SolidWorks interface overview - Dashboard Guide

Dashboard Mode - SolidWorks interface overview

Dashboard Goal

This dashboard helps new SolidWorks users understand the main parts of the SolidWorks interface and how they work together to create and manage 3D models.

Sample Data: Interface Components

Component	Description	Location	Common Use
FeatureManager Design Tree	Lists all features and parts in the model	Left panel	Manage model structure
Command Manager	Toolbar with tabs for different tools	Top center	Access modeling tools
Graphics Area	Main workspace to view and edit models	Center	Model visualization and editing
Property Manager	Shows options for selected tools or features	Right panel	Set parameters and options
Heads-up View Toolbar	Quick access to view controls	Top of Graphics Area	Change model view
Status Bar	Displays info about current actions	Bottom	Feedback and tips
Task Pane	Access to libraries and resources	Right panel	Insert parts, access files

Dashboard Components

• KPI Card: Number of Interface Components - shows total count (7)
• Bar Chart: Components by Location - counts of components in Left panel, Top center, Center, Right panel, Bottom
• Table: Detailed list of components with descriptions and common uses

Dashboard Layout

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| KPI Card: Total Components  |
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| Bar Chart: Components by Loc|
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| Detailed Table of Components |
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Interactivity

User can filter components by Location using a dropdown filter. Selecting a location updates the bar chart and the detailed table to show only components in that location. The KPI card updates to show the count of filtered components.

Self Check

If you filter to show only components in the 'Right panel', which components appear in the table and bar chart? What does the KPI card show?

Key Result

Overview dashboard showing SolidWorks interface components by location and description.