Searching for commands FeatureManager Design Tree Additionally, commands can be dragged and dropped directly onto the CommandManager from the results list. Search results can be clicked to execute the command, or the eyeball icon can be selected to automatically show the command’s location in the user interface. Click the down arrow on the right of the search bar and select Commands to enable command search. At the top-right of the interface exists a search bar, which by default allows the SOLIDWORKS help file to be searched. These menus can also be made permanently visible by clicking the pushpin icon just to the right of the Help drop down.įinally, it is possible to search for commands, provided you know the name of the command. In these menus, you will find all the commands and options available in SOLIDWORKS. To reveal these drop down windows, hover the cursor over the SOLIDWORKS badge at the top-left of the screen. Otherwise, all commands can be accessed through the file drop down windows. To customize your CommandManager with extra commands, consider taking a look at this CommandManager tutorial. This will add the tab permanently.Īdditionally, not all commands are available in the CommandManager tabs by default. If working in Sheet Metal or Weldments, for example, right click an existing tab and select the desired tab from the list. Not all available tabs are shown under the CommandManager by default. In many cases, SOLIDWORKS will automatically switch to the appropriate CommandManager tab when changing modes, however, it may be necessary to manually switch between tabs by clicking on them. This is the primary area where users begin commands to create sketches, add/remove material, or evaluate models, among many others.
The CommandManager is a context-sensitive toolbar that provides different sets of commands based on the tab that is selected directly below it (Features, Sketch, etc.). Remember, hovering the cursor over any icon in SOLIDWORKS will display a tool-tip explaining the command or tool! CommandManager Hovering the cursor over the SOLIDWORKS icon will reveal several drop down menus that contain all available commands, including a Help drop down menu where tutorials may be accessed. Additionally, at the right end of this toolbar, a gear icon is available which will open a System Options dialog, where a variety of settings can be changed. The Standard Toolbar contains basic commands including New Document, Open Document and Save Document. SOLIDWORKS user interface Standard Toolbar There are six unique areas of the user interface which every new user should be familiar with, and we have labeled them in the image for convenience. Once the new part document has been opened, the interface will look like the figure shown below. Starting a new part document (SOLIDWORKS 2017 and earlier) If the dialog that appears does not look like the one shown below, click the Novice button at the bottom-left of the dialog. From here, click the Part option and select OK. If you do not see the welcome screen, or are using an earlier version of SOLIDWORKS, click the New button on the standard toolbar at the top-left corner of the screen to open the New SOLIDWORKS Document dialog.
This will open a new part document, and the rest of the user interface will be revealed. This new dialog for SOLIDWORKS 2018 provides several tools for getting started, including buttons to begin a new part/assembly/drawing, browse for an existing document, open a recent document, or access recent folder or SOLIDWORKS resources. When SOLIDWORKS initially starts, you’ll be presented with the Welcome screen.
We’ll cover the basics of the SOLIDWORKS user interface, giving you the tools and understanding that you’ll need in order to be prepared for your first design, tutorial or training class. Getting started with SOLIDWORKS can be a challenge, especially for new users coming from 2D CAD programs.
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