Chapter 1. Getting Started
Chapter Objectives
Create a sketch
Create a file/part
Create a solid model
Edit angular and circular shapes
Draw holes
Use Sketch tools
Change units of a part
1-1 Introduction
SolidWorks is a parametric solid modeler that uses dimensions, parameters, and relationships to define and drive 3D shapes. Solid modelers make it easy to edit and modify parts as they are constructed. This capability is ideal for creating new designs.
Parametric modelers use dimensions to drive the shapes. For example, to create a line of a defined length, a line is first sketched, and then the length dimension is added. The line will assume the length of the dimension. If the dimension is changed, the length of the line will change to ...
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