Training Course Contents
By quickly getting up to speed, as well as using best modeling practices, the SOLIDWORKS Essentials course ultimately ensures maximum efficiency and productivity for all SOLIDWORKS users.
New CAD users, seasoned users of other CAD systems and veteran SOLIDWORKS users can all benefit from Essentials training.
Real life case studies are used to illustrate processes, teaching everything you need to know for building parametric models of parts and assemblies, and making drawings of those parts and assemblies.
This training course will help you to:
- Create parametric sketches
- Create parts and build assemblies
- Create and control different versions of your parts with configurations
- Automate design modification with equations and excel design tables
- Create drawings of your designs
Course Info at a glance
Course Preview
Watch an overview video to get a preview of the SOLIDWORKS Essentials
Requirements & Benefits
Requirements
Features Targeted
Skills you will acquire
SOLIDWORKS Essentials Lessons
The following lessons are included in the course
Lesson 1: SOLIDWORKS Basics and the User Interface
- What is SOLIDWORKS Software?
- Design Intent
- File References
- Opening Files
- The SOLIDWORKS User Interface
- Using the Command Manager
Lesson 2: Introduction to Sketching
- 2D Sketching
- Stages in the Process
- Saving Files
- What are We Going to Sketch?
- Sketching
- Sketch Entities
- Basic Sketching
- Rules That Govern Sketches
- Design Intent
- Sketch Relations
- Dimensions
- Extrude
- Sketching Guidelines
Lesson 3: Basic Part Modeling
- Basic Modeling
- Terminology
- Choosing the Best Profile
- Choosing the Sketch Plane
- Details of the Part
- Boss Feature
- Sketching on a Planar Face
- Cut Feature
- Using the Hole Wizard
- View Selector
- Filleting
- Editing Tools
- Detailing Basics
- Drawing Views
- Center Marks
- Dimensioning
- Changing Parameters
Lesson 4: Symmetry and Draft
- Case Study: Ratchet
- Design Intent
- Boss Feature with Draft
- Symmetry in the Sketch
- Sketching Inside the Model
- View Options
- Using Model Edges in a Sketch
- Creating Trimmed Sketch Geometry
- Copy & Paste Features
Lesson 5: Patterning
- Why Use Patterns?
- Linear Pattern
- Circular Patterns
- Reference Geometry
- Mirror Patterns
- Using Pattern Seed Only
- Up To Reference
- Sketch Driven Patterns
Lesson 6: Revolved Features
- Case Study: Handwheel
- Design Intent
- Revolved Features
- Building the Rim
- Building the Spoke
- Edit Material
- Mass Properties
- File Properties
- SOLIDWORKS SimulationXpress
- Using SOLIDWORKS SimulationXpress
- The SimulationXpress Interface
Lesson 7: Shelling and Ribs
- Shelling and Ribs
- Analyzing and Adding Draft
- Other Options for Draft
- Shelling
- Ribs
- Full Round Fillets
- Thin Features
Lesson 8: Editing: Repairs
- Part Editing
- Editing Topics
- Sketch Issues
- FilletXpert
- DraftXpert
Lesson 9: Editing: Design Changes
- Part Editing
- Design Changes
- Information From a Model
- Rebuilding Tools
- Sketch Contours
- Replace Sketch Entity
Lesson 10: Configurations
- Using Configurations
- Other Methods to Create Configurations
- Modeling Strategies for Configurations
- Editing Part that Have Configurations
- Design Library
Lesson 11: Global Variables & Equations
- Using Global Variables and Equations
- Renaming Features and Dimensions
- Design Rules Using Global Variables and Equations
- Global Variables
- Equations
- Using Operators and Functions
Lesson 12: Using Drawings
- More About Making Drawings
- Section View
- Model Views
- Broken View
- Detail Views
- Drawing Sheets and Sheet Formats
- Annotations
Lesson 13: Bottom-Up Assembly Modeling
- Case Study: Universal Joint
- Bottom-Up Assembly
- Creating a New Assembly
- Position of the First Component
- FeatureManager Design Tree and Symbols
- Adding Components
- Mating Components
- Using Part Configurations in Assemblies
- Sub-assemblies
- Smart Mates
- Inserting Sub-assemblies
- Pack and Go
Lesson 14: Using Assemblies
- Analyzing the Assembly
- Checking for Clearances
- Changing the Values of Dimensions
- Exploded Assemblies
- Explode Line Sketch
- Bill of Materials
- Assembly Drawings
Appendix
- Options Settings
- Document Templates
Testimonials
"I'm transitioning from AutoCAD to SOLIDWORKS and this course has allowed me to get up to speed quickly so that I can confidently work in SOLIDWORKS now."
— Gerard Cormier, SPI Health and Safety
"Without hesitation, I would absolutely recommend this course to anyone who has an interest in growing their abilities within the engineering industry. The content was bountiful, the instructor was helpful, and the pace was the perfect balance of comfort and challenge."
— Sarah Rauer, Phybridge
"The method of instruction in teaching SOLIDWORKS Essentials was very effective. Each lesson was informative and complemented with time for practice in the form of exercises that reinforced the skills that were clearly demonstrated during lecture time. Extremely patient, the instructor always made sure to answer questions and clarify answers. I am certainly better prepared with more skills and more efficient CAD techniques."
— Joe Felice, Self Employed
Training Methods
Choose from three different training methods available to you
Group/Public Training
Receive SOLIDWORKS training as a group in a traditional classroom environment.
Classes can be taken in one of our 12 training locations across Canada using SOLIDWORKS approved training content and methodologies.
Advantages
- Cost effective training method.
- Leave the office to concentrate on learning.
- Learn more through group questions and feedback.
Live Online Training
With our online training you will experience an interactive learning environment where you can give feedback, gain access to the SOLIDWORKS training files and get time to work on training exercises.
Advantages
- Online courses are typically half day sessions.
- More effective than video based training, with recorded videos learners are often not as focused on the training and skip exercises.
Onsite at your location
Receive training at your place of work. This style of flexible training is perfect for teams or individuals who are faced with a specific challenge and require personalized courses with on-the-job coaching.
Advantages
- Use our state-of-the-art mobile classroom at your facility.
- Bring your team up to a consistent level of knowledge by having them take the same training at the same time.
- Benefit from flexible scheduling options.
Upcoming Classes
Choose a SOLIDWORKS Essentials class from the list below
| Start | Duration | Location | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 13th June, 2023 | 6 Days (5.5 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Monday, 19th June, 2023 | 5 Days (7 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Monday, 26th June, 2023 | 5 Days (7 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Monday, 10th July, 2023 | 5 Days (7 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Monday, 17th July, 2023 | 5 Days (7 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday, 18th July, 2023 | 6 Days (5.5 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Monday, 24th July, 2023 | 5 Days (7 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Monday, 7th August, 2023 | 5 Days (7 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday, 8th August, 2023 | 5 Days (7 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Monday, 14th August, 2023 | 5 Days (7 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday, 15th August, 2023 | 6 Days (5.5 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Monday, 21st August, 2023 | 5 Days (7 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Monday, 28th August, 2023 | 5 Days (7 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Monday, 11th September, 2023 | 5 Days (7 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday, 12th September, 2023 | 6 Days (5.5 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Monday, 18th September, 2023 | 5 Days (7 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Monday, 18th September, 2023 | 5 Days (7 hours/day) | Oakville, ON. | Get a Quote |
| Monday, 2nd October, 2023 | 5 Days (7 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday, 10th October, 2023 | 5 Days (7 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Monday, 16th October, 2023 | 5 Days (7 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday, 17th October, 2023 | 6 Days (5.5 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Monday, 23rd October, 2023 | 5 Days (7 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Monday, 30th October, 2023 | 5 Days (7 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Monday, 6th November, 2023 | 5 Days (7 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday, 7th November, 2023 | 6 Days (5.5 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Monday, 13th November, 2023 | 5 Days (7 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Monday, 27th November, 2023 | 5 Days (7 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Monday, 27th November, 2023 | 5 Days (7 hours/day) | Oakville, ON. | Get a Quote |
| Monday, 4th December, 2023 | 5 Days (7 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday, 5th December, 2023 | 6 Days (5.5 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
| Monday, 11th December, 2023 | 5 Days (7 hours/day) | Online | Get a Quote |
SOLIDWORKS Essentials class not listed for your required date or location?
Get a quote for the course and let us know the date and location where you require training.
Or learn more about our On-the-job Coaching and Customized SOLIDWORKS Training services.
Are you using SOLIDWORKS to its full potential?
Enhance your skills and capabilities with a SOLIDWORKS Training Assessment from Javelin.