Solidworks 2013 Bible

Part I: Introducing SolidWorks Basics 1
Chapter 1: Introducing SolidWorks 3
Chapter 2: Navigating the SolidWorks Interface 27
Chapter 3: Working with Sketches 69
Chapter 4: Creating Simple Parts and Drawings 121
Chapter 5: Using Visualization Techniques 157
Part II: Building Intelligence into Your Parts 197
Chapter 6: Getting More from Your Sketches 199
Chapter 7 Modeling with Primary Features 235
Chapter 8: Selecting Secondary Features 297
Chapter 9: Patterning and Mirroring 325
Chapter 10: Using Equations 357
Chapter 11: Working with Part Configurations 375
Chapter 12: Editing, Evaluating, and Troubleshooting 415
Part III: Working with Assemblies 457
Chapter 13: Building Efficient Assemblies 459
Chapter 14: Getting More from Mates 495
Chapter 15: Patterning and Mirroring Components 525
Chapter 16: Working with Assembly Sketches and Layouts 539
Chapter 17: Using Assembly Tools 557
Chapter 18: Using Libraries, Assembly Features, and Hole Wizard581
Chapter 19: Controlling Assembly Configurations and DisplayStates 637
Chapter 20: Modeling in Context 655
Chapter 21: Editing, Evaluating, and Troubleshooting Assemblies691
Chapter 22: Working with Large Scale Design 711
Chapter 23: Animating with the MotionManager 725
Part IV: Creating Drawings 761
Chapter 24: Automating Drawings: The Basics 763
Chapter 25: Working with Drawing Views 789
Chapter 26: Using Annotations and Symbols 827
Chapter 27: Dimensioning and Tolerancing 847
Chapter 28: Using Layers, Line Fonts, and Colors 873
Chapter 29: Working with Tables and Drawings 885
Chapter 30: Creating Assembly Drawings 911
Part V: Using Advanced and Specialized Techniques 935
Chapter 31: Modeling Multi-Bodies 937
Chapter 32: Working with Surfaces 973
Chapter 33: Employing Master Model Techniques 1001
Chapter 34: Using SolidWorks Sheet Metal Tools 1015
Chapter 35: Creating Sheet Metal Drawings 1069
Chapter 36: Creating Weldments and Weldment Drawings 1081
Chapter 37: Using Imported Geometry and Direct EditingTechniques 1115
Chapter 38: Using Plastic Features 1141
Chapter 39: Using Mold Tools 1173
Appendix A: Finding Help 1195
Appendix B: What's on the Website 1201
Index 1205