Inside SolidWorks (2nd Edition)

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Book Description
INSIDE SolidWorks provides engineering professionals with a comprehensive introduction to SolidWorks, the first solid modeling program to run in native Windows 95 and Windows NT environments. The author takes care to guide readers through beginning to increasingly more advanced SolidWorks functionality and thinking by describing-and showing-through examples and exercises how to apply the software to a multitude of widely divergent manufacturing processes. Step-by-step examples within chapters enable readers to build a sample part based on topics covered. Q&A sections support chapter discussion, and end-of chapter exercises provide hands-on experience with the software's functionality.

Book Info
(Thomson Learning) Provides beginner to intermediate users with a host of manufacturing based examples and tutorials in SolidWorks. Contains review questions at the end of each chapter, and a comprehensive index.

Customer Reviews
Encyclopedic, September 22, 2005
Reviewer: David Elliott "Rags & Old Iron" (Marlborough, MA United States)
This is the big fat reference book. Every computer application needs one - and this is it for SolidWorks. If you are just learning I recommend Planchard's Engineering Design with SolidWorks first. But if you are already familiar with the territory, Inside SolidWorks will provide the nitty gritty detail for functionality you didn't know existed, often cutting through corporate SolidWorks obfuscation. I'll read a paragraph and think, this guy is a god! I have used the book extensively for years, basing much of the class I teach on it, and there remains much still to read. The only downside is that as a reference it has few examples. Thankfully, Thompson has finally updated it for 2006. Get the update, ISBN 1418020850, due out Oct 5 2005.

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• SolidWorks 2006 for Designers
  by Sham Tickoo [ISBN: 1932709134]
  In this textbook, the author emphasizes on the solid modeling techniques that improve the productivity and efficiency of the user. Consisting of 14 chapters structured in a pedagogical sequence, this textbook is very effective in learning the features and capabilities of the software. It covers the Part, Assembly, and Drawing modes of SolidWorks 2006.
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• Inside Solidworks, 4E
  by David Murray [ISBN: 1418020850]
  Learn to make optimal use of today's most popular Windows®-based, 3D parametric solid modeling tool! Fully updated to the newest features and functions of SolidWorks® 2006, this invaluable how-to and reference manual clearly marks functionality specific to SolidWorks 2006 for users who have not yet upgraded to the latest release.
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• SolidWorks For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
  by Greg Jankowski [ISBN: 0764595555]
  Here's where you find out how SolidWorks works, plan your design, and create parts and assemblies. Discover the secrets of automating drawings, tips for collaboration, and a whole lot more. Discover how to Work with SolidWorks templates Capture and document design intent Create robust parts Reuse model dimensions and annotations Automate drawing creation Create virtual prototypes
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• SolidWorks 2003 Tutorial and MultiMedia CD
  by David C. Planchard, Marie Planchard [ISBN: 1585031313]
  This text provides a quick introduction to SolidWorks. Its focus is to provide a solid foundation in SolidWorks by utilizing projects with step-by-step instructions. Each chapter addresses a progressive learning approach, lists desired outcomes and usage competencies, and identifies a project with reflective information on the previous project situation.
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• Drawing and Detailing with SolidWorks 2003
  by David C. Planchard, Marie Planchard [ISBN: 1585031291]
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