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Acknowledgments. <p>Introduction.</p> <p><b>Part I: Introducing Assembly Basics.</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Understanding Assemblies.</p> <p>Chapter 2: Navigating the Assembly Interface.</p> <p>Chapter 3: Visualizing Assemblies.</p> <p><b>Part II: Working with Assemblies.</b></p> <p>Chapter 4: Building Efficient Assemblies.</p> <p>Chapter 5: Getting More from Mates.</p> <p>Chapter 6: Working with Assembly Sketches and Layouts.</p> <p>Chapter 7: Using Assembly Tools.</p> <p>Chapter 8: Controlling Assembly Configurations and Display States.</p> <p>Chapter 9: Patterning and Mirroring Components.</p> <p>Chapter 10: Modeling in Context.</p> <p>Chapter 11: Creating Assembly Features.</p> <p>Chapter 12: Using Parametric Links in Assemblies.</p> <p>Chapter 13: Editing, Evaluating, and Troubleshooting Assemblies.</p> <p><b>Part III: Creating and Using Libraries.</b></p> <p>Chapter 14: Using Toolbox.</p> <p>Chapter 15: Working with Libraries.</p> <p><b>Part IV: Creating Assembly Drawings.</b></p> <p>Chapter 16: Creating Assembly Drawings.</p> <p>Chapter 17: Working with Tables and Drawings.</p> <p><b>Part V: Using Specialized or Advanced Techniques.</b></p> <p>Chapter 18: Using DriveWorks Xpress.</p> <p>Chapter 19: Employing Master Model Techniques.</p> <p>Chapter 20: Using Weldments.</p> <p>Chapter 21: Using Mold Tools.</p> <p>Chapter 22: Working with Large Scale Design.</p> <p>Chapter 23: Animating with the MotionManager.</p> <p><b>Part VI: Appendixes.</b></p> <p>Appendix A: Finding Help.</p> <p>Appendix B: What's on the DVD.</p> <p>Index.</p>

<b>Matt Lombard</b> is a mechanical engineer and an independent SolidWorks consultant. Because of the popularity of his SolidWorks blog (dezignstuff) and his sessions at SolidWorks World, he has built a reputation as the go-to resource for everything SolidWorks.

<b>The detail you need to design well</b> <p>SolidWorks fans have long sought more detail on building assemblies and assembly drawings with SolidWorks—and now you have it. This new book by well-known SolidWorks guru Matt Lombard covers assemblies from the basics through advanced techniques. Not only does it provide the greater detail you've been seeking, it also includes topics not widely covered elsewhere. Pair this book with Matt's new SolidWorks 2011 Parts Bible and you have the best SolidWorks reference set out there!</p> <ul> <li> <p>Review the basics—putting parts into assemblies, using external references, and more</p> </li> <li> <p>Explore SolidWorks tools, such as the new Defeature tool for assemblies</p> </li> <li> <p>Simulate motion with advanced mates</p> </li> <li> <p>Add fillets, chamfers, and weld beads to assemblies</p> </li> <li> <p>Sketch in 3D and create weldments and weldment drawings</p> </li> <li> <p>Learn animation and use it to flex parts and turn motors</p> </li> </ul> <p>Animate flexible components</p> <p>Move components with your choice of tools</p> <p>Build mechanisms with layouts</p> <p>Get the in-depth detail you've been seeking</p> <p>Find new ways to build better assemblies</p> <p>Learn best practices and advanced techniques</p> <p><b>What's on the DVD?</b></p> <ul> <li> <p>The DVD includes helpful video tutorials, as well as many examples of assemblies and assembly drawings. You'll also find before-and-after files that follow the tutorials in the book.</p> </li> </ul> <p>System Requirements: Please see the DVD appendix for details and complete system requirements.</p> <p><b>Includes a DVD!</b></p> <ul> <li> <p>With video tutorials, examples of assemblies and assembly drawings, and more</p> </li> </ul>

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