SolidWorks® For Dummies®
Product ID: 111738061
Whether it's your first venture into 3D technical drawing software or you're switching to SolidWorks from something else, you're probably excited about what this CAD program has to offer. Chances are, you figure it's going to take awhile to get the hang of it before you can begin cranking out those perfectly precise 3D designs. SolidWorks For Dummies, 2nd Edition, can help you dramatically shorten that get-acquainted period! SolidWorks For Dummies, 2nd Edition will help you get up and running quickly on the leading 3D technical drawing software. You'll see how to set up SolidWorks to create the type of drawings your industry requires and how to take full advantage of its legendary 3D features. You'll discover how to: *Work with virtual prototypes *Understand the user interface *Use templates and sketch, assemble, and create drawings *Automate the drawing process *Review drawings and collaborate with other team members *Define and edit sketches *Create dimensions and annotations *Print or plot your drawings *Leverage existing designs Sample files on the bonus CD-ROM show you how to apply the latest version of SolidWorks and accomplish specific tasks. Even if you're brand-new to CAD software, SolidWorks For Dummies, 2nd Edition will have you feeling like a pro in no time. You'll find you've entered a whole new dimension. Note: The Kindle edition of this book does not include any CDs or DVDs. Review: very helpful - very helpful Review: Good Book - This book is fairly good. It is hard to follow sometimes and lacks a good "Project" as most software books use to teach you everything. Instead this book just tells you how to do stuff and jumps back and forth. Therefore you have to create your own projects as you go to try the different things they are talking about. Good thing? Well it does teach you more if you have to stumble around to try things so I guess you do learn more that way. At What cost? Well it is flustrating at times trying to understand them flipping back and forth. This does work but not as smoothly as other software books I have used for other things. However, I havent found a better one yet for SolidWorks so take it with a grain of salt.
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R**A
very helpful
very helpful
F**S
Good Book
This book is fairly good. It is hard to follow sometimes and lacks a good "Project" as most software books use to teach you everything. Instead this book just tells you how to do stuff and jumps back and forth. Therefore you have to create your own projects as you go to try the different things they are talking about. Good thing? Well it does teach you more if you have to stumble around to try things so I guess you do learn more that way. At What cost? Well it is flustrating at times trying to understand them flipping back and forth. This does work but not as smoothly as other software books I have used for other things. However, I havent found a better one yet for SolidWorks so take it with a grain of salt.
R**O
A real success for the "Dummies" brand of books
This is a good task-based, issues-based overview of SolidWorks. Suitable for today's attention-deficit, info-overloaded, multi-tasked-maxed-out student or working stooge who wants to get a solid beginner's feel for this complex, cool 3D engineering tool--jus' the facts and not a heck of a lot of incomprehensible theorizing. (Of course a committed engineer will need to go somewhere else for the math & other CAD ideas). I'd venture a bold statement and say that this is THE starting point for people considering a career change to this field, and what I liked especially is that the book is pretty clear about being a starting point only. Near the end are the "Ten Tips" for new SW engineers; they make a lot of practical sense. I recommmend pairing this with another task-based product, a video tutorial by VTN, which is also good for the busy beginner who just needs to figure out how to become quickly productive with this tool. Learn SolidWorks by Video - Volume 1 and Learn SolidWorks by Video - Volume 2 .
M**O
SolidWorks For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers))
Good book, picked up info that did not stand out in Solidworks Book. It is a good reference book to have on shelf, presents information in a different way sometimes making info easier to understand, share this book with others.
L**O
Pretty average, but better than others
It's a pretty average book and if you like the Dummies series then this is a good place to start. I did find it easier to read and learn from than some of the more "classroom" styled books on the subject. Still, it's not great.
C**A
Used book
Book is in great shape!
J**E
Good explanation of the CAD tool
The used book seller shipped promptly (at least made paying the big $$$$ for fast delivery worthwhile). The book is pretty good. I'm an experienced CAD pilot on Pro/E, Unigraphics, and Intergraph. I'm looking at changing jobs, and may need to know something about SolidWorks. This book told me what I needed to know - that the basic concepts of the software are pretty much similar - things in different places on the menus. The explanations are very easy to follow. The only downside is that as versions change from year to year, books like this tend to go out of date fairly quickly (how much depends on how extensive the changes are in the software).
R**G
Five Stars
Good book. Great delivery time. Arrived as promised. Love Amazon.
M**E
As advertised
Good book
M**Y
Five Stars
Easy to use guide for Solid works
A**R
Five Stars
Quick and as described
E**N
Help for a "Dummy" like me
A good staring place
T**E
fab
Great product. Would highly recommend
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