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The SOLIDWORKS 2021 Reference Guide is a comprehensive reference book written to assist the beginner to intermediate user of SOLIDWORKS 2021. SOLIDWORKS is an immense software package, and no one book can cover all topics for all users. This book provides a centralized reference location to address many of the tools, features and techniques of SOLIDWORKS 2021.This book covers the following: System and Document properties FeatureManagers PropertyManagers ConfigurationManagers RenderManagers 2D and 3D Sketch tools Sketch entities 3D Feature tools Motion Study Sheet Metal Motion Study SOLIDWORKS Simulation PhotoView 360 Pack and Go 3D PDFs Intelligent Modeling techniques 3D printing terminology and moreChapter 1 provides a basic overview of the concepts and terminology used throughout this book using SOLIDWORKS 2021 software. If you are completely new to SOLIDWORKS, you should read Chapter 1 in detail and complete Lesson 1, Lesson 2 and Lesson 3 in the SOLIDWORKS Tutorials.If you are familiar with an earlier release of SOLIDWORKS, you still might want to skim Chapter 1 to become acquainted with some of the commands, menus and features that you have not used; or you can simply jump to any section in any chapter.Each chapter provides detailed PropertyManager information on key topics with individual standalone short tutorials to reinforce and demonstrate the functionality and ease of the SOLIDWORKS tool or feature. The book provides access to over 260 models, their solutions and additional support materials. Learn by doing, not just by reading.Formulate the skills to create, modify and edit sketches and solid features. Learn the techniques to reuse features, parts and assemblies through symmetry, patterns, copied components, design tables, configurations and more.The book is designed to complement the Online Tutorials and Online Help contained in SOLIDWORKS 2021. The goal is to illustrate how multiple design situations and systematic steps combine to produce successful designs.The author developed the tutorials by combining his own industry experience with the knowledge of engineers, department managers, professors, vendors and manufacturers. He is directly involved with SOLIDWORKS every day and his responsibilities go far beyond the creation of just a 3D model.Table of ContentsIntroduction1. Quick Start2. System Options3. Document Properties4. Design Intent, Sketching and Sketch Entities5. Sketch Tools, Geometric Relations and Dimensions/Relations Tools6. Extruded Boss/Base, Extruded Cut, Fillet and Cosmetic Features7. Revolved, Hole Wizard, Advanced Hole, Dome, Curve and Thread Features8. Shell, Draft, Rib, Scale and Intersect Feature9. Pattern Features, Mirror Features and Coordinate System10. Swept, Lofted, Wrap, Flex, and Freeform Feature11. BottomUp Assembly Modeling and More12. TopDown Assembly Modeling, Configurations and More13. Drawings and Drawing Tools14. Sheet Metal Features and Tools15. PhotoView 360, Measure and Mass Properties Tool16. Saving, Pack and Go, PDFs, Toolbox, Design Library, Explorer & Parts Reviewer17. SOLIDWORKS Simulation18. Intelligent Modeling Techniques19. Additive Manufacturing 3D Printing FundamentalsAppendixGlossaryIndex