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Introduction Engineering Design with SOLIDWORKS® 2018

Windows Terminology in SOLIDWORKS

The mouse buttons provide an integral role in executing SOLIDWORKS commands. The

mouse buttons execute commands, select geometry, display Shortcut menus and provide

information feedback.

A summary of mouse button terminology is displayed below:

Item: Descri otion:

Click Press and release the left mouse button.

Double-click Double press and release the left mouse button.

Click inside Press the left mouse button. Wait a second, and then press the left mouse

button inside the text box. Use this technique to modify Feature names in the

FeatureManager design tree.

Drag Point to an object, press and hold the left mouse button down.

Move the mouse pointer to a new location. Release the left mouse button.

Right-click Press and release the right mouse button.

A Shortcut menu is displayed. Use the left mouse button to select a menu

command.

Tool Tip Position the mouse pointer over an Icon (button). The tool name is displayed

below the mouse pointer.

Large Tool Tip Position the mouse pointer over an Icon (button). The tool name and a

description of its functionality are displayed below the mouse pointer.

Mouse pointer Position the mouse pointer over various areas of the sketch, part, assembly or

feedback drawing.

The cursor provides feedback depending on the geometry.

A mouse with a center wheel provides additional functionality in SOLIDWORKS. Roll

the center wheel downward to enlarge the model in the Graphics window. Hold the center

wheel down. Drag the mouse in the Graphics window to rotate the model. Review

various Windows terminology that describe menus, toolbars and commands that

constitute the graphical user interface in SOLIDWORKS.

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