What skills may be required to pass the CSWA exam :
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Sketch entities - Lines , Centerline, Circle, Arc, Rectangle, Slot, Ellipse
Sketch tools - Add Relation, Trim, Offset, Convert, Mirror, Fillet
Smart Dimensions
Sketch relations - Coincident, Concentric, Tangent, Parallel, Perpendicular, Equal, Collinear
Boss and Cut Features - extrudes, revolves, sweeps, lofts
Fillets and Chamfers
Linear, Circular, and Fill patterns
Intelligent Feature conditions – Starting and Ending constraints.
Reference geometry – Coordinate Systems, Planes, Axis, Mate References
Materials - How to assign the correct material to update the parts density.
Mass properties - Specifically how to find center of mass from a given coordinate system.
Inserting components into an assembly.
Standard Mates - Coincident, Parallel, Perpendicular, Tangent, Concentric, Distance, Angle
Drawing View Types - Model View, Projected View, Auxiliary View, Section View, Detail View, Broken-out Section, Break
View, Crop View
Annotations
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**There are several iterations of CSWA exam test questions and models, therefore some or all the above skills
may be needed.**
How do I prepare for the CSWA?
Obtaining your SOLIDWORKS Associate Certification (CSWA) can be challenging. According to current SOLIDWORKS records,
only about two thirds of all SOLIDWORKS users who take the CSWA are successful. In the same study it was shown that users
who attended formal SOLIDWORKS training had a pass rate of 85%! This is why completing our SOLIDWORKS
Essentials course is a critical first step toward achieving your CSWA. Additionally, to help our students pass the CSWA and
achieve first-time success, we have created Certification Prep content. This include sample exams, tutorial lessons, and videos
so you can be confident in your knowledge of SOLIDWORKS and feel ready to pass the CSWA exam.
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PREREQUISITES: We recommend completing the SOLIDWORKS Essentials course.
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LESSON PLAN
Lesson 1:
Review of the Basics
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Review of Essentials
Drawing System Options
Beginning a New Drawing
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View Palette and Model Views
Detailing Techniques
Section Views
Detail Views
Moving Drawing Views
Moving Dimensions
Center Marks & Centerlines
Assembly Drawing Review
Adding Sheets
Lesson 2:
Understanding Drawing Templates
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Structure of a Drawing Document
Drawing Document
Drawing Sheet
Sheet Format
Understanding Drawing Templates
Drawing Template Design Strategy
Designing a Drawing Template
Creating a Sample Model and Drawing
Lesson 3:
Customizing the Sheet Format
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Customize the Sheet Format
Completing the Title Block Notes
Title Block Fields
Lesson 4:
Saving and Testing the Sheet Format File
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Understanding Sheet Format Properties
Understanding Sheet Format Behavior
Saving the Sheet Format
Testing the Sheet Format
Testing Sheet Format Properties
Lesson 5:
Creating Additional Sheet Formats and Templates
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Creating Additional Sheet Formats
Drawing Templates with Sheet Formats
Other Drawing Template Items
Property Tab Builder
Properties.txt File
Lesson 6:
Advanced Options for Drawing Views
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Advanced Drawing Views
Showing Hidden Edges
Broken-out Section View
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Auxiliary View
Rotating Views
Crop View
Understanding View Focus
Advanced Views for Assemblies
Section Scope
Alternate Position View
Using Configurations
Custom View Orientations
New View
Relative View
3D Drawing Views
Lesson 7:
Understanding Annotation Views
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Understanding Annotation Views
Annotations Folder
Annotations View Visibility
Editing Annotation Views
Lesson 8:
Advanced Detailing Tools
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Detailing Tools
Annotation Views vs. Model Items
Parametric Notes
Dimension Types
Arranging Dimensions
Location Labels
Lesson 9:
Using Layers, Styles and the Design Library
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Using Layers
Dimension Styles
Annotations in the Design Library
Flag Note Bank
Lesson 10:
Advanced Options for BOM Tables
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Tables in SOLIDWORKS
Bill of Materials Properties
Displaying the BOM Assembly Structure
Modifying a Table
Saving a Table Template
Properties in BOM Tables
BOM Component Options
Balloon Indicator
Lesson 11:
Additional SOLIDWORKS Tables
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Additional SOLIDWORKS Tables
Inserting a Hole Table
Splitting a Table
Using a Revision Table
Leader Annotation Options
Design Tables in Drawings
Lesson 12:
Additional Drawing Tools
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Reusing Drawings
DrawCompare
SOLIDWORKS Design Checker
SOLIDWORKS Task Scheduler
Lesson 13:
Managing Performance
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Managing Performance
Performance Evaluation
Detailing Practices
System Options & Document Properties
Open Options
Detached Drawings
Hardware and Performance
Additional Considerations
Quick Reference Guide
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CLASSROOM LENGTH: 4 days
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PREREQUISITES: We recommend completing the SOLIDWORKS Essentials course .
DESCRIPTION: SOLIDWORKS Advanced builds upon the Essentials lessons to provide instruction on advanced featues
and capabilities in SOLIDWORKS. Advanced Part Modeling teaches you how to use multi‐body solids, sweeping and lofting
features, and the more advanced shaping capabilities of SOLIDWORKS. Assembly Modeling teaches how to maximize your
use of the assembly modeling capabilities of SOLIDWORKS
LESSON PLAN
Lesson 1:
multibody design techniques
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Multibody Parts
Hide/Show Tree Items
Case Study: Multibody Design
Solid Bodies Folder
Local Operations
Feature Scope
Patterning Bodies
Tool Body Technique
Combining Bodies
Case Study: Protective Screen
Intersect with Solid Bodies
Case Study: Bowl
Indent Feature
Case Study: Indent
Deleting Solid Bodies
Exercises 1-7
Lesson 2:
saving solid bodies
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Multibody Part vs. Assembly
Saving Bodies Functions
Case Study: Clamp
Insert into New Part
Save Bodies
Case Study: Boat Cleat
Modeling for Rapid Tooling
Splitting a Part into Multiple Bodies
Split Feature
Case Study: Handle
Automating an Assembly
Case Study: Using Split Part with Legacy Data
Exercises 8-10
Lesson 3:
sketching with splines
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Curves in Sketches
Using Sketch Pictures
Case Study: Guitar Body
Splines and Spline Relations
Changing the Shape of a Spline
Fully Defining Splines
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Evaluating Splines
Case Study: Two Point Spline
Analyzing Solid Geometry
Style Spline and Fit Spline
Case Study: Torsion Continuity
Case Study: Watering Can
Case Study: Coffee Cup
Exercises 11-15
Lesson 4:
introduction to sweeping
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Sweeping
Case Study: Faux Raised Panel Door
Sweep with Guide Curves
Case Study: Bottle Body
The SelectionManager
Case Study: Hanger Bracket
Exercises 16-19
Lesson 5:
3d sketching and curve features
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Curve Features
Case Study: Spring
Sweeping Along a 3D Path
3D Sketching
Helix Curve and Spiral Feature
Creating a 3D Curve from Orthogonal Views
Projected Curve Feature
Combining Curves and Smoothing Transitions
Exercises 20-23
Lesson 6:
threads and library feature parts
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Bottle Features
Case Study: Modeling Threads
Saving a Library Feature Part
Performance Considerations
Case Study: Adding the Label Outline
Creating the Sweep Path and Sweeping Edges
Exercises 24-26
Lesson 7:
advanced sweeping
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Sweep Options
Additional Sweep Settings
Profile Orientation
Case Study: Keep Normal Constant
Intersection Curve Feature
Visualizing Sweep Sections
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Case Study: Controlling Twist
Case Study: Controlling Twist and Guide Curves
Case Study: Align with End Faces
Solid Profile
Case Study: Drill Bit
Exercises 27-31
Lesson 8:
intro to loft and boundary features
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Comparing Complex Features
How Lofting and Boundary Work
Case Study: Defroster Vent
Loft Feature
Boundary Feature
Case Study: Lofted Merge
Case Study: Reusing Sketches
Copying a Sketch and Modify Sketch
Derived Sketches
Boundary Preview Options
Sketch Block and Library Feature Profiles
Exercise 32-35
Lesson 9:
advanced loft and boundary features
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Additional Curves in Loft and Boundary
Centerline Lofting
Case Study: Heat Shield
Loft Preview Options
Adding Sketch Segments
Cleaning Up a Model
Deleting Faces
Evaluating Edges
Face Fillets
Case Study: Hook
Curve Influence
Exercises 36-38
Lesson 10:
advanced filleting and other features
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Fillet Settings
Fillet Parameters
Constant Size Fillets
Delete Face: Delete and Fill
Fillet Options
Variable Size Fillets
Face Fillets
FilletXpert
Other Advanced Features
Wrap Feature
Deform Feature
Direct Editing
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Exercises 39-44
Start of Assembly Modeling Book
Lesson 11:
advanced mate techniques
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SOLIDWORKS Assemblies
Assembly File Structure
File References and Example
Solving Mates
Advanced Mate Techniques and Shortcuts
Case Study: Mate Shortcuts
Mate References and Design Library Parts
Capture Mate References
Multiple Selection Mate References and Mode
Driven Mates and Using Misaligned Mates
Copying Multiple Components
Case Study: Copy with Mates
Using Copy with Mates
Fixed Components
Summary: Inserting and Mating Components
Advanced Mate Features
Case Study: Advanced Mate Features
Profile Center Mate
Exercises 1-5
Lesson 12:
top-down assembly modeling
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Top-Down Assembly Modeling
Stages in the Process
Making Changes to Dimensions
Case Study: Editing and Building In-Context
Adding Features In-Context
Inserting a New Part into an Assembly
Building In-Context Features
Propagating Changes
Saving Virtual Parts as External
External References
Breaking and Locking External References
Machine Design Intent
SOLIDWORKS File Utilities
Removing External References
Exercises 6-8
Lesson 13:
smart technology
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Assembly Features and Smart Fasteners
Case Study: Assembly Features
Assembly Features
Hole Series
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Smart Fasteners
Smart Components
Case Study: Smart Component
Flexible Components
Exercises 9-14
Lesson 14:
assembly editing
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Assembly Editing
Key Topics
Case Study: Assembly Editing
Mate Errors
Replacing and Modifying Components
Converting Parts and Assemblies
Troubleshooting an Assembly
Replacing and Reloading Components
Component Patterns
Exercises 15-18
Lesson 15:
using configurations with assemblies
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Using Configurations with Assemblies
Case Study: Assembly Configurations
Creating Configurations and Properties
Using the Modify Configurations Dialog
Context Toolbar and Changing Configurations
Managing the Tree Display
Assembly Evaluation Tools
Case Study: Hole Alignment
Controlling Dimensions in an Assembly
Creating an Equality
Equations With Functions
Sensors and Using the Mate Controller
Exercises 19-21
Lesson 16:
display states and appearances
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Display States and Bulk Selection Tools
Case Study: Display States
Advanced Select
Using Envelopes
Appearances, Materials and Scenes
Case Study: Appearances and Materials
Exercises 22-23
Lesson 17:
large assemblies
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Large Assemblies Key Topics
Lightweight Components
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Large Assembly Mode
Case Study: Large Assembly Options
Using SpeedPak
Using Configurations with Large Assemblies
Defeature
Modifying the Structure of an Assembly
Assembly Visualization
Large Design Review
Tips for Faster Assemblies
Drawing Considerations
Exercise 24-27
Lesson 18:
facility layout
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Facility Layout and Publishing an Asset
Using Magnetic Mates
Modeling Connection Point Geometry
Exercise 28
Lesson 19:
using solidworks treehouse
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SOLIDWORKS Treehouse
Setting Treehouse Instances
Exporting Treehouse Data
Exercise 29