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In this Solidworks 2012 training video, you will learn how to utilize the tools and techniques in this software to create 3D CAD models and assemblies. This training course is designed for the beginner, you do not have to have any previous experience with SolidWorks in order to learn from this tutorial video. Starting with the basics, you will tour the interface, and learn how to customize it to work efficiently within SolidWorks. Next, you will learn how to sketch your designs, before you proceed right into creating models. Each topic builds on the last, and you start creating a model of a bracket. Next, you will learn the tools and techniques to design a plastic housing, and then a more complex topic, creating a sheet metal enclosure. You not only learn the tools, but how to apply them efficiently, in real modelling examples. Other topics covered include, sweeps, creating part drawings, editing techniques, and visualization techniques. You will conclude with how to assemble and output your creations. By the conclusion of this computer based training course for SolidWorks 2012, you will be fully capable of creating your own 3D CAD models and assemblies, using this popular software. The author has included working files with this training course, to allow you to follow alongside as he covers each of the topics.

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Table of Contents

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Time

01. Introduction

Using The Working Files

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00:00:16

First Time You Run SolidWorks

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00:05:02

Using Help Resources

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00:05:20

SolidWorks Default Interface

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00:10:55

Customizing The Interface - Part 1

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Customizing The Interface - Part 2

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00:02:24

Customizing The Interface - Part 3

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00:01:10

Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts

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00:02:10

Customizing Mouse Gestures

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00:01:31

Customizing The Options Tab

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Templates And File Types

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02. Sketching

Introducing Sketch Elements - Part 1

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Introducing Sketch Elements - Part 2

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Introducing Sketch Elements - Part 3

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Introducing Sketch Elements - Part 4

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Introducing Sketch Elements - Part 5

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Automatic Sketch Relations And Cursor Feedback

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Introducing Dimensions

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Where To Start - Part 1

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Where To Start - Part 2

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Creating Your First Part - Alternator Cover - Part 1

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Creating Your First Part - Alternator Cover - Part 2

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Using DWG-DXF Data

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03. Modeling A Bracket

Identifying Features

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00:10:40

Base Plate And Bosses

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00:07:35

Creating Ribs And Draft

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00:05:57

Holes And Fillets

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Fillets - Part 1

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Fillets - Part 2

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Chamfers

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00:05:32

Symmetry In Sketches

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00:04:49

Mirror Features, Bodies, And Parts-Fixed

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00:08:55

Simple Configurations

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Table Driven Configurations

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Custom Properties

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Tags, Comments And Design Binder

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04. Modeling A Plastic Housing

Plastic Features Intro

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00:04:23

Draft

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Shell - Part 1

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Shell - Part 2

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Ribs

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Mounting Boss

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Circular Pattern

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Screw Boss

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Lip And Groove

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Reference Geometry

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Snap Hook

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Snap Hook Groove

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Vents

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05. Modeling A Sheet Metal Enclosure

Intro To Sheet Metal

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Flanges And Tabs - Part 1

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Flanges And Tabs - Part 2

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Hems, Jogs And Curved Flanges

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Placing Forming Tools

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Creating Forming Tools And Using Library Features

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Insert Bends

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Lofted Bends

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Reliefs And Corner Treatments

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06. Simple Sweeps And Lofts

3D Sketch

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Sweeping A Pipe

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Sweeping A Wire

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Sweep With Guide Curves

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Loft And Boundary

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Selection Methods

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Helical Features

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More Helical Sweeps

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07. Part Drawings

Introduction To Drawings

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Drawing Templates

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Sheet Formats

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Creating A New Drawing

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Creating Views

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Creating Special Views

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Placing Dimensions

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Placing Annotations

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Tables

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08. Editing Techniques

Editing - Part 1

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Editing - Part 2

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Editing And Parent-Child

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Rollback, Freeze, And Suppress

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09. Building Assemblies

Introducing Assemblies

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Assembly Templates And Starting A New Assembly

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Mates And Copying Parts

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Replacing And Inserting Parts

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Smart Mates And Mate Editing

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Editing A Part In Assembly

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Mating A Spring

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Subassemblies And In-Context Editing

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Motion And Animation

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Using Loft On Motorcycle Fork Parts

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Creating Handlebars Using In-Context Modeling

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Sketch Picture, 3D Sketch, And Curves

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Creating A Chain With Multi-Bodies

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More With Multi-Bodies

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10. Visualization Techniques

Introduction To Visualization

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Display Styles And Scenes

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Section Views And Viewports

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Display Manager And Display Pane

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Scenes, Lights And Cameras

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11. Assembly Drawings

Bill Of Materials And Ballooning

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Exploded View

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Multisheet Drawings And Formats

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Printing And E-Drawings

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Data Transfer

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12. Best Practices

Settings Used In Lessons

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Best Practice For Sketching And Features

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Best Practice For Assemblies

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SolidWorks On The Web

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