The book spends the first 52 out of 322 pages explaining to the reader how to establish and setup a SW session.It is not until page 81 that it addresses the Feature toolbar.There are a few areas in this book that provides sound engineering design principles for any user, using any 2D or 3D software package.The book is very disappointing with the lack of specific usefully information on using SW and sounds more like a marketing and sales pitch / tool for purchasing SW.Chapter 10 informs the reader on 10 places to go, to learn SW.I wanted the book to do this!
The enclosed CD includes Case Studies, Customer testimonials and Sales and Marketing hoopla.The CD is totally worthless for someone who purchased the book to learn SW.If I wanted Sales literature, I would have obtained free literature through a VAR.
Product Description
SolidWorks 2006 is a solid modeling program that goes beyond 3D capabilities. Since its initial release over a decade ago, it has transformed the way its users create, express, and document a design. But with so many functions to remember, it can be hard to design an image exactly the way you want it to look.
SolidWorks 2006 For Dummies shows you how easy it is to create precision 3D drawings and utilize its other functions. This straightforward, plain-English guide provides all you need to know to take advantage of SolidWorks 2006's cool functions and controls. You'll discover how to:
- Create sound, robust 2D sketches
- Examine design intent
- Design and model a part and the virtual prototype
- Design drawings using basic controls
- Create drawings automatically
- Edit your design's visual properties, dimensions, and features
- Maintain old drawing files
- Print and plot your designs
- Improve your project by working with others
- Extend and reuse your design information
The bonus CD-ROM features product demonstrations that show you how to use key parts of the program, examples of various add-on products that can help you get the most from SolidWorks, and case studies that show how other companies in different industries work with SolidWorks. Packed with tips and tricks on becoming more proficient with this program, as well as resources for further referencing and inspiration, SolidWorks 2006 For Dummies is the ultimate guide that will get you familiar with the program and start building!
From the Back Cover
Get familiar with SolidWorks and begin building
See where to use 3D, capture design intent, and create drawings the easy way
SolidWorks 2006 is a program with a lot of depth, and we're talking about more than its cool 3D capabilities. Thank goodness for this plain-English guide! Here's where you find out how SolidWorks works, plan your design, and create parts and assemblies. Discover the secrets of automating drawings, tips for collaboration, and a whole lot more.
Discover how to
- Work with SolidWorks templates
- Capture and document design intent
- Create robust parts
- Reuse model dimensions and annotations
- Automate drawing creation
- Create virtual prototypes
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