How to add a SOLIDWORKS Drawing Watermark from Microsoft Word

In addition to using a sheet-format annotation as a watermark, you can also add a SOLIDWORKS Drawing Watermark from Microsoft Word.

Start by accessing sheet format – right-click on the drawing blank area and select Edit Sheet Format.  Proceed with Insert > Object > Create New > Microsoft Word Document.

Insert Object dialog

A Microsoft Word window will appear in SOLIDWORKS. Select Design > Watermark > Custom Watermark and set options as needed.  After clicking Apply/Close, the watermark appears in SOLIDWORKS.

Set up Watermark

Drag the Microsoft Word window to move it or double-click to be able to resize.  There are two options that can be used to control display of the watermark:

• from the RMB menu select ‘Send To Back.’
• from the RMB menu select Properties > Sharpen Zoomed State

Sharpen Zoomed State