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This course is part of the SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Education Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course

Welcome to xDesign Foundations: Sketching and Extrusion, the first course in the SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Education Specialization.

In this course, you will learn how to use SOLIDWORKS xDesign 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 - Use start & end conditions for extrude boss This course is ideal for beginners and those new to SOLIDWORKS xDesign, particularly students, educators, and early-career professionals in engineering and design. Software Prerequisites: 3D Creator Access powerful capabilities for Engineering with SOLIDWORKS xDesign at a low price, $72 (excluding taxes), follow this link :  https://go.3ds.com/CXD1

In this module, you’ll get an overview of the course structure and what to expect as you progress.

What's included

1 video2 readings1 discussion prompt

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • xDesign Foundations: Sketching and Extrusion Course Introduction•1 minute
2 readings•Total 15 minutes
  • Welcome to the SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Education Specialization!•10 minutes
  • Welcome to the xDesign 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 xDesign. 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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