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Solidworks for Autocad Users

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I was using Solidworks for most of my college projects and things just can't get easier! The book will frequently do a comparison between AutoCad and Solidworks to illustrate the different concepts behind the two CAD programs. Recommended for new users to experienced AutoCAD users.

The book guides you through all aspects of the software with step by step instructions on how to use its many features. The thing which makes it better than most tutorials is that it often gives the why's and why not's of using certain methods in addition to the how to's. As the books title suggests it offers a transition from 2d Autocad to solid modeling with Solidworks. The book is not limited to use by Autocad users, anyone new to the software will find it very informative. Written at the Solidworks97 release, it was still very much up to date with Solidworks98.

When I purchased this book I felt that it was excellent, it helped in the transition from 2D work to the 3D world. I would recomend this book for any one just starting out in Solid Works. It is also a very good reference for use later on.

The book is a fine users manual for those switching from a line based CAD system, like Autocad, to a parametric modeler, like Solidworks. Examples of all the major features of Solidworks are given with clear explanations and diagrams. A chapter on Photoworks is included for those who purchased the separate program. Where appropriate, an Autocad example command is compared to the Solidworks version, usually showing how Solidworks does it better.
A great tutorial

well please let me know how to read the book on line,i am solidworks new user and residing in india.i will be very thankfull to you.

This book very boring, confuse, Picture ok but not clea