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Commonly used tools

Additional
SolidWorks Help
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Undo/Redo Rebuild SolidWorks options settings

Selection Tool File Properties

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feature manager tree, the property manager, configuration manager, DimXpert
manager, display manager tabs can be accessed by toggling between the tabs at the
top.

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Displays the main file name as well

as the type of document you are in.

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drawing views. This toolbar is located in the design space.

Zoom to Fit: zooms

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the model to fit the Edit Appearance: View Settings:
Section View: Show hidden
design space Brings up sidebar toggle views
displays internal lines, shaded to change the such as real
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zooms to the by using cutting wireframe object and perspective
selected boundary planes views.

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model scenes and
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access to SolidWorks resources and documents. It contains five tabs which are shown
and described below.
Solidworks Resources: Contains tools such as getting started,
community, online resources, and the tip of the day.

The Design Library: contains reusable items such as parts, blocks,

and annotations.
File Explorer: an additional way to open files in SolidWorks

View Palette: insert drawing views into a drawing.

Appearances, Scenes, and Decals: apply different appearances,

scenes, lighting, and decals to a part in the workspace.

Custom Properties: a stand-alone utility used to create a

customized interface for entering properties into SolidWorks files.

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