From the course: SOLIDWORKS 2017 Essential Training
Welcome - SOLIDWORKS Tutorial
From the course: SOLIDWORKS 2017 Essential Training
Welcome
- [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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Contents
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Creating sketches6m 23s
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Understanding relationships5m 8s
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Using the Extrude feature3m 48s
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Using the Extruded Cut feature5m 38s
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Creating revolved features4m 25s
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Making revolved cuts3m 31s
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Applying materials, colors, and backgrounds3m 24s
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Finding mass properties2m 23s
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System options, units, and templates2m 28s
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Trimming and extending portions of a sketch3m 44s
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Creating offset geometry3m 17s
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Moving, copying, and rotating elements2m 33s
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Erasing, undoing, and redoing actions2m 2s
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Using the Mirror tools1m 21s
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Creating repeating patterns in a sketch2m 37s
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Using construction lines to build robust sketches4m 43s
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Using the Convert Entities tool1m 32s
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Adding fillets and chamfers to sketches2m 47s
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Loft tool9m 37s
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Refining a lofted shape with guide curves1m 53s
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Making lofted cuts1m 34s
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Creating swept shapes2m 38s
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Making swept cuts2m 38s
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Using the Wrap command2m 42s
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Boundary boss and base2m 7s
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Intersect tool1m 23s
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Working with configurations3m 51s
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Surface tools2m 39s
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Using surfaces to build solid models2m 33s
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Direct editing: Move/copy bodies3m 9s
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Direct editing: Move face2m 49s
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Direct editing: Combine2m 57s
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Direct editing: Split2m 27s
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Starting an assembly2m 53s
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Arranging, copying, moving, and rotating parts in assemblies4m 21s
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Mating parts together in an assembly6m 56s
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Working with subassemblies3m 54s
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Making linear patterns5m 15s
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Creating circular patterns1m 56s
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Using the Toolbox2m 53s
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Downloading premade parts from the Internet2m 53s
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