- Screen Layout
When you open the SOLIDWORKS application for the first time, the Task Pane appears and the Standard toolbar is available with tools such as New, Open, and Save.
- Management Panel
The left panel of the SOLIDWORKS window manages part and assembly designs, drawing sheets, properties, configurations, and third party applications. The CommandManager provides access to the SOLIDWORKS tools.
- Task Pane
The Task Pane provides access to SOLIDWORKS resources, libraries of reusable design elements, views to drag onto drawing sheets, and other useful items and information.
- Background Color
SOLIDWORKS uses a blue gradient background in its graphics area. Although you can change the background color in SOLIDWORKS, you will find that blue works best with shaded models and the various colors that indicate status.
- Display Functions
SOLIDWORKS has familiar zoom and pan functions, plus additional display tools, on the View toolbar or the Heads-up View toolbar.