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LinkedIn Learning

Learning SOLIDWORKS

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Learn SOLIDWORKS. Master the basics of this industry-leading CAD software with this introductory course.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Design your world with SOLIDWORKS
1. Get Started with SOLIDWORKS
  • Launch SOLIDWORKS for the first time
  • Navigate in the 3D workspace
2. Basic Part Modeling
  • Create sketches
  • Understanding relationships
  • Use the Extrude and Extrude Cut features
  • Create revolved and revolved cut features
  • System options, units, and templates
3. Sketch Tools
  • Line, Center Line, and Rectangle tools
  • Circles, arcs, slots, and ellipses
  • Use the Spline tool and make polygons
  • Add dimensions
4. Modify Sketches
  • Trim and extend portions of a sketch
  • Create offset geometry and convert geometry
  • Use the Sketch Mirror tool
  • Use construction lines to build robust sketches
5. Reference Geometry
  • Build reference planes
6. Part Modifications
  • Add fillets and chamfers to a part
  • Use the Mirror command
  • Create linear and circular patterns
7. Hole Wizard
  • Get started with the Hole Wizard
8. Build Assemblies
  • Start an assembly
  • Arrange, copy, move, and rotate parts
  • Mate parts together in an assembly
  • Download premade parts from the internet
9. Part Drawings
  • Get started with part drawings
  • Assembly drawings
  • Drawings views and annotations
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Gabriel Corbett

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