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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | Learn to effectively create, modify, and edit sketches and solid features using the latest release of one of the most popular software programs in the industry, SolidWorks 2008. A Commands Guide for SolidWorks 2008 offers readers a comprehensive reference guide that begins with an overview of the software's concepts and terminology. Subsequent chapters address System and Document properties, FeatureManagers, PropertyManagers, ConfigurationManagers, and RenderManagers as well as 2D and 3D sketch tools, sketch entities, and more. This thorough coverage provides readers with a solid understanding of the techniques for reusing features, parts, and assemblies through symmetry, patterns, copied components, design tables, and configurations. The perfect resource for users with beginner to intermediate-level experience with SolidWorks, this book illustrates clearly and carefully how multiple design situations and systematic steps combine to produce successful designs. Contents: Introduction Chapter 1 Quick Start Chapter 2 System Options Chapter 3 Document Properties Chapter 4 Sketching and Sketch Entities Chapter 5 Sketch Tools, Geometric Relations, and Dimensions/Relations tools Chapter 6 Extruded Boss, Extruded Cut, and Fillet Features Chapter 7 Extruded Boss, Extruded Cut, and Fillet Features Chapter 8 Shell, Draft, and Rib Features Chapter 9 Pattern and Mirror Features Chapter 10 Sweep and Loft Features Chapter 11 Bottom-Up Assembly Modeling Chapter 12 Top-Down Assembly Modeling Chapter 13 Drawings and eDrawings Chapter 14 Sheet Metal and COSMOSXpress Chapter 15 PhotoWorks Summary Appendix Types of Decimal Dimensions ASME Y14.5M SolidWorks Keyboard Shortcuts Helpful On-Line Information Index | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | David Planchard | | Paperback: | 608 pages | | Publisher: | Delmar Cengage Learning | | Publication Date: | November 09, 2007 | | ISBN: | 1428353011 | | Package Length: | 10.8 inches | | Package Width: | 8.4 inches | | Package Height: | 1.4 inches | | Package Weight: | 3.1 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 5 reviews |
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10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 Most borrowed book in my department May 07, 2008
These authors know their stuff. It is easy to read and follow. As a new user, I can really appreciate a well written reference book. The book has a getting started section and then brakes into logical feature and sketch tool sections. The short tutorials lets you apply the tools to ensure that you understand their functionality. There are over 200 short tutorials with final models to help you learn 95% of what SolidWorks has to offer. There are full screen shots of most propertymanagers and dialog boxes which is a big help when trying to understand the various options.
It provides extensive coverage of the document properties and system options section with system defaults. This is helpful when sharing a system. This is the most borrowed book in my department. Thank you ..
29 of 30 found the following review helpful:
I love these authors! Jan 24, 2008
These authors are great. I've used them in college and now I use them in industry. This is a great reference book with over 200 models on an incorporated book CD.
I cracked open the book, inserted the CD and as I worked through the problems, I become more and more impressed with it. SolidWorks 2008 has a very different look from 2007. There are many neat tools and features; namely - Pop-up Context toolbars, DimXpert, MotionStudy, Instant3D and TolAnalysis to name a few.
There are some weaknesses in this book, but ones that you can work around. To have all of the answers, they would need to write a 3000 page book. The index, in particular, I found to be pretty expansive - I used it to find answers to more than one problem where I was fairly clueless. Tons of illustrations and clearly written. Keep up the good work.
1 of 31 found the following review helpful:
 a book for beginners Jan 14, 2008
I purchased this book because of its title and its many good reviews. If you are very new to 3D cad or Solidworks, this is a pretty good book. However, if you are looking for a concise command reference, this book is not for you.
32 of 33 found the following review helpful:
Great 2008 SW book for everyday applications Dec 18, 2007
For the past two years, I've been using SolidWorks either in college or at work. SolidWorks is a fantastic, uncomplicated 3D CAD package with a familiar Windows user interface. At work, we just updated from 2006 to 2008; and 2008 provides a lot of new features, menus, and toolbars. In other words; there are a lot of new cool tools.
This is a great book which provides a core overview of the new 2008 SolidWorks User Interface with over 200 embedded short model tutorials on the enclosed CD. Use the models to learn and apply many of the existing and new features; both for 2D and 3D sketches, and 3D features. The book provides a strong insight and overview of drawings, and assemblies; both top-down and bottom-up. For each feature, the full PropertyManager is displayed to identify the available options. I like the way the PropertyManager is illustrated as the options are discussed. This makes if very easy for the user to relate the words/options to the actual illustrated PropertyManager. I used the book today, to help me create and calculate the flow area for a vent in a sheet metal box.
I also like the way the authors provide the initial and final models. I've used numerous models; "Edit Feature tool in the FeatureManager" to help me apply the feature tools to my everyday functions.
This is not the first book which I purchased from these authors, and it will surely not be the last. Keep up the good work.
37 of 38 found the following review helpful:
The book for 2008 Dec 07, 2007
While it's a weighty book which looks as though it would take weeks to get through, actually the QuickStart chapter and logical grouping layout allows the user to create a part, assembly, and a drawing in the very first session while learning the new 2008 user interface, CommandManager, and features.
SolidWorks 2008 has had a major interface enhancement along with the addition of new features and tools; it is far better than any other version. This is a great book for three reasons. 1.) It is accurate, precise, and easy to understand and use. All action commands are displayed in bold lettering. The authors provide tips and design hints throughout the book. 2.) The outstanding index makes the book very user friendly; you can look something up, and readily find it. There are over 200 short learning tutorials with the initial and final models on the enclosed CD. Read, do, compare, and learn. It is that easy. 3.) The commands are short and clear with great illustrations to aid the reader. You can read it, grasp it, and 30 seconds later be on your way. This is a great book for the beginner to intermediate user.
On the negative side, the book does not cover in depth advance surfaces, advanced mates, mechanical mates, and macros. I guess this is what user groups are for!
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