Solidworks 2013 Bible 1st Edition

by Matt Lombard (Author)

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A comprehensive resource packed with information for both beginners and advanced users

SolidWorks is the leading 3D solid modeling software used in computer-aided design. It's powerful but not simple. This complete guide introduces beginners to the software but then goes far beyond, covering numerous details that advanced users have requested. Beginners will learn not only how the software works but why, while more experienced users will learn all about search criteria, Pack-and-Go, other file management concepts, and much more. A valuable companion website contains before and after real-world parts and assemblies along with many example files used in the text. Additionally, the text of the book is augmented by video tutorials with author voice-over which can be found on the website.

SolidWorks is the leading 3D CAD program, and previous editions of this book have sold more than 33,000 copies
Covers necessary information to give beginners a solid foundation in the software, including part and assembly modeling and 2D drawing techniques
Addresses a wide range of advanced topics not treated in other books, including best practices, search criteria, Pack-and-Go, and other file management concepts
Includes tutorials on both beginning and advanced topics, with videos; sample part, assembly, and drawing files; and before-and-after example files available on the companion website

SolidWorks 2013 Bible is the ultimate resource on SolidWorks 2013, the book beginners can start with and advanced users will want to keep close at hand.

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Companion Website FEATURES:

before-and-after example files
Video tutorials

Learn best practices & advanced techniques

Find content not well covered elsewhere

Take your SolidWorks skills to a new level

Get solid with SolidWorks Standard

Are you switching from another CAD program or trying to improve your current SolidWorks skills? If you want more info on SolidWorks than you've been able to find, this practical guide from well-known SolidWorks guru Matt Lombard is what you need. Featuring detailed content and workarounds, new performance icons to help you choose the best settings, and access to video tutorials, this book will soon have you efficiently using this complex software at a higher level.

Review SolidWorks basic concepts, terminology, and the user interface
Integrate 3D intelligence into your sketches from the beginning, and design parts
Work with assembly sketches, use SpeedPak and other tools, and control assembly configurations
Use the best tools for creating drawings from SolidWorks parts and assemblies
Master multi-body modeling and surface modeling, including techniques not widely covered elsewhere
Work effectively with large-scale designs

Create smooth shapes with the new Conic sketch entity

Use the new Intersect feature to create and edit solid bodies

Display the FeatureManager in a straight-line history

Companion Website

Visit the companion website for:

Chapter intro videos to get you up to speed on each chapter's basic concepts
Tutorial videos that accompany the many tutorials in the book
All hands-on project files needed to complete the tutorials
Before-and-after example files

About the Author

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

Paperback: 1296 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (March 11, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1118508408
ISBN-13: 978-1118508404
Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 1.6 x 9 inches
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June 7, 2013

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Good things: +4 Stars

1.) Comprehensive orderly introduction and in-depth exploration to all areas of Solidworks 2013 far in excess of the software suites Help files.

2.) Using the Kindle desktop App to read the manual is a priceless feature.

3.) A great amount of content which focuses on avoiding pitfalls , in some cases caused by developer supplied training content, in a refreshingly blatant manner. For example many of the developer supplied tutorials when finished do not pass manufacturability or other validation routines. Begging the question what was the point?

4.) A "large" per chapter reservoir of downloadable content for use with many hands-on lessons including some great full Assemblies. 39 fun filled Chapters covering virtually every nook and cranny of the software, it's strengths and weaknesses and how to leverage each function in a way that improves efficiency while building in Part and Assembles protection from the start. ( See notes below )

Cons:- One Star

A.) As I wade through Chapter 14, I have found that downloaded tutorial content references may or may not always correspond to the written textual references, so the tutorial modeling content files are there but may be named slightly differently.

B.) Searching within the corresponding Chapter content will eventually reveal the files, and as a bonus far more than is mentioned directly. This particular circumstance is proving to be a frustrating aspect of an otherwise very useful reference.

C:) Also there are chapters where similar or the same assemblies, parts etc. have corresponding but seemingly redundant Chapter content, however each iteration focuses on specific relevant tasks. This has created confusion, but again some patience is worth the increased proficiency.

Tips - I downloaded all of the content (*.ZIP) files into one folder entitled Solidworks 2013 Bible. This has to be done one at a time unfortunately if you purchased the Kindle Version which does not include the referenced DVD. I then expand each corresponding Chapter content, one at a time, to a project folder, and then finally populate Workgroup PDM on a Server, creating a living reference of sorts.

Well worth the price even with the aforementioned peculiarities. This Manual may help deter any reader from throwing the entire computer and software out the nearest window otherwise. Go from NOOB to Ninja in only 39 Chapters full of CAD excitement and intrigue published in beautiful Times Roman typeface! heh heh :-)

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A good book but!

August 13, 2013

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I give the book 3.5 out of 5.0 stars. It has many Pros vs. Cons but more Cons.

Pros:
It's a very comprehensive book packed with information on SolidWorks 2013.

Amazon offers it at a good price and the book covers most of the important aspects for the average user.

Delivery was great (two days).

Cons:
The print is very small and all screen shots are too light, unreadable and vary between board line usefulness.

I tried to contact the author using his stated blog. The blog is not active. He is now working for Solid Edge.

No CD in the book with the models. You will need to download all models from the Wiley site. Found no videos (he claims videos for the book).

Models are from older SolidWorks versions; so you will need to update them.

The tutorial modeling files are named incorrectly throughout the book vs. the Wiley site. You will need to search for the correct ones.

Do not use the drawing section if you are trying to learn or apply a drafting standard (ANSI Y14.5). Matt does not utilizes a drawing or dimension standard.

I'm surprise that more people have not addressed these items in their reviews.
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Nora

Great source of Solidworks information

September 2, 2016

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Even though I have Solidworks 2016, I bought this based on reviews. Was very pleased. This has really great information on all the required functions & techniques that I needed to effectively use the application. I really appreciate how it was written to be easy to understand. I gained so much useful knowledge in one weekend.

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reese lassman

Acceptable reference

April 8, 2014

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This book works alright as a reference to gain insight into how some the tools work. I really thought it would have some interesting techniques, but overall nothing too exiting. What I was really hoping for was some troubleshooting tips but that's not the case.

I'd recommend the book for beginners who need a guide for solidworks workflows.

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Frank Chase

OK, I guess... It sits on my desk more than being read.

September 6, 2016

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Not quite for a total noob- I guess nothing beats jumping in the deep end and thrashing around a bit. I was expecting something a little better than the Solidworks tutorial included in the program.

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John C.

all you need and then some

July 2, 2017

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A big book its got all you need and then some for SolidWorks.

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Tom Gose

Could be more better

October 11, 2013

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It needs better tutorial index, and examples of commands prompts. It difficult because of it's size, it takes awhile to look stuff.

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Mark M.

Very well written. I found the tutorials in SolidWorks ...

July 25, 2015

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Very well written. I found the tutorials in SolidWorks very frustrating because the instructions didn't always match the version. I'd get stuck and have no where to go for help. I'm about a third of the way through the book and that's only happened once so far.

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RebelRob

Five Stars

Book was as described and arrived on time.

Published 11 months ago

Good book as reference and consultation for the use of ...

Good book as reference and consultation for the use of Solidworks.
The only bad thing is that the images and screenshots are black and white.

Overall good.

Published 1 year ago

Edward Schaider

Excellent reference book

Published on February 22, 2016

william s bagnard

One Star

Unreadable!

Published on January 21, 2016

ryan perry

Three Stars

Okay for some reference.

Published on December 4, 2015

Craig Willis

Five Stars

getting me through the day as I learn Solid Works.

Published on November 24, 2015

Alan B

Excellent book, a wealth of useful info.

Excellent book, a wealth of useful info. Not really a tutorial type book, nor was I expecting that, but a very thorough desktop reference.

Published on August 11, 2015

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