Complete Solidworks Beginners Course

Module 1: Introduction & Interface Basics

⏳ 1 hour

• Topics: SolidWorks layout, Command Manager, Feature Manager, view orientation

• Hands-on: Customize toolbars and navigate through a sample part file

Module 2: 2D Sketching Essentials

⏳ 1.5 hours

• Topics: Sketch entities (lines, circles, arcs), geometric relations, dimensions

• Hands-on: Create a parametric 2D profile using constraints and smart dimension

Module 3: Creating 3D Features

⏳ 2 hours

• Topics: Extrude Boss/Base, Revolve, Sweep, Loft, Cut-Extrude operations

• Hands-on: Build a simple bracket and add cut-outs using feature tools

Module 4: Assembly Modeling

⏳ 1.5 hours

• Topics: Inserting components, standard mates (coincident, concentric, distance), subassemblies

• Hands-on: Assemble a hinge mechanism and test basic motion

Module 5: Engineering Drawings & Detailing

⏳ 1.5 hours

• Topics: Drawing views (standard, section, detail), dimension styles, datum and annotations

• Hands-on: Generate a 2D drawing from a part with proper dimensions and notes

Module 6: Configurations & Design Tables

⏳ 1 hour

• Topics: Creating configurations for part variations, design table basics in Excel

• Hands-on: Set up a design table for a shaft with multiple diameters

Module 7: Intro to Surfacing & Visualization

⏳ 1 hour

• Topics: Basic surface features (planar, extruded), applying materials, rendering with PhotoView 360

• Hands-on: Create a simple curved surface and apply a metal appearance

Module 8: Final Project & Best Practices

⏳ 2 hours

• Topics: End-to-end workflow, file management, naming conventions, design intent considerations

• Hands-on: Model, assemble, and detail a small gearbox module incorporating learned tools

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