

A SolidWorks user since 1997, Richard has 29 years of experience in the field of mechanical drafting and design, including 22 years spent working with CAD. Richard Doyle is the User Community Coordinator at SolidWorks, responsible for helping SolidWorks user groups grow and thrive. He is also the author of the Cadalyst magazine column "Solid Thinking" and is a regular columnist for the SolidWorks Express newsletter. In addition, he authored and developed the SolidWorks workstation benchmark. Greg is the author of the book SolidWorks for AutoCAD Users and the e-book Exploring SolidWorks.

Greg was the Principal at CIMCO, a SolidWorks Solution Partner since SolidWorks 95. He is a veteran (translation: been doing this longer than he cares to admit) in the CAD industry with experience using SolidWorks, ProEngineer, and Computervision CAD systems in a variety of mechanical design and developmental positions. Greg Jankowski is the Customer Satisfaction Manager at SolidWorks corporation. Note: The Kindle edition of this book does not include any CDs or DVDs. You'll find you've entered a whole new dimension. Even if you're brand-new to CAD software, SolidWorks For Dummies, 2nd Edition will have you feeling like a pro in no time. Sample files on the bonus CD-ROM show you how to apply the latest version of SolidWorks and accomplish specific tasks. *Review drawings and collaborate with other team members *Use templates and sketch, assemble, and create drawings You'll see how to set up SolidWorks to create the type of drawings your industry requires and how to take full advantage of its legendary 3D features. SolidWorks For Dummies, 2nd Edition will help you get up and running quickly on the leading 3D technical drawing software. SolidWorks For Dummies, 2nd Edition, can help you dramatically shorten that get-acquainted period! Chances are, you figure it's going to take awhile to get the hang of it before you can begin cranking out those perfectly precise 3D designs. Whether it's your first venture into 3D technical drawing software or you're switching to SolidWorks from something else, you're probably excited about what this CAD program has to offer.
