How to select working directory in SOLIDWORKS?

What is working directory in Solidworks?

The current working directory is used when opening documents containing references. If explicit search folders are not set (see ISldWorks::SetSearchFolders), then the SolidWorks application initially tries to locate file references (for example, assembly component parts) in the current working directory.

Where are solidworks files saved?

Default File Locations

How do I change state in Solidworks?

To change state using a normal transition:

1. Either in File Explorer or the SOLIDWORKS PDM add-in pane within SOLIDWORKS, select one or more files.
2. Right-click and select Change State and a state transition. …
3. In the Do Transition dialog box, select one or more files to transition, and set column values as needed.

How do I change the path of a model in SOLIDWORKS?

To edit the locations and names of referenced files:

1. Click Open or File > Open.
2. In the Open dialog box, click References. The Edit Referenced File Locations dialog box appears.
3. Edit the path or filename using one of the following methods: …
4. Click OK to make the changes and exit the dialog.

How do you save a work in SOLIDWORKS?

Click Save As (Standard toolbar) or File > Save As. Specifies a path to the folder where you want to save the document. To hide the navigation pane, click Hide Folders. To show the navigation pane, click Browse Folders.

Where are SOLIDWORKS blocks stored?

folder in the FeatureManager design tree. The block is created in the local drawing. You can also save the block to file.

How do I change the reference of a Solidworks drawing?

To change file references in a drawing view:

1. Click Replace Model. (Drawing toolbar) or Tools > Replace Model.
2. In the PropertyManager, under Selected Views, select a drawing view.
3. Under New Model, browse to select a part or an assembly file, and click Open.
4. Double-part icon. …
5. Click .

How do I browse files in Solidworks?

Browsing Open Documents

1. Click Window, and click the document that you want to open. To see a preview of the document and its file path, hover over the menu item for the document. The preview and file path appear in a large tile.
2. Use the Open Documents browser: Click Window > Browse Open Documents or press Ctrl + Tab.

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 .