The objective of the lecture is to impart & develop fundamental theories, principles and approaches for the design of parts and assemblies with SolidWorks.

By the means of examples and practical exercises the following topics will by gradually developed:

• Which program for which purpose? (Cinema 4D, Maya, SolidWorks, Rhino)
• Basics and user interface
• Stepwise creation of a part
• Importing hand drawings & images as template
• Ruled- & free-form surfaces
• Joining parts in an assembly
• Controlling dimensions with variables
• Creating multiple variants of a part
• Stress- & motion simulations
• CSWA exam preparation

Every student will be provided with a until 31.7.2023 valid SolidWorks Education Licence with the following components:

SOLIDWORKS Premium ◼︎ SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation ◼︎ SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium ◼︎ Electronics Module for SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation ◼︎ HVAC Module for SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation ◼︎ SOLIDWORKS MBD Standard ◼︎ SOLIDWORKS Sustainability ◼︎ SOLIDWORKS Plastics Premium ◼︎ SOLIDWORKS Visualize Professional ◼︎ eDrawings Professional ◼︎ SOLIDWORKS Electrical Professional

For the successful completion of the course the following criteria will be used:

• Constant and punctual participation (min. 70% attendance, 50% of the grade)
• Partaking in the (otherwise 104,40 costing) Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) exercise (50%  of the grade)

Maximum number of participants: 14