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by Matt Lombard
SolidWorks® 2011 Parts Bible
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright
About the Author
Credits
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
About This Book
How This Book Is Organized
Icons Used in This Book
Terminology
Contacting the Author
Part I: Introducing SolidWorks Basics
CHAPTER 1: Introducing SolidWorks
Installing SolidWorks for the First Time
Starting SolidWorks for the First Time
Identifying SolidWorks Documents
Understanding Feature-Based Modeling
Understanding History-Based Modeling
Sketching with Parametrics
Understanding Design Intent
Editing Design Intent
Working with Associativity
Tutorial: Creating a Part Template
Tutorial: Using Parametrics in Sketches
Summary
CHAPTER 2: Navigating the SolidWorks Interface
Identifying Elements of the SolidWorks Interface
Making the Interface Work for You
Getting to Know the Interface
Summary
CHAPTER 3: Working with Sketches
Opening a Sketch
Identifying Sketch Entities
Inferencing in Sketch
Exploring Sketch Settings
Using Sketch Blocks
Working with Reference Geometry
Tutorial: Learning to Use Sketch Relations
Tutorial: Using Blocks and Belts
Tutorial: Creating Reference Geometry
Summary
CHAPTER 4: Creating Simple Parts and Drawings
Discovering Design Intent
Creating a Simple Part
Tutorial: Making a Simple Drawing
Summary
CHAPTER 5: Using Visualization Techniques
Manipulating the View
Using the View Tools
Using the DisplayManager
Exploring the Display Pane
Applying Color Automatically to Features
Using Edge Display Settings
Tutorial: Applying Visualization Techniques
Summary
Part II: Building Intelligence into Your Parts
CHAPTER 6: Getting More from Your Sketches
Editing Sketch Relations
Working with Sketch Entities
Using Sketch Pictures
Using Sketch Text
Using Colors and Line Styles with Sketches
Using Other Sketch Tools
Sketching in 3D
Tutorial: Editing and Copying
Tutorial: Controlling Pictures, Text, Colors, and Styles
Tutorial: Using Metadata
Tutorial: Sketching Calculator
Summary
CHAPTER 7: Modeling with Primary Features
Identifying When to Use Which Tool
Understanding Fillet Types
Using Chamfers
Tutorial: Bracket Casting
Summary
CHAPTER 8: Selecting Secondary Features
Creating Curve Features
Selecting a Specialty Feature
Tutorial: Creating a Wire-Formed Part
Summary
CHAPTER 9: Patterning and Mirroring
Patterning in a Sketch
Mirroring in a Sketch
Exploring the Geometry Pattern Option
Patterning Bodies
Patterning Faces
Patterning Fillets
Understanding Pattern Types
Using Cosmetic Patterns to Create an Appearance
Mirroring 3D Solids
Tutorial: Creating a Circular Pattern
Tutorial: Mirroring Features
Tutorial: Applying a Cosmetic Pattern
Summary
CHAPTER 10: Using Equations
Understanding Equations
Using Link Values
Using Global Variables
Using Expressions
Controlling Suppression States of Features
Linking to External Equations
Tutorial: Using Equations
Summary
CHAPTER 11: Working with Part Configurations
Controlling Items with Configurations
Using Design Tables
Creating a Simple Design Table
Using the Configuration Publisher
Tutorial: Working with Configurations and Design Tables
Summary
CHAPTER 12: Editing, Evaluating, and Troubleshooting
Using Rollback
Reordering Features
Reordering Folders
Using the Flyout and Detachable FeatureManagers
Summarizing Part Modeling Best Practice
Using Evaluation Techniques
Troubleshooting Errors
Tutorial: Making Use of Editing and Evaluation Techniques
Summary
CHAPTER 13: Using Hole Wizard and Library Features
Using the Hole Wizard
Using Library Features
Creating Library Features
Understanding Dissection
Tutorial: Working with Library Features
Summary
Part III: Creating Part Drawings
CHAPTER 14: Automating Drawings: The Basics
Comparing Templates and Formats
Creating Drawing Formats
Creating Drawing Templates
Creating Blocks
Summary
CHAPTER 15: Working with Drawing Views
Creating Common View Types
Creating Other View Types
Using Display Options in Views
Distinguishing Views from Sheets
Tutorial: Working with View Types, Settings, and Options
Summary
CHAPTER 16: Using Annotations and Symbols
Using Notes
Using Blocks in Drawings
Using Symbols
Using Center Marks and Centerlines
Tutorial: Using Annotations
Summary
CHAPTER 17: Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Putting Dimensions on Drawings
Adding Tolerances
Using Dimension Styles
Aligning Dimensions and Annotations
Tutorial: Working with Dimensions and Tolerances
Summary
CHAPTER 18: Using Layers, Line Fonts, and Colors
Controlling Layers
Controlling Line Format
Hiding and Showing Edges
Tutorial: Using Drawing Display Tools
Summary
Part IV: Using Advanced Techniques
CHAPTER 19: Modeling Multi-Bodies
Using Powerful Tools Effectively
Understanding Multi-Body Techniques
Creating Multi-Bodies
Managing Bodies
Using Multiple Bodies with Sheet Metal, Weldments, and Molds
Tutorials: Working with Multi-Bodies
Summary
CHAPTER 20: Working with Surfaces
Introducing Surfaces
Understanding Surfacing Terminology
Surfacing Tools
Using Surfacing Techniques
Tutorial: Working with Surfaces
Summary
Part V: Working with Specialized Functionality
CHAPTER 21: Using SolidWorks Sheet Metal Tools
Using the Base Flange Features
Making Sheet Metal Parts from Generic Models
Using Other Methods
Using Multi-Body Techniques with Sheet Metal
Tutorial: Working with the Insert Bends Method for Sheet Metal Parts
Tutorial: Using the Base Flange Sheet Metal Method
Summary
CHAPTER 22: Creating Sheet Metal Drawings
Introducing Sheet Metal Drawings
Getting the Flat Pattern
Making Drawings of Multi-Body Sheet Metal Parts
Summary
CHAPTER 23: Using Imported Geometry and Direct Editing Techniques
Understanding the Basics of Imported Geometry
Understanding the Traditional Role of Direct Edit Tools
Using SolidWorks Direct Edit Tools
Tutorial: Importing and Repairing Solid Geometry
Tutorial: Editing with Flex and Freeform Features
Summary
CHAPTER 24: Using Plastic Features
Using Plastic Features
Using Plastic Evaluation Tools
Summary
Part VI: Appendixes
Appendix A: Finding Help
SolidWorks Help
SolidWorks Web Site
Customer Portal
User Groups
Online Forums
Non-Commercial Web Sites
Appendix B: What's on the DVD
System Requirements
Troubleshooting
Customer Care
Index
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