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Displaying or Hiding Referenced Components in File Explorer

You can display or hide referenced components in Open in SolidWorks. For assemblies, selecting this option displays component files that are in memory but not open in SolidWorks.

To display or hide referenced components:

  • Do one of the following:
    • Right-click Open in SolidWorks and select or clear Show hidden referenced documents.
    • Click Tools > Options > System Options > File Explorer and select or clear Hidden referenced documents.


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