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Large Design Review

Large Design Review lets you open very large assemblies quickly, while still retaining capabilities that are useful when conducting design reviews of assemblies.

When you open an assembly in Large Design Review mode, you can:
  • Navigate the FeatureManager design tree
  • Measure distances
  • Create cross sections
  • Hide and show components
  • Create, edit, and play back walk-throughs

To open an assembly in Large Design Review mode, click Open Tool_Open_Standard.gif (Standard toolbar) or File > Open. In the dialog box, select the assembly you want to open, and then, in Mode, select Large Design Review.

  • Assembly and Component Information
    Information about the assembly and its components is limited in Large Design Review.
  • Reviewing Assemblies
    Most of the capabilities in Large Design Review mode are limited versions of existing SolidWorks capabilities. Snapshots are a new capability available only in Large Design Review.
  • Component Changes
    While an assembly is open in Large Design Review, you can make changes to its components. You can use the new Set Transparency tool to visually indicate which components have been modified.
  • Opening and Resolving Components
    Selective Open is available on the Large Design Review tab of the CommandManager. Previously it was in the Open dialog box. New tools let you selectively open as lightweight, or set all components to resolved or to lightweight.
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