- Creation of eDrawings Files
- Opening Files
You can use the Open tool to open an existing file in the eDrawings Viewer.
- Exiting eDrawings
When you close files or the eDrawings application, you are prompted to save changes.
- DXF/DWG File XREFs
- Setting Options
- eDrawings Interface
The eDrawings interface has tools, menus, and a graphics area.
- Tools
- eDrawings Manipulation Tools
- Configurations
If a SOLIDWORKS part or assembly document has multiple configurations, you can select which configurations to save to the eDrawings file when you publish it from the SOLIDWORKS application. If you publish multiple configurations, the file size and the time required to save the eDrawings file may increase.
- Drawings in eDrawings
- Display Features in eDrawings
- Bills of Materials
You can view bills of materials (BOMs) for drawings, parts, and assemblies. You can display BOMs in native SOLIDWORKS documents, as well as in eDrawings files saved from the SOLIDWORKS software.
- Title Block Tables
You can view title block tables for parts and assemblies. You can display title block tables in native SOLIDWORKS documents, as well as in eDrawings files saved from the SOLIDWORKS software.
- Embedding eDrawings Files in Other Documents
You can embed eDrawings files in other documents as OLE objects.
- Embedding eDrawings Controls in Microsoft Office Documents
You can embed eDrawings controls in other documents as OLE objects.
- STEP Files in eDrawings Files
When you save or publish an eDrawings file, you can attach STEP files to each configuration of the eDrawings file. By attaching STEP files, you include the model geometry associated with the eDrawings file.
- Passwords
When you publish an eDrawings® file from your CAD application, you can assign a password to protect the eDrawings file.
- Printing Files in eDrawings
- Manufacturing Models in the 3DEXPERIENCE Marketplace|Make
You can upload .stl files from eDrawings to the 3DEXPERIENCE Marketplace|Make for manufacturing. This helps you find vendors to provide you manufacturing quotes.
- Sending Files
You can email eDrawings files to others using the Send tool. The email contains detailed instructions for the recipient about how to use the eDrawings application.
- Undo and Redo
You can undo and redo changes that you make in the current eDrawings session.
- Saving Files