Introduction to Solid Edge
Introduction to Solid Edge
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The Introduction to Siemens Solid Edge software will enable you to learn basic design concepts in both 2D and 3D environments using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software. The concepts include 2D sketches, basic shapes, 3D models, and simple assemblies. You’ll gain experience using commands such as extrude, revolve, rounds, blend, and thinwall to more efficiently design solid models. Additionally, you’ll learn about drafting concepts such as detailing, drawing view, section cuts, and design intent. Finally, you will learn how to rapidly edit CAD files imported from other software applications. This course provides an introduction to Solid Edge that will also help you to prepare for the Solid Edge Mechanical Associate certification exam.
At the end of the course, you should be able to: -Identify key Solid Edge Features. -Recognize key principles of design with Solid Edge. -Perform basic modeling concepts such as sketching, basic shapes, geometric relationships, and constraint. -Identify basic 3D modeling concepts as well as best practices for more efficient modeling using concepts such as extrude, revolve, rounds, blend, and Thin Wall. -Increase proficiency using Solid Edge features such as command finder, design intent, sketch plane, loft, and pattern features. -Use essential skills for building and working with assemblies, such as how to open parts from assemblies, place paths, align, add motion, and work with assembly relationships. -Identify how to edit in different Solid Edge environments such as drafting and increase efficiency working with imported data from other CAD software applications. -Practice and prepare for the Solid Edge Associate Level Certification Exam. This course has no formal prerequisites. Anybody with an interest in learning to use CAD software can take this course. To successfully complete this course, you will download a free version of Solid Edge software and utilize the course files provided.
Welcome to Solid Edge Foundations! By enrolling in this course, you are beginning a learning experience which will enhance your skills with Solid Edge and prepare you to take the Solid Edge Associate Level Certification exam. In the first week of the course, we'll introduce you to the overview and layout of the course. We will also learn about some basic concepts in 3D design with Solid Edge. By the end of this module, you will know how to perform basic modeling concepts such as sketching, basic shapes, geometric relationships, and constraint. Let's get started!
What's included
21 videos6 readings1 assignment
21 videos•Total 47 minutes
- Course Overview and Certification•2 minutes
- Load Solid Edge•1 minute
- Basic Shapes•2 minutes
- Quickview Cube•2 minutes
- Sketching Introduction•3 minutes
- Base Reference Planes•3 minutes
- Geometric Relationships•3 minutes
- Intellisketch•2 minutes
- Maintaining Tangency•1 minute
- Constraints Dimensional Intelligence•3 minutes
- Dimensions•4 minutes
- Flexible Sketch•4 minutes
- Finding Area•3 minutes
- Center Around Axis•2 minutes
- Color•2 minutes
- Draw Commands•3 minutes
- 3D Part•1 minute
- Symmetric Offset•1 minute
- Example of Drawing a Window•1 minute
- Quickpick•2 minutes
- Gear Sketch•2 minutes
6 readings•Total 85 minutes
- Meet Your Course Expert•15 minutes
- Connect to Other Siemens Professionals•30 minutes
- Earning a Digital Badge•10 minutes
- What You Can Expect•10 minutes
- Course Materials•10 minutes
- Week 1 Case Study•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 20 minutes
- Knowledge Check 1•20 minutes
Now that you have knowledge of some basic concepts in 3D Design, you are ready for basic Solid Edge commands. In the second week of the course, we'll introduce you to best practices for using commands located under the Solids section of the Home Tab. You'll learn how to use these commands as you work through developing a three-wing flyer sketch. By the end of this module, you will know how to use best practices for commands such as extrude, revolve, rounds, blend, and thinwall.
What's included
20 videos1 reading1 assignment
20 videos•Total 41 minutes
- Three-Wing Flyer Sketch•2 minutes
- Practicing the Basics•2 minutes
- Creating a Concept•2 minutes
- Reusing Sketches•1 minute
- Rounding Basics•3 minutes
- Thinwall•2 minutes
- Crossing Cylinders•2 minutes
- Sphere Cuts from a Cube•3 minutes
- Locked Dimensions•3 minutes
- Creating a Lego Block•4 minutes
- Placing Text•2 minutes
- Construction Geometry•2 minutes
- The Radial Menu•1 minute
- Orientation•3 minutes
- Where to Start•2 minutes
- Revolve•2 minutes
- Bottle Revolve•2 minutes
- Symmetric Revolve•1 minute
- Example of Creating a Wine Cup•2 minutes
- Creating a Sphere with Two Cuts•2 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Week 2 Case Study•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Knowledge Check 2•30 minutes
After practicing basic Solid Edge commands, you are ready to be introduced to some user experience features. In the third week of the course, we'll explore some user experience features related to Solid Edge that are valuable to you as you work with the software. You'll learn how to employ these features as you work through some design examples. By the end of this module, you will know how to make use of command finder, design intent, sketch plane, loft, and pattern features.
What's included
25 videos1 reading1 assignment
25 videos•Total 58 minutes
- Design Intent•2 minutes
- Command Finder•2 minutes
- Cut from Face•2 minutes
- V-Intersect•1 minute
- Non-Manifold•1 minute
- Open Sketch•2 minutes
- Sketch Planes•2 minutes
- Normal to Curve•3 minutes
- Plane 3 Points•2 minutes
- Text Along Curve•3 minutes
- Project to Sketch•3 minutes
- Background color•3 minutes
- Draft Angle•4 minutes
- Creating Patterns•2 minutes
- Fill Pattern•2 minutes
- Pattern Along a Curve•3 minutes
- Detach Feature•1 minute
- Lofted Protrusion•3 minutes
- Loft Live Adjustments•2 minutes
- Loft Table•1 minute
- Lofted Bowl•3 minutes
- Lip Command•2 minutes
- Swept Protrusion•2 minutes
- Core Cavity•2 minutes
- Dimension Formulas•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Week 3 Case Study•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Knowledge Check 3•30 minutes
Now that you have worked with some user experience features, you are ready to be introduced to assemblies in Solid Edge. In the fourth week of the course, we'll introduce you to key practices for building assemblies. You'll learn some of the commands you will use for building assemblies. By the end of this module, you will know how to open parts from assemblies, place paths, align, add motion, and work with assembly relationships.
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18 videos1 reading1 assignment
18 videos•Total 39 minutes
- Assemblies•3 minutes
- Opening Parts from Assemblies•1 minute
- Mate Align•4 minutes
- Adding Parts to Assemblies•1 minute
- Adding Motion to Assemblies•3 minutes
- Ground Relationship•2 minutes
- Insert Relationship•4 minutes
- Floating Plane Align•1 minute
- Explode Assembly•1 minute
- Building Assembly•3 minutes
- Center Plane Relationship•3 minutes
- Create Motion•2 minutes
- Physical Motion•2 minutes
- Maintain Parallel Motion•2 minutes
- Connect Constraint•1 minute
- Create in Place•2 minutes
- Dynamic Clipping•2 minutes
- Section Cuts•1 minute
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Week 4 Case Study•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 20 minutes
- Knowledge Check 4•20 minutes
For the last four weeks you have worked with basic 3D design concepts, basic commands, and user experience features in Solid Edge. In the final week of the course, you will be introduced to additional Solid Edge features and practices for importing data. You will also have an opportunity to practice concepts you have learned throughout this course and prepare for the Solid Edge Associate Level certification exam.
What's included
20 videos2 readings1 assignment
20 videos•Total 42 minutes
- Detailing•3 minutes
- Drawing Standards•2 minutes
- Placing Drawing Views•2 minutes
- View Updates Shading Options•3 minutes
- Assembly Detail•2 minutes
- Parts List•2 minutes
- The Steering Wheel Example•3 minutes
- Bulk Rotate•1 minute
- Foreign Data•2 minutes
- Tool Cutter•1 minute
- Design Intent•1 minute
- Design Intent 2•2 minutes
- Face Relate•2 minutes
- Face Relate Tangent•2 minutes
- Face Relate Parallel•3 minutes
- 2D Data•3 minutes
- AutoCad to Solid Edge•2 minutes
- AutoCad 2D to Solid Edge 3D•3 minutes
- Practice Test 1•3 minutes
- Practice Test 2•1 minute
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Week 5 Case Study•10 minutes
- Receive Your Course Badge•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 40 minutes
- Solid Edge Assessment•40 minutes
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Reviewed on Sep 6, 2023
A couple of files were missing from the learning files
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024
It is a very good course for begineers to get hands on to the Software and learn the modeling, assembly and various tools.
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First I thankful to coursera and Siemens giving this beautiful course. This course is help to everyone who want learn solid edge basics.
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