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Opening a Drawing in Detailing Mode by Default

You can open a drawing in Detailing mode by default.

You can use this to automatically open large drawings quickly.

To open a drawing in Detailing mode by default:

Click Tools > Options > System Options > Drawings > Performance.
Select Always open a drawing in detailing mode.

Search 'Opening a Drawing in Detailing Mode by Default' in the SOLIDWORKS Knowledge Base.

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