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The SOLIDWORKS Interface

Chapter 1: The SOLID WORKS Interface

The very first time we open SOLIDWORKS we are presented with the option

to select our default drafting standard and units of measure. Selecting a default

doesn't mean we have to use it always; we can change either one or both at any

time as we see fit. Most samples and exercises in the book are presented using

the ANSI dimensioning standard and inches for units of measure. If this is not the

first time you load SOLIDWORKS, this option will be pre-set and you will not be

presented with this option.

Units and Dimension Standard X

Select the initial settings for the default templates:

Units:

IPS (inch, pound, second) v

Dimension standard:

ANSI v

NOTE: These settings can be changed for individual
templates or documents in Tools, Options,

Document Properties.

I OK I [ Cancel J L Help J

1.1. - After loading SOLIDWORKS, the Menu bar is hidden by default. It is

automatically displayed when the user moves the pointer over the SOLIDWORKS

banner in the upper left corner of the window and is hidden when we move away

from it. In order to make the menu bar always visible for ease of clarity in the book,

press the pin icon at the end of the menu bar as indicated.

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