How do you copy and move in Solidworks?

How do you move objects 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 you copy something in Solidworks?

To copy and paste a sketch:

1. Select the closed sketch in the FeatureManager design tree.
2. Click Edit > Copy or press Ctrl+C.
3. Click in the sketch or document where you want to paste the center of the sketch.
4. Click Edit > Paste or press Ctrl+V.

How do I move a model in Solidworks?

Do one of the following:

1. Press Alt + middle mouse button and drag.
2. On the main toolbar, click Camera Tools > Pan , then click and drag.

How do you copy and paste parts in Solidworks?

To copy and paste a sketch:

1. Select the closed sketch in the FeatureManager design tree.
2. Click Edit > Copy or press Ctrl+C.
3. Click in the sketch or document where you want to paste the center of the sketch.
4. Click Edit > Paste or press Ctrl+V.

How do I move a surface in Solidworks?

Click Move Face (Mold Tools or Features toolbar) or Insert > Face > Move . You can also right-click a face and click Move Face, or select Move Face on the Direct Editing CommandManager tab.

How do you drag in Solidworks?

Dragging

1. Select a view (the pointer changes to. ) and press Alt while dragging.
2. Select the edge of a view (the pointer changes to. ), then drag.

How do I move an entire sketch in Solidworks?

Moving or Copying Sketch Entities

1. Click Move Entities. (Sketch toolbar) or Tools > Sketch Tools > Move.
2. Click Copy Entities. (Sketch toolbar) or Tools > Sketch Tools > Copy.
3. Right-click to display the Sketch shortcut menu, click Sketch Tools, and click Move Entities or Copy Entities.

How do you move freely in Solidworks?

Using a Triad to Move a Component

1. Drag the center ball to drag the triad freely.
2. Alt + drag the center ball or an arm and drop it on an edge or face to align the triad with the edge or face.
3. Right-click the center ball and select Align to, Align with Component Origin, or Align with Assembly Origin.

How do I move in Solidworks without a mouse?

Press the arrow keys. Hold down Shift to rotate in 90° increments. Click Rotate View or View, Modify, Rotate; select a vertex, edge, or face; then drag the pointer.

How do I move a side to side in Solidworks?

Select a drawing view, then move (nudge) it with the arrow keys. You can set the arrow key increments. Press Alt, place the pointer anywhere in the view, and drag the view.

How do I use Solidworks pack and go?

To access Pack and Go:

1. In SOLIDWORKS, click File > Pack and Go.
2. In File Explorer or SOLIDWORKS Task Pane File Explorer, right-click a SOLIDWORKS document and click SOLIDWORKS > Pack and Go .