Here’s the Easiest Way to Move & Rotate Your Models

Most would agree that the middle mouse wheel is the best way to change the camera view with the pan, zoom, and rotate commands; but why stop there? The mouse can also be used to move and even rotate your models. Better yet, there’s no need to actually go in to the move command to do this, because SOLIDWORKS will activate the command behind the scenes without you even knowing it.

Here’s how it’s done:

• Moving Models: Press and hold the LEFT MOUSE BUTTON on your geometry
• Rotating Models: Press and hold the RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON on your geometry