Open and reference a model quickly

 

Have you been in this situation; got a large model open and need to check something on another model.

 

How you can open this model in the same SW season which is ok but slow and easy to be confused what model is what. Also this will slow down the network and your computer sometimes leading to crashers. Another tip is to open in lightweight or large assembly mode which is a bit quicker but still similar issues.

 

 

Another way is to open in another SW season. This works will with dual monitors as you can quickly move from one model to the other. But again very slow and poor performance.

 

The 3rd option is to open the reference model in edrawings. The key here is speed - a large cabinet will open in a couple of seconds. Also this does not effect computer and network as much. Another plus is it is impossible to change the model by mistake. In edrawings you can select parts for files names, move, hide, rotate, section, and measure. So for referencing or showing someone models quickly it works well.

 

The install file is located:

 

J:\Design IT\Solidworks\eDrawings Viewer\2014 sp2 64 bit

 

If anyone needs help I am happy to help, Mike.