SDC Publications: Newest SOLIDWORKS 2015 Titles

Engineering & Computer Graphics Workbook Using SOLIDWORKS 2015

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500

Engineering & Computer Graphics Workbook Using SOLIDWORKS 2015 is an exercise-based workbook that uses step-by-step tutorials to cover the fundamentals of SOLIDWORKS 2015. The intended audience is college undergraduate engineering majors, but it could also be used in pre-college introductory engineering courses or by self learners. The text follows an educational paradigm that was researched and developed by the authors over many years.

Automating SOLIDWORKS 2015 Using Macros

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0600

Automating SOLIDWORKS 2015 Using Macros is designed as a tutorial to help beginner to intermediate programmers develop macros for SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS Workgroup or Enterprise PDM. The focus of this book is primarily on the Visual Studio Tools for Applications (VSTA) macro interface. It covers many of the major API functions through practical use cases.

Parametric Modeling with SOLIDWORKS 2015

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0600

Parametric Modeling with SOLIDWORKS 2015 contains a series of sixteen tutorial style lessons designed to introduce SOLIDWORKS 2015, solid modeling and parametric modeling techniques and concepts. This book introduces SOLIDWORKS 2015 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 techn

CSWE - Certified SolidWorks Expert Preparation Materials

Tue, 10 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0600

The Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE) examination is meant to distinguish those individuals who demonstrate the ability to utilize advanced functions and features to solve complex modeling challenges. Becoming a Certified SolidWorks Expert is a great way to distinguish yourself amongst your colleagues. The CSWE exam is the most challenging exam offered by SolidWorks, and it has been almost impossible to find an authoritative guide on passing the exam - until now.

SOLIDWORKS 2015 in 5 Hours with Video Instruction

Tue, 10 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0600

SOLIDWORKS 2015 in 5 Hours with video instruction introduces the new user to the basics of using SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software in five easy lessons. This book is intended for the student or designer that needs to learn SOLIDWORKS quickly and effectively for senior capstone, machine design, kinematics, dynamics, and other engineering and technology projects that use SOLIDWORKS as a tool. Engineers in industry are expected to have SOLIDWORKS skills for their company’s next project.

Learning SOLIDWORKS 2015

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0600

This book will teach you everything you need to know to start using SOLIDWORKS 2015 with easy to understand, step-by-step tutorials. This book features a simple robot design used as a project throughout the book. You will learn to model parts, create assemblies, run simulations and even create animations of your robot design.

Beginner's Guide to SolidWorks 2015 - Level II

Fri, 06 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0600

Beginner’s Guide to SolidWorks 2015 – Level II starts where Beginner’s Guide – Level I ends, following the same easy to read style and companion video instruction, but this time covering advanced topics and techniques. The purpose of this book is to teach advanced techniques including sheet metal, surfacing, how to create components in the context of an assembly and reference other components (Top-down design), propagate design changes with SolidWorks’ parametric capabilitie

SOLIDWORKS 2015 and Engineering Graphics

Fri, 16 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600

SOLIDWORKS 2015 and Engineering Graphics: An Integrated Approach combines an introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2015 with a comprehensive coverage of engineering graphics principles. Not only will this unified approach give your course a smoother flow, your students will also save money on their textbooks. What’s more, the exercises in this book cover the performance tasks that are included on the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) Examination.

Beginner's Guide to SolidWorks 2015 - Level I

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600

This book is intended to help new users learn the basic concepts of SolidWorks and good solid modeling techniques in an easy to follow guide that includes video instruction. It is a great starting point for those new to SolidWorks or as a teaching aid in classroom training to become familiar with the software’s interface, basic commands and strategies as users complete a series of models while learning different ways to accomplish a particular task. At the end of this book,

Engineering Graphics with SOLIDWORKS 2015 and Video Instruction

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0600

Engineering Graphics with SOLIDWORKS 2015 and video instruction is written to assist the technical school, two year college, four year university instructor/student or industry professional that is a beginner or intermediate SOLIDWORKS user. The book combines the fundamentals of engineering graphics and dimensioning practices with a step-by-step project based approach to learning SOLIDWORKS with video instructions. Learn by doing, not just by reading.

SolidWorks 2015 Tutorial with Video Instruction

Wed, 24 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600

SolidWorks 2015 Tutorial with video instruction is targeted towards a technical school, two year college, four year university or industry professional that is a beginner or intermediate CAD user. The text provides a student who is looking for a step-by-step project based approach to learning SolidWorks with video instruction, SolidWorks model files, and preparation for the Certified Associate - Mechanical Design (CSWA) exam. The book is divided into three sections.

SolidWorks 2015 Part II - Advanced Techniques

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600

SolidWorks 2015 Part II - Advanced Techniques picks up where SolidWorks 2015 Part I - Basic Tools leaves off. Its aim is to take you from an intermediate user with a basic understanding of SolidWorks and modeling techniques to an advanced user capable of creating complex models and able to use the advanced tools provided by SolidWorks. The text covers parts, surfaces, SimulationXpress, sheet metal, top-down assemblies and core and cavity molds.

SolidWorks 2015 Part I - Basic Tools

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0600

SolidWorks 2015 Part I - Basic Tools introduces new users to the SolidWorks interface, SolidWorks tools and basic modeling techniques. It provides readers with a strong understanding of SolidWorks and covers the creation of parts, assemblies and drawings. Every lesson and exercise in this book was created based on real world projects.

Engineering Design with SolidWorks 2015 and Video Instruction

Fri, 28 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600

Engineering Design with SolidWorks 2015 and video instruction is written to assist students, designers, engineers and professionals. The book provides a solid foundation in SolidWorks by utilizing projects with step-by-step instructions for the beginner to intermediate SolidWorks user. Explore the user interface, CommandManager, menus, toolbars and modeling techniques to create parts, assemblies and drawings in an engineering environment.

Official Guide to Certified SolidWorks Associate Exams: CSWA, CSDA, CSWSA-FEA (SolidWorks 2012 - 2015)

Fri, 28 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0600

The Official Guide to Certified SolidWorks Associate Exams: CSWA, CSDA, CSWSA-FEA is written to assist the SolidWorks user to pass the associate level exams. Information is provided to aid a person to pass the Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA), Certified Sustainable Design Associate (CSDA) and the Certified SolidWorks Simulation Associate Finite Element Analysis (CSWSA FEA) exams. There are three goals for this book.