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Title: Learning SolidWorks, Second Edition by Richard M. Lueptow, Michael Minbiole ISBN: 0-13-140974-3 Publisher: Pearson Education Pub. Date: 14 May, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $60.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.33 (9 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Look for 2003 Edition
Comment: I actually studied under Professor Leuptow for a couple semesters and was able to work with him on the latest edition. The new manual is based primarily on the same concepts, the production of the pizza cutter, but has been updated so that the little frustrating incompatibilites should be eliminated. I learned a good deal from his book and several months later was able to use my SolidWorks skills to help at a summer internship in a Biomechanics laboratory that was primarily using AutoCAD. All in all, a good book for those starting out who want a working knowledge of the program. If you are looking for higher level instruction, you might want to turn to someplace else.
Rating: 5
Summary: Very Good Book for Beginning SolidWorks
Comment: The namne of the book says it all, ...Learning SolidWorks. This book is for people who wish to learn SolidWorks, it is not a book on 3D solid modeling, nor is it a book for people experienced with SolidWorks who want advanced assembly training, IT"S FOR BEGINNERS!!!! that's what the title says. right?
I have over 10 years of AutoCAD experience and I found this book to be an excellent introduction to SolidWorks. I should point out though that I had previously done the tutorial that comes with 2001 Plus. Maybe the combination of my AutoCAD (all 2D, my 3D experience with AutoCAD was 1997 and earlier, I don't even consider those versions of AutoCAD as legitimate 3D solid modeling) experience and doing the SolidWOrks supplied tutorial made this book easier to follow than the other reviewers who found it lacking.
This book is written for 2001 which is what I used, I found there to be no errors in the instructions, the few times that things weren't working right for me I went back a few steps and tried it again, everything then worked as it was supposed to.
Having taken 3 classes in SolidWorks from a VAR (Essentials, Sheet Metal, Drawing & Dimensioning) I'd say this book is the low cost way of learning SolidWorks, an excellent introduction to the power of SolidWorks. A wise choice for a person unfamiliar or just starting out with SolidWorks.
Rating: 3
Summary: Some Technical Problems
Comment: Well starting out, I was using Solidworks from 2003 and this one was really for 2002. However, the programs are very similar and the Help inside of the program itself can help you to realize when there are program differences present. I must admit that I did learn a lot from this book (most of the basic features and it boosted my confidence level) but I was only able to get past half of it in total because the program kept having errors even when I was following the directions. Also, there were some steps (like in the blade chapter p.44 where Geometry-pattern actually did need to be checked) and sometimes the author wasn't very clear (like which specific origin to choose when).
The pictures and window illustrations were pretty straight-forward as was the text and I really liked the construction of the pizza cutter because it dealt with curves, revolutions, planes and assembly drawings. It was rewarding to see the object come together while following the manual.
Overall, if you are interested in a quick refresher guide to the program this would probably be a good choice. If you are a complete beginner then the book will help but be prepared for frustration.
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Title: SolidWorks 2001 Tutorial : A Basic Introduction by Marie P. Planchard, David C. Planchard ISBN: 1585030279 Publisher: Schroff Development Corp Pub. Date: July, 2001 List Price(USD): $59.95 |
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Title: Drawing and Detailing with SolidWorks 2003 by David Planchard, Marie Planchard ISBN: 1585031291 Publisher: Schroff Development Corp Pub. Date: June, 2003 List Price(USD): $59.95 |
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Title: Engineering Design with SolidWorks 2001PLUS by Marie Planchard, David Planchard ISBN: 1585030872 Publisher: Schroff Development Corp Pub. Date: July, 2002 List Price(USD): $59.95 |
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Title: SolidWorks 2003 Tutorial and MultiMedia CD by Dave Planchard, David Planchard, Marie Planchard ISBN: 1585031313 Publisher: Schroff Development Corp Pub. Date: July, 2003 List Price(USD): $59.95 |
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Title: Engineering Design with SolidWorks 2003 and MultiMedia CD by David Planchard, Marie Planchard ISBN: 1585031283 Publisher: Schroff Development Corp Pub. Date: June, 2003 List Price(USD): $59.95 |
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