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The SOLIDWORKS Interface

Introduction

This book is intended to help new users learn the basic concepts of

SOLIDWORKS and good solid modeling techniques in an easy to follow guide by

building the models on the cover one at a time. This book will be a great starting

point for those new to SOLIDWORKS or as a teaching aid in classroom training to

become familiar with the software's interface, learn commands and modeling

strategies as the user completes a series of models, while learning different ways

to accomplish a particular task. At the end of this book, the user will have a good

understanding of the SOLIDWORKS interface and the most commonly used

commands for part modeling, assembly and detailing after completing the speed

reducer pictured on the cover and all detail drawings complete with Bill of

Materials. Our books are primarily focused on the processes to complete a task,

(Modeling of components, assembly or drawing), instead of individual commands

or operations, which are learned as we progress through the project. We strived

very hard to cover the majority of the commands required to pass the multiple

certification tests, including Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate, Certified

SOLIDWORKS Professional, and in the level II book many of the commands for

the Advanced Sheet Metal, Weldments, Surfacing, Mold Tools, and Certified

Expert tests as well.

SOLIDWORKS is an easy to use, yet powerful CAD software that includes

many time saving tools that enable new and experienced users to complete design

tasks in a very short time. The majority of the commands covered in this book are

first introduced using simple examples, and while many of these commands also

have advanced options, these options may or not be covered in this book, as it is

meant to be a starting point to help new users learn the basic and most frequently

used commands, instead of an extensive in-depth command tutorial which could

potentially confuse a new user; the Level II book goes deeper and covers many

advanced commands, options and trade specific tools for sheet metal, mold

making, surfacing, weldments, etc.

SOLIDWORKS has hundreds of thousands of users ranging from one-man

shops to Fortune 500 companies, as well as a very strong presence in the

educational market including high schools, vocational schools and many world

renowned prestigious universities.

We always love to hear from our readers about your experience with our

books, questions you may have, and ideas or suggestions. As much as we'd love

to hear what you think we did right, we are a lot more interested, and it is that much

more important to us, to know which areas can be improved. This is how we have

been able to make this the best SOLIDWORKS book available.

Please send us your questions, suggestions and comments by email to

alejandro@mechanicad.com. Your message will be personally answered.

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