SolidWorks 2010 Bible

Chapter 2: Navigating the SolidWorks Interface ...........................................................................

CommandManager

The CommandManager is an area of the interface that you can use to save space traditionally used

by toolbars. The main mission of the CommandManager is to enable you to have easy access to all

toolbars, and even access to customized groups of icons not available on a single default toolbar,

without cluttering the entire screen with toolbars.

The CommandManager accomplishes this by providing small tabs under the left end of the toolbar

area to enable you to switch the toolbar that appears. Figure 2.2 shows the CommandManager in

customize mode, showing all the tabs available in a default setup. To get the CommandManager

into customize mode, right-click one of the CommandManager tabs and select Customize

CommandManager. Alternatively, you can choose Tools ➪ Customize.

Note
To access the pull-down menus in a default setup, place the cursor over the SolidWorks logo or the small flyout
triangle to the right of it in the upper-left corner of the SolidWorks window. Figure 2.2 shows the flyout for pull-
down menus. To keep the menu in that position, click the pushpin on the right end of the flyout menu bar. n

FIGURE 2.2

Customizing the CommandManager

Customizing the CommandManager .........................................................................

Notice the last tab along the bottom of the CommandManager on the right. If you want to add a

custom tab, you can right-click this tab and select the tab you want to add. You can also select to

add a blank tab and populate it with individual buttons. Figure 2.3 shows a detail of the Add Tab

menu options after you right-click the tab.

FIGURE 2.3

Adding tabs to the CommandManager