SolidWorks For Dummies,   ISBN:9780470129784

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Thanks. This was exactly what Dad wanted. It was in excellent condition and included the DVD.

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If you are looking for "learn" the basic principles of SolidWorks, this book is not for you. If you have experience with Autocad or any other CAD software, this book is not for you either. It is an info commercial book. So do not expect to get any good learning of this book.

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I've been using 3D Modeling Software for quite some time, and still I've found this book very helpful. Another excellant information source by IDG. Good Job, and 'Keep on Keepin On'.

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I bought this book hoping to learn some little known shortcuts, secrets, etc., but all I got from the book was a different writing of the help file.
This might be a great book for someone just starting out.

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This is a good task-based, issues-based overview of SolidWorks. Suitable for today's attention-deficit, info-overloaded, multi-tasked-maxed-out student or working stooge who wants to get a solid beginner's feel for this complex, cool 3D engineering tool--jus' the facts and not a heck of a lot of incomprehensible theorizing. (Of course a committed engineer will need to go somewhere else for the math & other CAD ideas). I'd venture a bold statement and say that this is THE starting point for people considering a career change to this field, and what I liked especially is that the book is pretty clear about being a starting point only. Near the end are the "Ten Tips" for new SW engineers; they make a lot of practical sense. I recommmend pairing this with another task-based product, a video tutorial by VTN, which is also good for the busy beginner who just needs to figure out how to become quickly productive with this tool. Learn SolidWorks by Video - Volume 1 and Learn SolidWorks by Video - Volume 2.