SW does not currently offer a "Lite" version of this excellent program. There are probably good reasons for and against this. Other solid modelers DO offer entry level versions at an affordable price (Alibre Design, for example at $795 -- https://alibre.com/register/purchase.aspx ).
Whether or...
"Design Intent" seems to be a key concept to SW.
Searching for design intent, specific to Solidworks really doesn't give a clear idea exactly what it means/implies ---- apparently design intent can be anything, including "pleasing the boss".
In a general engineering sense, design intent would...
I am using Autocad 2002 at the conceptual/developmental level to do simple 2d layouts and some 3 view details to check feasibility and make simple designs of prototypes (mechanical). I would like to move to a 3d environ, and am currently attempting to learn Solidworks. Is anyone aware of any...
I am in the process of learning SW. At the same time I am following SW tips, and most tips are absolutely mouth-watering - however premature for myself as learner. Beyond any doubt, X month's or years from now, a specific problem asked and answered months ago is just what I would need.
This...
Does anyone have any thoughts or experiences on learning Solidworks efficiently and thoroughly (and fast). Where and how does one dig in to lay a solid conceptual foundation capable of growing rapidly to fluid use of the program?
I am a mechanical engineer, and am working on learning Solidworks...
