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Cheat Sheet

SolidWorks For DummiesSolidWorks is CAD software that can help you create precise 3D

technical graphics. To build and enhance your 3D technical designsusing SolidWorks, make sure you're familiar with the most commonly

used dialog boxes, functions, CommandManager groups, andSolidWorks keyboard shortcuts.

Popular SolidWorks 2008 Dialog Boxes

Getting around in SolidWorks 2008 means communicating with the computer

exactly what commands need to be carried out. The following chart shows the

most-used dialog boxes in SolidWorks 2008:

Top Ten SolidWorks 2008 Functions

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Creating and building designs efficiently in SolidWorks 2008 means getting to

know the functions most commonly used. This quick guide shows the most

common SolidWorks functions and their purposes:

SolidWorks 2008 CommandManager Groups

SolidWorks 2008 CommandManager is an efficient way to work because it

displays commands specific to the tasks at hand. Depending on the document

you're working on, CommandManager displays default tools specific to that file.

This list shows the principal SolidWorks CommandManager groups:

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SolidWorks Keyboard Shortcuts

Try these keyboard shortcuts to easily perform some common commands and

work your way smoothly through SolidWorks 2008. Check out this list of shortcut

keyboard combinations in SolidWorks:

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