SOLIDWORKS 2026 with Videos for Designers, 24th Edition

SOLIDWORKS 2026 with Videos for Designers textbook introduces readers to SOLIDWORKS Design 2026, a powerful, industry-leading 3D CAD solution renowned for its intuitive interface and robust parametric, feature-based modeling capabilities. Structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of the software, the book covers the core design environments including Part Modeling, Assembly Design, and Drawing Creation, guiding users through the complete product development workflow. Special attention is given to design analysis, editing tools, and productivity-enhancing features that help teams develop high-quality products faster. Each chapter includes step-by-step tutorials and practical exercises based on the tools discussed, allowing readers to first master fundamental concepts and then apply them in realistic design scenarios. The book also includes video tutorials to support and enhance the learning experience. By combining clear explanations with hands-on practice, this book enables users to confidently leverage SOLIDWORKS Design 2026 for professional-level product development. Salient Features Comprehensive coverage of SOLIDWORKS Design 2026 concepts and techniques Detailed explanation of all commands and tools Tutorial approach to explain concepts All tutorials in video format Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process Real world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials, exercises, and projects Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions to assess knowledge of users Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to SOLIDWORKS Design 2026 Chapter 2: Sketching, Dimensioning, and Creating Base Features and Drawings Chapter 3: Editing and Modifying Sketches Chapter 4: Adding Relations and Dimensions to Sketches Chapter 5: Advanced Dimensioning Techniques and Base Feature Options Chapter 6: Creating Reference Geometries Chapter 7: Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 9: Editing Features Chapter 10:Advanced Modeling Tools-III Chapter 11: Assembly Modeling-I Chapter 12: Assembly Modeling-II Chapter 13: Working with Drawing Views-I Chapter 14: Working with Drawing Views-II Index Projects for free Download* SOLIDWORKS Certification Exam* (* For free download) Free Teaching and Learning Resources CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this book: All tutorials in video format Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com All part files used in tutorials, exercises*, and illustrations Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and exercises* Additional learning resources at https://allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com and youtube.com/cadcimtech ( * For faculty only ) To access the video tutorials, scan the QR code available in the book. About the Authors CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, and the team of dedicated contributing authors at CADCIM Technologies are committed to bring you the best textbooks, eBooks, and free teaching and learning resources on CAD/CAM/CAE, GIS, Civil, Animation and VFX, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal. All our books have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching and learning, and also exposes students to real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing comprehensive study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of the subject.