How do I select a face in SolidWorks?

How do you select an object in Solidworks?

In SOLIDWORKS, you can select objects as follows:

1. Click objects in the graphics area.
2. Press Ctrl while clicking to select more than one object.
3. Drag the pointer from left to right to define a box selection or from right to left to define a cross selection.

How do you select solid bodies in Solidworks?

The solid bodies you select are highlighted in the graphics area and listed in the Feature Scope box.

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Using Auto-Select

1. In the PropertyManager, under Feature Scope, choose Selected bodies and Auto-select.
2. Click .
3. Click OK in the dialog box.

How do I select a view in Solidworks?

Selecting by View

1. Do one of the following: On the Standard toolbar, expand the Select flyout and click Select by Views. …
2. In the Select Components by View dialog box, select one or more views. Components that are visible from the selected views are selected.

How do you select an edge in Solidworks?

To manually select each edge: Right-click and select Clear Selections. Select an edge. In the graphics area a red arrow appears at the endpoint of the edge and indicates a possible next edge, and selection tools appear in the PropertyManager.

How do I see inside an object in Solidworks?

To create a section view:

1. In a part or assembly document, click Section View. (View toolbar) or View > Display > Section View.
2. In the Section View PropertyManager, under Section 1, set the properties.
3. To section the model with additional planes or faces, select Section 2 and Section 3 and set the properties. …
4. Click .

How do you select a transparent part in Solidworks?

To select geometry on a transparent entity with an opaque object behind it, press Shift when selecting. If the entire model is opaque or transparent, right-click and choose Select Other.

How do I change the part view in SOLIDWORKS?

Changing the Orientation of the Standard Model Views

1. Do one of the following: Use the Rotate, Zoom, and Pan tools to orient the model. Click View Selector and select a view. …
2. Click Update Standard Views .
3. When prompted, select the standard view you want to assign the current view to.
4. Click Yes to confirm the update.

How do I create a custom view in SOLIDWORKS?

Creating a Custom View

1. Use the Rotate, Zoom, and Pan commands to create the desired view. …
2. Press the spacebar to open the Orientation dialog box.
3. In the dialog box, click New View .
4. Type a name in the dialog box and click OK.