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SolidWorks® 99 Tutorial

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Contents

Mastering the Basics
Getting Started The 40-Minute Running Start Creating an Assembly Drawing Basics Using a Design Table 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1

Working with Parts
Revolve and Sweep Features Creating a Loft Working with Patterns Creating Fillets 6-1 7-1 8-1 9-1

Working with Assemblies
Mating Parts in an Assembly Advanced Design Techniques 10-1 11-1Special Topics
Creating a Sheet Metal Part Creating a Mold Learning to Use PhotoWorks 12-1 13-1 14-1

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...