Your question: What is a loop in Solidworks?

How do you make a loop in SolidWorks?

Select Loop

1. On a part, right-click an edge and choose Select Loop. A loop is selected on one face. A handle displays the direction of the loop.
2. To change the loop selection to the edges of the other connecting face, click the handle.

How do you end a loop in SolidWorks?

Click Tools > Sketch Tools > Close Sketch to Model. An arrow points in the direction in which the sketch will close. (The extruded boss will either be within the sketch lines or outside of the sketch lines.) In the dialog box, select Reverse direction to close the sketch, if necessary.

How do you select multiple edges in SolidWorks?

Right-click one entity of a sketch object with multiple entities in a chain (such as a rectangle or polygon) and choose Select Chain from the shortcut menu. Right-click one edge in a loop of edges in a part and choose Select Loop for operations such as feature fillet and chamfer.

How to Chain select in SolidWorks?

Select Chain

1. Right-click a sketch entity and choose Select Chain. The entities of sketch geometry such as rectangles and polygons are selected. You can also select construction entities. If the geometry includes branches, the chain stops at the branch. …
2. You can hold Ctrl and select multiple chains.

How do you select all surfaces in Solidworks?

Click Edit > Select All, or press Ctrl+A.

How do you filter in Solidworks?

Selection Filters help select specific types of items in the graphics area or drawing sheet. For example, choose the filter for faces so only faces can be selected. To toggle the display of the Selection Filter toolbar: Click Toggle Selection Filter Toolbar (Standard toolbar), or press F5.

How do you select a face in Solidworks?

Select Other

1. In a part or assembly document, right-click the model in the graphics area and choose Select Other . The pointer changes to. and a box appears with a list of entities (faces, edges, subassemblies, etc.) …
2. Click in the list or the graphics area to select an entity.