SOLIDWORKS Composer Training

The SOLIDWORKS Composer training teaches you how to create high quality vector images, animated assembly sequences, and fully interactive documents.

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Duration

2 Days

Level

Beginner

Prerequisites

Prior experience of SOLIDWORKS would be beneficial but not necessary as SOLIDWORKS Composer runs as a standalone application.

You'll Get

Tuition from a certified instructor
Course manual and files
Certificate on completion

Course Overview

SOLIDWORKS Composer enables you to create technical publications that stay parametric with your SOLIDWORKS CAD designs. This means you can begin the creation of technical publications in parallel with the CAD designs rather than afterwards to dramatically streamline your processes.

Over two days, learn how to create high quality vector output images, animate assembly sequences and create fully interactive documents amongst many other commands.

NOTE: This course is available as part of the Gold & Platinum Training Passports.

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What You'll Learn

Course Agenda

Lesson 1: Introducing Composer

In the first lesson the user will be introduced to opening files within SOLIDWORKS Composer, some terminology of the software as well as how to identify the principle components of the User Interface. The user will learn how to control preferences and document properties within the software as well as how to create an image file.

Lesson 2: Views

In this lesson the user will learn how to create different snapshots of their design with scene changes, different render modes, environmental effects and ground controls all reviewed to get the right ‘look’ for their designs.

Lesson 3: Transform & Explode

Lesson 3 introduces how to move parts with both basic transform and explode tools as well as how to create custom views utilising group tools such as selection sets and assembly selection mode. It then reviews how to add a first collaborative actor to show where the parts have come from using path or explode lines.

Lesson 4: Collaborative Actors & Styles

Lesson 4 will show the user how to mark up a view with notes, 2D images, detail views, arrows and callouts. It will also go over how to make these neater using magnetic lines and how to utilise styles to reduce workload and get good consistency between views and projects.

Lesson 5: Meta-properties & BOMS

Lesson 5 will introduce the user on how we can add additional property information on to the actors that can then be used in both notes and Bill of Materials. They will learn how to create different BOMs in different views from scratch and customise their look.

Lesson 6: Importing/Updating CAD

Lesson 6 will cover what we need to think about before importing models into Composer and the settings to correctly get the model into the Composer Document. After creating a couple of views within Composer, the model will then be updated from CAD to bring through revision changes.

Lesson 7: Static 2D Outputs

In this lesson the user will learn what the differences are between raster and vector images and how to export both using the High Resolution Workshop and the Technical Illustration Workshop.

Lesson 8: Linking Technical Illustration

Lesson 8 returns to the Technical Illustration Workshop outputs learned in lesson 7 but covers how these outputs can be linked together using hotspots and links to create interactive content that can be easily shared on a website.

Lesson 9: Animations

The final chapter will introduce the different methods of getting an animation both to show how a model is assembled but also how the design will work.

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Training Booking Process

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Training Methods

Self-Paced

Student, job-seeker, or working professional? Our SOLIDWORKS self-paced training essentials course gives you the flexibility to learn when and where you want.

30 days of unlimited access to your course.
Structured lessons with instructor guides, exercises, and recaps.
On-demand, one-to-one trainer support.

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For those who prefer a traditional classroom environment courses can be taken in one of our training locations in the UK and Ireland.

Our virtual courses provide hands-on, live, interactive group training session from a professional, qualified instructor.

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We can arrange onsite training for any of our courses, contact us to discuss further.

Bring your team up to a consistent level of knowledge by having them take the same training at the same time.
Can be cost effective for large groups.
Option to personalise the training.

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Why train with Solid Solutions?

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Courses run every week of the year (1200+ per year)
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How do I book SOLIDWORKS Training?

You can reserve your place on our SOLIDWORKS training courses for free via our course schedule.

Simply find the course you'd like to attend and click 'Book Now' and complete your registration.

If you have already purchased a course or passport then there is nothing else you need to do. If you haven't bought the course yet then your SOLIDWORKS account manager will be in touch to discuss your requirements and arrange payment.

Alternatively you can give us a call on 01926 333777 and book your course today!

Do SOLIDWORKS courses count towards my CPD?

What is a SOLIDWORKS Passport?

A SOLIDWORKS Passport offers you a comprehensive training and development plan in one single purchase.

These Passports allow you to make massive savings on training, compared to purchasing multiple courses one at a time.

Separate Passports are available for SOLIDWORKS CAD & SolidCAM, depending on your design & manufacturing needs.

Each SOLIDWORKS CAD Passport can be purchased in different lengths that are valid for 1, 2, 3 or 5 years. The passport is active from the date of the first course you attend.

What are the best SOLIDWORKS courses to start with?

We recommend new SOLIDWORKS users start off with SOLIDWORKS Essentials. From there the courses that you benefit you most will depend on your products and workflow.

For most professional SOLIDWORKS users the best courses to take next are: Advanced Part Modelling, Drawings, Advanced Assembly modeling.

We are always happy to discuss your requirements and provide advice on the best training and resources for you. Speak to your account manager, contact us online or get in touch via training@solidsolutions.co.uk.

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I can no longer attend my SOLIDWORKS training course, what is the cancellation process?

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Take a look at our Training Course Schedule, as you may be able to rearrange to attend an alternative date for your chosen course.

Our courses offer free cancellation providing the cancellation occurs outside of the fourteen days before the course start date.

Please refer to the Terms & Conditions for full information surrounding cancellations & fees.

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