SOLIDWORKS: File References

Explore the various ways that file references can impact your SOLIDWORKS workflow. Discover how to diagnose and resolve common file reference issues.

Introduction

• Welcome

1. File References in Parts and Assemblies

• Explanation of file references
• Open dialog box
• List References and Find References
• Sketch relations
• Working with derived parts
• Breaking references
• Master modeling
• Replacing components
• External references
• Troubleshooting broken references

2. File References in Drawings

• Looking at drawing views
• Open dialog box
• Reusing drawings for new models
• Troubleshooting broken views

3. Replicating Data

• Copy, rename, and move
• Pack and Go overview: Copy
• Pack and Go: Creating a new version
• Pack and Go: Using the zip feature
• Treehouse

Conclusion

• Next steps