Course : SolidWorks, introduction
Practical course - 5d
- 35h00 - Ref. SWN
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 | Get to know the SOLIDWORKS software interface and how it works |
| Produce and create prismatic parts, simple revolutions, assemblies and drawings |
| Mastering file management |
| View, open, manipulate and modify templates |
| Create reference geometries |
| Enhance sketch contours with parameters and relationships |
| Dimension geometry, implement design rules, automatic dimensioning, displacement and dimensioning |
| Managing and analyzing assemblies and sub-assemblies |
| Integrating nomenclature |
| Layout the plan and insert plan views |
Intended audience
Those involved in projects requiring SOLIDWORKS software (technicians, draughtsmen, designers or design engineers...).
Prerequisites
Good knowledge of the Windows environment and CAD culture.
Practical details
Hands-on work
Discussions, experience sharing, demonstrations, tutorials and case studies.
Teaching methods
Active pedagogy based on case studies, carried out in agile mode, and assessment of skills acquired throughout the course.
Course schedule
1 Introduction to 2D and 3D interface and sketching
- Overview of the software interface.
- Reference geometries, planes, axes, standard and isometric views.
- System and work document setup options.
- Design and sketching techniques.
- Sketch quotation.
- Modify sketch entities: copy, move, rotate, scale, symmetrize.
Hands-on work
Sketch a piece.
2 3D modeling and functions
- Modeling functions for extrusion, revolution, smoothing and scanning.
- Modelling functions for adding or removing material.
- Functions for creating joints, chamfers, shells, ribs and undercuts.
- Functions for creating rectangular and polar networks.
- Functions for creating simple drill holes and drill holes with the assistant.
Hands-on work
Model a steam connecting rod.
3 Create and modify a 3D assembly
- Inserting parts into an assembly.
- Component movement, rotation and positioning constraints in assembly.
- Create parts and edit assembly components.
- Interference detection.
- Creating and using exploded views.
- Analysis of the creation tree in assemblies.
Hands-on work
Designing a bottle for athletes.
4 Layout
- Create and modify 2D layouts with two sheets.
- Create standard, projected, cross-section and sectional views.
- Insert dimensions for part and assembly.
- Know how to dimension a drawing according to standards.
- Setting up BOM and cartridge data.
- Frame/cartridge customization.
Hands-on work
Create an overview and an exploded view.
5 File management
- How SOLIDWORKS files work.
- SOLIDWORKS file structure.
- File references.
- SOLIDWORKS file conversion.
- Open files.
- Save files.
- Introduction to shared files.
Hands-on work
Handling SOLIDWORKS files.
6 Realistic rendering
- Create and modify a scene with materials.
- Create and modify a scene with light.
- Create and modify scenes with decals.
7 Create and share a project
- Model a part.
- Include the part in a project.
- Plan.
- Improve rendering.
Hands-on work
End-of-course project.
Customer reviews
4,1 / 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.
THOMAS R.
09/03/26
4 / 5
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TONY B.
15/12/25
3 / 5
Training too fast, not enough time to handle the exercises.
KATIA C.
15/12/25
5 / 5
The content was clear and well explained by the trainer.
Publication date : 11/18/2024
PARTICIPANTS
Those involved in projects requiring SOLIDWORKS software (technicians, draughtsmen, designers or design engineers...).
PREREQUISITES
Good knowledge of the Windows environment and CAD culture.
TRAINER QUALIFICATIONS
The experts leading the training are specialists in the covered subjects. They have been approved by our instructional teams for both their professional knowledge and their teaching ability, for each course they teach. They have at least five to ten years of experience in their field and hold (or have held) decision-making positions in companies.
ASSESSMENT TERMS
The trainer evaluates each participant’s academic progress throughout the training using multiple choice, scenarios, hands-on work and more.
Participants also complete a placement test before and after the course to measure the skills they’ve developed.
TERMS AND DEADLINES
Registration must be completed 24 hours before the start of the training.
ACCESSIBILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Do you need special accessibility accommodations? Contact Mrs. Fosse, Disability Manager, at psh-accueil@orsys.fr to review your request and its feasibility.
Those involved in projects requiring SOLIDWORKS software (technicians, draughtsmen, designers or design engineers...).
PREREQUISITES
Good knowledge of the Windows environment and CAD culture.
TRAINER QUALIFICATIONS
The experts leading the training are specialists in the covered subjects. They have been approved by our instructional teams for both their professional knowledge and their teaching ability, for each course they teach. They have at least five to ten years of experience in their field and hold (or have held) decision-making positions in companies.
ASSESSMENT TERMS
The trainer evaluates each participant’s academic progress throughout the training using multiple choice, scenarios, hands-on work and more.
Participants also complete a placement test before and after the course to measure the skills they’ve developed.
TEACHING AIDS AND TECHNICAL RESOURCES
• The main teaching aids and instructional methods used in the training are audiovisual aids, documentation and course material, hands-on application exercises and corrected exercises for practical training courses, case studies and coverage of real cases for training seminars.
• At the end of each course or seminar, ORSYS provides participants with a course evaluation questionnaire that is analysed by our instructional teams.
• A check-in sheet for each half-day of attendance is provided at the end of the training, along with a course completion certificate if the trainee attended the entire session.
• The main teaching aids and instructional methods used in the training are audiovisual aids, documentation and course material, hands-on application exercises and corrected exercises for practical training courses, case studies and coverage of real cases for training seminars.
• At the end of each course or seminar, ORSYS provides participants with a course evaluation questionnaire that is analysed by our instructional teams.
• A check-in sheet for each half-day of attendance is provided at the end of the training, along with a course completion certificate if the trainee attended the entire session.
TERMS AND DEADLINES
Registration must be completed 24 hours before the start of the training.
ACCESSIBILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Do you need special accessibility accommodations? Contact Mrs. Fosse, Disability Manager, at psh-accueil@orsys.fr to review your request and its feasibility.
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