SolidWorks 2022 Beginner

Name: SolidWorks 2022 Beginner
Author: Will Tenney

Learn to use Solidworks as a design and modeling tool for parts and components

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Course: On-Demand

Hello. Welcome to Knowledge City's Beginner course on SolidWorks. My name is Will Tenney and I will be the instructor for this course. Here's a little bit about my background. I've been using SolidWorks as a career CAD professional for over 10 years. My work with SolidWorks began designing sporting goods and products in metal and plastic. I then moved onto in-store displays where I took more of an engineering role using SolidWorks. I then found myself doing both engineering and product design in the residential furniture space I hold two certifications in SolidWorks and I've used this as a chief designing tool for five separate patents applications, all of which were awarded. I also use SolidWorks for virtually all of my side work and personal projects. Currently, it's coming in handy, helping my partner and I redesign some of the spaces in our home. This is actually the model that you see here. In this course, you will learn about 2D sketching, how that can be used to create 3D models, and how to organize those models into easily configurable design changes. More specifically, you will learn about what to expect when getting started, sketching, specific sketching tools, modifying sketches, geometry, part modeling features for both building and refinement, and finally how to modify parts. By the end of the course, you will be able to comfortably create and manipulate these 2D drawings or sketches and build those sketches into models that are both defined by dimensions as well as relationships so that if a relationship changes, the model updates. This really comes in handy when after a project is complete you wish to make fundamental changes without having to redo most of your work. This is because each feature of the model can be intelligently linked to the features created before it. This is known as parametric modeling, and it's one of the things that makes this program so strong. Thanks for watching. In the next lesson, I will go into greater detail into how this program is used and how to get the most out of it as a user.

Beginner Provider : Will Tenney 10 chapters · 45 Lessons · 3h 59m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese

Course Description

Solidworks is a 3D modeling and design program that uses dimension and relationship driven design features to build complex models. The program encourages designs that are thought-out and based on clearly defined parameters that the user sets to ensure that the final result meets their needs. It can accommodate the design and engineering challenges posed in a multitude of different fields such as infrastructure, part modeling, machinery, manufacturing, commercial products, and many others.

By the end of the course, you will be able to comfortably create and manipulate these 2D drawings (or sketches) and build those sketches into models that are both defined by dimensions as well as relationships so that if a relationship changes, the model updates.

The program begins with 2D sketching. After mastering that, the program will move you to turning those 2D sketches into 3D models that can respond intelligently to any changes you wish to make. You can be confident that, regardless of how your design concept evolves, the program will be able to express your vision with ease.

What You'll Learn

Understand what parametric modeling is and why it is a useful design methodology
Use sketches to visualize design concepts in 2D
Set dimensions and relationships in sketches to capture design intent
Translate 2D sketches into 3D models that respond to changes
Organize 3D models into configurations that explore variations on a concept
Apply reference geometry, curves, and modeling tools such as extruded, revolved, swept, and lofted boss features

Key Takeaways

SolidWorks is a 3D modeling and design program that uses dimension- and relationship-driven design features to build complex models.
The program encourages designs that are thought-out and based on clearly defined parameters that the user sets so the final result meets their needs.
SolidWorks can accommodate design and engineering challenges in fields such as infrastructure, part modeling, machinery, manufacturing, and commercial products.
The course begins with 2D sketching and then moves to turning those sketches into 3D models that respond intelligently to changes.
Because models are defined by both dimensions and relationships, the model updates when a relationship changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

This is a beginner course in SolidWorks 2022, starting with what SolidWorks is and how it is used and progressing from 2D sketching to building 3D models.

What will I be able to do by the end of the course?

By the end of the course you will be able to comfortably create and manipulate 2D drawings (sketches) and build those sketches into models that are defined by both dimensions and relationships, so that when a relationship changes, the model updates.

What topics does the course cover?

The course covers introduction to SolidWorks and its uses, viewing the model, planes, creating and defining sketches with smart dimensions and relationships, sketch tools and entities, 3D sketching, modifying and fixing sketches, equations and global variables, reference geometry, curves (projected, composite, helix and spiral), and turning sketches into 3D models with extruded, revolved, swept, and lofted boss features.

What skills does this course help build?

It supports skills including solid modeling, CAD programs, SolidWorks (CAD), and SolidWorks certification.

How does the course progress?

The program begins with 2D sketching, and after mastering that it moves you to turning those 2D sketches into 3D models that can respond intelligently to changes you make.