Solidworks Tutorials by SolidProfessor

[achen]

SolidProfessor just released a set of SolidWorks tutorials for people switching out of AutoCAD which I found really helpful. Here are the links:

Introducing the transition between 2D to 3D
http://solidprofessorstore.com/public_samples/01_01.wmv

Introduces SolidWorks behavior and Design Intent
http://solidprofessorstore.com/public_samples/01_02.wmv

Explains how to import a .dwg or .dxf file
http://solidprofessorstore.com/public_samples/01_03.wmv

Gives an overview of the DWGeditor
http://solidprofessorstore.com/public_samples/01_04.wmv

Explains how to import a .dwg file into a SolidWorks drawing
http://solidprofessorstore.com/public_samples/01_05.wmv

Explains how to import to a SolidWorks drawing as an embedded dwg format
http://solidprofessorstore.com/public_samples/01_06.wmv

Explains how to import a dwg file into a 3D model
http://solidprofessorstore.com/public_samples/01_07.wmv

Explains how to align and orient imported sketches
http://solidprofessorstore.com/public_samples/01_08.wmv

Their website is: SolidProfessor - Training for SolidWorks and SolidWorks-related Products

[achen]

Here are some more videos from Solidprofessor:

Introduces the how parts are created using combinations of features
http://solidprofessorstore.com/publi...83dsk01_01.wmv

Describes the various components of the SolidWorks interface
http://solidprofessorstore.com/publi...83dsk01_02.wmv

Explains how to use Edit Sketch and Edit Part modes
http://solidprofessorstore.com/publi...83dsk01_03.wmv

Explains how to use the line tool within a sketch
http://solidprofessorstore.com/publi...83dsk01_04.wmv

Explains how to use the rectangle tool within a sketch
http://solidprofessorstore.com/publi...83dsk01_05.wmv

Explains how to use the various circle and arc sketch entities
http://solidprofessorstore.com/publi...83dsk01_06.wmv

Explains how manual geometric relations can be added to control a sketch
http://solidprofessorstore.com/publi...83dsk01_07.wmv

Explains how dimensions are used to define and control a sketch
http://solidprofessorstore.com/publi...83dsk01_08.wmv

Explains how to extrude a 2-D sketch into a 3-D part
http://solidprofessorstore.com/publi...83dsk01_09.wmv

Explains how to remove material based on a sketch
http://solidprofessorstore.com/publi...83dsk01_10.wmv

[Arnoldo]

Thanks for posting the links.
Cheers!

[achen]

No problem at all. If any of you find the videos helpful or have any questions or comments please feel free to email me.

Visit SolidProfessor - Training for SolidWorks and SolidWorks-related Products for the complete tutorials

[achen]

Question asked by Richard and answered by Solidprofessor:

I have an assembly with movable parts. That when inserted into a new assembly, doesn't seem to work. How can I fix this?

http://www.solidprofessorstore.com/a...edia/V23Q1.wmv

[joelewinski]

The link that ACHEN provided doesn't work. Try this one instead...

[achen]

Here's a video on how to draw a conveyer belt from SolidProfessor:

http://www.solidprofessorstore.com/s...file=V23Q3.wmv

[Awhatmough]

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[achen]

Solidprofessor just released the SolidWorks Certification Preparation course (CSWP/CSWA). The SolidWorks Certification Prep course is designed to help users prepare and successfully pass the CSWP/CSWA exams. The course provides sample problems that covers all major areas of the exam as well as a practice test.

Check it out at SolidProfessor - Training for SolidWorks and SolidWorks-related Products