Toolbar
Mating components together in a SOLIDWORKS assembly? Frequent use of the SOLIDWORKS mate pop-up toolbar can often save you much time and mousing! The mate pop-up toolbar is not quite as intelligent as the mate manager. For example, the mate manager will usually predict when…
One of the new enhancements with SOLIDWORKS 2016 is a new icon style that has been applied to make SOLIDWORKS consistent with the Dassault Systemès portfolio of 3DEXPERIENCE products (for example SOLIDWORKS Industrial Designer). The new icon style standardizes the perspective of icons, removes non-essential details, and emphasizes primary elements. Consistent…
Accessing the various configurations of a model or an assembly has never been easier, as we now have an additional spot within the SOLIDWORKS interface to switch configurations – the CONFIGURATIONS TOOLBAR. The advantage with this toolbar is that it can be located anywhere and…
Use the SOLIDWORKS Copy Settings Wizard to save and restore your custom menu and system options
After spending the time in SOLIDWORKS to customize all your toolbar, menu, shortcut and system options, the last thing you want to do is go back and do it all over again. A computer crash, registry corruption, or simply switching to a new computer can…