Steps to Conceal Planes in Solidworks Assemblies
When working in Solidworks, you might find it necessary to hide specific planes to declutter your workspace or focus on other elements of your design. Here’s a detailed guide on how to effectively hide planes within an assembly.
Hiding All Types of Entities
Open Your Assembly: Launch Solidworks and open the assembly file where you want to hide the planes.
Access the View Menu: Navigate to the main toolbar at the top of the screen. Find and click on the "View" option.
Select Hide/Show: From the dropdown menu, choose “Hide/Show” to view more options related to visibility settings.
Choose Hide All Types: Click on “Hide All Types.” This action will hide all elements of the assembly, including planes, axes, and coordinate systems.
- Restore Hidden Items: Remember, once you activate this option, all hidden elements will remain inaccessible until you turn off the “Hide All Types” setting.
Hiding Individual Planes
Locate the Plane: In your assembly, identify the plane you wish to hide. You can find planes in the FeatureManager design tree, typically listed under the corresponding part.
Right-Click: Right-click on the desired plane either in the graphics area or within the FeatureManager design tree.
Select Hide/Show: A contextual menu will appear. Click on “Hide” to conceal the selected plane. The plane will no longer be visible in your assembly view.
- To Show the Plane Again: If you need to make the plane visible once more, simply follow the same steps and choose “Show” from the contextual menu.
Adjusting View Settings for Specific Needs
Access Options: Navigate to “Tools” in the top menu, then select “Options.”
System Options Tab: In the dialog that appears, go to the “System Options” tab, followed by the “Display” section.
Modify Display Settings: Here, you can check or uncheck the “Display reference triad” option to control the visibility of reference points in your assembly.
- Click OK: Once you’ve made your adjustments, click OK to apply the changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens when I hide all types in Solidworks?
Hiding all types will conceal every element in your current document, including planes, axes, and any other construction lines. You will not be able to see or interact with these elements until you disable this option.
Can I quickly toggle the visibility of a plane?
Yes, by right-clicking on the plane in the FeatureManager tree, you can quickly hide or show it without navigating through the menus.
Is there a way to hide only the origin plane?
Yes, you can hide the origin specifically by going to the View menu, selecting Hide/Show, and then clicking on Origins. This allows you to customize your view by selectively hiding certain planes or reference points.
