Searching MySolidWorks

An enhanced search capability provides filtered access to content within the MySolidWorks Web site and lets you search within multiple categories at once.

When you open the SOLIDWORKS software and expand the search menu in the upper right corner, you see options for:

	SOLIDWORKS Help	Searches the SOLIDWORKS Web Help window. The option to search SOLIDWORKS help is only available if you select Use SOLIDWORKS Web help.
	Commands	Searches valid SOLIDWORKS commands for the current document.
	Files and Models	Searches your computer for files and models.
	MySolidWorks	Searches the MySolidWorks Web site.

To see the search filters that are available for the MySolidWorks site, expand MySolidWorks.

	Knowledge Base	Searches the SOLIDWORKS Knowledge Base, which includes: Solutions Software Performance Requests (SPRs) SOLIDWORKS Web sites Access to the Knowledge Base requires SOLIDWORKS Subscription Service and a Customer Portal login.
	Community Forum	Searches the SOLIDWORKS Community Forum.
	Blogs	Searches SOLIDWORKS blog posts.
	CAD Models	Searches models in 3D ContentCentral.
	Training	Searches MySolidWorks online training sessions.
	YouTube	Searches SOLIDWORKS YouTube videos.
	Twitter	Searches the SOLIDWORKS Twitter feed.
	Manufacturers	Searches SOLIDWORKS manufacturers.

With the exception of Manufacturers, all options are selected by default. By selecting fewer filters, you can narrow your search before navigating to the MySolidWorks Web site.

You can specify the search types for places to search every time you initiate a MySolidWorks search. You can also search just one location without changing your regular search.

To search selected types within the MySolidWorks Web site:

1. In the expanded list, select only the types to search. Clear all other types.
2. Type a search term.
3. Click or press Enter.

   The MySolidWorks Web site opens in a browser with the search types you selected listed.

To search a single MySolidWorks search type:

1. In the expanded list, select the label (not the check box) of the search type to use.
2. Type a search term.
3. Click or press Enter.

   The MySolidWorks Web site opens to the selected search type.