Solidworks 2013 Bible E-Book

Matt Lombard

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Wissenschaft und neue Technologien
• Serie: Bible
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 1659

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2013

Beschreibung

A comprehensive resource packed with information for both beginners and advanced users SolidWorks is the leading 3D solid modeling software used in computer-aided design. It's powerful but not simple. This complete guide introduces beginners to the software but then goes far beyond, covering numerous details that advanced users have requested. Beginners will learn not only how the software works but why, while more experienced users will learn all about search criteria, Pack-and-Go, other file management concepts, and much more. A valuable companion website contains before and after real-world parts and assemblies along with many example files used in the text. Additionally, the text of the book is augmented by video tutorials with author voice-over which can be found on the website. * SolidWorks is the leading 3D CAD program, and previous editions of this book have sold more than 33,000 copies * Covers necessary information to give beginners a solid foundation in the software, including part and assembly modeling and 2D drawing techniques * Addresses a wide range of advanced topics not treated in other books, including best practices, search criteria, Pack-and-Go, and other file management concepts * Includes tutorials on both beginning and advanced topics, with videos; sample part, assembly, and drawing files; and before-and-after example files available on the companion website SolidWorks 2013 Bible is the ultimate resource on SolidWorks 2013, the book beginners can start with and advanced users will want to keep close at hand.

Leseprobe

Table of Contents

Cover

Title

Copyright

Credits

About the Author

Acknowledgments

Introduction

About This Book

How This Book Is Organized

Icons Used in This Book

Terminology

Contacting the Author

Part I: Introducing SolidWorks Basics

CHAPTER 1: Introducing SolidWorks

Installing SolidWorks for the First Time

Starting SolidWorks for the First Time

Identifying SolidWorks Documents

Understanding Feature-Based Modeling

Understanding History-Based Modeling

Sketching with Parametrics

Understanding Design Intent

Editing Design Intent

Working with Associativity

Summary

CHAPTER 2: Navigating the SolidWorks Interface

Identifying Elements of the SolidWorks Interface

Making the Interface Work for You

Summary

CHAPTER 3: Working with Sketches

Opening a Sketch

Identifying Sketch Entities

Inferencing in Sketch

Exploring Sketch Settings

Using Sketch Blocks

Working with Reference Geometry

Tutorial: Learning to Use Sketch Relations

Tutorial: Using Blocks and Belts

Tutorial: Creating Reference Geometry

Summary

CHAPTER 4: Creating Simple Parts and Drawings

Discovering Design Intent

Creating a Simple Part

Creating a Simple Assembly

Creating a Simple Drawing

Tutorial: Creating a Simple Part

Tutorial: Making a Simple Drawing

Summary

CHAPTER 5: Using Visualization Techniques

Manipulating the View

Using the View Tools

Using the DisplayManager

The Display Pane

Applying Color Automatically to Features

Using Edge Display Settings

Tutorial: Applying Visualization Techniques

Summary

Part II: Building Intelligence into Your Parts

CHAPTER 6: Getting More from Your Sketches

Editing Sketch Relations

Getting More from Dimensions

Working with Sketch Entities

Using Sketch Pictures

Using Sketch Text

Using Colors and Line Styles with Sketches

Using Other Sketch Tools

Sketching in 3D

Tutorial: Editing and Copying

Tutorial: Controlling Pictures, Text, Colors, and Styles

Tutorial: Using Metadata

Tutorial: Sketching Calculator

Summary

CHAPTER 7: Modeling with Primary Features

Identifying When to Use Which Tool

Understanding Fillet Types

Using Chamfers

Tutorial: Bracket Casting

Summary

CHAPTER 8: Selecting Secondary Features

Creating Curve Features

Selecting a Specialty Feature

Tutorial: Creating a Wire-Formed Part

Summary

CHAPTER 9: Patterning and Mirroring

Patterning in a Sketch

Mirroring in a Sketch

Exploring the Geometry Pattern Option

Patterning Bodies

Patterning Faces

Patterning Fillets

Understanding Pattern Types

Cosmetic Patterns

Mirroring 3D Solids

Tutorial: Creating a Circular Pattern

Tutorial: Mirroring Features

Tutorial: Applying a Cosmetic Pattern

Summary

CHAPTER 10: Using Equations

Understanding Equations

Using Global Variables

Using the Modify Box

Using Expressions

Controlling Suppression States of Features

Linking to External Equations

Tutorial: Using Equations

Summary

CHAPTER 11: Working with Part Configurations

Controlling Items with Configurations

Using Design Tables

Creating a Simple Design Table

Using the Configuration Publisher

Tutorial: Working with Configurations and Design Tables

Summary

CHAPTER 12: Editing, Evaluating, and Troubleshooting

Using Rollback

Reordering Features

Reordering Folders

Using the Flyout and Detachable FeatureManagers

Summarizing Part Modeling Best Practice

Using Evaluation Techniques

Troubleshooting Errors

Tutorial: Making Use of Editing and Evaluation Techniques

Summary

Part III: Working with Assemblies

CHAPTER 13: Building Efficient Assemblies

Understanding the Purpose of Assemblies

Identifying the Elements of an Assembly

Using SpeedPaks

Using Subassemblies

Using Folders

Working with Tree Display Options

Tutorial: Arranging Assemblies

Tutorial: Managing the FeatureManager

Summary

CHAPTER 14: Getting More from Mates

Applying Mates

Mating for Motion

Working with Advanced and Mechanical Mate Types

Editing and Troubleshooting

Examining Mate Options

Reviewing Mate Best Practices

Tutorial: Mating for Success

Summary

CHAPTER 15: Patterning and Mirroring Components

Using Local Component Patterns

Using Feature-Driven Component Patterns

Understanding Other Pattern Options

Tutorial: Creating Component Patterns

Summary

CHAPTER 16: Working with Assembly Sketches and Layouts

Looking at the Techniques

Using the Layout Feature

Tutorial: Working with a Layout

Summary

CHAPTER 17: Using Assembly Tools

Placing Parts without Mates

Using Proximity Tools

Selecting Components

Reading AssemblyXpert Results

Using Defeature

Using the Hole Alignment Tool

Summary

CHAPTER 18: Using Libraries, Assembly Features, and Hole Wizard

Using Library Features

Creating Library Features

Creating Assembly Cuts

Making Fillets and Chamfers in Assemblies

Using the Hole Wizard

Creating Weld Beads

Working with Envelopes

Understanding Smart Components

Using Smart Components

Making Smart Components

Tutorial: Working with Smart Components

Tutorial: Working with Library Features

Summary

CHAPTER 19: Controlling Assembly Configurations and Display States

Using Display States

Understanding Assembly Configurations

Tutorial: Working with Assembly Configurations

Summary

CHAPTER 20: Modeling in Context

Understanding In-Context Modeling

Dealing with the Practical Details of In-Context Modeling

Using Other Types of External References

Tutorial: Working In-Context

Summary

CHAPTER 21: Editing, Evaluating, and Troubleshooting Assemblies

Working with Mates

Editing File Management Issues

Evaluating Assemblies

Summary

CHAPTER 22: Working with Large Scale Design

Using Large Design Review

Creating a Walk-through

Creating a GridSystem

Transferring Data with the IFC File Type

Summary

CHAPTER 23: Animating with the MotionManager

Familiarizing Yourself with the MotionManager

Using the Animation Wizard

Animating the View

Animating with Key Points

Animating with Basic Motion

Summary

Part IV: Creating Drawings

CHAPTER 24: Automating Drawings: The Basics

Comparing Templates and Formats

Creating Drawing Formats

Creating Drawing Templates

Creating Blocks

Summary

CHAPTER 25: Working with Drawing Views

Creating Common View Types

Creating Other View Types

Using Display Options in Views

Distinguishing Views from Sheets

Tutorial: Working with View Types, Settings, and Options

Summary

CHAPTER 26: Using Annotations and Symbols

Using Notes

Using Blocks in Drawings

Using Symbols

Using Center Marks and Centerlines

Tutorial: Using Annotations

Summary

CHAPTER 27: Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Putting Dimensions on Drawings

Adding Tolerances

Using Dimension Styles

Aligning Dimensions and Annotations

Tutorial: Working with Dimensions and Tolerances

Summary

CHAPTER 28: Using Layers, Line Fonts, and Colors

Controlling Layers

Controlling Line Format

Hiding and Showing Edges

Tutorial: Using Drawing Display Tools

Summary

CHAPTER 29: Working with Tables and Drawings

Driving the Bill of Materials

Using Design Tables

Placing Hole Tables on Drawings

Using Revision Tables

Using General Tables

Working with Tables in Models

Tutorial: Using BOMs

Tutorial: Using Hole Tables

Tutorial: Using Revision Tables

Summary

CHAPTER 30: Creating Assembly Drawings

Combining Parts and Assemblies on the Same Drawing

Using Multi-Page Templates

Using Views with Special Assembly Functions

Using Color in Assembly Drawing Views

Setting Up Drawings of Large Assemblies

Tutorial: Creating a Simple Assembly Drawing

Summary

Part V: Using Advanced and Specialized Techniques

CHAPTER 31: Modeling Multi-Bodies

Using Powerful Tools Effectively

Understanding Multi-Body Techniques

Creating Multi-Bodies

Managing Bodies

Tutorials: Working with Multi-Bodies

Summary

CHAPTER 32: Working with Surfaces

Introducing Surfaces

Understanding Surfacing Terminology

Surfacing Tools

Tutorial: Working with Surfaces

Summary

CHAPTER 33: Employing Master Model Techniques

Using Pull Functions

Using Push Functions

Tutorial: Working with Master Model Techniques

Summary

CHAPTER 34: Using SolidWorks Sheet Metal Tools

Using the Base Flange Features

Making Sheet Metal Parts from Generic Models

Using Other Methods

Using Multi-Body Techniques with Sheet Metal

Tutorial: Working with the Insert Bends Method for Sheet Metal Parts

Tutorial: Using the Base Flange Sheet Metal Method

Summary

CHAPTER 35: Creating Sheet Metal Drawings

Making Sheet Metal Drawings

Getting the Flat Pattern

Making Drawings of Multi-Body Sheet Metal Parts

Summary

CHAPTER 36: Creating Weldments and Weldment Drawings

Sketching in 3D

Using the Weldment Tools

Using Non-Structural Components

Using Sub-Weldments

Working with Cut Lists

Creating Weldment Drawings