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Sheets Tab

You can use the Sheets tab in the SolidWorks eDrawings Manager to manage drawing files. You can activate sheets and activate or hide drawing views.

When you open a drawing file, the Sheets Tab_Sheets.gif tab opens automatically. Tools on the tab are:
tool_Overview.gif Overview Window Displays overview of selected sheet in a pop-up window.
tool_Pointer.gif 3D Pointer A linked set of crosshairs appears in each of the drawing views.
tool_Create_Layout.gif Create Layout Create a new drawing sheet with selected drawing views.
Icons on the tab are:
Sheets Drawing Views
Drawing_sheet_active.gif active Drawing_view_active.gif active
Drawing_sheet_active_selected.gif active and selected Drawing_view_inactive.gif inactive
Drawing_sheet_inactive.gif inactive Drawing_view_hidden.gif hidden

Activating Sheets

To activate a sheet, do one of the following:

  • Select a sheet tab below the graphics area. These tabs display the sheet name used on the Sheets tab.
  • Double-click the sheet on the Sheets tab.
  • Right-click the sheet on the Sheets tab and click Activate.

Activating Drawing Views

To activate a drawing view:

  • Select the drawing view in the graphics area or on the Sheets tab.

    You can activate drawing views from an active or inactive sheet, but you can see drawing views on the active sheet only.

Zooming to Drawing Views

To zoom to a drawing view:

  • Double-click the drawing view in the graphics area or on the Sheets tab.

    You can also double-click a drawing view in the Overview Window to display only the selected drawing view.

Hiding or Showing Drawing Views

To hide or show a drawing view:

  • Right-click the drawing view in the graphics area or on the Sheets tab, and select Hide or Show.

Selecting One Drawing View and Hiding All Others

To select one drawing view and hide all others:

  • Right-click a drawing view in the graphics area or on the Sheets tab and select Hide Others.

Showing All Hidden Drawing Views

To show all hidden drawing views:

  • Right-click anywhere in the graphics area or any drawing view on the Sheets tab, and select Show All.


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