HOW TO SOLIDWORKS Fundamentals 3D Design SOLIDWORKS uses a 3D design

This chapter includes the following topics:
• TheSOLIDWORKSSoftware
The SOLIDWORKS Software
The SOLIDWORKS® CAD software is a mechanical design automation application that lets
designers quickly sketch out ideas, experiment with features and dimensions, and produce
models and detailed drawings.
This document discusses concepts and terminology used throughout the SOLIDWORKS
application. It familiarizes you with the commonly used functions of SOLIDWORKS.
Intended Audience
This document is for new SOLIDWORKS users. In this document, you are introduced to
concepts and design processes in a high-level approach. The Step-by-Step Lesson on
page 98 is hands-on training that guides you through each step in a process and shows
the results.