SOLIDWORKS Foundations: Sketching and Extrusion
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SOLIDWORKS Foundations: Sketching and Extrusion
This course is part of SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education Specialization
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Welcome to SOLIDWORKS Foundations: Sketching and Extrusion, the first course in the SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education Specialization.
In this course, you will learn how to use SOLIDWORKS to solve CAD problems. The problems involve creating a 3D object from a 2D sketch using the Extruded Boss/Base feature. You will also learn about the sketch tools & end conditions for extrude feature. Upon completion of this learning module, you will be able to: - Create sketch profiles - Extrude the sketch profiles - Create sketch fillets/chamfers - Convert & Offset Entities in a sketch - Create sketch entities using mirror command - Create and use Global Variables and Equation - Use start & end conditions for extrude boss This course is ideal for beginners and those new to SOLIDWORKS, particularly students, educators, and early-career professionals in engineering and design. Software Prerequisites: SOLIDWORKS Desktop EDU Access powerful capabilities for Engineering with SOLIDWORKS Desktop at a low price, $60 (excluding taxes), follow this link : https://go.3ds.com/CSW1
In this module, you’ll get an overview of the course structure and what to expect as you progress.
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1 video2 readings1 discussion prompt
1 video•Total 1 minute
- SOLIDWORKS Foundations: Sketching and Extrusion Course Introduction•1 minute
2 readings•Total 15 minutes
- Welcome to the SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education Specialization!•10 minutes
- Welcome to the SOLIDWORKS Foundations: Sketching and Extrusion Course!•5 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 5 minutes
- Share your thoughts•5 minutes
In this module, you'll learn practical CAD problem-solving techniques in SOLIDWORKS. We'll focus on creating 3D models from 2D sketches using the Extruded Boss/Base feature. This module will also cover essential CAD principles, including sketching and extrusion basics.
What's included
1 assignment5 plugins
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Quiz: Practice Basic Sketch and Extrusion •10 minutes
5 plugins•Total 165 minutes
- Introduction to Practice Basic Sketch and Extrusion (Level 1) •15 minutes
- Create a simple object (Level 1.1)•30 minutes
- Create a complex part (Level 1.2)•30 minutes
- Create a shaft collar (Level 1.3)•45 minutes
- Create a plastic handle (Level 1.4)•45 minutes
In this module, We'll delve deeper into the use of sketch tools and explore the various options for controlling the extrude feature using end conditions.
What's included
1 assignment5 plugins
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Quiz: Practice Sketch Tools and End Condition•10 minutes
5 plugins•Total 195 minutes
- Introduction to Practice Sketch Tools and End Condition (Level 2) •15 minutes
- Create Name Plate (Level 2.1)•30 minutes
- Create Bottle Opener (Level 2.2)•45 minutes
- Create Pipe Flange (Level 2.3)•45 minutes
- Create Plastic Cover (Level 2.4)•60 minutes
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Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025
very helpful for my career development as a teacher
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025
this course is a big oppertunity to improve the knowledge and skill on solid works.
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good course to understand the sketching and extrusion operations in solidworks software
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