From the course: SOLIDWORKS 2017 Essential Training

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From the course: SOLIDWORKS 2017 Essential Training

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- [Gabriel] Hi, I'm Gabriel Corbett and welcome to SOLIDWORKS 2017 Essential Training. SOLIDWORKS is the world leader in 3D solid modelling software used for product design and development. In this course, we'll look at the methods and tools for creating manufacturing-ready parts and assemblies, along with detailed drawings and a bill of materials. We'll start with the basic sketch tools and create two-dimensional sketches that will become the foundation for 3D objects. Next, we'll look at modelling 3D features by extruding or revolving sketches into 3D parts, followed by creating more complex objects using the Sweep, Loft and Surface tools. Parts will be modified using a suite of tools that includes Fillets, Chamfers, Ribs, Drafts, Shell, and so many more. Next we will learn how to create uniform standard hole sizes using the automated Hole Wizard. And that's just the beginning. We'll explore more advanced modelling techniques using the Pattern, Mirror, and Equation tools. Then we'll cover the best practice for putting parts together into assemblies, and building robust structures. Finally, we'll see how to create drawings to relate the final parts and assemblies to a manufacturer. Complete with an itemized bill of materials and drawing notes. This course is a hybrid of SOLIDWORKS 2016 and SOLIDWORKS 2017. Most of the user interface did not change from last year beside some subtle color changes. Therefore we took our 2016 course, and added and updated some of the new tools and features and combined them together for the current version. A lot of the new features in SOLIDWORKS 2017 are more advanced tools, and are not covered in the Essential Training series. So I definitely recommend checking out the new features course when you have time. Now let's get started with SOLIDWORKS 2017 Essential Training.

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