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Toolbars

Toolbars are available for most SolidWorks tools, and also for add-in products.

Named toolbars assist you in performing specific design tasks such as applying surfaces or drawing curves.

Because the CommandManager contains the most frequently used tools for the currently selected document, toolbars are turned off by default.

You can display:

  • SolidWorks toolbars
  • Toolbars for add-in applications

In addition, the following special toolbars help you work more productively:

  • Heads-up View tools
  • Context toolbars
  • Shortcut bars

You can customize:

  • Visibility and position of toolbars for part, assembly, and drawing documents.
  • Visibility of context toolbars.
  • Tool buttons on toolbars.

Contents

  • Managing Toolbars

  • SolidWorks Toolbars

  • CommandManager

    The CommandManager is a context-sensitive toolbar that dynamically updates based on the toolbar you want to access. By default, it has toolbars embedded in it based on the document type.

  • Add-in Toolbars

  • Heads-up View Toolbar

    A transparent toolbar in each viewport provides all the common tools necessary for manipulating the view.

  • Context Toolbars

    When you select items in the graphics area or FeatureManager design tree, context toolbars appear and provide access to frequently performed actions for that context.

  • Shortcut Bars

    You can customize the Part, Assembly, Drawing, and Sketch Shortcut Toolbars.

  • Flyout Tool Buttons



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