SDC Publications: Newest titles by David C. Planchard CSWP, 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Champ

Official Guide to Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exams: CSWA, CSWA-SD, CSWA-S, CSWA-AM (SOLIDWORKS 2023 - 2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The Official Guide to Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exams: CSWA, CSWA-SD, CSWA-S, CSWA-AM provides the most comprehensive coverage of SOLIDWORKS Associate exam related topics available, including material for the 3DEXPERIENCE platform certifications. This edition includes additional modeling exercises, and updated bonus sections on two 3DEXPERIENCE Platform certifications: the SOLIDWORKS Associate Collaborative Designer Role certification and the SOLIDWORKS Associate – 3D Creator (xDesign) certification. This book is tailored for those with 6-9 months of SOLIDWORKS experience and basic knowledge of engineering fundamentals and practices.

Engineering Graphics with SOLIDWORKS 2026

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Engineering Graphics with SOLIDWORKS 2026 is the ultimate guide for students, designers, engineers, and professionals who want to master SOLIDWORKS. With a focus on combining the fundamentals of engineering graphics and dimensioning practices with a hands-on, project-based approach, this book takes you on a journey through 11 comprehensive chapters. Start by exploring the history of engineering graphics and manual sketching techniques, dive into orthographic projection, multi-view drawings, and dimensioning practices, and understand the evolution of CAD to the development of SOLIDWORKS.

Official Certified SOLIDWORKS Design Professional Certification Guide (SOLIDWORKS 2023 - 2026)

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

This book will provide you with a wealth of information about the three segments of the CSWP CORE exam. The intended audience for this book is a person who has passed the CSWA exam and who has eight or more months of SOLIDWORKS training and usage. This guide is not intended to teach you how to use SOLIDWORKS, but is written to provide you with CSWP exam tips, hints and information on sample questions and categories that are aligned with the exam.

SOLIDWORKS 2026 Quick Start

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The perfect companion for anyone who wants to learn SOLIDWORKS quickly and effectively, SOLIDWORKS 2026 Quick Start acquaints you with the basics of SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software in five easy lessons. This book is ideal for students, designers and engineers who want to jump into SOLIDWORKS, unleash their creativity and take their design skills to the next level today. Written by an experienced SOLIDWORKS instructor, SOLIDWORKS 2026 Quick Start is packed with tips and tricks that help new users streamline their design modeling process to make it efficient and organized.

Engineering Design with SOLIDWORKS 2026

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Are you looking to learn SOLIDWORKS? As luck would have it, you have found the perfect SOLIDWORKS resource for students, designers, engineers and professionals alike! Engineering Design with SOLIDWORKS 2026 provides a solid foundation in SOLIDWORKS by using projects with step-by-step instructions that are perfect for both beginners and intermediate users.

SOLIDWORKS 2026 Tutorial

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Get ready to take your 3D CAD skills to the next level with SOLIDWORKS 2026 Tutorial. Whether you're a student, designer, engineer, or professional who’s new to SOLIDWORKS, this book is the ultimate guide to mastering SOLIDWORKS’ impressive capabilities. And if you're preparing for the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate - Mechanical Design (CSWA) exam, you're in luck, because this book has got you covered.

SOLIDWORKS 2025-2026 and the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600

SOLIDWORKS 2025-2026 and the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform introduces educators, students, designers and engineering professionals to working with SOLIDWORKS in a secure, cloud-connected environment using the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform. Through nine focused, step-by-step tutorials, you will learn how to connect your desktop SOLIDWORKS session to the platform, manage data in the cloud, and collaborate more effectively with teams remotely. Working in a single modeling environment, the book shows you how to access the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform from the SOLIDWORKS Task Pane, treat it as an add-in, and take advantage of cloud-based Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools without leaving the SOLIDWORKS interface.

SOLIDWORKS 2025 Quick Start

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600

The perfect companion for anyone who wants to learn SOLIDWORKS quickly and effectively, SOLIDWORKS 2025 Quick Start acquaints you with the basics of SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software in five easy lessons. This book is ideal for students, designers and engineers who want to jump into SOLIDWORKS, unleash their creativity and take their design skills to the next level today. Written by an experienced SOLIDWORKS instructor, SOLIDWORKS 2025 Quick Start is packed with tips and tricks that help new users streamline their design modeling process to make it efficient and organized.

Engineering Design with SOLIDWORKS 2025

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Are you looking to learn SOLIDWORKS? As luck would have it, you have found the perfect SOLIDWORKS resource for students, designers, engineers and professionals alike! Engineering Design with SOLIDWORKS 2025 provides a solid foundation in SOLIDWORKS by using projects with step-by-step instructions that are perfect for both beginners and intermediate users.

Engineering Graphics with SOLIDWORKS 2025

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Engineering Graphics with SOLIDWORKS 2025 is the ultimate guide for students, designers, engineers, and professionals who want to master SOLIDWORKS. With a focus on combining the fundamentals of engineering graphics and dimensioning practices with a hands-on, project-based approach, this book takes you on a journey through 11 comprehensive chapters. Start by exploring the history of engineering graphics and manual sketching techniques, dive into orthographic projection, multi-view drawings, and dimensioning practices, and understand the evolution of CAD to the development of SOLIDWORKS.

SOLIDWORKS 2025 Tutorial

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Get ready to take your 3D CAD skills to the next level with SOLIDWORKS 2025 Tutorial. Whether you're a student, designer, engineer, or professional who’s new to SOLIDWORKS, this book is the ultimate guide to mastering SOLIDWORKS’ impressive capabilities. And if you're preparing for the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate - Mechanical Design (CSWA) exam, you're in luck, because this book has got you covered.

Official Guide to Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exams: CSWA, CSWA-SD, CSWA-S, CSWA-AM (SOLIDWORKS 2022 - 2025)

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600

The Official Guide to Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exams: CSWA, CSWA-SD, CSWA-S, CSWA-AM provides the most comprehensive coverage of SOLIDWORKS Associate exam related topics available, including material for the 3DEXPERIENCE platform certifications. This edition includes new bonus sections on two 3DEXPERIENCE Platform certifications: the SOLIDWORKS Associate Collaborative Designer Role certification and the SOLIDWORKS Associate – 3D Creator (xDesign) certification. This book is tailored for those with 6-9 months of SOLIDWORKS experience and basic knowledge of engineering fundamentals and practices.

Engineering Graphics with SOLIDWORKS 2024

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Engineering Graphics with SOLIDWORKS 2024 is the ultimate guide for students, designers, engineers, and professionals who want to master SOLIDWORKS. With a focus on combining the fundamentals of engineering graphics and dimensioning practices with a hands-on, project-based approach, this book takes you on a journey through 11 comprehensive chapters. Start by exploring the history of engineering graphics and manual sketching techniques, dive into orthographic projection, multi-view drawings, and dimensioning practices, and understand the evolution of CAD to the development of SOLIDWORKS.

SOLIDWORKS 2024 Tutorial

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Get ready to take your 3D CAD skills to the next level with SOLIDWORKS 2024 Tutorial. Whether you're a student, designer, engineer, or professional who’s new to SOLIDWORKS, this book is the ultimate guide to mastering SOLIDWORKS’ impressive capabilities. And if you're preparing for the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate - Mechanical Design (CSWA) exam, you're in luck, because this book has got you covered.

Engineering Design with SOLIDWORKS 2024

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Are you looking to learn SOLIDWORKS? As luck would have it, you have found the perfect SOLIDWORKS resource for students, designers, engineers and professionals alike! Engineering Design with SOLIDWORKS 2024 provides a solid foundation in SOLIDWORKS by using projects with step-by-step instructions that are perfect for both beginners and intermediate users.