SolidWorks 2011 Parts Bible -- Contents -- Introduction -- Part 1: Introducing SolidWorks Basics -- Chapter 1: Introducing SolidWorks -- Starting SolidWorks for the First Time -- Identifying SolidWorks Documents -- Understanding Feature-Based Modeling -- Understanding History-Based Modeling -- Sketching with Parametrics -- Understanding Design Intent -- Editing Design Intent -- Working with Associativity -- Tutorial: Creating a Part Template -- Tutorial: Using Parametrics in Sketches -- Summary -- Chapter 2: Navigating the SolidWorks Interface -- Identifying Elements of the SolidWorks Interface -- Making the Interface Work for You -- Getting to Know the Interface -- Summary -- Chapter 3: Working with Sketches -- Opening a Sketch -- Identifying Sketch Entities -- Inferencing in Sketch -- Exploring Sketch Settings -- Using Sketch Blocks -- Working with Reference Geometry -- Tutorial: Learning to Use Sketch Relations -- Tutorial: Using Blocks and Belts -- Tutorial: Creating Reference Geometry -- Summary -- Chapter 4: Creating Simple Parts and Drawings -- Discovering Design Intent -- Creating a Simple Part -- Tutorial: Making a Simple Drawing -- Summary -- Chapter 5: Using Visualization Techniques -- Manipulating the View -- Using the View Tools -- Using the DisplayManager -- Exploring the Display Pane -- Applying Color Automatically to Features -- Using Edge Display Settings -- Tutorial: Applying Visualization Techniques -- Summary -- Part 2: Building Intelligence into Your Parts -- Chapter 6: Getting More from Your Sketches -- Editing Sketch Relations -- Working with Sketch Entities -- Using Sketch Pictures -- Using Sketch Text -- Using Colors and Line Styles with Sketches -- Using Other Sketch Tools -- Sketching in 3D -- Tutorial: Editing and Copying -- Tutorial: Controlling Pictures, Text, Colors, and Styles -- Tutorial: Using Metadata.

Tutorial: Sketching Calculator -- Summary -- Chapter 7: Modeling with Primary Features -- Identifying When to Use Which Tool -- Understanding Fillet Types -- Using Chamfers -- Tutorial: Bracket Casting -- Summary -- Chapter 8: Selecting Secondary Features -- Creating Curve Features -- Selecting a Specialty Feature -- Tutorial: Creating a Wire-Formed Part -- Summary -- Chapter 9: Patterning and Mirroring -- Patterning in a Sketch -- Mirroring in a Sketch -- Exploring the Geometry Pattern Option -- Patterning Bodies -- Patterning Faces -- Patterning Fillets -- Understanding Pattern Types -- Using Cosmetic Patterns to Create an Appearance -- Mirroring 3D Solids -- Tutorial: Creating a Circular Pattern -- Tutorial: Mirroring Features -- Tutorial: Applying a Cosmetic Pattern -- Summary -- Chapter 10: Using Equations -- Understanding Equations -- Using Link Values -- Using Global Variables -- Using Expressions -- Controlling Suppression States of Features -- Linking to External Equations -- Tutorial: Using Equations -- Summary -- Chapter 11: Working with Part Configurations -- Controlling Items with Configurations -- Using Design Tables -- Creating a Simple Design Table -- Using the Configuration Publisher -- Tutorial: Working with Configurations and Design Tables -- Summary -- Chapter 12: Editing, Evaluating, and Troubleshooting -- Using Rollback -- Reordering Features -- Reordering Folders -- Using the Flyout and Detachable FeatureManagers -- Summarizing Part Modeling Best Practice -- Using Evaluation Techniques -- Troubleshooting Errors -- Tutorial: Making Use of Editing and Evaluation Techniques -- Summary -- Chapter 13: Using Hole Wizard and Library Features -- Using the Hole Wizard -- Using Library Features -- Creating Library Features -- Understanding Dissection -- Tutorial: Working with Library Features -- Summary -- Part 3: Creating Part Drawings.

Chapter 14: Automating Drawings: The Basics -- Comparing Templates and Formats -- Creating Drawing Formats -- Creating Drawing Templates -- Creating Blocks -- Summary -- Chapter 15: Working with Drawing Views -- Creating Common View Types -- Using the View palette -- Using Model Views -- Using the Projected View -- Using Standard 3 View -- Using Detail View -- Working with Section Views -- Creating Other View Types -- Using Display Options in Views -- Distinguishing Views from Sheets -- Tutorial: Working with View Types, Settings, and Options -- Summary -- Chapter 16: Using Annotations and Symbols -- Using Notes -- Using Blocks in Drawings -- Using Symbols -- Using Center Marks and Centerlines -- Tutorial: Using Annotations -- Summary -- Chapter 17: Dimensioning and Tolerancing -- Putting Dimensions on Drawings -- Adding Tolerances -- Using Dimension Styles -- Aligning Dimensions and Annotations -- Tutorial: Working with Dimensions and Tolerances -- Summary -- Chapter 18: Using Layers, Line Fonts, and Colors -- Controlling Layers -- Controlling Line Format -- Hiding and Showing Edges -- Tutorial: Using Drawing Display Tools -- Summary -- Part 4: Using Advanced Techniques -- Chapter 19: Modeling Multi-Bodies -- Using Powerful Tools Effectively -- Understanding Multi-Body Techniques -- Creating Multi-Bodies -- Managing Bodies -- Using Multiple Bodies with Sheet Metal, Weldments, and Molds -- Tutorials: Working with Multi-Bodies -- Summary -- Chapter 20: Working with Surfaces -- Introducing Surfaces -- Understanding Surfacing Terminology -- Surfacing Tools -- Using Surfacing Techniques -- Tutorial: Working with Surfaces -- Summary -- Part 5: Working with Specialized Functionality -- Chapter 21: Using SolidWorks Sheet Metal Tools -- Using the Base Flange Features -- Making Sheet Metal Parts from Generic Models -- Using Other Methods.

Using Multi-Body Techniques with Sheet Metal -- Tutorial: Working with the Insert Bends Method for Sheet Metal Parts -- Tutorial: Using the Base Flange Sheet Metal Method -- Summary -- Chapter 22: Creating Sheet Metal Drawings -- Introducing Sheet Metal Drawings -- Getting the Flat Pattern -- Making Drawings of Multi-Body Sheet Metal Parts -- Summary -- Chapter 23 -- Using Imported Geometry and Direct Editing Techniques -- Understanding the Basics of Imported Geometry -- Understanding the Traditional Role of Direct Edit Tools -- Using SolidWorks Direct Edit Tools -- Tutorial: Importing and Repairing Solid Geometry -- Tutorial: Editing with Flex and Freeform Features -- Summary -- Chapter 24: Using Plastic Features -- Using Plastic Features -- Using Plastic Evaluation Tools -- Summary -- Part 6: Appendixes -- Appendix A: Finding Help -- SolidWorks Help -- SolidWorks Web Site -- Graphics Cards Link -- Customer Portal -- User Groups -- Online Forums -- Non-Commercial Web Sites -- Appendix B: What's on the DVD -- System Requirements -- Troubleshooting -- Customer Care -- Index.