This text provides a quick introduction to SolidWorks. Its focus is to provide a solid foundation in SolidWorks by utilizing projects with step-by-step instructions. Each chapter addresses a progressive learning approach, lists desired outcomes and usage competencies, and identifies a project with reflective information on the previous project situation. This book is accompanied by a CD that contains a complete audio/visual presentation of all the tutorial lessons contained in the book. The CD gives the SolidWorks user the opportunity to get a feel for how SolidWorks works.