SOLIDWORKS 2025: A Step-By-Step Tutorial Guide for Beginners (Mixed Units)

By: SDCAD Academy

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

SOLIDWORKS 2025: A Step-By-Step Tutorial Guide for Beginners (Mixed Units) textbook is designed to assist students, designers, engineers, and professionals in acquiring a comprehensive understanding of SOLIDWORKS through a systematic tutorial approach to creating real-world 3D mechanical designs. It is an excellent entry point for new SOLIDWORKS users and individuals transitioning from other CAD software.

Comprising 11 chapters and 426 pages, this textbook offers tutorials with clear, step-by-step instructions for creating parametric 3D solid components, assemblies, and 2D drawings. Each tutorial is grounded in real-world projects, providing practical insights into utilizing SOLIDWORKS efficiently. The content covers key SOLIDWORKS environments such as Part Modeling, Assembly, and Drawing. Additionally, there is a dedicated chapter specifically focused on the creation of diverse configurations for a design.

Moreover, at the end of each chapter, users will find exercises that serve as a valuable means for users to practice and enhance their understanding of the software.

Visual Learning Support
Tutorials are supported by QR codes that provide instant access to video walkthroughs for additional help, making it easier to follow each step visually.

Contents at a Glance
Chapter 1. Introduction to SOLIDWORKS
Chapter 2. Creating and Editing Sketches
Chapter 3. Creating Extrude and Revolve Features
Chapter 4. Creating Multi-Feature 3D Models
Chapter 5. Creating Sweep and Loft Features
Chapter 6. Creating Holes, Threads, and Shell Features
Chapter 7. Creating 3D Sketches and Helical Curves
Chapter 8. Working with Configurations
Chapter 9. Creating Assemblies Using Bottom-up Approach
Chapter 10. Creating Assemblies Using Top-down Approach
Chapter 11. Creating 2D Drawings