Comparing Bodies

To compare bodies:

  1. Open system_dir:\Users\Public\Public Documents\SOLIDWORKS\SOLIDWORKS 2020\samples\whatsnew\model_display\Gear.SLDPRT.
  2. In the FeatureManager design tree, expand the Solid Bodies folder.
    If you do not see the folder, take the following steps:
    1. Click Tools > Options > System Options > FeatureManager.
    2. Under Hide/show tree items, select Show for Solid Bodies and click OK.
  3. Compare the edges of the gear teeth for Gear1 and Gear2.
    1. After viewing the filleted edges of Gear1, right-click Gear1 and click Hide .
    2. Right-click Gear2 and click Show to view the nonfilleted edges.
    Gear1: Filleted Edges Gear2: Nonfilleted Edges
  4. Click View > Display > Body Compare .
  5. In the PropertyManager, set the following options:
    1. For Source Bodies, select Gear1
    2. For Compare Bodies, select Gear2
    3. Move the Legend Threshold slider so the top and bottom numbers in the legend are approximately 1.00mm.

    In the graphics area, the red and yellow colors indicate where Gear1 and Gear2 do not match.

  6. Click .
  7. To clear the Compare Body Legend, in the graphics area, right-click the legend and click Body Compare .

    To open the Body Compare PropertyManager, right-click the legend and click Body Compare Properties.