Wiley SolidWorks 2011 Parts Bible 978-1-1180-0275-9 用户手册
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n SolidWorks, you build 3D parts from a series of simple 2D sketches and
features such as extrude, revolve, fillets, cuts, and holes, among others.
You can then create 2D drawings from the 3D parts and assemblies.
This chapter will familiarize you with some of the tools available to make
the transition to SolidWorks, and with some of the basic facts and concepts
that you need to know to get the most out of the software.
If you want to start using the software without learning about how or why it
works, you can skip directly to Chapter 3 for sketches or Chapter 4 to start
making simple parts, assemblies, and drawings. Of course, I recommend you
get a bit of background and some foundation first.
Installing SolidWorks for
the First Time
the First Time
Some of you will have SolidWorks installed for you by people in your com-
pany or by SolidWorks reseller experts, and some of you will do the installa-
tion on your own. Regardless, it is best to make sure that your hardware and
software are compatible with the SolidWorks system requirements, avail-
able on the SolidWorks Web site at
www.solidworks.com/sw/support/
SystemRequirements.html
.
SolidWorks installs natively on both 32- and 64-bit operating systems. It is
only supported for Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7. In all cases, the pro-
fessional-level OS is recommended. Although, it is possible to install and run
SolidWorks under Parallels and Boot Camp on Apple hardware, that configu-
ration is not supported or tested by SolidWorks Corporation or its resellers.
You can find video card requirements at the above link for system require-
ments. The main concern with a video card for SolidWorks is that it be
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IN THIS CHAPTER
Installing SolidWorks
Getting started with
SolidWorks
Identifying different types of
SolidWorks documents
Getting familiar with feature-
based modeling
Looking at history-based
modeling
Creating changeable sketches
Controlling changes with
Design Intent
Modifying Design Intent
Working with links between
documents
Creating a template part
tutorial
Using parametrics in sketches
tutorial
Introducing
SolidWorks
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