- Copyright
- About the Author
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- 1. SolidWorks Basics
- 1. Getting Familiar with SolidWorks
- 2. Navigating the SolidWorks Interface
- 2.1. Identifying Elements of the SolidWorks Interface
- 2.1.1. Toolbars
- 2.1.1.1. Standard toolbar
- 2.1.1.1.1. New
- 2.1.1.1.2. Open
- 2.1.1.1.3. Save
- 2.1.1.1.4. Save All
- 2.1.1.1.5. Close
- 2.1.1.1.6. Reload
- 2.1.1.1.7. Check Read-Only Files
- 2.1.1.1.8. Make Drawing from Part/Assembly
- 2.1.1.1.9. Make Assembly from Part/Assembly
- 2.1.1.1.10. Print
- 2.1.1.1.11. Print Preview
- 2.1.1.1.12. Print3D
- 2.1.1.1.13. Cut
- 2.1.1.1.14. Copy
- 2.1.1.1.15. Paste
- 2.1.1.1.16. Delete
- 2.1.1.1.17. Undo
- 2.1.1.1.18. Redo
- 2.1.1.1.19. Rebuild
- 2.1.1.1.20. Options
- 2.1.1.1.21. Properties
- 2.1.1.1.22. Color
- 2.1.1.1.23. Materials
- 2.1.1.1.24. Screen Capture
- 2.1.1.1.25. Textures
- 2.1.1.1.26. Select Color Scheme
- 2.1.1.1.27. Select
- 2.1.1.1.28. Selection Filter
- 2.1.1.1.29. Web Toolbar
- 2.1.1.1.30. Full Screen
- 2.1.1.1.31. New Window
- 2.1.1.1.32. Tile Horizontally
- 2.1.1.1.33. Tile Vertically
- 2.1.1.1.34. Help
- 2.1.1.2. Tooltips
- 2.1.1.3. Managing toolbars
- 2.1.1.4. Workflow customization
- 2.1.1.5. The CommandManager
- 2.1.1.1. Standard toolbar
- 2.1.2. Menus
- 2.1.3. Cursors
- 2.1.4. FeatureManager and PropertyManager windows
- 2.1.5. Task pane
- 2.1.6. Status bar
- 2.1.7. 2D Command Line Emulator
- 2.1.1. Toolbars
- 2.2. Making the Interface Work for You
- 2.3. Tutorial: Getting to Know the Interface
- 2.4. Summary
- 2.1. Identifying Elements of the SolidWorks Interface
- 3. Getting Started with SolidWorks
- 3.1. Tools for Beginners
- 3.2. Identifying SolidWorks Documents
- 3.3. Opening Existing Documents
- 3.4. Using Visualization Tools
- 3.5. Tutorial: Creating a Part Template
- 3.6. Tutorial: Visualization Techniques
- 3.7. Summary
- 4. Working with Sketches
- 5. Creating Simple Parts, Assemblies, and Drawings
- 2. Building Intelligence into Your Parts
- 6. Getting More from Your Sketches
- 7. Choosing a Feature Type
- 7.1. Identifying When to Use Which Tool
- 7.1.1. Extrude
- 7.1.2. Revolve
- 7.1.3. Loft
- 7.1.4. Sweep
- 7.2. Creating Curve Features
- 7.3. Filleting
- 7.3.1. Creating a constant radius fillet
- 7.3.2. Creating variable radius fillets
- 7.3.3. Face fillet
- 7.3.4. Full round fillet
- 7.3.5. Setback fillet
- 7.4. Selecting a Specialty Feature
- 7.5. Tutorial: Bracket Casting
- 7.6. Tutorial: Creating a Wire-Formed Part
- 7.7. Summary
- 7.1. Identifying When to Use Which Tool
- 8. Patterning and Mirroring
- 9. Using Equations
- 10. Working with Part Configurations
- 10.1. Controlling Items with Configurations
- 10.1.1. Finding configurations
- 10.1.2. Activating configurations
- 10.1.3. Creating configurations
- 10.1.4. Derived configurations
- 10.1.5. File size considerations
- 10.1.6. Controlling dimensions
- 10.1.7. Controlling suppression
- 10.1.8. Controlling custom properties
- 10.1.9. Controlling colors
- 10.1.10. Controlling sketch relations
- 10.1.11. Controlling sketch planes
- 10.1.12. Controlling configurations of inserted parts
- 10.1.13. Library features
- 10.1.14. Unconfigurable items
- 10.2. Using Design Tables
- 10.3. Tutorial: Working with Configurations and Design Tables
- 10.4. Summary
- 10.1. Controlling Items with Configurations
- 11. Editing and Evaluation
- 11.1. Using Rollback
- 11.2. Reordering Features
- 11.3. Reordering Folders
- 11.4. Using the Flyout FeatureManager
- 11.5. Summarizing Part Modeling Best Practice
- 11.6. Using Evaluation Techniques
- 11.7. Tutorial: Making Use of Editing and Evaluation Techniques
- 11.8. Summary
- 3. Working with Assemblies
- 12. Organizing Assemblies
- 12.1. Identifying the Elements of an Assembly
- 12.1.1. Standard reference geometry items
- 12.1.2. Assembly equations
- 12.1.3. Assembly layout sketch
- 12.1.4. Assembly reference geometry
- 12.1.5. Parts and subassemblies
- 12.1.6. Folders
- 12.1.7. Mates
- 12.1.8. Assembly features
- 12.1.9. Component patterns
- 12.1.10. In-context reference update holders
- 12.1.11. Smart Fasteners
- 12.1.12. Hole Series
- 12.2. Using Subassemblies
- 12.3. Using Folders
- 12.4. Working with Tree Display Options
- 12.5. Tutorial: Managing the FeatureManager
- 12.6. Summary
- 12.1. Identifying the Elements of an Assembly
- 13. Getting More from Mates
- 14. Assembly Configurations and Display States
- 14.1. Using Display States
- 14.2. Understanding Assembly Configurations
- 14.3. Creating Exploded Views
- 14.4. Tutorial: Working with Assembly Configurations
- 14.5. Summary
- 15. Component Patterns
- 16. Modeling in Context
- 16.1. Understanding In-Context Design
- 16.2. Dealing with the Practical Details of In-Context Modeling
- 16.2.1. The in-context process
- 16.2.1.1. Starting out in-context
- 16.2.1.2. Working in-context
- 16.2.1.2.1. Text color
- 16.2.1.2.2. Part color and transparency
- 16.2.1.2.3. Edit Component button
- 16.2.1.2.4. External reference symbol
- 16.2.1.2.5. In-context
- 16.2.1.2.6. Out-of-context
- 16.2.1.2.7. Locked reference
- 16.2.1.2.8. Broken reference
- 16.2.1.2.9. List External References
- 16.2.1.2.10. No External References
- 16.2.1.2.11. External reference settings in Tools, Options
- 16.2.2. In-context best practice suggestions
- 16.2.2.1. Multiple contexts
- 16.2.2.2. In-context with configurations
- 16.2.2.3. In-context with motion
- 16.2.2.4. In-context with multiple instances
- 16.2.2.5. In-context and file management
- 16.2.2.6. In-context and mates
- 16.2.2.7. Circular references
- 16.2.2.8. Skeletons and layouts
- 16.2.2.9. In-context and libraries
- 16.2.2.10. Removing relations
- 16.2.2.11. Should you use mating or in-context?
- 16.2.2.12. Communicating design intent
- 16.2.1. The in-context process
- 16.3. Other Types of External References
- 16.4. Tutorial: Working In-Context
- 16.5. Summary
- 12. Organizing Assemblies
- 4. Creating and Using Libraries
- 17. Using Hole Wizard and Toolbox
- 17.1. Using the Hole Wizard
- 17.2. Comprehending Toolbox
- 17.2.1. How Toolbox works
- 17.2.2. Toolbox in a multi-user environment
- 17.2.3. Toolbox administration
- 17.2.4. Using Toolbox
- 17.2.5. Organizing Toolbox parts in an assembly
- 17.2.6. Recommendations
- 17.3. Tutorial: Gaining Experience with the Hole Wizard and Toolbox
- 17.4. Summary
- 18. Working with Library Features
- 19. Using Smart Components
- 17. Using Hole Wizard and Toolbox
- 5. Creating Drawings
- 20. Automating Drawings: The Basics
- 20.1. The Difference between Templates and Formats
- 20.2. Creating Drawing Formats
- 20.3. Creating Drawing Templates
- 20.4. Creating Blocks
- 20.5. Summary
- 21. Working with Drawing Views
- 21.1. Creating Common View Types
- 21.2. Creating Other View Types
- 21.3. Using Display Options in Views
- 21.4. Distinguishing Views from Sheets
- 21.5. Tutorial: Working with View Types, Settings, and Options
- 21.6. Summary
- 22. Using Annotations and Symbols
- 22.1. Using Notes
- 22.2. Using Blocks
- 22.3. Using Symbols
- 22.4. Using Center Marks and Centerlines
- 22.5. Tutorial: Using Annotations
- 22.6. Summary
- 23. Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- 24. Working with Tables and Drawings
- 24.1. Driving the Bill of Materials
- 24.1.1. SolidWorks table-based BOM
- 24.1.1.1. Table-based BOM templates
- 24.1.1.2. Table Anchor
- 24.1.1.3. BOM Type
- 24.1.1.4. Configurations
- 24.1.1.5. Keep Missing Items
- 24.1.1.6. Zero Quantity Display
- 24.1.1.7. Item Numbers
- 24.1.1.8. BOM Contents
- 24.1.1.9. Table Format
- 24.1.1.10. Controlling the appearance of the Table-based BOM
- 24.1.1.11. Adding rows or columns
- 24.1.2. Excel-based BOM
- 24.1.1. SolidWorks table-based BOM
- 24.2. Using Design Tables
- 24.3. Using Hole Tables
- 24.4. Using Revision Tables
- 24.5. Using Gauge Tables and Bend Tables
- 24.6. Using Weldment Cut List Tables
- 24.7. Using General Tables
- 24.8. Tutorials: Using Tables
- 24.9. Summary
- 24.1. Driving the Bill of Materials
- 25. Using Layers, Line Fonts, and Colors
- 20. Automating Drawings: The Basics
- 6. Using Advanced Techniques
- 26. Modeling Multibodies
- 26.1. With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
- 26.2. Understanding Multibody Techniques
- 26.3. Creating Multibodies
- 26.4. Managing Bodies
- 26.5. Tutorials: Working with Multibodies
- 26.6. Summary
- 27. Working with Surfaces
- 27.1. Why Do You Need Surfaces?
- 27.2. Understanding Surfacing Terminology
- 27.3. What Surface Tools Are Available?
- 27.3.1. Extruded Surface
- 27.3.2. Revolved Surface
- 27.3.3. Swept Surface
- 27.3.4. Lofted Surface
- 27.3.5. Boundary Surface
- 27.3.6. Offset Surface
- 27.3.7. Radiate Surface
- 27.3.8. Knit Surface
- 27.3.9. Planar Surface
- 27.3.10. Extend Surface
- 27.3.11. Trim Surface
- 27.3.12. Fill Surface
- 27.3.13. Mid-surface
- 27.3.14. Replace Face
- 27.3.15. Untrim Surface
- 27.3.16. Parting Surface
- 27.3.17. Ruled Surface
- 27.4. Using Surfacing Techniques
- 27.5. Tutorial
- 27.6. Summary
- 28. Master Model Techniques
- 26. Modeling Multibodies
- 7. Working with Specialized Functionality
- 29. Using the Base Flange Method for Sheet Metal Parts
- 29.1. Understanding the Big Picture
- 29.2. Using the Base Flange Features
- 29.2.1. Base Flange /Tab feature
- 29.2.2. Sheet Metal feature
- 29.2.3. Flat Pattern feature
- 29.2.4. Edge Flange feature
- 29.2.5. Miter Flange feature
- 29.2.6. Hem feature
- 29.2.7. Jog feature
- 29.2.8. Sketched Bend feature
- 29.2.9. Closed Corner feature
- 29.2.10. Corner Trim and Break Corner features
- 29.2.11. Forming Tool feature
- 29.2.12. Lofted Bends feature
- 29.2.13. Unfold and Fold features
- 29.2.14. Flatten command
- 29.3. Tutorial: Using the Base Flange Sheet Metal Method
- 29.4. Summary
- 30. Using the Insert Bends Method for Sheet Metal Parts
- 31. Using Weldments
- 31.1. Sketching in 3D
- 31.2. Using the Weldment Tools
- 31.3. Using Non-Structural Components
- 31.4. Using Sub-Weldments
- 31.5. Using Cut Lists
- 31.6. Creating Weldment Drawings
- 31.7. Tutorial: Working with Weldments
- 31.8. Summary
- 32. Creating and Using Macros
- 29. Using the Base Flange Method for Sheet Metal Parts
- 8. Appendixes
- A. Implementing SolidWorks
- A.1. Licensing
- A.2. Training Options
- A.3. Implementation Schemes
- A.4. Hardware Selection
- A.5. Installation
- A.6. Configuration and Standardization
- A.7. Data Management
- A.8. System Maintenance
- B. Tools, Options
- B.1. System Options
- B.1.1. General Settings Page
- B.1.2. Drawings page
- B.1.3. Colors
- B.1.4. Sketch
- B.1.5. Display/Selection
- B.1.6. Performance
- B.1.7. Assemblies
- B.1.8. External References
- B.1.9. Default Templates
- B.1.10. File Locations
- B.1.11. FeatureManager
- B.1.12. Spin Box Increments
- B.1.13. View Rotation
- B.1.14. Backup/Recover
- B.1.15. Hole Wizard/Toolbox
- B.1.16. File Explorer
- B.1.17. Search
- B.1.18. Collaboration
- B.2. Document Properties
- B.2.1. Detailing
- B.2.2. DimXpert
- B.2.3. Dimensions
- B.2.4. Notes
- B.2.5. Balloons
- B.2.6. Arrows
- B.2.7. Virtual Sharps
- B.2.8. Annotations Display
- B.2.9. Annotations Font
- B.2.10. Tables
- B.2.11. View Labels
- B.2.12. Grid/Snap
- B.2.13. Units
- B.2.14. Line Font
- B.2.15. Line Style
- B.2.16. Colors
- B.2.17. Image Quality
- B.2.18. Plane Display
- B.1. System Options
- C. Finding Help
- D. What's on the CD-ROM
- A. Implementing SolidWorks
IN THIS APPENDIX
Using the CD
System requirements
Troubleshooting
The only file you see on this book's companion CD-ROM is a single zip file. Extract the contents of the file to your hard drive in a location that is easy to access.
The CD contains example and tutorial parts, assemblies, and drawings, as well as templates, macros, and tables as appropriate for each chapter. The files are organized within folders for each chapter and are named for the chapter and the function they demonstrate. Some of the files are starting points for tutorials, and some are finished models meant to be examined.
If you make changes to files, I recommend that you perform a Save As command to keep the original file intact. You also can retrieve originals from the CD again if needed.
Warning
I do not recommend that you open files directly from the CD or from the zip file, because SolidWorks will react with messages about read-only files.
Make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed in this section. If your computer doesn't match up to these requirements, you may have a problem using the contents of the CD.
For Windows XP Professional:
Intel Pentium, Intel Xeon, Intel Core; AMD Athlon, AMD Opteron, AMD Turion.
512MB RAM (1GB recommended).
Virtual memory twice the amount of RAM (recommended).
A certified OpenGL workstation graphics card and driver.
A mouse or other pointing device.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.
A CD drive.
For Vista:
1 GB RAM (1.5 GB recommended)
Other minimum requirements are the same as for Windows XP Professional.
For more details about the system requirements for SolidWorks 2007 and a list of certified graphics cards and drivers, visit solidworks.com.
Some systems that run Windows XP Professional may not be compatible with Vista. For the latest information on system compatibility with Vista, visit microsoft.com.
If you have difficulty installing or using any of the material on the companion CD, try the following solutions:
Turn off any anti-virus software that you may have running. Installers sometimes mimic virus activity and can make your computer incorrectly believe that it is being infected by a virus. (Be sure to turn the anti-virus software back on later.)
Close all running programs. The more programs you're running, the less memory is available to other programs. Installers also typically update files and programs; if you keep other programs running, installation may not work properly.
See the ReadMe file. Please refer to the ReadMe file located at the root of the CD for the latest product information at the time of publication.
If you still have trouble with the CD, please call the Wiley Product Technical Support telephone number: (800) 762-2974. Outside the United States, call 1 (317) 572-3994. You can also contact Wiley Product Technical Support at http://support.wiley.com. John Wiley & Sons will provide technical support only for installation and other general quality control items. For technical support on the applications themselves, consult the program's vendor or author.
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