SDC Publications: Newest Textbooks

Commercial Design Using AutoCAD 2027

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Commercial Design Using AutoCAD 2027 is designed for architectural students and professionals using Autodesk AutoCAD 2027. The intent is to provide you with a well-rounded knowledge of tools and techniques for use in both school and industry. This text takes a project-based approach to learning AutoCAD in which you develop a campus library throughout the book.

Residential Design Using AutoCAD 2027

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Residential Design Using AutoCAD 2027 is an introductory level tutorial which uses residential design exercises as the means to teach you Autodesk AutoCAD 2027. Each book comes with access to extensive video instruction in which the author explains the most common tools and techniques used when designing residential buildings using AutoCAD 2027. After completing this book you will have a well-rounded knowledge of Computer Aided Drafting that can be used in the industry and the satisfaction

Autodesk Inventor 2027 Certified User Exam Study Guide

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

The Autodesk Inventor Certified User Exam Study Guide is designed for the Inventor user who is already familiar with Inventor. It provides a series of hands on exercises and tutorials designed to help you prepare for the Autodesk Inventor Certified User Exam. The text covers all the exam objectives for the Inventor Certified User Exam.

Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Fusion

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Fusion contains a series of fourteen tutorial style lessons designed to introduce Autodesk Fusion, solid modeling, and parametric modeling techniques and concepts. This book introduces Autodesk Fusion on a step-by-step basis, starting with constructing basic shapes, all the way through to the creation of assembly drawings and 3D printing your own designs. This book takes a hands on, exercise intensive approach to all the important parametric mod

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

Thu, 23 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

Design Workbook Using SOLIDWORKS 2026

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Design Workbook Using SOLIDWORKS 2026 is an exercise-based book that guides you through a series of easy to understand, step-by-step tutorials that cover basic SOLIDWORKS commands. The 2026 edition includes updated SOLIDWORKS processes and methods to create models more efficiently than ever before. The intended audience is undergraduate engineering majors, but it can also be used in pre-college engineering courses.

Creo Parametric 12.0 Tutorial

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The eleven lessons in this tutorial introduce you to the design capabilities of Creo Parametric 12.0. The tutorial covers the major concepts and frequently used commands required to advance from a novice to an intermediate user level. Major topics include part and assembly creation, and creation of engineering drawings.

Autodesk Inventor 2027

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

This unique text and video set presents a thorough introduction to Autodesk Inventor for anyone with little or no prior experience with CAD software. It can be used in virtually any setting from four year engineering schools to on-the-job use or self-study. Unlike other books of its kind, it begins at a very basic level and ends at a very advanced level.

Parametric Modeling with SOLIDWORKS 2026

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Parametric Modeling with SOLIDWORKS 2026 contains a series of seventeen tutorial style lessons designed to introduce SOLIDWORKS 2026, solid modeling and parametric modeling techniques and concepts. This book introduces SOLIDWORKS 2026 on a step-by-step basis, starting with constructing basic shapes, all the way through to the creation of assembly drawings and motion analysis. This book takes a hands on, exercise intensive approach to all the important parametric modeling techniq

Designing with SOLIDWORKS 2026

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Designing with SOLIDWORKS 2026 is a thoughtfully crafted guide that presents you with a basic introduction to engineering design while simultaneously providing you with a strong foundation using SOLIDWORKS. This textbook goes beyond merely teaching the functionalities of SOLIDWORKS 2026; it underscores the pivotal role of SOLIDWORKS in modern engineering and design, making it an essential skill for aspiring engineers and designers. The author’s approach balances technical proficienc

Engineering Analysis with SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2026

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Engineering Analysis with SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2026 goes beyond the standard software manual. Its unique approach concurrently introduces you to the SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2026 software and the fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) through hands-on exercises. A number of projects are presented using commonly used parts to illustrate the analysis features of SOLIDWORKS Simulation.

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 d

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

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.

A Hands-On Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2026

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

Specifically written for those who are new to SOLIDWORKS, A Hands-On Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2026 allows you to learn as you follow an expert in SOLIDWORKS through the basics of the software to its more in-depth capabilities. This book works perfectly for a freshman design class or as a companion text to an engineering graphics textbook. Each tutorial in the book teaches you how to use engineering graphics concepts while modeling real-world parts and assemblies.