SolidWorks 2011 Parts Bible

Matt Lombard is a mechanical engineer and an independent SolidWorks consultant. Because of the popularity of his SolidWorks blog (dezignstuff) and his sessions at SolidWorks World, he has built a reputation as the go-to resource for everything SolidWorks.

Part I: Introducing SolidWorks Basics . Chapter 1: Introducing SolidWorks. Chapter 2: Navigating the SolidWorks Interface. Chapter 3: Working with Sketches. Chapter 4: Creating Simple Parts and Drawings. Chapter 5: Using Visualization Techniques. Part II: Building Intelligence into Your Parts. Chapter 6: Getting More from Your Sketches. Chapter 7: Modeling with Primary Features. Chapter 8: Selecting Secondary Features. Chapter 9: Patterning and Mirroring. Chapter 10: Using Equations. Chapter 11: Working with Part Configurations. Chapter 12: Editing, Evaluating, and Troubleshooting. Chapter 13: Using Hole Wizard and Library Features. Part III: Creating Part Drawings. Chapter 14: Automating Drawings: The Basics. Chapter 15: Working with Drawing Views. Chapter 16: Using Annotations and Symbols. Chapter 17: Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Chapter 18: Using Layers, Line Fonts, and Colors. Part IV: Using Advanced Techniques. Chapter 19: Modeling Multi-Bodies. Chapter 20: Working with Surfaces. Part V: Working with Specialized Functionality. Chapter 21: Using SolidWorks Sheet Metal Tools. Chapter 22: Creating Sheet Metal Drawings. Chapter 23: Using Imported Geometry and Direct Editing Techniques. Chapter 24: Using Plastic Features. Part VI: Appendixes. Appendix A: Finding Help. Appendix B: What's on the DVD.