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Solidworks for Dummies
* SolidWorks, used by an estimated 775,000 engineers and draftspersons to create technical drawings, is renowned for its superior 3D rendering capabilities
* Covers the new SolidWorks 2006 version and is also applicable to some earlier versions of the tool
* Plain-English explanations get readers up to
speed on using templates, creating and editing drawings, printing and plotting, reviewing drawings, automating and leveraging drawings, and collaborating with others
* Written by a SolidWorks insider and CAD-industry veteran
* Companion CD shows users how to perform SolidWorks tasks
Introduction.
Part I: Beginning the SolidWorks Journey.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know (And Love) SolidWorks.
Chapter 2: Taking Control of SolidWorks.
Chapter 3: Building Blocks for the Virtual Prototype.
Part II: Design Intent and the Virtual Prototype.
Chapter 4: Do What I Mean, Not What I Sketch.
Chapter 5: Making Better Parts.
Chapter 6: Putting It All Together.
Part III: The Devil’s in the “Drawing” Details.
Chapter 7: Creating Drawings.
Chapter 8: Speeding It Up: Automating the Drawing.
Chapter 9: Changes, Changes, Changes.
Chapter 10: Leveraging Your Existing Designs.
Chapter 11: Printing and Plotting.
Part IV: Playing Nicely with Others (And Picking Up Your Toys).
Chapter 12: Managing the Clutter.
Chapter 13: Collaborating with Team Members.
Chapter 14: Viewing and Reviewing Documents.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 15: Tens Tips for Becoming More Proficient with SolidWorks.
Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Extend and Reuse Your Design Information.
Chapter 17: Ten Resources for the SolidWorks Community.
Appendix: About the CD-ROM.
Index.
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