3D Engineer is a free resource for SOLIDWORKS certification prep, CAD tutorials, and 3D printing. If you’re studying for the CSWA or CSWP, learning a new CAD tool, or choosing a 3D printer, start with the guides below.
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SOLIDWORKS Certification Guide
Every CSWA, CSWP, and CSWE study guide, practice exam, and tutorial on this site, in one place.
Free CSWA Practice Questions
A practice set with worked solutions for drawings, part modeling, and assemblies.
3D Printer Reviews
Hands-on reviews of desktop 3D printers, plus our picks for students and classrooms.
SOLIDWORKS Certification
The CSWA and CSWP are the most recognized SOLIDWORKS certifications, and they’re what most of this site is about. These guides cover what’s on each exam, how to prepare, and how to use the credential once you have it.
- SOLIDWORKS Certification Guide, every CSWA, CSWP, and CSWE resource on the site in one place
- CSWA Practice Questions with Worked Solutions, a free practice set with step-by-step answers
- CSWA Exam Guide: Format, Study Topics, and Test Tips
- How to Pass the CSWA Exam: 3 Steps to Get Certified
- What Is the CSWP Exam and Can It Help Your Career?
- How to Pass the CSWP: 11 Tips from Engineers Who Did
- CSWP Practice Exam Videos, full walkthroughs you can model along with
- How to List SOLIDWORKS Certification on Your Resume and LinkedIn
- Certified Onshape Associate Exam Guide
CAD Tutorials and Video Libraries
Short, focused lessons organized by the tool or skill they teach.
- SOLIDWORKS Feature Tutorial Videos, sketches, lofts, sweeps, sheet metal, design tables, assemblies, and routing
- SOLIDWORKS Simulation Video Tutorials, SimulationXpress and Flow Simulation
- CAD Software Training Videos, 3DEXPERIENCE, Visualize, Inspection, Mold Tools, Mastercam, and more
- Exploded View Drawings with a Bill of Materials
- Topology Studies for Generative Design
- Browse all CAD and 3D printing tutorials
Choosing CAD Software
- How to Get SOLIDWORKS for Free (or Cheap), including the free Student Edition
- SOLIDWORKS vs. Fusion vs. Onshape for 3D Printing
- CAD Software Pricing Compared
- Best SOLIDWORKS Books
3D Printers and Printing
- Best 3D Printers for Engineering Students and Classrooms
- 3D Printer Reviews, hands-on reviews of desktop machines
- 2D vs. 3D Printing: What’s the Difference?
- Best Android Apps for 3D Printing and 3D Modeling
- How Rapid Prototyping Accelerates Product Launches
Latest Articles
CAD Education Videos: Teaching Engineering and Career Readiness
CAD Software Training Videos: 3DEXPERIENCE, Visualize, Inspection, Mold Tools, and More
New SOLIDWORKS Release Feature Videos (2017 and 2019)
SOLIDWORKS Simulation Video Tutorials: SimulationXpress and Flow Simulation
SOLIDWORKS Feature Tutorial Videos: Sketches, Features, Assemblies, and Design Tables
CSWP Practice Exam Videos: Full Walkthroughs
Online SOLIDWORKS Training
For structured video courses and certification prep, we recommend SolidProfessor, which covers SOLIDWORKS from beginner basics through CSWA and CSWP preparation, with practice exams and exercise files. 3DEngr.com readers get 25% off a personal membership with promo code 3DENGR25.
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