by Dean Kerste | Publisher: Infinite Skills | Release Date: August 2014 | ISBN: 9781771372749

In this Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) Exam Preparation training course, expert author Dean Kerste will teach you everything you need to know to successfully complete the exam and become a Certified SolidWorks Associate. This course is designed for users that already have a fundamental understanding of SolidWorks.You will start by learning about the certification, such as what's covered on the exam, hardware and software requirements, and how to purchase the exam. Dean will then teach you about basic, intermediate, and advanced part modeling and modification, including creating cylinders, create and revolving the sketch profile, and creating the extruded part. This video tutorial will also cover assembly modeling and drawing competencies. Finally, you will learn how to access the certificate and prepare to take the exam.Once you have completed this computer based training course, you will have a solid understanding of the topics that will be covered on the CSWA certification exam, and be able to apply this knowledge to successfully complete the exam. Working files are included, allowing you to follow along with the author throughout the lessons.

1. 01. About The Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) Exam Prep
   • Introduction 00:02:27
   • About The Author 00:02:08
2. 02. Certification Overview
   • The Benefits Of CSWA Certification 00:02:02
   • Exam Coverage 00:04:43
   • Recommended Preparation 00:02:27
   • Hardware And Software 00:03:28
   • Purchasing The Exam 00:02:30
   • Exam Strategies 00:04:26
   • Practice Exams 00:03:55
3. 03. Basic Part Modelling And Modification
   • Part Modelling Exam Question Preview 00:06:57
   • Overview Of Basic Part Modelling Exercise 00:04:47
   • Creating The Cylinders - Option 1 00:06:33
   • Creating The Cylinders - Option 2 00:03:10
   • Creating The 6 X 32 Extruded Cut 00:03:33
   • Creating The Parallel Extruded Cuts 00:02:19
   • Creating The 5 X 24 Flat With Hole 00:04:39
   • Modifying The Dimension Values 00:02:00
   • Modifying The 6 X 32 Extruded Cut 00:03:36
4. 04. Intermediate Part Modelling And Modification
   • Overview Of Intermediate Part Modelling Exercise 00:02:37
   • Creating The Sketch Profile 00:05:14
   • Revolving The Sketch Profile 00:01:38
   • Adding Fillets And Applying Color 00:02:49
   • Adding The Extruded Cut 00:03:54
   • Patterning The Extruded Cut 00:02:18
5. 05. Advanced Part Modelling And Modification
   • Overview Of Advanced Part Modelling Exercise 00:02:58
   • Creating The Extruded Part 00:07:39
   • Adding The Extruded Cut Features 00:06:38
   • Adding The Pocket 00:06:01
6. 06. Assembly Modelling
   • Overview Of Assembly Modelling Exercises 00:04:28
   • Building Crank And Slotted Lever Assembly 00:07:38
   • Adding Distance Mate 00:02:26
   • Modifying Distance Mate 00:03:22
   • Building Syringe Assembly - Part 1 00:04:51
   • Building Syringe Assembly - Part 2 00:05:09
   • Adding Distance Mate To Hidden Features 00:02:47
   • Modifying Distance Mate On Hidden Features 00:01:46
7. 07. Drawing Competencies
   • Drawing Competency Exam Question Preview 00:02:45
   • Model View 00:05:37
   • Standard 3 View 00:04:48
   • Projected View 00:01:47
   • Auxiliary View 00:03:18
   • Section View 00:08:08
   • Assembly Section View 00:03:29
   • Detail View 00:05:03
   • Broken-Out Section View 00:03:09
   • Break View 00:04:49
   • Cropped View 00:02:30
   • Alternate Position View 00:03:20
8. 08. Conclusion
   • Viewing Results 00:02:03
   • Accessing Certificate 00:01:09
   • Certification Online Director 00:01:37
   • Wrap-Up 00:01:24