A Guide to the Online CSWP Exam

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A Guide to the Online CSWP Exam

• Dan Riffell, CSWP
• Eltron Research and Development
• 10/02/08

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Shameless Plug, AKA Introduction

• Dan Riffell, CSWP
• Projects Coordinator
• Eltron Research and Development, Inc.
• Eltron Water Systems
• Continental Technologies.
• www.eltronresearch.com

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What is the CSWP Exam?

• From the SolidWorks website A Certified
  SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) is an individual
  that has successfully passed our advanced skills
  examination. Each CSWP has proven their ability
  to design and analyze parametric parts and
  moveable assemblies using a variety of complex
  features in SolidWorks.
• CSWP is a solid modeling specialist
• Tests ability to design and analyze parametric
  parts and movable assemblies efficiently
• Other tests are available (COSMOS, Sheet Metal,
  etc.)

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Test Format

• 18 Questions
• 8 Part-Related (Varying Point Values)
• 2 COSMOS Express-Related (only 5 pts each)
• 8 Assembly-Related (High Point Values)
• Describe Mass Properties of Models
• Question Build on Each Other
• 3 Hour Time Limit
• 75 Passes (150 out of 200 points)

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What Does the Test Look Like?
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How to Prepare

• Speed. I am speed. I amLightning.

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How to Prepare

• Understand how to use and change linked
  dimensions.

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How to Prepare

• Look familiar to anyone?
• Be comfortable looking at and interpreting bad
  drawings.

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How to Prepare

• Understand how to draw in-context parts, and how
  to deal with the errors associated with them.

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How to Prepare

• "Technical Drawing, Seventh Edition" by
  Giesecke-Mitchell-Spencer-Hill-Dygdon is where
  the test drawings come from (unverified).

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Tips

• The test starts when you download and enter your
  email address and password - you can't pause it
  or stop it once it starts.

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Tips

• The test starts when you download and enter your
  email address and password - you can't pause it
  or stop it once it starts.
• Find a way to organize your screen.

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Tips

• The test starts when you download and enter your
  email address and password - you can't pause it
  or stop it once it starts.
• Find a way to organize your screen.
• Read the whole exam firstseriously.

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Tips

• The test starts when you download and enter your
  email address and password - you can't pause it
  or stop it once it starts.
• Find a way to organize your screen.
• Read the whole exam firstseriously.
• Pay attention to the point values.

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Tips

• The test starts when you download and enter your
  email address and password - you can't pause it
  or stop it once it starts.
• Find a way to organize your screen.
• Read the whole exam firstseriously.
• Pay attention to the point values.
• Pay close attention to construction lines and
  relation symbols.

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Tips

• The test starts when you download and enter your
  email address and password - you can't pause it
  or stop it once it starts.
• Find a way to organize your screen.
• Read the whole exam firstseriously.
• Pay attention to the point values.
• Pay close attention to construction lines and
  relation symbols.
• Save a COPY of the part at every question.

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Tips

• The test starts when you download and enter your
  email address and password - you can't pause it
  or stop it once it starts.
• Find a way to organize your screen.
• Read the whole exam firstseriously.
• Pay attention to the point values.
• Pay close attention to construction lines and
  relation symbols.
• Save a COPY of the part at every question.
• The final tip?

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Tips

• The test starts when you download and enter your
  email address and password - you can't pause it
  or stop it once it starts.
• Find a way to organize your screen.
• Read the whole exam firstseriously.
• Pay attention to the point values.
• Pay close attention to construction lines and
  relation symbols.
• Save a COPY of the part at every question.
• The final tip? You dont even need Solidworks
  loaded on your computer!

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Wrap-Up

• ANY QUESTIONS?

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Thanks for Attending
Relax. Youll do fine. Have a Happy Halloween!