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Modeling Options for Sketching, Features, and Assemblies in SolidWorks

by Chris Scarlett

Throughout these lessons, we'll learn the various options available when modeling in SolidWorks while applying sketch entities, features, and assemblies. Software required: SolidWorks 2012 and higher.

What you'll learn

Throughout these lessons, we'll learn the various options available when modeling in SolidWorks while applying sketch entities, features, and assemblies. With the new annual versions of SolidWorks, options are frequently added as enhancements to the program while existing options are sometimes just plain overlooked. In these lessons, we'll slow down and look again at some of these options and learn what they do, how they work and when to apply them. Software required: SolidWorks 2012 and higher.

About the author

Chris Scarlett is a teacher and designer with 14 years of experience in Computer Aided Design program at various schools, a regional engineering firm, and for many of his own clients. He is extremely proficient in AutoCAD, Revit Architecture and SolidWorks. Many of his students describe their experiences in his project oriented classes as being efficient, effective and productive. A leader in his department at Central Washington University in "flipping" his teaching methods, he posts his classro... more

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