* SolidWorks, used by an estimated 775,000 engineers and draftspersons to create technical drawings, is renowned for its superior 3D rendering capabilities
* Covers the new SolidWorks 2006 version and is also applicable to some earlier versions of the tool
* Plain-English explanations get readers up to speed on using templates, creating and editing drawings, printing and plotting, reviewing drawings, automating and leveraging drawings, and collaborating with others
* Written by a SolidWorks insider and CAD-industry veteran
* Companion CD shows users how to perform SolidWorks tasks
From the Back Cover
Get familiar with SolidWorks and begin building
See where to use 3D, capture design intent, and create drawings the easy way
SolidWorks 2006 is a program with a lot of depth, and we're talking about more than its cool 3D capabilities. Thank goodness for this plain-English guide! Here's where you find out how SolidWorks works, plan your design, and create parts and assemblies. Discover the secrets of automating drawings, tips for collaboration, and a whole lot more.
Discover how to
Work with SolidWorks templates
Capture and document design intent
Create robust parts
Reuse model dimensions and annotations
Automate drawing creation
Create virtual prototypes
