When previewing SOLIDWORKS files in Windows Explorer (Preview tab), SOLIDWORKS PDM offers more functionality and controls.
The viewer enhancements let you:
- Toggle the exploded view by clicking Explode.
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Turn off the card details display in the Preview tab of Windows Explorer, Item Explorer, and File Viewer. This lets you view the eDrawings preview in the entire preview area.
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Card Preview is turned on by default. To turn it off:
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In Windows Explorer, click .
- In File Viewer, click .
- In Item Explorer, click .
SOLIDWORKS PDM defaults to the Background color and Highlight color settings saved in the eDrawings full viewer.
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| Card Preview on |
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| Card Preview off |