Technical Papers
Thinking about switching to SolidWorks 3D design software, but aren't sure yet if it's really for you? We've prepared a series of Technical Papers to show exactly what you can expect from the SolidWorks CAD experience.
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Sketching with SolidWorks Sketching in SolidWorks is the basis for creating features. Features are the basis for creating parts, which can be put together into assemblies. Sketch entities can also be added to drawings. DOWNLOAD >> |
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Navigating the SolidWorks User Interface Since most CAD packages are applications in the Microsoft® Windows environment, tool buttons, toolbars, and the general appearance of the windows look similar. However, many aspects of the SolidWorks environment differ. DOWNLOAD >> |
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Creating Drawings with SolidWorks You can generate drawings in SolidWorks the same way you would generate them in your 2D design tools. However, creating 3D models and generating drawings from the model has many advantages. DOWNLOAD >> |
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Modeling in 3D with SolidWorks Traditional drawing programs and SolidWorks have fundamentally different approaches. In traditional CAD, you design in a 2D environment. In SolidWorks, you design in a 3D environment, then create 2D drawings based on the 3D model. DOWNLOAD >> |
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Find the Problem Fast with Check Plots Move through the design process faster with quick and easy check plots. Your team will be able to effectively target problem areas for further analysis and streamline the design validation process. DOWNLOAD >> |
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Understanding Connectors With fast and accurate virtual connectors, your team will be able to focus on the behavior of the design as a whole, instead of wasting precious time modeling and re-modeling hundreds of pins, bolts, springs and welds. DOWNLOAD >> |
