SolidWorks Fundamentals

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SolidWorks Fundamentals introduces students to the foundational tools and workflows of 3D parametric modeling using SolidWorks—the industry-standard software for mechanical design and product development. Participants will learn how to create fully defined sketches, build parts using essential modeling features, and assemble components into functional mechanical systems.

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Course Outline

  1. Introduction

    0 lessons
  2. Module 1: Health and Safety

    4 lessons
    1. 1.1 - Hardware & Software
    2. 1.2 - File Management & Legislation
    3. 1.3 - Common injuries
    4. 1.4 - Module 1 Quiz: Health and Safety
  3. Module 2: Understand the methodology

    13 lessons
    1. 2.1 - Understanding SolidWorks
    2. 2.2 – User Interface and Program Layout
    3. 2.3 – Viewing Tools and Selection Techniques
    4. 2.4 – Command Manager and Workflow
    5. 2.5 – File Operations and Management
    6. Mid Module Quiz
    7. 2.6 – Templates and Document Settings
    8. 2.7 – Measuring Techniques and Evaluation
    9. 2.8 – Features and the Design Tree
    10. 2.9 – Design Intent and Parametric Modelling
    11. 2.10 – Model Stability, References, and Best Practices
    12. End of Module Quiz: Methodology of Parametric modelling
    13. Relation Quiz
  4. Module 3: Getting started with Sketching

    24 lessons
    1. 3.1 - Sketch tasks
    2. 3.2 - Sketch Commands
    3. 3.3 - Sketch Dimensions
    4. 3.4 - Sketch tools
    5. 3.5 - Sketch Patterns
    6. Mid - Module Quiz - 25 Questions
    7. 3.6 - Sketch Entities
    8. 3.7 - Sketch Location
    9. 3.8 - Sketch Relations
    10. 3.9 - Sketch Definition
    11. 3.10 - Sketch Features
    12. 3.11 - Sketch Equations
    13. End of Module 3 Quiz - 25 questions
    1. Sketching Exercise Practice

      1. 3.11 Sketch Tasks
      2. 3.21 Sketch Commands
      3. 3.31 Sketch Dimensions
      4. 3.41 Sketch Tools
      5. 3.51 Sketch Patterns
      6. 3.61 Sketch Entities
      7. 3.71 Sketch Location
      8. 3.81 Sketch Relations
      9. 3.91 Sketch Definition
      10. 3.101 Sketch Features
      11. 3.111 Sketch Equations
  5. Module 4: Basic Modelling techniques

    22 lessons
    1. 4.1 - Introduction to Solid Modeling
    2. 4.2 - Base Features: Extrusions
    3. 4.3 - Cut Features
    4. 4.4 - Revolved Features
    5. 4.5 - Feature Relationships & Dependencies
    6. Mid Module Quiz
    7. 4.6 - Fillets, Chamfers, and Basic Detail Features
    8. 4.7 - Hole Creation and Simple Driven Features
    9. 4.8 - Patterned Features
    10. 4.9 - Mirror, Sweep, and Loft Features
    11. 4.10 - Model Editing, Updates, and Design Intent
    12. End of Module quiz
    1. Modeling Exercise Pratice

      1. 4.11 - Introduction to Solid Modeling
      2. 4.21 - Base Features: Extrusions
      3. 4.31 - Cut Features
      4. 4.41 - Revolved Features
      5. 4.51 - Feature Relationships & Dependencies
      6. 4.61 - Fillets, Chamfers, and Basic Detail Features
      7. 4.71 - Hole Creation and Simple Driven Features
      8. 4.81 - Patterned Features
      9. 4.91 - Mirror, Sweep, and Loft Features
      10. 4.101 - Model Editing, Updates, and Design Intent
  6. Module 5: Basic Assemblies

    22 lessons
    1. 5.1 - Introduction to Assemblies
    2. 5.2 - Inserting and Positioning Components
    3. 5.3 - Assembly Mates: Fundamentals
    4. 5.4 - Advanced Mates and Motion Control
    5. 5.5 - Subassemblies and Assembly Structure
    6. Mid Module Quiz: Basic Assemblies
    7. 5.6 - Component Patterns in Assemblies
    8. 5.7 - In-Context Design (Top-Down Basics)
    9. 5.8 - Assembly Configurations
    10. 5.9 - Interference Detection and Assembly Evaluation
    11. 5.10 - Assembly Editing, Troubleshooting, and Design Intent
    12. End of Module quiz - Basic Assemblies
    1. Assemblies Exercise Practice

      1. 5.11 - Introduction to Assemblies
      2. 5.21 - Inserting and Positioning Components
      3. 5.31 - Assembly Mates: Fundamentals
      4. 5.41 - Advanced Mates and Motion Control
      5. 5.51 - Subassemblies and Structure
      6. 5.61 - Component Patterns
      7. 5.71 - In-Context Design
      8. 5.81 - Assembly Configurations
      9. 5.91 - Interference Detection and Evaluation
      10. 5.10 - Editing and Troubleshooting
  7. Module 6: Basic Drawings

    23 lessons
    1. 6.1 - Introduction to Engineering Drawings
    2. 6.2 - Templates and Sheet Setup
    3. 6.3 - Creating Drawing Views
    4. 6.4 – Projection and Advanced Views
    5. 6.5 – Dimensions and Annotations
    6. Mid Module Quiz – SolidWorks Basic Drawings.
    7. 6.6 – Line Appearance and Display States
    8. 6.7 – Exploded Views and Assembly Drawings
    9. 6.8 – Bill of Materials and Tables
    10. 6.9 – Properties and Appearances
    11. 6.10 – Saving, Exporting, and Finalizing
    12. End of Module Quiz – SolidWorks Basic Drawings.
    13. Untitled quiz
    1. Drawing Practice exercises

      1. 6.11 - Introduction to Engineering Drawings
      2. 6.21 - Templates and Sheet Setup
      3. 6.31 - Creating Drawing Views
      4. 6.41 – Projection and Advanced Views
      5. 6.51 – Dimensions and Annotations
      6. 6.61 – Line Appearance and Display States
      7. 6.71 – Exploded Views and Assembly Drawings
      8. 6.81 – Bill of Materials and Tables
      9. 6.91 – Properties and Appearances
      10. 6.101 – Saving, Exporting, and Finalizing
  8. Module 8: Diagnose and repair faults

    13 lessons
    1. 12.1 Diagnose problems
    2. 12.2 Auto repair
    3. 12.3 Manually repair
    4. 12.4 Reordering features
    5. 12.5 Reordering features
    6. 12.6 Roll back bar
    7. 12.7 Repair definition problems
    8. 12.8 Fully define function
    9. 12.9 Feature problems
    10. 12.10 Order problems
    11. 12.11 Repair failed features
    12. 12.12 Identifying repair order
    13. 12.13 - Module 12 Quiz: Diagnose and repair faults
  9. Bonus: DCG Projects - 2020 - 2025

    7 lessons
    1. DCG Projects 2020
    2. DCG Projects 2021
    3. DCG Projects 2022
    4. DCG Projects 2023
    5. DCG Projects 2024
    6. DCG Projects 2025
    7. Untitled quiz
  10. Bonus: Project 1

    8 lesson
    1. Advanced Project
    1. Module 5: Patterning and driven features

      1. 6.1 Mirror command
      2. 6.2 - Parallel Planes
      3. 6.3 - Mirror Bodies
      4. 6.4 - Linear Pattern
      5. 6.5 - Circular Pattern
      6. 6.9 - Creating Axes and reference geometry
      7. 6.13 - Module 6 Quiz - Patterning and driven features
  11. Bonus: Project 2

    0 lessons
  12. Bonus Exercises

    0 lessons

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Self-Paced exams

Step-by-step modeling exercises with on-screen guidance, downloadable files, practice activities and individual module exams .

Written by Experts

All courses are written by experienced industry experts who actively work in engineering, design, and advanced manufacturing fields.

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