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Using the FeatureManager
The FeatureManager window is the panel to the left of the screen; it shows the features
describing how the part was built. SolidWorks users spend a fair amount of time using the
FeatureManager to edit or inspect models. You can use the tree (as it is known informally) to see
items in the order in which they were created or to search for specific items. You can put parts or
features in folders for organization. Using the Display pane, you can turn visibility on or off for
bodies, parts, reference geometry, and other items. You can use it to display names, descriptions,
and other metadata.
Figure 2.15 names the various parts of the FeatureManager interface.

Figure 2.15 FeatureManager
The parts of the PropertyManager
featuremanager
ConfigurationManager
DimXpertManager
DisplayManager
Display Pane
Splitter
Hide/Show
Display Mode
FeatureManager
panel splitter bar
Transparency
FeatureManager Appearances
Filter

Metadata
folders

Reference
Geometry

Features

Freeze Bar

FeatureManager
collapse tab

Rollback Bar

Feature Folder