100 Days To Learn Solidworks

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Originally Posted by Talks Too Much

I want to know how to use Solidworks by kick-off, but I don't really know where to start. How do I get a copy? I know Inventor and ProE are offered free to FRC participants, is Solidworks? What's the best way to learn to use it? Should I just read the manual and then play around with it until I'm comfortable? Is there a good tutorial that I should use?

Sorry for the question barrage, I'm a little lost.

When you get the program there are tutorials on it. If they don't show you everything try playing around with different function's and redesign things around you, (example Desk, pulley, table, etc) Then start designing chassis' or robot parts and function's.