SOLIDWORKS: Become A Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA)

SOLIDWORKS CSWA Certification: Master 3D Modeling & Become Certified

Ready to launch your career in 3D design? This comprehensive course prepares you to become a Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) and confidently tackle the SOLIDWORKS 2020 Certified Associate Exam. Whether you're a complete beginner or aiming to validate your SOLIDWORKS skills, this course provides a structured path from fundamental concepts to advanced modeling techniques.

What You'll Learn:

This course takes you step-by-step through every function of SOLIDWORKS, using practical examples to solidify your understanding. We cover everything you need to know to pass the CSWA exam and excel in 3D design. Plus, access our free preview videos to get a feel for the course content!

• SOLIDWORKS Fundamentals:
  • User Interface: Get comfortable navigating the SOLIDWORKS environment.
  • Document Setup: Learn to change document unit systems.
  • Planes: Understand and utilize planes for precise modeling.
  • Sketching Basics: Create your first sketch and master essential tools.
    • Lines: Precise line creation.
    • Rectangles: Learn various rectangle command types.
    • Circles: Master circle creation.
    • Arcs: Create arcs with the arc command.
    • Polygons: Construct polygons with ease.
    • Splines: Model complex, irregular shapes using splines.
    • Ellipses: Draw perfect ellipses.
  • Sketch Modifications:
    • Fillets & Chamfers: Add fillets and chamfers for smooth, professional designs.
    • Dimensions & Relations: Add dimensions and relations to define your sketches.
    • Sketch Types: Understand under-defined, fully defined, and over-defined sketches.
    • Trim, Extend & Offset: Utilize trim, extend, and offset entities for advanced sketching.
• 3D Modeling:
  • Reference Geometry: Create multiple planes using reference geometry.
  • Entity Conversion: Convert entities for greater design flexibility.
  • Mirror Entities: Use mirror entities for symmetrical designs.
  • Dynamic Mirror: Advanced mirroring techniques for complex shapes.
  • Sketch Patterns: Create linear and circular sketch patterns for efficient design.
  • Move, Copy, Rotate, Scale & Stretch: Master these essential sketching tools.
  • Extrude Boss: Utilize the extrude boss feature and its variations.
    • Orientation: Understand part orientation shortcuts.
    • Thin Features: Leverage the extrude boss thin feature.
    • Selected Contours: Advanced extrusion using selected contours.
  • Extrude Cut: Remove material with the extrude-cut feature.
  • Revolve Boss & Cut: Create round shapes with revolve features.
  • Swept Boss & Cut: Model complex shapes using swept features.
  • Lofted Boss & Cut: Create freeform shapes with lofted features.
  • Shell Feature: Remove material to create hollow parts.
  • Rib Feature: Increase part strength with rib features.
  • Equations: Utilize equations for parametric modeling.
• Assembly Modeling:
  • Opening Assembly Files: Learn to open and navigate assembly files.
  • Importing Parts: Import parts into assemblies.
  • Mates: Master various mate types for assembling components.
    • Coincident, Parallel, Concentric, Perpendicular, Tangent, Lock, Angle, Distance: Understand and apply each mate type.
  • Knuckle Joint Assembly: Build a knuckle joint assembly using standard mates.
• Drawing Creation:
  • Opening Drawing Files: Open and view existing drawing files.
  • Importing Assemblies: Import assemblies directly into drawings.
  • Section Views & Break Views: Create section and break-out views.
  • Crop Views: Crop drawings to focus on specific areas.
  • Dimensions: Apply auto and smart dimensions.
  • Drawing Formatting: Customize drawing format, fonts, and hole callouts.
  • PDF Export: Export drawings as PDF files.

CSWA Exam Coverage:

This course specifically covers the following sections of the CSWA exam:

• Part 1: Drafting Views
• Part 2: Basic Part Creation & Modification