How do I get real view graphics in SolidWorks?

What is solidworks real view?

RealView Graphics is hardware (graphics card) support of advanced shading in real time, including self-shadowing and scene reflections. When you apply an appearance, use RealView Graphics for a more realistic model display. RealView Graphics is available with supported graphics cards only.

How do I activate RealView graphics in Solidworks 2021?

Click one of the following:

1. View Settings > RealView Graphics.
2. RealView Graphics (View toolbar)
3. View > Display > RealView Graphics.

How do I turn on RealView graphics?

To turn on RealView Graphics: Click one of the following: View Settings > RealView Graphics. RealView Graphics (View toolbar)

How do I know if Solidworks is using my graphics card?

Under the Diagnostics tab in the SOLIDWORKS RX Tool, you can see information on the card model and currently installed driver. If the Graphics Card is supported by SOLIDWORKS, the SOLIDWORKS RX Tool will tell you if the driver is out of date.

What graphics card is recommended for Solidworks?

What type of Graphics Card is recommended for SOLIDWORKS 2021? NVIDIA Quadro and AMD Radeon Pro series are certified graphics cards for SOLIDWORKS. A graphics card with hardware OpenGL acceleration will provide superior performance and stability, especially in 3D model viewing (refresh, rotate, zoom, pan).

How do I enable GPU in Solidworks?

To enable Software OpenGL:

1. Start SOLIDWORKS normally.
2. Before you open a document: Click Options (Standard toolbar) or Tools > Options. Select Performance. …
3. Click OK.
4. Open a document and examine the display. If the display improves, your graphics adapter is potentially the cause.

Where is view settings in Solidworks?

Click Options or Tools > Options and click View. Click Reset to restore factory defaults for all system options or only for options on this page. Changes the direction of the mouse wheel for zooming in and out. Makes the entire model visible in the graphics area when changing to a standard view.

How do I turn off RealView graphics in Solidworks?

Realview and Shadows



These can both be toggled on or off via View Settings on the Heads-up View Toolbar.

How do I make Solidworks look better?

4 Simple Ways to Enhance Your SOLIDWORKS Models

1. Step One: Appearances. Appearances are paramount for a good-looking model, especially for consumer products. …
2. Step Two: RealView and Scenes. …
3. Step Three: Tangent Edges. …
4. Step Four: Visualize Rendering.