This recitation comprised a demo the following features in SolidWorks for those who are getting started, then demonstrate xDesign breifely. If you want to follow along please have SolidWorks installed beforehand.

* Surfaces vs. sketches vs. features vs. bodies
* master modeling 
* Convert entities 
* designed a parametric box relating entities between sketches so the box can adjust size and shape
* designed a mold with the Intersect feature
* CAD something with multiple parts, working with parts in an assembly