Lesson 1Design intent for sheet/plate parts: thickness, ribs, countersinks, slots for clampingLearn how to capture design intent for sheet and plate parts by controlling thickness, ribs, countersinks, and clamping slots so models remain manufacturable, easy to update, and consistent with fabrication processes and standards.
Controlling uniform and variable thicknessRibs, gussets, and local stiffeningCountersinks, counterbores, and spotfacesSlots and holes for clamping and fixturingBend reliefs and edge conditionsLesson 2Material assignment, mass properties, and simple strength/weight checks in Solid EdgeAssign materials to parts, compute mass properties, and perform simple strength and weight checks so designs meet performance targets, remain manufacturable, and integrate correctly into larger assemblies and reports.
Selecting and assigning materialsEditing material and density dataCalculating mass and center of gravitySection properties and moments of inertiaBasic strength and weight trade off checksLesson 3Modeling cylindrical parts: axes, centerlines, bore fits, split collars and two-piece partsLearn strategies for modeling cylindrical parts, including use of axes and centerlines, defining bore fits, and creating split collars or two piece components that assemble correctly and respect manufacturing constraints.
Reference axes and centerline setupRevolved profiles for shafts and hubsBore fits and clearance selectionKeyways, grooves, and retaining featuresSplit collars and two piece part modelingLesson 4Common features: extrude, revolve, sweep, cut, hole, slot, fillet, chamferPractice creating and editing common 3D features such as extrudes, revolves, sweeps, cuts, holes, slots, fillets, and chamfers, focusing on intent, options, and how each feature interacts with existing geometry.
Base and secondary extrude featuresRevolved bosses and cutsSweeps and swept cutsHole and slot feature optionsFillets, chamfers, and edge treatmentsLesson 52D sketching fundamentals: constraints, dimensions, relations, construction geometryMaster 2D sketching by applying geometric constraints, smart dimensions, and construction geometry to create stable, fully constrained profiles that drive reliable parametric features and minimize downstream modeling issues.
Sketch planes and orientation setupGeometric constraints and relationsDriving and driven dimensionsConstruction geometry and reference linesDiagnosing under and over constrained sketchesLesson 6Managing feature order and reordering for robust models and easy updatesUnderstand how feature order affects geometry, stability, and performance. Learn to plan, reorder, and group features so models update predictably, avoid regeneration errors, and remain easy to edit throughout the design lifecycle.
Planning primary and secondary featuresParent child relationships between featuresReordering features in the PathfinderSuppressing and rolling back featuresTroubleshooting failed or missing featuresLesson 7Standards for tolerances and basic geometric dimensioning in part files (GD&T basics)Explore basic dimensional tolerances and introductory GD&T concepts in Solid Edge part files so you can communicate functional requirements, fit conditions, and inspection needs directly within the 3D model.
Limit and plus minus tolerancingDatums and datum feature selectionForm and orientation symbols basicsApplying GD&T to key featuresExporting annotated models and drawingsLesson 8Best practices for parametric dimensioning: units, consistent naming, formulas, and design tablesDevelop robust parametric schemes using consistent units, clear dimension names, formulas, and design tables so part families can be updated quickly, reused across projects, and controlled with minimal manual edits or errors.
Choosing and managing model unitsNaming conventions for key dimensionsUsing formulas and expressionsCreating and editing design tablesValidating parameter ranges and limitsLesson 9Solid Edge user interface, file types, and part modeling workflowGet oriented with the Solid Edge interface, file types, and typical part modeling workflow so you can navigate tools efficiently, manage documents, and move from sketch to finished parametric model with confidence.
Ribbon, Pathfinder, and tool palettesTemplate files and part file typesSetting up new part documentsTypical sketch to feature workflowSaving, revising, and version control basicsLesson 10Named dimensions (parameters): creating, editing, and linking across featuresLearn to create named dimensions as parameters, edit them centrally, and link them across sketches and features so critical sizes are controlled from a single source, improving consistency, reuse, and design automation.
Creating named dimensions in sketchesEditing parameters in variable tablesLinking parameters between featuresUsing parameters for pattern controlExporting and importing parameter sets
