Viewing Linked Files

You can display linked files in the appropriate viewer.

In the main pane, expand an item containing the linked file you want to view.
Select the file link and click File Viewer (toolbar), or right-click the link and select View/Markup.
- By default, CAD files display in eDrawings, and other file types display in File Viewer. You can change viewer settings from the Administration tool.
- View/Markup is not available for items.

Search 'Viewing Linked Files' in the SOLIDWORKS Knowledge Base.

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