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Key Facts: CSWPA-DT Exam

100 min

Exam Duration

SOLIDWORKS / GoEngineer CSWPA-DT

75%

Minimum Passing Grade

SOLIDWORKS / GoEngineer CSWPA-DT

14 days

Minimum Retake Wait

SOLIDWORKS CSWPA-DT policy

2019+

Minimum SOLIDWORKS Version

SOLIDWORKS CSWPA-DT requirements

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CSWPA Advanced Exams

SOLIDWORKS Certification Program

Hands-on

Exam Format

SOLIDWORKS Drawing Tools Professional

CSWPA-DT is one of the five advanced CSWPA exams, focused on the SOLIDWORKS drawing environment. It is a hands-on, 100-minute exam requiring a 75% passing grade, with a mandatory 14-day wait between attempts and SOLIDWORKS 2019 or newer required. Tasks span drawing views, section views, BOM tables, balloons, annotations, GD&T, templates, and sheet formats.

Sample CSWPA-DT Practice Questions

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1In a SOLIDWORKS drawing, which view type is created by drawing a line that is not horizontal or vertical to reveal the true shape of a feature on an inclined face?
A.Detail view
B.Projected view
C.Auxiliary view
D.Crop view
Explanation: An auxiliary view is projected perpendicular to a selected reference edge or line, so it shows the true size and shape of features on an inclined or angled face. You create it with the Auxiliary View tool by selecting a non-orthogonal edge.
2When you create a Section View in SOLIDWORKS by sketching a single straight section line through a part view, what is produced?
A.A half section view showing only one quarter of the part
B.A full section view showing the part cut completely across the cutting plane
C.A removed section view detached from the drawing
D.A broken-out section limited to a sketched profile
Explanation: A single straight section line in the Section View tool creates a full section, cutting the model completely along that plane and showing the interior with hatching. The arrows indicate the viewing direction of the resulting section.
3To create a Broken-out Section view in SOLIDWORKS, which sketch entity and additional input are required?
A.An open centerline plus an angle
B.A single point plus a radius
C.Two parallel lines plus a section label
D.A closed spline (or other closed profile) plus a depth value or reference
Explanation: A broken-out section removes material inside a closed profile, typically a spline, to expose internal geometry. SOLIDWORKS then asks for a depth, defined either by a numeric value or by selecting a model edge or geometry to cut to.
4A Detail View in a SOLIDWORKS drawing is created by which action?
A.Selecting two reference edges and a scale
B.Sketching a circle (or closed profile) around the area to enlarge in a parent view
C.Dragging a projected view from the parent view
D.Choosing a model face and the Relative To Model command
Explanation: The Detail View tool requires a closed profile, by default a circle, drawn around the region of interest in a parent view. SOLIDWORKS then generates an enlarged view of that area at an independent scale with a detail label.
5Which SOLIDWORKS view tool lets you superimpose a configuration of a part or assembly onto an existing view to show a different position (such as an open and closed state)?
A.Auxiliary View
B.Alternate Position View
C.Crop View
D.Empty View
Explanation: Alternate Position View overlays a selected configuration on an existing view, drawn in phantom (double-dash) lines, to show a mechanism in a second position. It is commonly used to depict motion limits such as a lever's travel.
6What does the Relative To Model view command in a SOLIDWORKS drawing allow you to do?
A.Crop a view to a sketched boundary
B.Break a long view to shorten the drawing
C.Define a custom view orientation by selecting two model faces or planes to set as the front and top directions
D.Insert a bill of materials linked to the model
Explanation: Relative To Model lets you orient a view by picking two model faces or planes and assigning each a standard direction (e.g., front and top). This is useful when a default standard view does not present the part the way you need it.
7A Break View (broken view) is most appropriately used in a SOLIDWORKS drawing to:
A.Cut a part open to show internal features
B.Shorten the display of a long, uniform-section part so it fits on the sheet at a larger scale
C.Enlarge a small feature for clarity
D.Reposition a component to a second location
Explanation: Break View inserts break lines that remove a length of a long, prismatic part (such as a shaft or beam) so the remaining ends can be drawn at a larger, readable scale. Dimensions across the break still report the true model length.
8In SOLIDWORKS, dimensions inserted automatically with Model Items differ from manually added Smart Dimensions in that Model Items dimensions are:
A.Reference (driven) dimensions that cannot affect the model
B.Always shown in a different color and never editable
C.Driving dimensions imported from the part/feature definition that update the model if changed
D.Limited to the first sheet of a drawing
Explanation: Model Items imports the actual feature and sketch dimensions used to build the model, so they are driving dimensions. Changing one in the drawing changes the model, unlike reference dimensions which only report values.
9When you insert Model Items into a drawing and choose the destination as 'Entire model' with 'Import items into all views' enabled, SOLIDWORKS will:
A.Place every dimension only in the front view
B.Create reference dimensions exclusively
C.Delete existing manual dimensions first
D.Distribute model dimensions and annotations across all drawing views, placing each in the most appropriate view
Explanation: With 'Entire model' and 'Import items into all views,' SOLIDWORKS spreads the imported dimensions and annotations across the views, assigning each to the view where it is most clearly shown. You can then drag dimensions between views as needed.
10Which tool quickly applies a consistent dimensioning scheme (such as baseline or ordinate-style spacing) to a group of selected dimensions in a SOLIDWORKS drawing?
A.Smart Dimension only
B.Hole Callout
C.Auto Arrange Dimensions / DimXpert tools in the drawing
D.Datum Feature
Explanation: SOLIDWORKS provides automatic dimension arrangement (and drawing DimXpert) that spaces and aligns selected dimensions consistently, reducing manual cleanup. This keeps gaps uniform and avoids overlapping leaders.

About the CSWPA-DT Exam

The CSWPA-DT (SOLIDWORKS Drawing Tools Professional, also seen as CSWP-DT) is an advanced certification proving a user can produce clear, accurate detailed and assembly drawings in SOLIDWORKS. It is a hands-on exam covering drawing views, section and detail views, dimensioning and annotations, GD&T, bill of materials tables, balloons, templates, sheet formats, and layers.

Assessment

A hands-on exam performed inside SOLIDWORKS in which candidates complete drawing tasks (creating views, BOM tables, balloons, and annotations) and enter the requested values to verify each step

Time Limit

100 minutes

Passing Score

Minimum passing grade of 75%

Exam Fee

CSWPA exam credits are listed around $19.95 per attempt; confirm current pricing with an authorized reseller or the SOLIDWORKS certification portal. (Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKS)

CSWPA-DT Exam Content Outline

30%

Drawing Views

Model, projected, auxiliary, section, aligned, half, broken-out, removed, detail, crop, broken, relative-to-model, alternate position, exploded, and display-state views with correct settings and alignment.

30%

BOM & Tables

Top-level, parts-only, and indented BOMs, detailed and rolled-up numbering, component grouping, custom-property and equation columns, balloons, auto balloon, magnetic lines, missing items, cut lists, hole tables, and general tables.

25%

Annotations & Dimensioning

Model items, smart and reference dimensions, baseline and ordinate schemes, chamfer dimensions, tolerances, GD&T and datums, hole callouts, notes, linked notes, center marks and centerlines, and surface finish.

15%

Templates, Sheet Formats & Layers

Drawing templates, sheet formats, title blocks linked to properties, table anchors, predefined views, layers, configurations in drawings, sheet properties, projection type, and revision tables.

How to Pass the CSWPA-DT Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Minimum passing grade of 75%
  • Assessment: A hands-on exam performed inside SOLIDWORKS in which candidates complete drawing tasks (creating views, BOM tables, balloons, and annotations) and enter the requested values to verify each step
  • Time limit: 100 minutes
  • Exam fee: CSWPA exam credits are listed around $19.95 per attempt; confirm current pricing with an authorized reseller or the SOLIDWORKS certification portal.

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

CSWPA-DT Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practice every drawing view type, especially section, aligned, broken-out, detail, and alternate position views, and know which sketch input each needs.
2Master BOM types (top-level, parts-only, indented), item numbering, component grouping, custom-property columns, and equations because tables carry heavy weight.
3Use balloons, auto balloon, and magnetic lines so you can quickly identify components against the BOM.
4Be fluent with Model Items, reference dimensions, GD&T, datums, and hole callouts to annotate efficiently under time pressure.
5Build and reuse a drawing template and sheet format with linked title-block fields and table anchors before testing.
6Run the official sample exam under the 100-minute clock to build speed for the 75% threshold.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CSWPA-DT exam?

CSWPA-DT, the SOLIDWORKS Drawing Tools Professional exam (also written CSWP-DT), is one of the five advanced CSWPA certifications. It proves you can use SOLIDWORKS drawing tools to create clear, accurate detailed and assembly drawings.

How long is the CSWPA-DT exam and what score do I need?

The exam is 100 minutes long and requires a minimum passing grade of 75%. It is a hands-on exam performed inside SOLIDWORKS rather than a fixed set of multiple-choice questions.

How much does the CSWPA-DT exam cost?

SOLIDWORKS lists CSWPA exam credits at around $19.95 per attempt. A separate credit is required for each attempt, so confirm current pricing through the certification portal or an authorized reseller.

How long must I wait to retake CSWPA-DT?

There is a mandatory minimum 14-day waiting period between CSWPA-DT attempts, and you must purchase a new exam credit for each attempt.

Which SOLIDWORKS version do I need?

You must use at least SOLIDWORKS 2019 to take the CSWPA-DT exam. Newer versions are supported, but features from older releases will not match the current exam tasks.

What topics does CSWPA-DT cover?

It covers drawing views (section, detail, broken-out, auxiliary, alternate position), dimensioning and annotations, GD&T, bills of materials and balloons, and drawing templates, sheet formats, and layers.