Solidworks for Autocad Users [Paperback]

Jankowski (Author), David Murray (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 156690191X | ISBN-13: 978-1566901918 | Publication Date: September 28, 1999 | Edition: 2

By zeroing in on the fundamental differences between AutoCAD and SolidWorks, this book is intended to assist design engineers in making a rapid transition from 2D (AutoCAD Release 14) to a 3D (SolidWorks 99) design environment. Now fully updated based on SolidWorks 99 – one of the hottest Windows-native, 3D, parametric modeling applications available – this handy reference includes sample design sessions, command and function cross-references, discussions on data interchangeability, and more. New material is also included on important SolidWorks 99 additions and enhancements, including: 3D dynamic sketching, layering, design table and BOM improvements, “smart mates,” creation of linear and circular patterns in Sketch mode, plus “unrolling” conical sheetmetal models for viewing.

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About the Author

David Murray is Training Manager for CADimensions, a computer-aided design software, hardware, and networking solutions provider based in East Syracuse, NY. Murray is the author of the Inside SolidWorks series, now in its fourth edition. He has used SolidWorks since its initial beta release in 1995, is a Certified SolidWorks Professional, and has been a Certified SolidWorks Instructor since 1997.

Product Details

• Paperback: 544 pages
• Publisher: OnWord Press; 2 edition (September 28, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156690191X
• ISBN-13: 978-1566901918
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #634,502 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #68 in Books > Computers & Technology > Programming > Graphics & Multimedia > Solid Works

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for AutoCad users!, October 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Solidworks for Autocad Users (Paperback)

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.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very good book for learning the Solidworks software., October 21, 1998

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This review is from: Solidworks for Autocad Users (Paperback)

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.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars very useful, May 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Solidworks for Autocad Users (Paperback)

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.