SOLIDWORKS: Customize the User Interface
46mBeginner2020-01-30
Authors
David Antanavige
Mechanical Engineer and CAD Educator
Course details
Discover ways to maximize the power of SOLIDWORKS by optimizing the interface to suit any workflow. Learn about how to personalize the command ribbon and toolbars to display frequently used features, as well as how to customize mouse gestures to make mouse movements more effective. Plus, explore default keyboard shortcuts that expedite common operations, and see how to customize shortcuts for even more efficiency.
Topics include:
- Customizing the CommandManager and toolbars
- Customizing the graphical user interface (GUI)
- Modifying color schemes
- Personalizing keyboard shortcuts
- Changing the default file locations
- Customizing the feature tree
- Customizing display states
- Template customization
Topics include:
- Customizing the CommandManager and toolbars
- Customizing the graphical user interface (GUI)
- Modifying color schemes
- Personalizing keyboard shortcuts
- Changing the default file locations
- Customizing the feature tree
- Customizing display states
- Template customization
Skills covered
SOLIDWORKSDassaultManufacturingProduct and Industrial DesignProduct and ManufacturingDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Make SOLIDWORKS truly yours with customization
1. Customize Menu
- 02 - Customize command ribbon and GUI
- 03 - Customize color schemes
- 04 - Customize toolbars
- 05 - Customize shortcut bars
- 06 - Customize keyboard shortcuts
- 07 - Customize mouse gestures
2. Other Customizations
- 08 - File location customization
- 09 - Customizing the feature tree
- 10 - Custom properties
- 11 - Custom display states
3. Template Customization
- 12 - Custom Part Templates
- 13 - Custom Assembly Templates
- 14 - Custom Drawing Templates
Conclusion
- 15 - Next steps