Embedded Search Commands

Commands for embedded searches appear on the SOLIDWORKS PDM menu bar when a search is active in Windows Explorer.

Start Search Starts the search based on search criteria.
Stop Search Stops the search based on search criteria.
Clear Search Clears search criteria.
Open search result Opens the search results in an Excel spreadsheet.
Export search result Exports the search results as a comma-separated value (.csv) file.
Favorite Searches Lets you save search results as a Favorite search or choose an existing Favorite search.
Favorite Searches are not available in SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard vaults.
Open Search Opens a file-based search form in the upper-right pane.
Close Search Closes search view and returns to file view.