SOLIDWORKS Resources

Getting Started

The SOLIDWORKS Resources tab in the Task Pane includes commands, links, and information.

	New Document	Opens the New SOLIDWORKS Document dialog box
	Open a Document	Opens the Open dialog box
	Making My First Part (new users)	Opens the SOLIDWORKS tutorials at the first part lesson
	Making My First Drawing (new users)	Opens the SOLIDWORKS tutorials at the first drawing lesson
	Tutorials	Opens the home page for the SOLIDWORKS Tutorials
	What's New	Opens the What's New book for the current release of the SOLIDWORKS software (if installed)
	Introducing SOLIDWORKS	Opens the Introducing SOLIDWORKS document
	General Information	Opens the Information For SOLIDWORKS Customers Web page

SOLIDWORKS Tools

	Property Tab Builder	Opens the Property Tab Builder, a utility that you can use to create a customized interface for entering properties into SOLIDWORKS files. The tabs you create appear in the Custom Properties tab of the Task Pane.
	SOLIDWORKS Rx	Analyzes your system, suggests possible solutions, and captures data that can help technical support personnel diagnose problems.
	Performance Benchmark Test	Analyzes your system performance, compares it to other users, and allows you to share your score.
	Compare My Score	Reports the results of your SOLIDWORKS Performance Test in comparison to other users. This tool is available only for subscription customers.
	Copy Settings Wizard	The Copy Settings Wizard saves, restores, and propagates system settings to users, computers, or profiles. You can also run the Copy Settings Wizard by clicking Tools > Save/Restore Settings.

Community

	Customer Portal	Links to the online SOLIDWORKS Customer Portal
	User Groups	Links to the online SOLIDWORKS User Group Network
	Discussion Forum	Links to the online SOLIDWORKS Discussion Forum
	Technical Alerts and News	Links to the online SOLIDWORKS News and Events home page

Online Resources

Partner Solutions

Links to an online directory of Gold Products and Solution Partners

Tip of the Day

A helpful hint appears at the bottom of the tab. A different tip is displayed in every new session of the SOLIDWORKS software. Click Next Tip to display additional tips.