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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.
  • Large Design Review is primarily intended as an environment for quick design reviews. If you want to ensure that all items are updated properly, you must open your assembly as lightweight or fully resolved.
  • Information about the following items is not shown in the FeatureManager design tree:
    • Assembly features
    • Component patterns
    • Mates
  • Components with multiple configurations show only the last saved configuration.
  • Assembly features that are not propagated to the part level might not display properly.
An assembly must be saved in SolidWorks 2012 or later to open properly in Large Design Review.

Contents

  • Assembly and Component Information

    Information about the assembly and its components is limited in Large Design Review.

  • Review Capabilities

    Most of the capabilities in Large Design Review mode are limited versions of existing SolidWorks capabilities. Snapshots are 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 Filter Modified Components to visually indicate which components have been modified.

  • Opening and Resolving Components

    Selective Open and related tools are available on the Large Design Review tab of the CommandManager. These tools let you set some or all components to resolved or to lightweight.

  • CommandManager in Large Design Review

    The Large Design Review tab of the CommandManager provides access to commands you can use when you open an assembly in Large Design Review mode.



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