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Course : SolidWorks - The basics

Official Dassault Systèmes course, SolidWorks exam preparation

Practical course - 5d - 35h00 - Ref. SOW
Price : 2420 CHF E.T.

SolidWorks - The basics

Official Dassault Systèmes course, SolidWorks exam preparation



With this training course, you'll learn the basics of using SolidWorks 3D CAD design software, which is the reference software for designing, managing, testing and distributing all your CAD models.


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IN-HOUSE
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In person or remote class
Available in English on request

Ref. SOW
  5d - 35h00
2420 CHF E.T.
En option :
Dynamique.Model.Bean_FormationOption
Certification : 240 € HT




With this training course, you'll learn the basics of using SolidWorks 3D CAD design software, which is the reference software for designing, managing, testing and distributing all your CAD models.


Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
Designing mechanical parts with SolidWorks

Intended audience
Design office technicians, draughtsmen, engineers.

Prerequisites
Master the Windows environment.

Practical details
Teaching methods
Alternating theory and practice, practical work and projects.

Course schedule

1
Présenter l’interface SolidWorks


2
Viewing and opening models


3
Handling and modifying models


4
Create reference geometries (planes, points, axes, etc.)


5
2D sketching, planes and geometry: points, lines, circles, arcs, rectangles, etc.


6
Enhance sketch contours with parameters and relationships


7
Dimension geometry and implement design rules


8
Solid functions: extrusion, bossing, revolution, drilling, undercutting


9
Fonctions de transformation : congé, chanfrein, répétition, symétrie


10
Automatic dimensioning, displacement and sizing


11
Configurations, terminology and part families


12
Bottom-up assembly, adding and positioning components


13
Degrees of freedom, SmartMates, hide components


14
Managing assemblies and sub-assemblies


15
Analyze assemblies, exploded parts, structural dynamics


16
Create a part in the context of a parameterized assembly


17
Integrating nomenclature


18
Layout plan


19
Inserting plan views


20
Managing different views


21
Dimensioning and dressing views



Options
Certification : 240 € HT
Les certifications SOLIDWORKS Associate sont : "ASSOCIATE - Mechanical Design ", "ASSOCIATE - Sustainability", "ASSOCIATE - Simulation", "ASSOCIATE - Electrical Design", "ASSOCIATE - Additive Manufacturing" et "ASSOCIATE - Mechanical Design". Pour chaque certification, il faut passer un examen. L'option voucher correspond à un passage d'examen.
Comment passer votre examen ?
The certification option comes in the form of a voucher or invitation that will allow you to take the exam at the end of the training course.

Customer reviews
5 / 5
Customer reviews are based on end-of-course evaluations. The score is calculated from all evaluations within the past year. Only reviews with a textual comment are displayed.
JEAN-CHARLES P.
22/09/25
5 / 5

Good content.



Publication date : 05/23/2024


Dates and locations

Last places available
Guaranteed date, in person or remotely
Guaranteed session
From 18 to 22 May 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration
From 12 to 16 October 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration
From 16 to 20 November 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration

REMOTE CLASS
2026 : 18 May, 12 Oct., 16 Nov.