CHAPTERCHAPTER
Navigating the
SolidWorks Interface
IN THIS CHAPTER
Discovering elements of the
SolidWorks interfaceCustomizing the interface to
work for youExploring the interfaceT
he SolidWorks interface offers a wide range of tools. You will often
find more than one way to do almost everything. There is no one best
way to use the interface; and each method has strengths and weak-
nesses depending on the task.
Once you have mastered the various interface elements and customized your
SolidWorks installation, working with the software becomes much more effi-
cient and satisfying. You may find your mastery of the interface comes with
practice and experience. The interface is complex and can be daunting.
Many existing users may discover features in this book of which they were
not aware, even though they have been trained and have used the software
for years.
I explain each interface element identified in Figure 2.1 in detail within this
chapter.