2nd Edition, can help you dramatically shorten that
get-acquainted period!
Solid Works For Dummies, 2nd Edition will help
you get up and running quickly on the leading 3D technical drawing
software. You’ll see how to set up Solid Works to create the
type of drawings your industry requires and how to take full
advantage of its legendary 3D features. You’ll discover how
to:
* Work with virtual prototypes
* Understand the user interface
* Use templates and sketch, assemble, and create drawings
* Automate the drawing process
* Review drawings and collaborate with other team members
* Define and edit sketches
* Create dimensions and annotations
* Print or plot your drawings
* Leverage existing designs
Sample files on the bonus CD-ROM show you how to apply the
latest version of Solid Works and accomplish specific tasks. Even if
you’re brand-new to CAD software, Solid Works For Dummies,
2nd Edition will have you feeling like a pro in no
time. You’ll find you’ve entered a whole new
dimension.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are
not included as part of e Book file.
قائمة المحتويات
Introduction.
Part I: Beginning the Solid Works Journey.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know (And Love) Solid Works.
Chapter 2: Taking Control of Solid Works.
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: Ten Tips for Becoming More Proficient with
Solid Works.
Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Extend and Reuse Your Design
Information.
Chapter 17: Ten Resources for the Solid Works Community.
Appendix: About the CD.
Index.
عن المؤلف
Greg Jankowski is the Customer Satisfaction Manager at
Solid Works corporation. He is a veteran (translation: been doing
this longer than he cares to admit) in the CAD industry with
experience using Solid Works, Pro Engineer, and Computervision CAD
systems in a variety of mechanical design and developmental
positions. Greg was the Principal at CIMCO, a Solid Works Solution
Partner since Solid Works 95.
Greg is the author of the book Solid Works for Auto CAD Users
and the e-book Exploring Solid Works. In addition, he
authored and developed the Solid Works workstation benchmark. He is
also the author of the Cadalyst magazine column ‘Solid
Thinking’ and is a regular columnist for the Solid Works
Express newsletter.
Richard Doyle is the User Community Coordinator at
Solid Works, responsible for helping Solid Works user groups grow and
thrive. A Solid Works user since 1997, Richard has 29 years of
experience in the field of mechanical drafting and design,
including 22 years spent working with CAD. As one of the original
founding members of the Solid Works User Group Network (SWUGN)
committee, Richard has spent a good deal of time helping to keep
Solid Works users informed and educated and enjoying the benefits of
working with 3D CAD.
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