1. Model Tree Viewing Options
SolidWorks Layout
Model Tree
Viewing Options
Please open SolidWorks now
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2. SolidWorks Layout Starting SolidWorks Part File Layout
Three Main Options
Part File Layout
Tool Ribbon
3D Part Creation
Model Tree
View Options
Mouse Options
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3. Before Using SolidWorks it is Recommended that you Change the Icons Color
Select Tools/Options/Document Properties/Colors
Under Icon color, change the option from Default to Classic
To change Icons as shown below:
Lecturers please note that SolidWorks 2016 defaults to no color on Icons. Since most of the Icons have not significantly changed, the majority of the PowerPoint slides have not been changed. In order to have SolidWorks match the slide representations, the color should be applied to the SolidWorks Icons.
Click to return to TOC

4. Starting SolidWorks
The new file icon will bring up the following dialog box
Also notice the Tutorials icon for extra help learning SolidWorks
SolidWorks is started from the Start menu.
The 3 new files icons represent part files, assemblies, and drawings. Currently we’re going to start with the basic building block of any project and that is part files.
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5. The Following 2 Slides are Extracted From:
EEIC Website  Contents
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6. Settings - Pinning the Display
Original Display
Click on ‘SOLIDWORKS’
Select the ‘Pin’
Display stays
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7. Please open a ″PART″ file now Settings - Cleaning up the Model Tree Display
Then click ‘OK’
Right click in the Tree area and select Hide/Show Tree items
Change as shown
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8. SolidWorks Part File Layout
Tool bar ribbon
View Options
Model Tree
These 3 components will be covered in detail on the next 3 slides
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9. SolidWorks Part File Layout
Status Bar
These 3 components will be covered in detail on the next 3 slides
Information Line
Units Control
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10. SolidWorks Tool Ribbon
Two most commonly used tabs: Features and Sketch
Features tab is 3D operations, Sketch is 2D.
Operations that are not currently available are gray.
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11. SolidWorks 3D Part Creation
The tool ribbon shows the tools available for creating 3D parts from 2D sketches
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12. The left hand side of your SolidWorks menu is known as the Model Tree
SolidWorks Model Tree
Note that these items can be hidden by using “Cleaning up the Model Tree Display “ found in the “SolidWorks_Settings_and_Helpful_Hints” document.
The left hand side of your SolidWorks menu is known as the Model Tree
In a new part file it only shows the original 3 reference planes and the origin
The model tree shows the creation of the part from top to bottom. The top is the beginning operations and the bottom is the last operations.
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13. SolidWorks Model Tree
The Model Tree keeps track of the model creation by showing the sketches or features used in order from top to bottom
Notice that the sketches are no longer shown once used for a feature but can be accessed by clicking the plus sign next to that feature
The model tree shows the creation of the part from top to bottom. The top is the beginning operations and the bottom is the last operations.

14. SolidWorks Viewing Options
Viewing Option Layout
In the top middle of the workspace there is a view menu
Top
3D perspective views
Left
Front
Right
Back
“Normal to” view option orients to a selected plane or surface
Bottom
The layout of available views is not labeled but it should be easy to recognize the views from their layout.
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15. SolidWorks View Options Continued
The other icons control zoom, section views, display type and other advanced options
Shadows and RealView Graphics should be turned off before printing assignments
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16. The View can also be changed by using the Hot Keys as follows:
Isometric View
Select FRONT
Select Ctrl+8 TO GET FRONT VIEW
Select Ctrl+7 to get ISO view
Hit Esc to restore image

17. SolidWorks Mouse Buttons
Right Click and Select a View is a Selection Tool
The 2cd option is the Mouse Wheel
Rotate wheel to zoom in/out on cursor
Push down and hold the wheel and then move the mouse to rotate objects in 3 dimensions

18. SolidWorks Layout Wrap Up
Homework Assignment:
Print off “In class” problem after replacing the word “FRONT” with your name and add a sketch with your seat # and instructor below the part. (Instructions in associated Word document)
Answer the questions in SolidWorks Layout Homework
Starting Solidworks
Part
Assembly
Drawing
Part Layout
Tool Ribbon  Features and Sketch
Model Tree
View Options  “Normal To”
Mouse Shortcuts
Get it Now!
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19. In Class Problem – Demo Hotkeys
Open this file in SolidWorks and familiarize yourself with the view options as well as zooming in and out. Also become familiar with navigating with the middle mouse button
This is a chance for the students to open SolidWorks and engage in a pre-made part that is labeled for their reference. When they select different view options it will show them what options they have selected.
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20. SolidWorks Hotkeys Demo
EEIC Website  Contents
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