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2011

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Engineering & Computer Graphics Workbook Using SolidWorks 2011
Published June 20, 2011
By Theodore A. Aanstoos, Ronald E. Barr, Davor Juricic, Thomas J. Krueger
236 pages

  • An exercise based workbook using step-by-step tutorials teaches you to use SolidWorks 2011.

  • Designed for use in an undergraduate engineering course

  • Based on the concurrent engineering design process

  • Covers modeling, finite elements, assembly modeling, kinematic simulation, rapid prototyping and projecting engineering drawings

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Official Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) Certification Guide with Multimedia DVD
Published June 2, 2011
By David C. Planchard CSWP, Marie P. Planchard CSWP
127 pages

This book, along with the companion disc that accompanies it, will provide you with a wealth of information about the three segments of the CSWP CORE exam. The intended audience for this book is a person who has passed the CSWA exam and who has eight or more months of SolidWorks training and usage.

This guide is not intended to teach you how to use SolidWorks, but is written to provide you with CSWP exam tips, hints and information on sample questions and categories that are aligned with the exam. This guide is written to help you take and pass the CSWP exam

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A Comprehensive Introduction to SolidWorks 2011
Published May 5, 2011
By Godfrey Onwubolu Ph.D.
818 pages

  • Comprehensive coverage of all the major SolidWorks tools

  • Designed to help both new and intermediate users become advanced users

  • Uses a hands on, step-by-step, tutorial style approach

  • Focuses on the areas of manufacturing processes, mechanical systems, and engineering analysis

  • Contains extensive examples from the CSWA and CSWP exams

 

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Parametric Modeling with SolidWorks 2011
Published April 18, 2011
By Paul J. Schilling, Randy H. Shih
543 pages

  • Teaches you SolidWorks 2011 and parametric modeling with a hands on approach

  • Also covers SimulationXpress, basic motion analysis, collision detection and more

  • This book will prepare you to take the Certified SolidWorks Associate Exam

  • Includes a new assembly modeling chapter featuring the LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT Set

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Beginner's Guide to SolidWorks 2011 - Level II
Published March 24, 2011
By Alejandro Reyes CSWP
379 pages

  • Designed to teach intermediate users advanced topics and techniques

  • Covers sheet metal, surfacing, top-down design, parametric modeling, mold design, welded structures, and more

  • Uses a task oriented approach to learning SolidWorks

  • Covers commands found on the Certified SolidWorks Associate Exam

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Official Certified SolidWorks Associate Examination Guide
Published March 16, 2011
By David C. Planchard CSWP, Marie P. Planchard CSWP
241 pages

  • Thoroughly prepares you for the Certified SolidWorks Associate Exam

  • Provides the most focused and comprehensive coverage of CSWA exam and related topics

  • Intended for anyone with a minimum of 6 - 9 months of SolidWorks experience and knowledge of engineering fundamentals

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Beginner's Guide to SolidWorks 2011 - Level I
Published March 16, 2011
By Alejandro Reyes CSWP
360 pages

  • Designed to teach new users the basic concepts of SolidWorks and good solid modeling techniques

  • Uses a task oriented approach to learning SolidWorks

  • Focuses on the processes to complete the modeling of a part, instead of individual commands

  • Covers commands found on the Certified SolidWorks Associate Exam

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SolidWorks 2011 Tutorial with Multimedia CD
Published February 16, 2011
By David C. Planchard CSWP, Marie P. Planchard CSWP
702 pages

  • Uses step-by-step, project based, tutorials that are designed for beginners

  • Includes 1.5 hours of video instruction on a multimedia CD

  • Covers SimulationXpress, Sustainability, DFMXpress and Intelligent Modeling Techniques

  • Will prepare you for the new Certified SolidWorks Associate Exam (CSWA)

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SolidWorks 2011 Part II - Advanced Techniques
Published January 21, 2011
By Paul Tran CSWP, CSWI
564 pages

  • Uses a step by step tutorial approach with real world projects

  • Comprehensive coverage of advanced modeling techniques

  • Covers parts, surfaces, SimulationXpress, sheet metal, top-down assemblies and core and cavity molds

  • Features a quick reference guide and a Certified SolidWorks Professional practice exam

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SolidWorks 2011 Part I - Basic Tools
Published January 21, 2011
By Paul Tran CSWP, CSWI
560 pages

  • Starts at an introductory level

  • Comprehensive coverage of beginning to intermediate tools and techniques

  • Uses step by step tutorial approach with real world projects

  • Covers the creation of parts, assemblies and drawings

  • Features a quick reference guide and a Certified SolidWorks Professional practice exam

2010

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Official Certified SolidWorks Associate Examination Guide
Published March 16, 2011
By David C. Planchard CSWP, Marie P. Planchard CSWP
241 pages

  • Thoroughly prepares you for the Certified SolidWorks Associate Exam

  • Provides the most focused and comprehensive coverage of CSWA exam and related topics

  • Intended for anyone with a minimum of 6 - 9 months of SolidWorks experience and knowledge of engineering fundamentals

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Package Structure and Mechanism Design with SolidWorks 2010
Published August 16, 2010
By Changfeng Ge
242 pages

The intention of this book is to provide a step-by-step guide for designing package structure and packaging mechanism with SolidWorks 2010. The intended audience is the student, engineer and persons involved in designing packaging structure, product design and mechanical design. The design examples in the chapters are simplified versions of real world designs. The chapter sequences are arranged from basic skills to more advanced skills.

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Parametric Modeling with SolidWorks 2010
Published July 21, 2010
By Paul J. Schilling, Randy H. Shih
501 pages

  • Learn SolidWorks 2010 and parametric modeling with a hands on approach

  • Covers SimulationXpress, basic motion analysis, collision detection and more

  • This book will prepare you to take the Certified SolidWorks Associate Exam 

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Assembly Modeling with SolidWorks 2010
Published June 7, 2010
By David C. Planchard CSWP, Marie P. Planchard CSWP
555 pages

  • Written for beginning to intermediate SolidWorks users

  • Covers over 150 SolidWorks tools and commands

  • Uses step-by-step tutorials with realistic industrial scenarios

  • Complex models expose you to large assembly modeling techniques

  • Includes a bonus chapter on the Certified SolidWorks Associate program

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Engineering & Computer Graphics Workbook Using SolidWorks 2010
Published May 10, 2010
By Theodore A. Aanstoos, Ronald E. Barr, Davor Juricic, Thomas J. Krueger
236 pages

  • An exercise based workbook using step-by-step tutorials teach you to use SolidWorks 2010.

  • Designed for use in an undergraduate engineering course

  • Based on the concurrent engineering design process

  • Covers modeling, finite elements, assembly modeling, kinematic simulation, rapid prototyping and projecting engineering drawings

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SolidWorks 2010 Part II - Advanced Techniques
Published May 3, 2010
By Paul Tran CSWP, CSWI
545 pages

  • Uses a step by step tutorial approach with real world projects

  • Comprehensive coverage of advanced modeling techniques

  • Covers parts, surfaces, SimulationXpress, sheet metal, top-down assemblies and core and cavity molds

  • Features a quick reference guide and a Certified SolidWorks Professional practice exam

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SolidWorks 2010 Part I - Basic Tools
Published May 3, 2010
By Paul Tran CSWP, CSWI
541 pages

  • Starts at an introductory level •Comprehensive coverage of beginning to intermediate tools and techniques

  • Uses step by step tutorial approach with real world projects

  • Covers the creation of parts, assemblies and drawings

  • Features a quick reference guide and a Certified SolidWorks Professional practice exam

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Beginner's Guide to SolidWorks 2010
Published March 23, 2010
By Alejandro Reyes CSWP
350 pages

  • Introductory level and tutorial style

  • Uses a task oriented approach to learning SolidWorks

  • Also covers the commands on the Certified SolidWorks Associate Exam

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SolidWorks 2010 Tutorial and Multimedia CD
Published February 15, 2010
By David C. Planchard CSWP, Marie P. Planchard CSWP
653 pages

  • Starts at an introductory level and uses step-by-step tutorials

  • Includes 1.5 hours of video instruction on a multimedia CD

  • Covers SimulationXpress, SustainabilityXpress and DFMXpress

  • Contains nearly 170 pages on the Certified SolidWorks Associate examination

 

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