SolidWorks 99 Tutorial

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Getting Started
This tutorial introduces you to some of the most commonly used features of the
SolidWorks® 99 mechanical design automation system.
SolidWorks 99 is supported under the Microsoft® Windows® graphical user interface.
This tutorial assumes that you have used Windows before and know basic Windows skills,
such as how to run programs, resize windows, and so on.
Before you begin this tutorial, you should read Chapter 1 of the SolidWorks 99 User’s
Guide, to familiarize yourself with some of the fundamentals, including:
q Terminology
q Window features, such as toolbars, menus, and views
q Basic graphic operations, such as selecting and moving objects
q The FeatureManager™ design tree




Designing with SolidWorks 99
As you do the examples in this tutorial, you will discover that the methods you use to
design parts and assemblies, and to create drawings, represent a unique approach to the
design process.
q With SolidWorks 99, you create 3D parts, not just 2D drawings. You can use these
3D parts to create 2D drawings and 3D assemblies.
q SolidWorks 99 is a dimension-driven system. You can specify dimensions and
geometric relationships between elements. Changing dimensions changes the size and
shape of the part, while preserving your design intent. For example, in this part, the
boss is always half as high as the base.
CAD:


Creating a New Part Document
1 To create a new part, click the New button on the Standard toolbar, or click File,
New on the menu bar.
The New dialog box appears.
2 Part is the default selection, so click OK.
A new part window appears.
Displaying the Toolbars
The toolbars give you quick access to some of the most commonly used SolidWorks

functions and features.
• On the View menu, click Toolbars. You should see that the Standard, View, Features,
Sketch, and Standard Views toolbars are selected. If you want to display additional
toolbars, you can select them on this menu. However, the appropriate toolbars display
automatically when you open different document types (part, assembly, or drawing) or
open a sketch.
• To display a list of available toolbars, right-click on any SolidWorks window border. A
shortcut menu appears that lists the toolbars and that lets you customize the toolbars
and the display of the tooltips.