Rules of Thumb

          SolidWorks 2004 default hot keys list-

Toolbox - installation and setup recommendations, and a 71 page Toolbox Guide

Patterns - comparison between sketch patterns and feature patterns

Plastics - how to deal with feature order using draft, shell and fillets, etc.


Large Assemblies - mainly performance tips, but also organization and usability tips


Spline Sketching - tips and tricks for creating, editing and analyzing splines


Troubleshooting Crash Prone Systems - fix the causes of most crashes

In-context relationships - practical recommendations from someone who has done a lot of tech support


Tools/Options settings - updated for SW05 - detailed explanation and recommendations covering all settings

File Management (naming conventions) - various opinions and the merits of each


Libraries - setting up efficient libraries of parts and features