Frequent question: How do you copy and paste in Solidworks?

Can you copy and paste a feature in Solidworks?

To copy features from one part to another part, tile the windows, then drag the features from one window to another, or use Copy and Paste (Standard toolbar).

How do you copy a part in Solidworks?

To copy the feature to the part, hold CTRL , and select the Cut Feature in the FeatureManager Design Tree. While holding CTRL and the left mouse button, drag and drop the feature in the desired location.

Where is the copy button in Solidworks?

To copy: Select one or more items to copy. Click Copy (Standard toolbar) or Edit > Copy, or press Ctrl+C.

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 copy an assembly in Solidworks?

Two methods of copying SOLIDWORKS features:

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

How do I insert a part into another part in Solidworks?

With a part document open, click Insert Part (Features toolbar) or Insert > Part. Browse to a part document and click Open. The Insert Part PropertyManager appears. Under Transfer, select any combination of items from the inserted part to be included in the derived part.

How do you move an inserted part 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 a surface 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. Apply mates between bodies.

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 you copy a feature?

Copy selected features



and select the features you want to copy. or press Ctrl+C. The features and their attribute values are copied to the clipboard.

How do I insert a Solidworks drawing into Word?

Embedding SolidWorks eDrawings Files in other Documents

1. Open a new document in Word or PowerPoint®.
2. Click Insert, Object.
3. Select eDrawings Control for Object type, then click OK.
4. Right-click the eDrawings Control box and select Properties.
5. For FileName, browse to any eDrawings file, then click OK.