SOLIDWORKS is one program in a much larger toolkit. This page collects short training videos for the specialized software engineers and designers use alongside it: the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, SOLIDWORKS Visualize for rendering, Inspection for quality documentation, Mold Tools for plastic part design, CAD administration, CAM, and a few other CAD tools worth knowing.
Each video is a single lesson. Use them to decide whether a tool is worth learning before you invest time in a full course.
3DEXPERIENCE: 3D Creator and 3D Structure Creator
3DEXPERIENCE 3D Creator – Mating the Wheel – Method 1
Mating a wheel component in 3DEXPERIENCE 3D Creator, the browser-based modeler.
3DEXPERIENCE 3D Creator – Circular Pattern
Creating a circular pattern in 3DEXPERIENCE 3D Creator.
3DEXPERIENCE 3D Structure Creator – Creating Members
Creating structural members such as frames and weldments in 3D Structure Creator.
3DEXPERIENCE 3D Structure Creator – Creating and Using a Custom Section
Creating and applying a custom structural section profile.
SOLIDWORKS Visualize: rendering
SOLIDWORKS Visualize – Importing a Model
Importing a CAD model into SOLIDWORKS Visualize to begin a rendering.
SOLIDWORKS Visualize – Setting Up Appearances
Applying and adjusting appearances, the materials and finishes that make a render look real.
SOLIDWORKS Mold Tools and plastic part design
SOLIDWORKS Mold Tools and Plastic Design – Draft Analysis
Running a draft analysis to confirm a plastic part will release from its mold.
SOLIDWORKS Mold Tools and Plastic Design – Snap Hook
Modeling a snap hook, a common feature in plastic part design.
SOLIDWORKS Inspection
SOLIDWORKS Inspection – Creating an Inspection Project (SOLIDWORKS Add-In)
Creating an inspection project to generate ballooned drawings and inspection reports.
SOLIDWORKS Inspection – Capturing Properties via OCR Extraction
Using OCR to pull dimensions and properties from a scanned or PDF drawing.
CAD administration and data management
SOLIDWORKS CAD Admin – Video Introduction to Managing Data without PDM
Approaches to managing CAD data when your team does not have PDM.
SOLIDWORKS CAD Admin – System Performance Considerations
Hardware and settings that affect SOLIDWORKS performance on large files.
SOLIDWORKS beginner to certification
Video about SOLIDWORKS Beginner to Certification – Extruded Cut Feature
Using the extruded cut feature, one of the first tools every SOLIDWORKS user learns.
SOLIDWORKS Beginner to Certification – Shell
Using the Shell feature to hollow out a solid part to a uniform wall thickness.
Mastercam CAM software
Mastercam What’s New – Chain Direction and Side
Controlling chain direction and side when programming toolpaths in Mastercam.
Mastercam What’s New – Workflow Improvements in Machine Group Setup for Mill and Router
Workflow improvements for setting up machine groups for mill and router work.
Other CAD and engineering tools
Using the Patch Command in Fusion 360
Using the Patch command in Fusion to repair gaps and build surfaces.
Using the Trim Command in DraftSight and an Overview of DraftSight Essentials
Using the Trim command in DraftSight, plus an overview of DraftSight essentials.
Fixing the Faces of Imported CAD Models in Meshmixer
Repairing the faces of imported CAD models in Meshmixer before printing or editing.
An Intro to the MATLAB Environment and a Look at the New Live-Editor Tool
An introduction to the MATLAB environment and its Live Editor.
Automating your SOLIDWORKS Workflow
Ways to automate repetitive SOLIDWORKS tasks and speed up your workflow.
Related reading
Comparing CAD programs? See SOLIDWORKS vs. Fusion vs. Onshape for 3D printing and our CAD software pricing guide.
These lessons come from SolidProfessor, an online training library for SOLIDWORKS and other engineering software. 3DEngr.com readers get 25% off a personal membership with promo code 3DENGR25.