SOLIDWORKS 2018 Intermediate Skills Expanding on solids, surfaces, multibodies, configurations, drawings, sheet metal and assemblies

SOLIDWORKS 2018 Intermediate Skills is part of a three part series which builds on the SOLIDWORKS features learned in SOLIDWORKS 2018 Basic Tools. SOLIDWORKS 2018 Intermediate Skills broadens your SOLIDWORKS knowledge base by covering such features as surveys, lofts and boundaries, the use of multibodies, generating engineering drawings and other SOLIDWORKS functions that are critical for the effective use of this powerful software. This book helps prepare you for the advanced features of SOLIDWORKS which are covered in SOLIDWORKS Advanced Techniques. It uses a step by step tutorial approach with real world projects. This book also features a Quick-Reference-Guide to the SOLIDWORKS 2018 commands, icons, and customized hotkeys.

1. Document Properties 2. Sketching 3. Creating Multibody Parts 4. Working with Multibody Parts 5. Revolved & Thread Features 6. Flex Bending 7. Sweep with Guide Curves 8. Lofts and Boundaries 9. Surfaces and Patches 10. Configuration Features 11. Assembly Motions and Mates 12. Using Smart Mates 13. Top Down Assembly 14. Using the Lip and Groove Options 15. Assembly Drawings and BOMs 16. Drawings and Detailing 17. SOLIDWORKS MBD 18. Sheet Metal Parts 19. Smart Components 20. Using Subtract & Intersect 21. Using Magnetic Mates 22. Hybrid Modeling