Can you scale a whole part in Solidworks?

Can I scale an entire assembly on Solidworks?

Access the Scale tool (Insert, Features, Scale). Select all of the solid bodies in the part to be scaled. Choose the Scale Factor and other options as desired (for best results with a multi-body part, scale about the Origin). Click OK, as shown in the figure below.

How do you scale a part in an assembly?

To save a SOLIDWORKS assembly as a part:

1. Open the newly saved multi-body part.
2. Access the Scale feature (Insert > Features > Scale).
3. Select all of the solid bodies in the part to be scaled – note you may need to access the Feature Manager and expand the Solid Bodies folder to select the bodies.

How do you change the size of a part in Solidworks?

To change a dimension: Double-click a dimension. The Modify dialog box appears. Change the dimension value with the arrows, thumbwheel, mouse wheel, or by typing in the dimension box.

How do you enter feet and inches in SolidWorks?

How to Change Units to Feet or Feet & Inches with Inch Fraction…

1. Go to Options > Document Properties.
2. Select Units. …
3. Select the box under Fractions to decide on a fraction denominator from 2 to 256.

How do you change from M to MM in SolidWorks?

Changing the Units in the Default Options



There is only one way to get to the SOLIDWORKS Simulation Default Options; click Simulation>Options>Default Options>Units. From here choose between the SI, English, and Metric unit types.

How do I change from inches to mm in SolidWorks?

To set units options: Click Simulation > Options. On the Default Options tab, click Units. Under Unit system, select SI (International System of Units), English (U.S. Customary Unit System), or Metric (gravitational system of units).