User Interface This section describes the user interface of SOLIDWORKS Electrical. Contents SOLIDWORKS Electrical User Interface SOLIDWORKS Electrical provides you with all the tools you need to create electrical schematics in a modern and intuitive user interface. Configuring the Collaborative Server You can define the settings required for connecting to the collaborative server. Configuring the Databases You can define the settings required for connecting to the databases. Configuring the 3D You can define the settings required for the 3D. Zoom Options You can magnify or reduce the view of your electrical schematics or drawings. Managing Configuration Files SOLIDWORKS Electrical has multiple configuration files. These files can be used into application-level or electrical project-level. Configuring Graphics Options You can configure graphic options. Configuring Preferences You can configure preferences. Configuring the Application Language You can define the application language. You can also set the default languages you want available in the libraries and catalogs. Using Rights Management SOLIDWORKS Electrical offers two modes of User Rights management. The first mode consists of locking configuration access and the second mode consists of using profiles with associated rights. These two features cannot be cumulated. Configuring Columns You can show or hide the columns of the Management dialog boxes or a report configuration. Its contents adapt to the type of Management dialog boxes or report configurations. Formula Management This section gives an overview of formulas and the use of Formula Management. Searching for Project Elements You can search for specific electrical project elements, such as components or drawings. Configuring the Link to PDM This command lets you manage parameters for updating data in your PDM. It can be your company-specific PDM or SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional. The parameter management interface adapts according to the elements (software and licenses) available on the workstation. Parent topicSOLIDWORKS Electrical Basics