WebGL-based Preview

Using eDrawings Web viewer technology, SOLIDWORKS PDM Web2 lets you dynamically preview SOLIDWORKS and eDrawings files.

The eDrawings preview page displays tools and a graphics area.

Tools along the top and side of the graphics area provide information about the model and let you manipulate how the model is displayed.

eDrawings icon Depicts that this is an eDrawings preview.
Components Lists the components of a file. When you click each part, it is highlighted in the graphics area.
Configuration Lists the configuration of a file.
Explode Controls the extent of explode with a slider.
Section Views Creates cross section planes.
Reset Returns the model or drawing to its state when opened.

When you click Reset, all rotations, pans, component moves, and orientation changes are undone.
Animated views Animates the model.
Zoom to fit Fits the model in the graphics area.
Ambient Occlusion Controls the attenuation of ambient light to appear the object as they would on an overcast day.
Perspective Displays a perspective view of a model.
Views orientation Display a view, for example front view, back view, left view, right view, top view, bottom view, and isometric view.
Display Displays the model in Wireframe, Shaded Outlines, or Shaded views.
Help Displays mouse gestures and touch screen gestures to rotate, pan, zoom, and fit the model to screen.
Full Screen Displays the preview in the entire browser window.

Click again to exit the full screen.
The Section Views, Views Orientation, Display, and Animate Views tools are available for part and assembly files. The Components, Configuration, and Explode tools are available only for assembly files.