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Mechanical design is the process of conceiving, analyzing, and calculating the working principle, structure, mode of motion, methods of force and energy transmission, material and dimensional specifications of various components, as well as lubrication methods of a machine based on its intended use requirements, and then transforming these considerations into specific descriptions that serve as a basis for manufacturing. It is an essential part of mechanical engineering, the primary step in mechanical production, and the main factor that determines the mechanical properties. Mechanical design originated in ancient times and is closely linked to people's lives ； By the 17th century, Watt’s steam engine was the representative of that era ； Revitalization came after World War II; the emergence and widespread use of computers in 1946 led to significant improvements in both the speed and quality of mechanical design. In 1993, SolidWorks was founded. As a mechanical design software, it boasts powerful functions, is easy to learn and use, features innovative technology, and can provide various design options – helping to reduce errors during the design process and improve product quality. It thus became a favorite in the field of mechanical design. Over the past twenty-odd years since 1995, SolidWorks has been widely used in fields such as aerospace, locomotives, food processing, defense, transportation, mold manufacturing, electronics and communications, medical devices, and more. One of these fields is mechanical design; according to incomplete statistics, tens of thousands of machinery manufacturing enterprises in China are either learning about SolidWorks or already using it. SolidWorks features a complete set of dynamic interfaces and mouse-driven controls. It also has a configuration management system with a very unique software architecture, enabling collaborative work over the Internet. Design data can be stored in Internet-based folders. The software boasts intelligent assembly technology that can automatically capture and define assembly relationships; it allows for dynamic viewing of all movements of the assembled components, as well as dynamic interference checks and clearance analysis for those moving parts. Additionally, it provides tools for generating comprehensive, workshop-ready detailed engineering drawings, with automatic creation of views, dimensions, and annotations. This is SolidWorks, a powerful design software with numerous components.