Introduction
Administration
User Interface
SolidWorks Fundamentals
Moving from 2D to 3D
Assemblies
CircuitWorks
CircuitWorks Overview
CircuitWorks Window
Basic Operations
Setting Options
Filters
Properties
Component Library
Models
Using CircuitWorks from SolidWorks
Enabling the CircuitWorks Add-in
CircuitWorks Menu from SolidWorks
Using the CircuitWorks Feature Tree
Opening an ECAD File from SolidWorks
Opening the Component Library from SolidWorks
User-Defined Coordinates for Component Orientation
Setting CircuitWorks Options from SolidWorks
Viewing and Editing ECAD Properties from SolidWorks
Annotating Components
Exporting Models
Creating Circuit Boards with Noncircular Cut-outs
Using Enterprise PDM
Using Workgroup PDM
File Formats
CircuitWorks Quick Start
Configurations
Design Checker
Design Studies in SolidWorks
Drawings and Detailing
DFMXpress
DriveWorksXpress
FloXpress
Import and Export
Large Scale Design
Model Display
Mold Design
Motion Studies
Parts and Features
Routing
Sheet Metal
Simulation
SimulationXpress
Sketching
Sustainability Products
SolidWorks Utilities
Tolerancing
Toolbox
Weldments
Workgroup PDM
Troubleshooting
Glossary
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CircuitWorks Menu from SolidWorks

Use the CircuitWorks menu and CommandManager toolbar to access CircuitWorks features from SolidWorks.
If the CircuitWorks menu is not visible, ensure that the CircuitWorks add-in is enabled.

CircuitWorks Menu

The following commands are available from the CircuitWorks menu.

Open ECAD File

Open an IDF or PADS file in CircuitWorks. You can then build a SolidWorks component or board model.
Export to CircuitWorks

Export the SolidWorks model to CircuitWorks. You can then save as an IDF file.
Component Library

Open the CircuitWorks Component Library, where you can browse SolidWorks models.
Annotate Components

Annotate components in the model with ECAD properties.
CircuitWorks Options

Set CircuitWorks options.


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