1. User Interface
It is about understanding the program interface, which includes:
CommandManager (Command toolbar): The main bar that groups commands (e.g. Sketch, Features, Evaluate).
FeatureManager Design Tree: The left side shows the structure of the entire model, from the reference planes (Front, Top, Right Plane) to the feature creation steps.
Graphics Area: The main workspace for creating and displaying 3D models.
Menus and Toolbars: Location of additional commands such as File, Edit, View, and hidden toolbars.
2. Settings
Proper settings will ensure smooth and standardized operation:
Units Setting (Units): Select the standard units of measurement for the workpiece (e.g., millimeters, grams, seconds - MMGS or inches, pounds, seconds - IPS).
System Options Settings: Customize display, performance, and program backups.
Document Properties Settings: Set specific standards for the current file, such as Drawing Standards or shape resolution.
3. Essential Basic Tools
The main tools used to create 3D objects consist of two main parts:
2D Sketch Tools:
Line, Circle, Rectangle: Basic shape drawing tools
Smart Dimension: An essential tool for sizing and controlling shapes.
Trim Entities/Extend Entities: Tools for cutting and extending sketch lines.
3D Feature Tools:
Extrude Boss/Base: Create 3D shapes by extruding the sketch to make it thicker.
Extrude Cut: Cut or punch out shapes from a workpiece.
Fillet/Chamfer: Removing curved corners (fillet) or straight corners (chamfer) to decorate the edge of a workpiece.
| Main | SolidWorks, SolidWorks for beginners, SolidWorks tutorial |
| Level/Target Group | Beginner, Beginners, Basics, Beginner Tutorial, 101 |
| Main components | User Interface, User Interface, Settings, Settings, Basic Tools |
| Specific commands | Sketch, Extrude, FeatureManager, CommandManager, 3D Modeling, 3D Modeling |
| language | Thai, English (because the video is introduced in English) |
Figure 1: SolidWorks Interface Overview
Image caption: Overview of the SolidWorks user interface, showing the main components such as the CommandManager, FeatureManager Design Tree, and Graphics Area.
Image text: "SOLIDWORKS FOR BEGINNERS", "1. INTERFACE OVERVIEW", "COMMANDMANAGER", "FEATUREMANAGER DESIGN TREE", "GRAPHICS AREA", "VIEW CUBE".
Figure 2: Essential Settings
Image caption: Essential settings in SolidWorks, including System Options and Document Properties, with emphasis on selecting Units and Drawing Standards.
Image text: "SOLIDWORKS FOR BEGINNERS", "2. ESSENTIAL SETTINGS", "SYSTEM OPTIONS", "DOCUMENT PROPERTIES", "UNIT SELECTION", "DRAWING STANDARDS", "System & Document Properties".
Figure 3: Basic Sketch Tools
Image caption: This image shows the basic 2D sketching tools in SolidWorks, such as Line, Circle, Rectangle, Trim/Extend Entities, and Smart Dimension, which are used to create and control shapes.
Image text: "SOLIDWORKS FOR BEGINNERS", "3. BASIC SKETCH TOOLS", "SKETCH COMMANDS", "LINE", "CIRCLE", "RECTANGLE", "TRIM/EXTEND ENTITIES", "SMART DIMENSION".
Figure 4: Basic Feature Tools
