Sunday, July 26, 2015

SOLIDWORKS: Replacing Reference Parts

Solidworks has a round-about way to replace referenced parts in part files.  Instead of the logical UX decision of having this function in a context sensitive right-click menu, it's hidden in the dialog box when you open a file from the file menu.

I don't know about anyone else, but I usually just double click on my last project file.

  1. Go to FILE > OPEN 
  2. Click to highlight the file with references that you want to replace
  3. Click "References..." box in the lower right hand corner
  4. Double-click on the filename box and select your replacement file
  5. Click Okay, then Click Open.