SOLIDWORKS Essentials Refresher

A practical design challenge using techniques from the SOLIDWORKS Essentials Course.

This project based video course is designed to accompany SOLIDWORKS Essentials. You will use the techniques taught in the SOLIDWORKS Essentials course to complete a project while adhering to product specifications and implementing DFAM (Design For Additive Manufacturing) principles.

***The videos are recorded using 2019 version of SOLIDWORKS***

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Learning Methodology: The best way to learn is by doing. Use 2 monitors connected to the graphics card of your computer. Have one monitor (or mobile device) playing the video and the other monitor displaying SOLIDWORKS. You can also have the video playing on a mobile device such as a tablet or smart phone if you do not have 2 monitors available. Work along with the video to complete the tasks discussed in the video. Pause, rewind, and play the video as necessary while you work along with the instructor. Repeat the process as many times as you wish.

Topics Covered Include:

  • Templates
  • File Properties
  • DFAM
  • Design Intent
  • Adhering to product specs
  • Extrusions
  • Cuts
  • Configurations
  • Revolves
  • Ribs
  • Sweeps
  • Custom BOMs
  • Assembly Drawings
  • Links to File Properties in Notes


Your Instructor


Hawk Ridge Systems
Hawk Ridge Systems

Hawk Ridge Systems is your official SOLIDWORKS and CAMWORKS training provider for the United States and Canada. Our courses are available in our state of the art training labs, online, self-paced, or onsite at your facility. We offer a comprehensive range of beginning, advanced, and design specialty courses.

The instructors at Hawk Ridge Systems know what it takes to provide the best learning experience for students.

Our Self-Paced training courses offer learning around the clock. Expertly designed content conveniently available on your own schedule.



Course Curriculum


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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts as soon as you pay for it. It is a completely self-paced online video course giving you immediate access. The course access expires 1 year from the purchase date.
What does this course include?
This course includes access to the online self-paced video series course and the file sets to use with SOLIDWORKS to follow along. This course uses videos to deliver the material. There is no training manual or pdf included. We recommend you watch the video first as if it were a lecture. Repeat the steps of the videos using the file sets and SOLIDWORKS software and pause and rewind the videos as needed.
Do I need SOLIDWORKS software to take this course?
The video lessons are meant to be repeated and practiced. SOLIDWORKS software is required to practice the content in the course.

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