SolidWorks Course

Lesson 1 • File Management and Templates

Explains part, assembly, and drawing file types plus template creation. Ensures consistent document standards across all projects.

Lesson 2 • Installing and Launching SolidWorks

Covers system requirements, installation steps, and first-launch configuration. Establishes a functional workspace before any modelling begins.

Lesson 3 • Customising the SolidWorks Environment

Covers toolbar customisation, background settings, and system options. Prepares a personalised, productivity-optimised workspace.

Lesson 4 • Mouse, Keyboard, and View Controls

Teaches zoom, pan, rotate, and shortcut key usage for 3D navigation. Reduces friction in all subsequent modelling tasks.

Lesson 1 • Geometric Relations and Constraints

Explains automatic and manual relations such as coincident, tangent, and parallel. Ensures sketch stability and design intent preservation.

Lesson 2 • Smart Dimension and Tolerances

Covers linear, angular, and radial dimensioning with the Smart Dimension tool. Connects precise dimensioning to manufacturable part geometry.

Lesson 3 • Sketch Planes and Coordinate System

Introduces the three default planes and the role of the origin in sketch placement. Establishes spatial awareness critical for all 3D modelling.

Lesson 4 • Core Sketch Entities

Teaches lines, arcs, circles, rectangles, and splines using the sketch toolbar. Provides the geometric vocabulary for all part features.

Lesson 1 • Hole Wizard and Linear Patterns

Uses Hole Wizard for standard fastener holes and pattern tools for repetition. Reduces modelling time for symmetric and repeated geometry.

Lesson 2 • Loft Feature for Complex Shapes

Teaches multi-profile lofting with guide curves and start/end constraints. Enables organic and transitional geometry creation.

Lesson 3 • Fillet, Chamfer, and Shell Features

Applies edge treatments and wall-thinning operations to solid bodies. Prepares parts for realistic manufacturing and assembly fit.

Lesson 4 • Extrude Boss and Cut Features

Introduces Extrude Boss/Base and Extrude Cut as primary solid-creation tools. Forms the backbone of most mechanical part designs.

Lesson 1 • Equations and Global Variables

Introduces the Equations dialogue for linking dimensions with mathematical expressions. Enables parametric design where one change updates the entire model.

Lesson 2 • Reference Geometry Creation

Teaches construction of reference planes, axes, and coordinate systems. Enables feature placement on non-standard orientations and complex surfaces.

Lesson 3 • Multi-Body Part Modelling

Covers creating and managing multiple solid bodies within a single part file. Supports complex machined parts and mould design workflows.

Lesson 4 • Design Tables and Configurations

Uses Excel-driven design tables to generate part configurations from a single model. Enables product families without duplicating files.

Lesson 1 • Assembly Patterns and Mirroring

Applies linear, circular, and mirror operations to replicate components in assemblies. Reduces repetitive insertion work for symmetric designs.

Lesson 2 • Interference Detection and Analysis

Uses interference detection and clearance verification tools to validate assembly fit. Catches design errors before physical prototyping.

Lesson 3 • Assembly Environment Fundamentals

Introduces the assembly workspace, component insertion, and the FeatureManager tree. Establishes the structural foundation for multi-part assemblies.

Lesson 4 • Advanced and Mechanical Mates

Teaches gear, cam, slot, hinge, and path mates for mechanism simulation. Enables realistic kinematic behaviour in complex assemblies.

Lesson 1 • Drawing Sheet and View Setup

Covers sheet format selection, title block editing, and standard view projection. Establishes a professional drawing layout from the start.

Lesson 2 • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Introduces GD&T symbols, datum references, and feature control frames. Communicates form, orientation, and position requirements precisely.

Lesson 3 • Bill of Materials and Balloons

Generates assembly BOMs and links balloon annotations to component rows. Produces complete documentation packages for manufacturing and procurement.

Lesson 4 • Dimensions and Tolerances in Drawings

Applies model-driven and manual dimensions with tolerance formats to drawing views. Ensures drawings meet dimensional accuracy requirements.

Lesson 1 • Hybrid Solid and Surface Workflows

Integrates surface and solid tools using Replace Face and Indent operations. Produces final parts that combine the precision of both modelling approaches.

Lesson 2 • Lofted and Filled Surfaces

Creates smooth lofted surfaces and fills gaps with the Fill Surface tool. Enables closed, watertight surface models for downstream use.

Lesson 3 • Surface Editing and Trimming

Covers trim, untrim, extend, knit, and offset surface operations. Enables precise surface shaping and preparation for solid conversion.

Lesson 4 • Introduction to Surface Modelling

Distinguishes surface bodies from solid bodies and explains when surfaces are preferred. Frames surface modelling as a complement to solid workflows.

Lesson 1 • Motion Analysis Fundamentals

Uses SolidWorks Motion to simulate kinematic and dynamic assembly behaviour. Validates mechanism performance before physical prototyping.

Lesson 2 • Interpreting FEA Results

Analyses stress, displacement, and factor-of-safety plots from completed studies. Translates numerical output into actionable design improvements.

Lesson 3 • Meshing and Running Studies

Covers mesh generation, mesh control, and study execution. Mesh quality directly affects result accuracy and solver performance.

Lesson 4 • SolidWorks Simulation Setup

Introduces the Simulation add-in, study types, and material assignment workflow. Establishes the analysis environment before any loads are applied.