How do I import multiple parts into SolidWorks?

How do I insert multiple components in SolidWorks?

Under Part/Assembly to Insert, do one of the following:

1. Ctrl + select several components from the list.
2. Click Browse. In the dialog box, Ctrl + select several components and then click Open.

How do you copy and paste multiple parts in SolidWorks assembly?

To copy multiple components: In the FeatureManager design tree, Ctrl + select or Shift + select the components to copy. Ctrl + drag the selected components and drop them in the graphics area.

How do I move multiple components in SolidWorks?

To move components in the FeatureManager design tree: In the FeatureManager design tree, drag the component you want to move. You can Ctrl + drag to move multiple components at the same time. As you move over other components, the pointer changes to indicate what will happen if you drop the component there.

How do I copy and paste in Solidworks assembly?

Pick the top of a feature tree for a component and select Edit > Copy. Then go to a drawing and select Edit > Paste. SOLIDWORKS has now inserted, or pasted, a copy of that component in a model view in the drawing.

How do I convert assembly to Solidworks?

To save a part as an assembly and create instance counts from similar bodies:

1. Click Insert > Features > Save Bodies.
2. In the Save Bodies PropertyManager, under Create Assembly, select Derive resulting parts from similar bodies or cut list.

How do I move part of 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.

Can you copy and paste a part in Solidworks?

Click Edit > Copy or press Ctrl+C. Click in the sketch or document where you want to paste the center of the sketch. Click Edit > Paste or press Ctrl+V.

How do I copy and paste in assembly?

The first is to hold down the CTRL key, then drag & drop the feature to where you want to copy it to. The second method is to use CTRL+C, then pick where you want it to paste to and use CTRL+V.

How do I select multiple parts in a Solidworks assembly?

In the FeatureManager design tree, Ctrl + select or Shift + select the components to copy. Ctrl + drag the selected components and drop them in the graphics area. New instances of the components are created. Mates that exist between the selected components are retained between the new instances.

How do I move individual parts in Solidworks assembly?

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 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.