{"product_id":"9781585038411","title":"Beginner's Guide to SolidWorks 2014 - Level IWith DVD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to teach new users the basic concepts of SolidWorks and good solid modeling techniques \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses a task oriented approach to learning SolidWorks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocuses on the processes to complete the modeling of a part, instead of individual commands \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes video instruction \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers commands found on the Certified SolidWorks Associate Exam \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn Detail\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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 the user completes a series of models while learning different ways to accomplish a particular task. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the end of this book, you will have a fairly good understanding of the SolidWorks interface and the most commonly used commands for part modeling, assembly and detailing after completing a series of components and their 2D drawings complete with Bill of Materials. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book focuses on the processes to complete the modeling of a part, instead of focusing on individual software commands or operations, which are generally simple enough to learn. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author strived hard to include the commands required in the Certified SolidWorks Associate test as listed on the SolidWorks website, as well as several more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolidWorks is an easy to use CAD software that includes many time saving tools that will enable new and experienced users to complete design tasks faster than before. Most commands covered in this book have advanced options, which may not be covered in this book. This is meant to be a starting point to help new users to learn the basic and most frequently used commands. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow Includes Video Instruction \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach copy of this book now includes video instruction. In these videos the author provides a visual presentation of tutorials found in the book. The videos reinforce the steps described in the book by allowing you to watch the exact steps the author uses to complete the exercise. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schroff Development Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47055525609712,"sku":"9781585038411","price":47.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781585038411_p0.jpg?v=1763797770","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781585038411","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}