SolidWorks 2010 Bible [Paperback]

Matt Lombard (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0470554819 | ISBN-13: 978-0470554814 | Publication Date: April 5, 2010 | Edition: 1

The only guide you need to learn the leading 3D solid modeler program, SolidWorks.

This in-depth guide goes into extensive detail, not just on "how" the software works, but in many cases "why" it works the way it does.

• SolidWorks is a powerful 3D solid modeling system that is popular with CAD users everywhere, but to become really proficient at the more involved functionality in SolidWorks one really needs specialized training or a comprehensive book like the SolidWorks Bible
• Thoroughly covers SolidWork features using real-world examples
• Author, Matt Lombard, is well known and well respected in the SolidWorks community and host a popular SolidWorks blog called dezignstuff

Get the guidance you need to efficiently learn and master SolidWorks.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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From the Back Cover

The detail and depth you need to get the most out of SolidWorks

Whether you're new to SolidWorks or want to expand your current skills, this is the SolidWorks book you need. Offering in-depth content that exceeds most other publications on the subject, this book is a complete desk reference. Well-known SolidWorks consultant Matt Lombard covers all features, explains best practices, and provides pages of step-by-step tutorials and advanced techniques that will soon have you successfully using this powerful software for your own CAD projects.

• Understand feature- and history-based modeling, and sketching with parametrics

• Create sketches, parts, assemblies, and drawings

• Master the user interface, including menus, toolbars, macros, and more

• Work with mold tools, plastic and sheet metal parts, and weldments

• Learn advanced techniques for multibody modeling

• Build animations with SolidWorks MotionManager

What's on the CD-ROM?
The CD includes many examples files of drawings, parts, and assemblies. You'll also find part templates and before-and-after files that follow the tutorials in the book.

System Requirements: See the CD Appendix in the book for details and complete system requirements.

• Master all features, functions, and tools

• Explore best practices and cautionary data

• Learn specialized and advanced techniques

About the Author

Matt Lombard is an independent mechanical design consultant. Because of the popularity of his SolidWorks blog dezignstuff and his sessions at SolidWorks World, Matt has built a reputation as the go-to resource for everything SolidWorks.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1176 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (April 5, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470554819
• ISBN-13: 978-0470554814
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #247,958 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #32 in Books > Computers & Technology > Programming > Graphics & Multimedia > Solid Works

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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars There's better out there, May 4, 2010

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Deven Hanson "3D Dude" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SolidWorks 2010 Bible (Paperback)

The product description states, "The only guide you need to learn the leading 3D solid modeler program, SolidWorks." Not entirely true. The bible covers a LOT of information - some important, some not so. A lot of the information - I've seen on blogs and in the SolidWorks Help / Tutorials.

He doesn't use the default interface windows (toolbar locations) - so it was confusing to me as a new user. I was comparing the book to my system. I hit a hot key by mistake which activated a selection filter, it took over 5 minutes before I realize that a filter was active and 5 minutes looking through the book to deactivate it. I gave up looking and blogged the question. The book index provided no help - filters page 1048 - featuremanger - no selection filters. This is a reference book?

Try to find information on an eDrawing using the index? There is no mention of the Universial Joint Mate or Add-ins. No examples or tutorials of the Curve feature, Equation Driven Curve, etc. - just definitions from SolidWorks. The more I look through the book, the more it does not have the items I'm looking for. THE ONLY GUIDE - NO WAY!!!

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Weak for a new user, May 20, 2010

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J. Thomson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SolidWorks 2010 Bible (Paperback)

This is one of three Solidworks books which I purchased in the past two months. The book lacks a multimedia CD, doesn't provide simple step by step instructions, the actual tutorials are few and the author assumes a lot throughout the book on the software and terminology.

I couldn't open the files directly from the CD using SolidWorks. I was informed that for some of my confusion; it was due to older illustrations in the book (SolidWorks 2008, 2009 and 2010). For a newbie who is trying to following every word and step; this is confusing at times. I would not recommend this book for a new user.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Solidworks, August 4, 2010

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HL - See all my reviews

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I'm not quite sastified with this book. I need more tutorial than just idle theories.