SolidWorks For AutoCAD Users
Zeroes In On The Fundament Difference Between AutoCAD and SolidWorks To Assist Engineers in Transitioning to 3D SolidWorks

By Gregory Jankowski, David Murray - Second Edition

By zeroing in on the fundamental differences between AutoCAD and SolidWorks, this book is intended to assist design engineers in making a rapid transition from 2D (AutoCAD Release 14) to a 3D (SolidWorks 99) design environment.

Now fully updated based on SolidWorks 99 - one of the hottest Windows-native, 3D, parametric modeling applications available - this handy reference includes sample design sessions, command and function cross-references, discussions on data interchangeability, and more. New material is also included on important

SolidWorks 99 additions and enhancements, including: 3D dynamic sketching, layering, design table and BOM improvements, "smart mates," creation of linear and circular patterns in Sketch mode, plus "unrolling" conical sheetmetal models for viewing.

Benefits:

• Specialized coverage enables readers with a working knowledge of AutoCAD Release 14 to get up and running with SolidWorks 99…fast!
• Highlighted AutoCAD/SolidWorks comparative discussions and SolidWorks/AutoCAD functionality cross-reference enable readers to hone in on key differences between these popular CAD applications.

Contents:

Overview and the SolidWorks Interface. Implementation.
Getting Started.
Interacting with SolidWorks.
Sketching. Parts. Assemblies.
Drawings.
Printing. Import/Export.
Customizing SolidWorks
Appendix A: AutoCAD/SolidWorks
Functionality Cross-reference.
Appendix B: Command Cross-reference.
Illustrated Glossary.

544 Pages

Paperback, 544 pages