# SOLIDWORKS MBD Professional (CSWP–MBD)

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### SOLIDWORKS MBD Professional (CSWP–MBD)

Employers can be confident that an individual with this certification understands SOLIDWORKS Model Based Definition tools and functionality.

[Take the Exam](https://store.solidworks.com/1919/?scope=checkout&cart=286099&cb_ident=3b383a66&cfg=1919-solidworks-certification&continueurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.solidworks.com%2Fsolidworks-certification-program&continuehash=AA11E3C361EED5846AA960487A31C612&cookie=true&paymenttypes=PPA_STD,CCA_AMX,CCA_DIS,CCA_MAS,CCA_VIS&x-s) [Sample CSWP Exam (ZIP)](/sites/default/files/cswp-mbd_sampleexam.zip)

#### Recommended Training Courses

- [SOLIDWORKS MBD](https://www.solidworks.com/support/training/solidworks-mbd)
- [SOLIDWORKS MBD Learning Path](https://my.solidworks.com/training/path/59/solidworks-mbd)

**Note**: You must use at least SOLIDWORKS 2016 for this exam. Any use of a previous version will result in the inability to open some of the testing files.

#### Exam Length

90 minutes

#### Minimum Passing grade

75%

#### About the Exam

All candidates receive electronic certificates, business card logos and personal listing on CSWE directory\* when they pass. To show up in the directory, this option must be set in your online certification account.

Exam features hands-on challenges in many of these areas of SOLIDWORKS MBD functionality:

- Reference Dimensions
- MidPlane
- Size Dimensions
- Annotation Views
- Intersection Geometry
- 3D PDF Tools
- DimXpert
- Auto Dimension
- Tolerance Style
- Notes
- Tolerance Status
- Flag Note Bank
- Location Dimensions
- 3D Views
- Copy Scheme
- Pattern Feature
- Defining PMI
- Annotation Views

#### Re-test Policy

There is a minimum 14 day waiting period between every attempt of the CSWP-MBD exam. Also, a CSWP-MBD exam credit must be purchased for each exam attempt.

[Take the Exam](https://store.solidworks.com/1919/?scope=checkout&cart=286099&cb_ident=3b383a66&cfg=1919-solidworks-certification&continueurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.solidworks.com%2Fsolidworks-certification-program&continuehash=AA11E3C361EED5846AA960487A31C612&cookie=true&paymenttypes=PPA_STD,CCA_AMX,CCA_DIS,CCA_MAS,CCA_VIS&x-s) [Sample CSWP Exam (ZIP)](/sites/default/files/cswp-mbd_sampleexam.zip)