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SOLIDWORKS 2023 Advanced Techniques

SOLIDWORKS 2023 Advanced Techniques is an 840-page English guide for users moving from intermediate to advanced modeling work. It covers surfaces, sheet metal, SimulationXpress, top-down assemblies, core and cavity molds, and includes chapter-end self-tests.

At a glance

Builds on intermediate SOLIDWORKS knowledge with lessons spanning advanced modeling, surfaces, sheet metal and assemblies.
Topics include SimulationXpress, weldments, mold core and cavity creation, external references and appearances.
Lessons and exercises are described as project-based and broken into steps, with self-test questionnaires at chapter ends.
Includes CSWP Mechanical Design Exam Preparation and SOLIDWORKS 2023 Quick-Guides.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Broad coverage of several advanced workflows in one substantial reference.
Self-tests offer a way to review material before moving to later lessons.
Practical for readers who want guided exercises rather than topic summaries alone.

Technical specifications

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Book details
Publisher	SDC Publications
Publication date	January 27, 2023
Language	English
Print length	840 pages
ISBN-13	978-1630575519

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	4.3 pounds
Dimensions	8 x 1.75 x 10.5 inches

What to know before buying

This is a SOLIDWORKS 2023-specific guide. Readers seeking newer-version instructions should confirm that the covered workflows fit their software version. The listing identifies it as a follow-on to intermediate training, not a beginner-first text.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Intermediate SOLIDWORKS users ready to work on surfaces, sheet metal, SimulationXpress, weldments or top-down assemblies.
Readers who have completed basic tools training and want step-by-step project exercises with review questions.
Users preparing for the CSWP Mechanical Design Exam who want the listed preparation material.

Less suited to

New users who need a complete introduction from basic tools onward.
Readers looking specifically for a guide based on a SOLIDWORKS release later than 2023.

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Frequently asked questions

What experience level is this book aimed at?

The listing targets intermediate to advanced users, particularly readers who have completed SOLIDWORKS Basic Tools and possibly Intermediate Skills.

What topics does it cover?

Listed topics include advanced modeling, surfaces, SimulationXpress, sheet metal, weldments, core and cavity molds, top-down assemblies, external references and appearances.

Does it include exercises and review material?

The listing describes project-based lessons developed in steps and self-test questionnaires at the end of each chapter.

Is this a current-version SOLIDWORKS guide?

It is specifically titled for SOLIDWORKS 2023. Check whether its instructions suit the version you use.