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58 CHAPTER 2 NavigatiNg the SolidWorkS iNterface

Figure 2.33
more functionality
behind the recent files
list icons

Managing Windows
Like most Windows applications, SolidWorks can arrange the open document windows in one of
several ways that are available through the Window menu:
New Window: Opens a new window of the active document. Dynamic highlights and
selections in one window appear in both.

Cascade: This is most useful for accessing documents that are to be edited one-by-one.
Tile Horizontally: This is most useful for comparing wide and short parts side-by-side.
Tile Vertically: This is most useful for tall, narrow parts or documents where you want to
compare items in the FeatureManager.
Arrange Icons: When windows are minimized to icons, this menu selection arranges the icons
neatly, starting in the lower-left corner of the window.
Close All: Closes all open windows. This option may prompt you to save modified
documents.

Spanning Multiple Monitors
SolidWorks has tools to help you manage the display across multiple monitors. Figure 2.34
shows the document and application window control buttons in the upper-right corner of the
SolidWorks window. In addition to the usual Minimize, Maximize, and Close, the application
window controls add the Span Displays tool, which makes the SolidWorks window use both
displays in a dual display arrangement.