Overview

Objectives:

• Create a simple sketch using the Sketch commands

• Dimension a sketch using the SmartDimension command

• Extrude a sketch using the Protrusion command

• Create a hole using the Cutout command

• Create a fillet using the Round command

• Create a counter bore using the Hole command

Chapter 1 includes instruction on how to design the part shown below.

1. Start Solid Edge by moving the cursor to the button in the lower left corner of the screen. Click the left mouse button once.

2. A pop up menu of the programs that are installed on the computer will appear. Scroll through the list of programs until you find "Solid Edge".

3. Move the cursor over the text "Solid Edge" and left click once as shown in Figure 1.

4. Solid Edge will open (load up and begin running).

5. The Text on Buttons warning dialog box may appear indicating that if the screen resolution is lower than 1280 x 1024, toolbars containing text on buttons may exceed the display area. If this is a problem you will need to increase the screen resolution to 1280 x 1024. If this is not a problem left click on Yes as shown in Figure 2.

6. The screen should look similar to Figure 3.

7. Move the cursor to the upper left portion of the screen and left click on the Solid Part link as shown in Figure 4.

8. Move the cursor to the upper middle portion of the screen and left click on the "Sketch" icon...