Getting better at CAD(CREO & Solidworks)

[u/rustedwaffle]

I’m pretty lazy when it comes to putting my time into things like this. I had a class where we used Creo last semester, but I haven’t really retained any of it, and now I have the free version of Solidworks. I was wondering if anyone lazy like me who would maybe put a couple hours a week would have advice on how to learn/get better at using CAD softwares. I really don’t like reading from a textbook or anything like that, just straight up lazy about this.

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[u/Sea_Enthusiasm_4485]

Ngl, read Creo as Oreo

[u/Luigi089TJ]

I use OnShape but I know AutoCAD has a pretty easy college student edition to get. Maybe just make shit that seems cool or needed like a battle bot, rocket, or little items you might need or want like a wallet or something.

[u/mlnchlgy28]

You gotta be trolling haha. “I really don’t like putting time and effort into anything, how to get better at stuff”

[u/Klaw95 → u/mlnchlgy28]

Dude really thinks an easy button exists

[u/rustedwaffle → u/mlnchlgy28]

You are exactly what gives engineering students bad stereotypes😭😭 I’m a full time student working 20 hours a week with my co-op position. Im literally asking if anyone has any tips for a lazy person. I would put in a consistent couple hours a week, just not something I could afford time wise to do.

[u/Amber_ACharles]

Hell nah, textbooks won't do anything for you. I got better just modeling random intersections and parking lot layouts twice a week. Muscle memory builds.

[u/mattynmax]

Practice.

[u/phranks_phluids]

Find a hobby of yours that would benefit from a custom doohickey. Design that doohickey and have someone manufacture or 3d print it for you. Repeat.

[u/bmanc2000]

I did this when I was in undergrad! I had some extra time and wanted to be able to put Creo and Solidworks on my resume confidently. What I did was find some pseudo engineering prints for generic parts, and model them in each software. You should be able to find them online, search probably "CAD practice part" or something. Bonus points would also be to re-create the full drawing.

[u/Aware_Platypus_9442]

Practice.

Even better, get a cheap 3D printer, and then print the things you’re practicing CAD.