SolidWorks Essentials Training Syllabus

Lesson 1 : SolidWorks Basics and the User Interface

What is the SolidWorks Software
Design Intent
File References
Opening Files
The SolidWorks User Interface

Lesson 2 : Introduction to Sketching

Lesson 3 : Basic Part Modeling

Basic Modeling
Terminology
Choosing the Best Profile
Choosing the Sketch Plane

Details of the Part

Boss Feature
Sketching on a Planar Face

2D Sketching

Cut Feature

Stages in the Process

Using the Hole Wizard

Saving Files

View Options

What are We Going to Sketch?

Filleting

Sketching

Detailing Basics

Sketch Entities

Drawing Views

Basic Sketching

Center Marks

Rules That Govern Sketches

Dimensioning

Design Intent

Changing Parameters

Sketch Relations
Dimensions
Extrude
Sketching Guidelines

Lesson 4 : Modeling a Casting or Forging

Lesson 7: Shelling and Ribs

Case Study: Ratchet

Shelling and Ribs

Design Intent

Analyzing and Adding Draft

Boss Feature with Draft

Other Options for Draft

Symmetry in the Sketch

Shelling

Sketching Inside the Model

Ribs

View Options

Full Round Fillets

Using Model Edges in a Sketch

Thin Features

Creating Trimmed Sketch Geometry

Using Copy and Paste

Lesson 5 : Patterning
Why Use Patterns?
Reference Geometry
Linear Pattern
Circular Patterns

Lesson 8 : Editing: Repairs

Part Editing
Editing Topics
Sketch Issues

FilletXpert
DraftXpert

Mirror Patterns

Lesson 9 : Editing: Design Changes

Using Pattern Seed Only

Part Editing

Sketch Driven Patterns

Design Changes

Lesson 6: Revolved Features

Case Study: Handwheel
Design Intent

Revolved Features

Information From a Model

Rebuilding Tools
Sketch Contours
Editing with Instant 3D

Building the Rim

Lesson 10 : Configurations

Building the Spoke

Configurations

Edit Material

Using Configurations

Mass Properties

Creating Configurations

File Properties

Link Values

SolidWorks SimulationXpress

Equations

Using SolidWorks SimulationXpress

Configure Dimension / Feature

The SimulationXpress Interface

Modeling Strategies for Configurations

Editing Parts that Have Configurations

Lesson 11 : Using Drawings

More About Making Drawings
Section View

Model Views
Broken View
Detail Views
Drawing Sheets and Sheet Formats

Projected Views
Annotations
Lesson 12 : Bottom-Up Assembly Modeling
Bottom-Up Assembly

Creating a New Assembly

Position of the First Component
FeatureManager Design Tree and Symbols
Using Part Configurations in Assemblies
Sub-assemblies
Inserting Sub-assemblies
Pack and Go

Lesson 13 : Using Assemblies

Using Assemblies
Analyzing the Assembly
Checking for Clearances
Changing the Values of Dimensions
Exploded Assemblies
Explode Line Sketch
Bill of Materials
Assembly Drawings

SolidWorks Advanced Assembly Syllabus

Lesson 1 : Top-Down Assembly Modeling

Lesson 4 : Using Configurations with Assemblies

Top-Down Assembly Modeling

Using Configurations with Assemblies

Stages in the Process

Stages in the Process

Building Virtual Parts

Component Patterns

Building Parts in an Assembly

Configuration Properties

In-Context Features

Using Configure Component

Propagating Changes

Creating Configurations Manually

Saving Virtual Parts as External

Configuration Publisher

External References
Breaking External References
Removing External References

Lesson 2 : Assembly Features and Smart Festeners

Assembly Features and Smart Fasteners
Stages in the Process

Assembly Features

Lesson 5 : Display States and Appearances

Display States
Bulk Selection Tools
Advanced Select
Envelopes

Appearances, Materials and Scenes

Smart Fasteners

Lesson 6 : Assembly Editing

Lesson 3 : Advanced Mate Techniques

Assembly Editing

Advanced Mates
Adding Mate References
Design Library Parts
Capture Mate References
Smart Components

Advanced and Mechanical Mate Types

Summary: Inserting and Mating Components
Multiple Mate Mode
Mate Options

Key Topics

Editing Activities
Replacing and Modifying Components
Troubleshooting an Assembly
Replacing Components Using Save As

Mirroring Components
Hole Alignment
Controlling Dimensions in an Assembly
Sensors

Lesson 7 : Layout-based Assembly Design

Layout-based Assembly Design
Key Topics

Blocks
Inserting Blocks
Creating a Part from a Block

SolidWorks Advanced Drawing Syllabus

Lesson 1 : Drawing Sheets and Views
Drawing Sheets and Views
Terminology
Drawing Views
Sketching in Drawing Views

Lesson 8 : Large Assemblies

View Settings

Large Assemblies

Centermarks and Centerlines

Key Topics

Model Edges in the View

Lightweight Components
Large Assembly Mode

Selective Open with Hide

Using Quick View / Selective Open
Using SpeedPak
Using Configurations with Large Assemblies
Modifying the Structure of an Assembly
Assembly Visualization

Lesson 2 : Dimensions
Dimensions
Moving and Deleting Dimensions
Dimension Properties
Annotations
Adding Annotations
Annotation Types
Blocks

Lesson 3 : Sheet Formats and Templates

Sheet Formats and Templates
Drawing Templates
Properties in the Template
User Defined Properties
Customizing a Sheet Format
Define Title Block
Updating Sheet Formats

Lesson 4 : Assembly Drawing Views

Assembly Drawing Views
Creating Views of Assemblies

SolidWorks Advanced Surface Syllabus

Lesson 1 : Understanding Surfaces

Bill of Materials and Tables

Solids and Surfaces

Creating and Managing a Bill of Materials

Working with Surface Bodies

The Bill of Materials

Why Use Surfaces?

Adding a BOM

Continuity Explained

Modifying the BOM

Workflow with Surfaces

Tabulated Bill of Materials

Lesson 2 : Introduction to Surfacing

Lesson 5 : Performance and Display Issues

Similarities Between Solid and Surface Modeling

Performance and Display Issues

Basic Surfacing

Large Assembly Mode

Solid-Surface Hybrid Modeling

Lightweight Drawings

Hybrid Modeling

Detached Drawings

Using Surfaces to Modify Solids

Display Issues in Drawing Views

Interchanging Between Solids and Surfaces

Reusing a Drawing File

Performance Implications

Changing Drawing References

Surfaces as Construction Geometry

Using DrawCompare

Making Copies of Faces

SolidWorks Design Checker

Lesson 3 : Repairing and Editing

Lesson 6 : Using DimXpert and TolAnalyst

Imported Geometry

DimXpert

Importing Data

Tolerance Types and Features

Repairing and Editing Imported Geometry

DimXpert Selections

Ruled Surfaces

Settings for DimXpert

Lofting Surfaces

Auto Dimension Scheme

Filled Surface
Conclusion
Design Changes

Lesson 4 : Blends and Patches

Lesson 3: Multibody Sheet Metal Parts

Complex Blends

Multibody Sheet Metal Parts

Smoothing Patches

Methods to Create Multibody Sheet Metal Parts

Boundary Surface

Creating Multibodies by Sketching

Freeform Feature

Miter Flange

Corner Blends

The Cut List Folder

Introduction to Master Models

Cuts using Multibodies

Surface Master Model Technique

Patterning Sheet Metal Bodies

Working with a Solid Master Model

Sheet Metal Properties

SolidWorks Explorer

Multibody Drawings

SolidWorks Advanced Sheet Metal Syllabus

Lesson 1: Sheet Metal Flange Method
What are Sheet Metal Parts?
Sheet Metal Methods
Base Flange
Flat Pattern

Edge Flanges
Editing Sheet Metal Settings
Cuts in Sheet Metal
Break Corner

Sheet Metal Parts in Drawings

Using Mirror and Insert Part

Interfering Bodies
Exporting Sheet Metal Bodies

Using Split

Lesson 4: Sheet Metal Forming Tools

Sheet Metal Forming Tools
Modifying an Existing Forming Tool
Creating a Custom Forming Tool
Features and Techniques
Additional Sheet Metal Features
Using Symmetry
Additional Modeling Techniques

Lesson 2: Sheet Metal Convert Method

In-Context Methods

Sheet Metal Conversion Topics

Process Plans

Converting to Sheet Metal

Imported Geometry to Sheet Metal

Using the Rip Feature
Adding Bends in Place of Sharp Corners
Sheet Metal Features

Adding a Welded Corner

SolidWorks Advanced Weldments

SolidWorks FEA (Finite Element Analysis)

Lesson 1 : Weldments

Lesson 1 : Introduction to FEA

Weldments

Solve Finite Element Mode

Structural Members

Analyze Result

Groups vs. Structural Members

Errors in FEA

Manual Trimming of Structural Members

Finite Elements

Adding Plates

Calculations in FEA

Gussets and End Caps

Interpretation of FEA Results

Using Symmetry

Units of Measurement

Profile Sketches
Working with Weldments

Lesson 2 : The Analysis Process

Managing the Cut List

The Analysis Process

Custom Properties

Case Study: Stress in a Plate

Representing Welds

SolidWorks Simulation Options

Preprocessing

Lesson 2 : Weldment Drawings

Meshing

Weldment Drawings

Postprocessing

Lesson 3: Working with Pipes and Tubing

Multiple Studies

Working with Pipes and Tubing

Reports

3D Sketching

Weldments and Sheet Metal in Assemblies

Lesson 3 : Mesh Controls, Stress Concentrations and Boundary

Conditions
Mesh Control
Case Study: The L Bracket
Project Description
Case Study: Analysis of Bracket with a Fillet
Case Study: Analysis of a Welded
Bracket Understanding the Effect of Boundary Conditions

Lesson 4 : Assembly Analysis with Contacts

Lesson 9: Analysis of Thin Components

Objectives

Thin Components

Contact Analysis

Case Study: Pliers with Global Contact

Case Study: Pulley

Pliers with Local Contact

Part 1: Mesh with Solid Elements

Lesson 5: Symmetrical and Free

Part 2: Refined Solid Mesh

Self-Equilibrated Assemblies
Shrink Fit Parts
Case Study: Shrink Fit
Project Description
Analysis with Soft Springs

Lesson 6 : Assembly Analysis with

Connectors
Connecting Components
Connectors

Solid vs. Shell

Lesson 10 : Mixed Meshing Shells & Solids

Mixed Meshing Solids and Shells
Case Study: Pressure Vessel
Mixed Meshing Solids, Beams & Shells
Mixed Meshing
Case Study: Particle Separator

Case Study: Vise Grip Pliers

Lesson 11 : Design Scenarios

Lesson 7 : Compatible/Incompatible Meshes
Objectives

Design Study

Compatible / Incompatible Meshing

Case Study: Suspension Design

Case Study: Rotor

Part 1: Multiple Load Cases

Lesson 8 : Assembly Analysis Mesh Refinement

Part 2: Geometry Modification

Mesh Control in an Assembly

Large Displacement Analysis

Case Study: Cardan Joint

Small vs. Large Displacement Analysis

Problem Statement
Part 1: Draft Quality Coarse Mesh Analysis
Part 2: High Quality Mesh Analysis

Case Study: Clamp

Part 1: Small Displacement Linear Analysis
Part 2: Large Displacement Nonlinear Analysis