Computer Aided Design and Digital Imaging (CDI)

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

and Digital Imaging (CDI) Department

SolidWorks

CDI 60 (Beginning), CDI 61 (Intermediate), CDI 62 (Advanced),

CDI 63 (Surfaces)



Current Software version:  SolidWorks 2012

Summer Classes begin July 1st -APPLY NOW! - student Registration
Catalyst  - "access to class material" 
 

 

 

The required SolidWorks software is available as a free downloads to our enrolled students.



 

CDI 60 - Solidworks (Beginning):

SLO Assessment Parameters and rubric (how and what you are graded on)

 

 

Text Book: Engineering Design with SolidWorks 2012

 

Class outlines:

 


 

CDI 61 - Solidworks (Intermediate):

SLO Assessment Parameters and rubric (how and what you are graded on)

 

 

Text Book: Drawing and Detailing with SolidWorks 2012

 

 

Class outlines:

 


 

CDI 62 - Solidworks (Advanced):

SLO Assessment Parameters and rubric (how and what you are graded on)

 

 

Text Book: Assembly Modeling with SolidWorks 2012

 

 

Class outlines:

 

 



CDI 63 - Solidworks (Surfaces):

 

Text Book: SolidWorks Surfacing and Complex Shape Modeling Bible : By Matt Lombard

"out of print" - Available as an E-book only

 

We highly recommend using / creating a Gmail account and buying the eBook through Google Play for maximum flexibility. https://play.google.com/store

You can then log on to your Google account and read it in most browsers on most computer / devices.

How to Get a Gmail Account
mail.google.com - Sign Up for Gmail

 

!!!Warning!!!

Why we DO NOT recommend the E-Book Adobe Digital Editions. That can't be used on CDI computers in the Lab.

 

What is Freeform surface modeling?

Video results for Solidworks Surfaces



The required SolidWorks software is available as a free downloads to our enrolled students.

 

ThinkEDU - Academic Software Discounts! - CreationEngine.com

 

SolidWorks instructors:

Paul Klingman - klingmanpaul@fhda.edu

Ken Louie - louiekenneth@fhda.edu

Robert Benzio - benziorobert@fhda.edu

 

SolidWorks Student Edition Software

SolidWorks Quick Reference Guides

 

SolidWorks Educational Recourses

 

SolidWorks 1 Min. Tip

 

SolidWorks User Groups

 

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DISTANCE LEARNING (ONLINE) COURSE

Some CDI classes will be available in the near future.

 

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Classes may be repeated every time the software revision changes.
SolidWorks 2009,
SolidWorks 2010, SolidWorks 2011, etc.

The corresponding CDI class letter name will change?: CDI60A, CDI60B, CDI60C, etc.

De Anza CDI CAD Projects

 

More CAD info. at CAD-Resources.com

 

 

DeAnza is an official SolidWorks CSWA Provider:

http://www.virtualtester.com/solidworks

 

What is SolidWorks?   What is parametric, feature-based modeling?

 

 

 

SolidProfessor available

for in class use only:

solidprofessorDe Anza College is an official SolidWorks

CSWA Provider:

http://www.virtualtester.com/solidworks

 

CDI 60 Book:

 

Engineering Design with SolidWorks 2012

 

CDI 61 Book:

 

Drawing and Detailing with SolidWorks 2012

 

CDI 62 Book:

 

Assembly Modeling with SolidWorks 2012

 

 

 

CDI 63 Book:

 

SolidWorks Surfacing and Complex Shape Modeling Bible

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Solidworks CDI classes textbooks www.schroff.com

 

SolidWorks 2012-2013

 

Supplemental class material:

Engineering Graphics and

Design-Textbook

 

What is SolidWork
 
Parametric feature based modeler
 
What is PARAMETRIC MODELING

 

Other good Books from SDC:

 

Official Guide to Certified SolidWorks Associate Exams: CSWA, CSDA, CSWSA-FEA

 

 Official Guide to Certified SolidWorks Associate Exams

 

 

 

 



Student Learning Outcome:  -  “SLO”   - 

Functioning as a designer using Pro/Engineer, the student will create an engineering document package which complies with industry-defined standards and shall include the following:

  • Components models using CAD design tools
  • Assemblies generated from multiple components
  • Engineering drawings from components and assemblies

 


 

 Other useful resources of interest.

http://www.mcadcentral.com/solidworks/forum/default.asp

Parametric Design - Chapter 5 from: Engineering Graphics and Design by Gary Lamit

What is parametric, feature-based modeling?  - Wikipedia

CAD computers ideas  Dell  BOXX  Xi

SolidWorks System Requirements + Configuring a SolidWorks workstation

SolidWorks 2012 Hardware FAQs

A good external SolidWorks Blog'

Silicon Valley SolidWorks User Group "SWUG

Tutorial Videos + GoEngineer YouTube Videos

SolidWorks Quick Reference Guides

TIPS FOR ENGINEERS Screencast Series - Excel

SolidWorks Tutorials @ SW Corp.

SolidWorks certifications We recommend completing “Official Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) Examination Guide” before taking the test.

  • CSWPCertified SolidWorks Professional
  • CSWA Certified SolidWorks Associate

ThinkEDU - Academic Software Discounts! - CreationEngine.com

** SolidWorks 2013 Will Not Install on Windows XP **

Surface info: -------------------

Video results for Solidworks Surfaces

Tutorial Videos

Simulation info: -------------------

A good external SolidWorks Simulation Blog

SolidWorks Design Validation page

Video results for SolidWorks Simulation

SolidWorks Community: Category: SolidWorks Simulation

 

 

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CAD and Digital Imaging (CDI) Building: ATC 313
Contact: Max J. Gilleland
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Last Updated: 4/30/13