CSWA Practice Problem 1.8

This is Practice Problem 1.8 from the CSWA (Certified SolidWorks Associate) exam preparation series, modeled in SolidWorks. The part is a symmetric dovetail slide block, featuring a large square base (200mm × 175mm) with a right-angle dovetail profile on the bottom face — a triangular wedge (125mm tall, 50mm offset) cut into the base. The top face features a symmetric grid of rectangular slots and pockets (15mm TYP spacing, 50mm TYP width, 100mm TYP depth) arranged in a cross pattern, creating an interlocking channel geometry visible in both the front and isometric views. Units are in MMGS and the total volume of the part is 2,928,250 mm³. All sketches are fully defined with the origin indicated per design intent. The part is symmetric. Modeled as part of CSWA exam practice to build proficiency in sketch tools (Lines, Centerlines, Rectangles) and Boss-Extrude features in SolidWorks. Difficulty level: Easy — estimated modeling time: 10 minutes.