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

Second Edition
Gregory Jankowski
David Murray

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