{"product_id":"9781630570743","title":"SOLIDWORKS 2017 Tutorial with Video Instruction","description":"SOLIDWORKS 2017 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 in learning SOLIDWORKS with video instruction, SOLIDWORKS model files and preparation for the Certified Associate - Mechanical Design (CSWA) exam.\u003cp\u003eThe book is divided into three sections. Chapters 1 - 6 explore the SOLIDWORKS User Interface and CommandManager, Document and System properties, simple machine parts, simple and complex assemblies, proper design intent, design tables, configurations, equations, multi-sheet, multi-view drawings, BOMs, and Revision tables using basic and advanced features.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapters 7 - 10 prepare you for the Certified Associate - Mechanical Design (CSWA) exam. The certification indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of 3D CAD and engineering practices and principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eView Chapter 11 on Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) and its benefits and features. Understand the terms and technology used in low cost 3D printers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the step-by-step instructions and develop multiple assemblies that combine over 100 extruded machined parts and components. Formulate the skills to create, modify and edit sketches and solid features.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn the techniques to reuse features, parts and assemblies through symmetry, patterns, copied components, apply proper design intent, design tables and configurations. Learn by doing, not just by reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesired outcomes and usage competencies are listed for each chapter. Know your objective up front. Follow the steps in each chapter to achieve your design goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWork between multiple documents, features, commands, custom properties and document properties that represent how engineers and designers utilize SOLIDWORKS in industry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SDC Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47048158937328,"sku":"9781630570743","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781630570743_p0.jpg?v=1763670572","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781630570743","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}