The SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD Software

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Course Overview:
The SOLIDWORKS® 3D CAD Software course is designed to provide learners with a strong foundation in 3D mechanical design, modeling techniques, and digital product development. This course introduces the powerful capabilities of SOLIDWORKS for conceptual design, part modeling, 2D sketching, assembly creation, and simulation analysis. Through practical, hands-on sessions, learners will develop the skills to create accurate 3D models, generate technical drawings, and assemble complex products with precision and efficiency.
Starting with the basics of the SOLIDWORKS user interface and design workflow, the course progresses through essential topics such as 2D sketching, feature-based modeling, pattern creation, revolved geometries, and bottom-up assembly design. Each module is carefully crafted to guide participants from beginner to advanced levels using real-world exercises and industry-relevant examples.

This course is ideal for students, mechanical engineers, design professionals, and anyone seeking to gain hands-on experience in parametric 3D modeling and assembly design using SOLIDWORKS.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped to design, document, and validate mechanical products in a professional CAD environment.

✅ Navigate the SOLIDWORKS Interface – Understand the design environment, command manager, property manager, and key shortcuts.
✅ Master 2D Sketching & Constraints – Learn sketching fundamentals, dimensions, and relations to build robust base features.
✅ Build 3D Models – Create features like extrudes, cuts, fillets, bosses, and apply design intent to optimize your workflow.
✅ Use Patterns & Revolved Features – Automate repetitive design elements using linear, circular, mirror, and sketch-driven patterns.
✅ Assemble Parts Accurately – Apply mating techniques, manage degrees of freedom, and create subassemblies with dynamic motion.
✅ Simulate & Optimize Designs – Perform stress analysis using SOLIDWORKS Simulation-Xpress and interpret results for design improvements.

Course Content

SOLIDWORKS Basics and User Interface

Introduces design concepts, SOLIDWORKS terminology, and provides an overview of help options.
The SolidWorks User Interface-1(Welcome Dialog Box)
The SolidWorks User Interface-2(Pull-down Menus)
Using the Command Manager part-1(Adding and Removing Command manager Tabs)
Using the Command Manager part-2(Feature Manager Design Tree)
Using the Command Manager part-3(Property Manager)
Using the Command Manager part-4(Full Path Name)
Using the Command Manager part-5(Selection Breadcrumbs)
Using the Command Manager part-6(Task Pane)
Using the Command Manager part-7(Opening Labs with the File Explorer)
Using the Command Manager part-8(Heads up View Toolbar)
Using the Command Manager part-9(Keyboard Shortcuts)
Using the Command Manager part-10(Multiple Monitor Displays)

Introduction to Sketching

2D Sketching
Saving Files
Sketching
Sketch Entities
Basic Sketching
Sketch Relations
Dimensions-1(Angular Dimensions)
Dimensions-2(Instant 2D)
Extrude
Sharing a Model-Save to 3Dexperience
Exercise

Basic Part Modeling

Basic Modeling
Terminology part-1(Feature)
Terminology part-2(Plane)
Terminology part-3(Extrusion)
Terminology part-4(Sketch)
Terminology part-5(Boss)
Terminology part-6(Cut)
Terminology part-7(Fillet and Rounds)
Terminology part-8 (Design Intent)
Choosing the Sketch Plane 1(Planes)
Choosing the Sketch Plane 2(Placement of the Model)
Details of the Part 1-Standard Viewa
Details of the Part 2-Main Bosses
Details of the Part 3-Best Profile
Details of the Part 4-Sketch Plane
Details of the Part 5-Design Inten
Details of the Part 6-Sketching the First Feature
Details of the Part 7-Extrude Options
Details of the Part 8-Renaming Features
Details of the Part 9-Boss Feature
Sketching on a planar Face 1(Sketching)
Sketching on a planar Face 2(Tangent Arc Intent Zones)
Sketching on a planar Face 3(Autotransitioning Between lines and Arcs)
Cut Feature
View Selector
Using the Hole Wizard 1(Creating a Standard Hole)
Using the Hole Wizard 2(Counterbore Hole)
Filleting
Editing Tools 1(Editing a Sketch)
Editing Tools 2(Selecting multiple objects)
Editing Tools 3(Editing Features)
Editing Tools 4(Fillet propagation)
Editing Tools 5(Rollback bar)
Detailing basics-Part1(Setting Used in the Template)
Detailing basics-Part2(Command Manager Tabs)
Detailing basics-Part3(New Drawing)
Drawing Views part1(Tangent Edges)
Drawing Views part2(Moving Views)
Centre Marks
Dimensioning part1(Driving Dimensions)
Dimensioning part2(Driven Dimensions)
Dimensioning part3(Manipulating Dimensions)
Dimensioning part4(Associativity between the Model and the Drawing)
Changing Parameters
Exercise

Patterning

Pattern Options and Use
Linear Pattern 1(Flyout Feature manager Design Tree)
Linear Pattern 2(Skipping Instances)
Linear Pattern 3(Geometry Patterns)
Linear Pattern 4(Performance Evaluation)
Circular Pattern
Reference geometry
Axes
Planes
Mirror Patterns
Coordinate System
Symmetric Patterns
Sketch driven Patterns-POINTS
Exercise

Revolved Features

Sketch Geometry of the Revolved Feature
Rules Governing Sketches of Revolved features
Special Dimensioning Techniques
Diameter Dimensions
Creating the revolved Feature
Building the Rim 1(Slots)
Building the Rim 2(Multibody Solids)
Building the Spoke 1(Edge Selection)
Building the Spoke 2(Chamfers)
Building the Spoke 3(Real View Graphics)
Edit Material
Mass Properties-Mass Properties as custom Properties
File Properties 1(Class of File Properties)
File Properties 2(Creating File Properties)
File Properties 3(Use of File Properties)
SOLIDWORKS Simulation Xpress 1(Overview)
SOLIDWORKS Simulation Xpress 2(Mesh)
Using SOLIDWORKS Simulation Xpress
The Simulation Xpress Interface-Options
The Simulation Xpress Interface-Phase 1: Fixtures
The Simulation Xpress Interface-Phase 2: Loads
The Simulation Xpress Interface-Phase 3: Material
The Simulation Xpress Interface-Phase 4: Run
The Simulation Xpress Interface-Phase 5: Results
The Simulation Xpress Interface-Phase 6: Optimize
The Simulation Xpress Interface-Updating the Model
The Simulation Xpress Interface-Results, Reports and e Drawings
The Simulation Xpress Interface-Slide Stop
The Simulation Xpress Interface-Cotter Pin
The Simulation Xpress Interface-Paper Clip
The Simulation Xpress Interface-Metered Sweep
Exercise

Bottom -Up Assembly Modeling

Bottom-up Assembly-The Assembly
Creating a New Assembly
Position of the First Component
Feature Manager Design Tree and Symbols 1(Degree of Freedom)
Feature Manager Design Tree and Symbols 2(Components)
Feature Manager Design Tree and Symbols 3(State of the Component)
Adding Components 1(Insert Component)
Adding Components 2(Moving and Rotating Components)
Mating Components 1(Mate Types and Alignment)
Mating Components 2(Mating Concentric and Coincident)
Mating Components 3(Width Mate)
Mating Components 4(Rotating Inserted Components)
Mating Components 5(Parallel Mate)
Mating Components 6(Dynamic Assembly Motion)
Mating Components 7(Displaying Part Configurations in an Assembly)
Mating Components 8(The Pin)
Using Part Configurations in Assemblies
Subassemblies
Inserting Subassemblies
Exercise

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Course Content

SOLIDWORKS Basics and User Interface

Introduces design concepts, SOLIDWORKS terminology, and provides an overview of help options.

The SolidWorks User Interface-1(Welcome Dialog Box)

The SolidWorks User Interface-2(Pull-down Menus)

Using the Command Manager part-1(Adding and Removing Command manager Tabs)

Using the Command Manager part-2(Feature Manager Design Tree)

Using the Command Manager part-3(Property Manager)

Using the Command Manager part-4(Full Path Name)

Using the Command Manager part-5(Selection Breadcrumbs)

Using the Command Manager part-6(Task Pane)

Using the Command Manager part-7(Opening Labs with the File Explorer)

Using the Command Manager part-8(Heads up View Toolbar)

Using the Command Manager part-9(Keyboard Shortcuts)

Using the Command Manager part-10(Multiple Monitor Displays)

Introduction to Sketching

2D Sketching

Saving Files

Sketching

Sketch Entities

Basic Sketching

Sketch Relations

Dimensions-1(Angular Dimensions)

Dimensions-2(Instant 2D)

Extrude

Sharing a Model-Save to 3Dexperience

Exercise

Basic Part Modeling

Basic Modeling

Terminology part-1(Feature)

Terminology part-2(Plane)

Terminology part-3(Extrusion)

Terminology part-4(Sketch)

Terminology part-5(Boss)

Terminology part-6(Cut)

Terminology part-7(Fillet and Rounds)

Terminology part-8 (Design Intent)

Choosing the Sketch Plane 1(Planes)

Choosing the Sketch Plane 2(Placement of the Model)

Details of the Part 1-Standard Viewa

Details of the Part 2-Main Bosses

Details of the Part 3-Best Profile

Details of the Part 4-Sketch Plane

Details of the Part 5-Design Inten

Details of the Part 6-Sketching the First Feature

Details of the Part 7-Extrude Options

Details of the Part 8-Renaming Features

Details of the Part 9-Boss Feature

Sketching on a planar Face 1(Sketching)

Sketching on a planar Face 2(Tangent Arc Intent Zones)

Sketching on a planar Face 3(Autotransitioning Between lines and Arcs)

Cut Feature

View Selector

Using the Hole Wizard 1(Creating a Standard Hole)

Using the Hole Wizard 2(Counterbore Hole)

Filleting

Editing Tools 1(Editing a Sketch)

Editing Tools 2(Selecting multiple objects)

Editing Tools 3(Editing Features)

Editing Tools 4(Fillet propagation)

Editing Tools 5(Rollback bar)

Detailing basics-Part1(Setting Used in the Template)

Detailing basics-Part2(Command Manager Tabs)

Detailing basics-Part3(New Drawing)

Drawing Views part1(Tangent Edges)

Drawing Views part2(Moving Views)

Centre Marks

Dimensioning part1(Driving Dimensions)

Dimensioning part2(Driven Dimensions)

Dimensioning part3(Manipulating Dimensions)

Dimensioning part4(Associativity between the Model and the Drawing)

Changing Parameters

Exercise

Patterning

Pattern Options and Use

Linear Pattern 1(Flyout Feature manager Design Tree)

Linear Pattern 2(Skipping Instances)

Linear Pattern 3(Geometry Patterns)