create tabs for each model in Solidworks
hello everyone,
can Solidworks create tabs for each open model that you can switch from one model to another like in Autodesk Inventor or Excel?
2 Answers
open each model in a different window, and then you can switch from one window to another
✅ Yes! SolidWorks has a built-in feature that allows switching between open models using tabs.
How to Enable and Use Tabs for Open Models in SolidWorks
Open Multiple Files: Open multiple parts (.SLDPRT), assemblies (.SLDASM), or drawings (.SLDDRW).
View Open Model Tabs: Look at the top bar above the graphics area—each open file appears as a tab.
Switch Models Using Tabs: Click on a tab to switch instantly between models.
Additional Methods to Navigate Open Files
🔹 Keyboard Shortcut: Use Ctrl + Tab to cycle through open models.
🔹 Window Menu: Go to Window in the top menu bar to see all open files.
🔹 Quick View: Right-click on any tab to close or switch files efficiently.
If Tabs Are Not Visible?
If you don’t see tabs for open models:
Go to Tools → Options → System Options.
Check Enable File Tab Display (Under "General").
Restart SolidWorks if necessary.
Difference from Inventor & Excel Tabs
Unlike Inventor, SolidWorks does not group multiple components of the same project into a single tabbed workspace.
Each open file has its own independent tab, similar to Excel but without sheet grouping.
