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Key Facts: CSWP-MBD Exam

Mixed

Multiple-Choice + Hands-On Format

SOLIDWORKS CSWP-MBD certification page

2016+

Minimum SOLIDWORKS Version

SOLIDWORKS certification requirements

14 days

Waiting Period Between Attempts

SOLIDWORKS certification requirements

ASME Y14.41

Core Digital Product Definition Standard

SOLIDWORKS MBD documentation

3D PDF / eDrawings

MBD Publishing Outputs

SOLIDWORKS MBD documentation

Add-on

Professional Specialty Credential

SOLIDWORKS Certification Program

CSWP-MBD is a SOLIDWORKS professional add-on exam that mixes multiple-choice questions with hands-on tasks in DimXpert dimensioning, 3D PMI, annotation and 3D views, and 3D PDF/eDrawings publishing. It requires SOLIDWORKS 2016 or newer, enforces a 14-day waiting period between attempts, and supports ASME Y14.41, ISO 16792, and MIL-STD-31000A model-based definition practices.

Sample CSWP-MBD Practice Questions

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1In SOLIDWORKS MBD, what does the acronym PMI stand for?
A.Product and Manufacturing Information
B.Part Model Inspection
C.Precision Measurement Index
D.Parametric Modeling Interface
Explanation: PMI stands for Product and Manufacturing Information. It encompasses the 3D dimensions, tolerances, GD&T, datums, surface finishes, and notes applied directly to a model so the 3D model can serve as the authoritative definition without a 2D drawing.
2Model Based Definition (MBD) is primarily intended to replace which traditional deliverable?
A.The bill of materials
B.The 2D engineering drawing
C.The assembly mate scheme
D.The sketch relations
Explanation: MBD lets the annotated 3D model itself serve as the authoritative product definition, reducing or eliminating the need for a separate 2D engineering drawing. All dimensions, tolerances, and notes live on the model and are published in formats like 3D PDF.
3Which industry standard explicitly governs the digital product definition data practices that SOLIDWORKS MBD supports for 3D annotated models?
A.ASME Y14.5 only
B.ISO 9001
C.ASME Y14.41
D.ANSI B4.2
Explanation: ASME Y14.41, 'Digital Product Definition Data Practices,' specifically defines how to apply and present PMI on 3D models. SOLIDWORKS MBD supports ASME Y14.41 along with ISO 16792 and MIL-STD-31000A.
4The DimXpert Auto Dimension Scheme allows you to choose the part type before generating dimensions. Which two part types are offered?
A.Solid and Surface
B.Sheet metal and Weldment
C.Cast and Forged
D.Prismatic and Turned
Explanation: The Auto Dimension Scheme offers Prismatic (milled/drilled features) and Turned (lathe/cylindrical) part types. The selection drives the dimensioning style and layout appropriate to the manufacturing process.
5When configuring the DimXpert Auto Dimension Scheme, which two tolerance types can be applied?
A.Plus and Minus, or Geometric
B.Bilateral, or Statistical
C.Limit, or Reference
D.Basic, or Inspection
Explanation: The Auto Dimension Scheme offers a Tolerance Type of either Plus and Minus or Geometric. Geometric applies GD&T-style controls, while Plus/Minus applies conventional plus-minus dimensional tolerances.
6What is the maximum number of datums you can designate as reference features when running the DimXpert Auto Dimension Scheme?
A.1
B.3
C.2
D.4
Explanation: The Auto Dimension Scheme lets you select primary, secondary, and tertiary reference features, for a maximum of 3 datums. These establish the datum reference frame the automatic dimensions are built from.
7In DimXpert, a 'Location Dimension' primarily defines what aspect of a feature?
A.The overall size or extent of a feature
B.The surface roughness of a face
C.The position of a feature relative to a datum or another feature
D.The material thickness of a wall
Explanation: Location dimensions in DimXpert position a feature relative to datums or other features (for example, the distance of a hole's center from an edge). Size dimensions, by contrast, define the feature's own extent such as a hole diameter.
8Which DimXpert dimension type would you use to define the diameter of a cylindrical boss?
A.Location Dimension
B.Pattern Dimension
C.Reference Dimension
D.Size Dimension
Explanation: A Size Dimension defines the intrinsic extent of a feature, such as the diameter of a cylindrical boss or the width of a slot. Location dimensions instead position the feature relative to datums.
9How is a reference dimension typically displayed to indicate it is non-controlling?
A.Enclosed in parentheses
B.Underlined
C.Shown in red
D.Marked with an asterisk
Explanation: Reference dimensions are driven, informational values that do not control geometry and are shown enclosed in parentheses per dimensioning standards. They communicate a value derived from other controlling dimensions.
10In the DimXpert Auto Dimension Scheme, the 'Scope' setting lets you choose to dimension which features?
A.Only holes
B.All features or only selected features
C.Only the largest face
D.Only patterned features
Explanation: The Scope option in the Auto Dimension Scheme lets you dimension All Features automatically or restrict to Selected Features. This controls how broadly DimXpert applies the automatic scheme.

About the CSWP-MBD Exam

The Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional - Model Based Definition (CSWP-MBD) exam is a professional add-on certification that validates a candidate's ability to use SOLIDWORKS MBD functionality. It tests applying 3D product and manufacturing information (PMI) with DimXpert, defining datums and tolerances, organizing annotation and 3D views, and publishing drawingless deliverables to 3D PDF and eDrawings in line with standards such as ASME Y14.41 and ISO 16792.

Assessment

A mix of multiple-choice questions and hands-on SOLIDWORKS challenges focused on annotations, DimXpert dimensions and features, 3D views, and 3D PDF files, completed on the candidate's own SOLIDWORKS installation

Time Limit

SOLIDWORKS does not publish a fixed time limit for CSWP-MBD on the official certification page.

Passing Score

SOLIDWORKS does not publish a fixed numeric passing percentage for CSWP-MBD; results are reported pass or fail.

Exam Fee

Not published as a fixed amount on the official CSWP-MBD certification page; confirm through SOLIDWORKS or an authorized reseller when registering. (Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKS Corporation)

CSWP-MBD Exam Content Outline

15%

Model Based Definition Fundamentals

PMI and drawingless-model concepts, semantic vs graphical PMI, visual response, and the ASME Y14.41, ISO 16792, and MIL-STD-31000A standards SOLIDWORKS MBD supports.

35%

DimXpert Dimensions & Tolerancing

Size, location, and reference dimensions, the Auto Dimension Scheme (prismatic vs turned, plus/minus vs geometric, up to three datums), GD&T controls, copy scheme, and tolerance status.

20%

Annotation Views & 3D Views

Organizing annotations by viewing direction, capturing and reordering 3D views, show/hide and section/exploded states, configuration-specific views, and updating out-of-date views.

20%

Publishing to 3D PDF & eDrawings

Publishing interactive 3D PDF and eDrawings deliverables, view tabs, file attachments, BOM tables, viewer measurement, and the role of the MBD add-in.

10%

MBD Templates & Configuration

Document properties and standard selection, block vs general tolerance methods, the MBD Template Editor for customizing 3D PDF templates, and the end-to-end MBD workflow.

How to Pass the CSWP-MBD Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: SOLIDWORKS does not publish a fixed numeric passing percentage for CSWP-MBD; results are reported pass or fail.
  • Assessment: A mix of multiple-choice questions and hands-on SOLIDWORKS challenges focused on annotations, DimXpert dimensions and features, 3D views, and 3D PDF files, completed on the candidate's own SOLIDWORKS installation
  • Time limit: SOLIDWORKS does not publish a fixed time limit for CSWP-MBD on the official certification page.
  • Exam fee: Not published as a fixed amount on the official CSWP-MBD certification page; confirm through SOLIDWORKS or an authorized reseller when registering.

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

CSWP-MBD Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practice the DimXpert Auto Dimension Scheme end to end: choose prismatic or turned, plus/minus or geometric, and define primary, secondary, and tertiary datums.
2Use Tolerance Status to confirm every feature is fully constrained before capturing final 3D views.
3Build annotation views and capture multiple 3D views so each shows a focused, uncluttered subset of PMI.
4Rehearse publishing to 3D PDF and eDrawings, including view tabs, attachments, and BOM tables via the MBD Template Editor.
5Memorize the supported standards (ASME Y14.41, ISO 16792, MIL-STD-31000A) and the 14-day retake waiting period.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CSWP-MBD exam?

CSWP-MBD is the Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional - Model Based Definition exam, a professional add-on credential that tests your ability to apply 3D PMI with DimXpert, organize 3D views, and publish drawingless deliverables in SOLIDWORKS MBD.

How is the CSWP-MBD exam formatted?

The exam mixes multiple-choice questions with hands-on SOLIDWORKS challenges focused on annotations, DimXpert dimensions and features, 3D views, and 3D PDF files. SOLIDWORKS does not publish a fixed question count or time limit.

Which SOLIDWORKS version is required?

Candidates must use SOLIDWORKS 2016 or newer to take the CSWP-MBD exam, because the MBD add-in and its DimXpert and publishing tools must be available.

Is there a waiting period to retake the exam?

Yes. SOLIDWORKS enforces a minimum 14-day waiting period between every attempt of the CSWP-MBD exam, giving candidates time to remediate weak areas before retesting.

Which standards does SOLIDWORKS MBD support?

SOLIDWORKS MBD supports digital product definition standards including ASME Y14.41, ISO 16792 (and DIN ISO 16792), and MIL-STD-31000A for technical data packages.

What are the main exam topics?

Topics include MBD fundamentals, DimXpert dimensioning and tolerancing (Auto Dimension Scheme, datums, GD&T, tolerance status), annotation and 3D views, and publishing to 3D PDF and eDrawings.