"The most complete resource for SolidWorks on the market. Matt Lombard's in-depth knowledge plus his snappy wit and wisdom make SolidWorks accessible to users at all levels." -- Mike Sabocheck, Territory Technical Manager, SolidWorks Corporation The most comprehensive single reference on SolidWorks Whether you're a new, intermediate, or professional user, you'll find the in-depth coverage you need to succeed with SolidWorks 2007 in this comprehensive reference. From customizing the interface to exploring best practices to reinforcing your knowledge with step-by-step tutorials, the techniques and shortcuts in this detailed book will help you accomplish tasks, avoid the time-consuming pitfalls of parametric design, and get a firm handle on one of the leading 3D CAD programs on the market. * Customize the user interface and connect hotkeys to macros * Create sketches, parts, assemblies, and drawings * Build intelligence into parts * Work with patterns, equations, and configurations * Learn multibody, surface, and master model techniques * Write, record, and edit Visual Basic(r) macros Design with advanced 3D features Increase speed and efficiency with subassemblies Use multibody models to their full potential What's on the CD-ROM? The CD includes all the parts, assemblies, drawings, and examples you need to follow the tutorials in each chapter. You'll also find finished models, templates, and more. See the CD appendix for details and complete system requirements

This is the latest computer-aided design (CAD) Bible from Wiley, publishers of the bestselling AutoCAD Bible. Like the AutoCAD book, this is a comprehensive reference-tutorial. Every feature is thoroughly covered. First, a Quick Start shows eager beginners how to complete a 3D mechanical drawing their very first day while introducing the major features of SolidWorks. Then the book covers setting up SolidWorks for the way you work, basic drawing and modeling, finite elements analysis, advanced modeling, designing with sheet metal, top-down assembly, tooling design, and correcting errors. A valuable CD-ROM contains before and after drawings. The SolidWorks Bible is full of real-world design and drafting techniques, workarounds, and shortcuts that you can t get even from SolidWorks resellers charging up to $1,600 a year for technical support.Part I: SolidWorks BasicsPart II: Building Intelligence into Your PartsPart III: Working with AssembliesPart IV: Creating and Using LibrariesPart V: Creating DrawingsPart VI: Using Advanced Techniques

If you want to gain proficiency and expertise with SolidWorks surface modeling, this is the resource for you. You'll learn how to apply concepts, utilize tools, and combine techniques and strategies in hands-on tutorials. This Bible covers the range from sketching splines and shelling to modeling blends and decorative features. Complete with professional tips and real-world examples, this inclusive guide enables you to coax more out of SolidWorks surfacing tools.

A comprehensive resource packed with information for both beginners and advanced users SolidWorks is the leading 3D solid modeling software used in computer-aided design. It's powerful but not simple. This complete guide introduces beginners to the software but then goes far beyond, covering numerous details that advanced users have requested. Beginners will learn not only how the software works but why, while more experienced users will learn all about search criteria, Pack-and-Go, other file management concepts, and much more. A valuable companion website contains before and after real-world parts and assemblies along with many example files used in the text. Additionally, the text of the book is augmented by video tutorials with author voice-over which can be found on the website. SolidWorks is the leading 3D CAD program, and previous editions of this book have sold more than 33,000 copies Covers necessary information to give beginners a solid foundation in the software, including part and assembly modeling and 2D drawing techniques Addresses a wide range of advanced topics not treated in other books, including best practices, search criteria, Pack-and-Go, and other file management concepts Includes tutorials on both beginning and advanced topics, with videos; sample part, assembly, and drawing files; and before-and-after example files available on the companion website SolidWorks 2013 Bible is the ultimate resource on SolidWorks 2013, the book beginners can start with and advanced users will want to keep close at hand.

What you need to prepare, install, and maintain SolidWorks It's not enough to know how to use SolidWorks, if your job also requires you to install or maintain it, train new users, and implement standards. This in-depth guide was written for those of you who have to actually manage your company's SolidWorks system. From hardware selection to helping users to licensing and more, this is the everyday, bread-and-butter SolidWorks administration resource that IT and CAD managers have been seeking. SolidWorks is a powerful 3D solid modeling system that is popular with CAD users everywhere, but often leaves IT administrators in the dark as to how to manage it; this essential guide covers SolidWorks admin for both IT staff and CAD users Walks you through preparing, installing, and maintaining SolidWorks Covers setting up shared libraries, automated deployment tools, licensing, updates and upgrades, support and troubleshooting, standardization, and collaboration Get the high-level assistance you need to efficiently manage SolidWorks in your enterprise or small business. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

SolidWorks Bible is a comprehensive reference-tutorial that covers the basics, but then quickly ramps up to more advanced level topics. Every feature is thoroughly covered yet written in a way that makes learning this robust program seem non-threatening and uncomplicated. In a market full of books for beginners this is the one book that goes into extensive detail, not just on "how" the software works, but in many cases "why" it works the way it does. The author is well known in the SolidWorks community and uses SolidWorks on a daily basis as his main design tool in his contracting and consulting work. Many topics covered in SolidWorks Bible are not found in any other publication or even documentation directly from SolidWorks. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

A fan of the SolidWorks Bible, but want more detail onassemblies? Here you go. SolidWorks fans have long sought more detail on SolidWorkstopics, and now you have it. We took our popular SolidWorksBible, divided it into two books (SolidWorks 2011 AssembliesBible and SolidWorks 2011 Parts Bible) and packed eachnew book with a host of items from your wish lists, such as moreextensive coverage of the basics, additional tutorials, andexpanded coverage of topics largely ignored by other books. This SolidWorks 2011 Assemblies Bible shows you how toorganize parts data to create assemblies or subassemblies using thelatest version of the 3D solid modeling program, SolidWorks Thoroughly describes best practices and beginning-to-advancedtechniques using both video and text Explains and thoroughly covers every assembly function and iswritten in a way that enables the reader to make better decisionswhile using the software Written by well-known and well-respected SolidWorks guru MattLombard Can stand alone or also with the SolidWorks 2011 PartsBible for a complete SolidWorks reference set Keep both the SolidWorks 2011 Assemblies Bible and theSolidWorks 2011 Parts Bible on your desk, and you?ll havethe best resource set out there on SolidWorks.