SolidWorks 2012: A Tutorial Approach introduces readers to SolidWorks 2012 software, one of the world"s leading parametric solid modeling packages. In this textbook, the author has adopted the tutorial-based approach to explain the fundamental concepts of SolidWorks. This textbook has been written with the tutorial point of view and the learn-by-doing theme to help the users easily understand the concepts covered in it. The textbook consists of 11 chapters that are structured in a pedagogical sequence that makes the book very effective in learning the features and capabilities of the software. The textbook covers a wide range of topics such as Sketching, Part Modeling, Assembly Modeling, and Drafting in SolidWorks 2012. Also, this textbook covers the basics of FEA and SolidWorks Simulation. Keeping in view the requirement of the users, the author has used real-world mechanical engineering industry examples as tutorials to ensure that the users can releate them with the actual...