How do I change a triad in Solidworks?

Where is move with Triad in Solidworks?

Accessing the Triad



In assemblies, right-click a movable component and click Move with Triad. In assembly exploded views, select a component. In parts, click Move/Copy Bodies (Features toolbar) or Insert > Features > Move/Copy, and click Translate or Rotate.

What is reference triad in Solidworks?

A triad appears in part and assembly documents to help orient you when viewing models. You can also use it to change the view orientation. You can hide the triad but you cannot use it as an inference point.

How do you manipulate parts in Solidworks?

Part manipulation in a SOLIDWORKS Assembly with a 3D Mouse

1. The third from last icon is Show Mapping Panel.
2. From the right hand list, expand 3Dcontrol > at the bottom you will find Toggle Sub-Part Movement, drag and drop this onto the preferred button to initiate from the mouse speeding up your workflow.

How do I change the color of a part in assembly in Solidworks?

Changing the Shading of Parts

1. Click Options (Standard toolbar) or Tools > Options.
2. On the Document Properties tab, click Model Display.
3. Under Model / feature colors, select Shading.
4. Click Edit and select a color from the Color palette or click Define Custom Colors and define a color of a new shade or hue.

How do you rotate assembly parts in Solidworks?

Click Rotate Component (Assembly toolbar) or Tools > Component > Rotate. The Rotate Component PropertyManager appears, and the pointer changes to . Select one or more components in the graphics area. Select a component and drag in any direction.

Which axis of the reference triad should be clicked to change the view normal to the top plane?

The SOLIDWORKS Reference Triad in the lower left corner of your graphics window is very useful to determine the orientation of your model, as you rotate the view it moves with the model. The X Arrow is normal to the Right Plane, the Y Arrow is normal to the Top Plane, and the Z Arrow is normal to the Front Plane.

How do you move a 3D object in SOLIDWORKS?

To move, copy, rotate, or mate a solid or surface body: Click Move/Copy Bodies (Features toolbar) or Insert > Features > Move/Copy . Specify parameters to move, copy, or rotate bodies.

How do I freely move a part in SOLIDWORKS?

Click Move Component (Assembly toolbar) or Tools > Component > Move. The Move Component PropertyManager appears, and the pointer changes to . Select one or more components in the graphics area. Select a component and drag in any direction.

How do you align parts in SOLIDWORKS?

To align sketches:

1. Select a line or a point in a sketch to be aligned with another sketch.
2. Hold Ctrl and select a line or a point in the second sketch to which the first sketch is to be aligned.
3. Click Align Sketch (2D to 3D toolbar), or click Tools > Sketch Tools > Align > Sketch.

How do I change the appearance of a Solidworks assembly?

In the Display Pane, click in the Appearances column for the component and select Appearance. Select a component in the FeatureManager design tree or in the graphics area and click Edit > Appearance > Appearance. To select multiple components, hold Ctrl as you select.

How do you change materials in Solidworks?

Editing a Custom Material

1. In a part document, right-click Material in the FeatureManager design tree and select Edit Material.
2. In the material tree, browse to a custom library and select a custom material.
3. Edit properties of the material, then click Save.

How do you highlight parts in Solidworks?

Items in the graphics area are highlighted when you select them, or dynamically highlighted when you move the pointer over them. You can set the colors for selected items, dynamic highlighting, and other user interface items in Tools > Options > System Options > Colors.