SolidWorks 2012 Part I - Basic Tools introduces new users to the SolidWorks interface, SolidWorks tools and basic modeling techniques. It provides readers with a strong understanding of SolidWorks and covers the creation of parts, assemblies and drawings. Every lesson and exercise in this book was created based on real world projects. Each of these projects have been broken down and developed into easy and comprehensible steps for the reader. Furthermore, at the end of every chapter there are self test questionnaires to ensure that the reader has gained sufficient knowledge from each section before moving on to more advanced lessons. This book takes the approach that in order to understand SolidWorks, inside and out, the reader should create everything from the beginning and take it step by step. Table of Contents Introduction: SolidWorks 2012 User Interface 1. Setting System Settings 2. Document Templates 3. Basic Solid Modeling - Extrude Options 4. Basic Solid Modeling - Extrude & Revolve 5. Revolve Parts - Ball Joint Arm Derived Sketches - Center Ball Joint 6. Rib & Shell Features - Formed Tray 7. Linear Patterns - Test Tray Circular Patterns - Spur Gear Circular Patterns - Circular Base Mount Curve Driven Patterns & hole Wizard 8. Part Configuration - Machined Block Understanding and repairing errors 9. Modeling Threads - Threaded Insert 10. Bottom Up Assembly - Ball Joint Assembly Bottom Up Assembly - Link Assembly 11. Using Advanced Mates Limit Mates and Cam Mates Using Cam Followers Using PhotoView360 The Basics 12. Layout Assembly SolidWorks Animator - The Basics 13. Drawing Preparations 14. Assembly Drawings - Links Assembly Assembly Drawing Alternate Position Vie 15. Drawing Views - Machined Block Detailing - Machined Block Details 16. Sheet Metal Drawings - Post Cap 2D to 3D Convert AutoCAD into SolidWorks e-Drawings - Soft Lock Assembly 17. Configurations Part I: Button Assembly Configurations Part II: Assembly & Drawing 18. Part - Design Tables Assembly - Design Tables CSWP Core Preparation Practice Student Testimonials SolidWorks 2012 Quick-Guides