File Detail View

The file detail view displays details for the selected file including Preview, Data Card information, Bill Of Material, Contains, Where Used data, and History.

To display the file detail view:

  • Click a folder and click a file.
Preview Displays bitmaps for SOLIDWORKS files with the ability to start an interactive preview using the eDrawings Web viewer.

Other common file types are converted to an HTML preview that looks similar to the native application for the file type.

Data Card Displays the card variables and values for the selected file.
Bill Of Materials Displays a read-only view of the Bill of Materials.
Contains Lists files that are referenced by the selected file. You can download the references or change their states.
Where Used Lists the files that are referencing the selected file. You can download the references or change their states.
History Displays a read-only view of the history.