How Do I See All Suppressed Parts in SolidWorks?

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Are you working on a complex design in SolidWorks and need to see all the suppressed parts? Suppressed parts can be hidden or disabled components within an assembly that are not currently being displayed. In this tutorial, we will explore how to easily view all the suppressed parts in your SolidWorks project.

Method 1: Using the FeatureManager Design Tree

The FeatureManager Design Tree in SolidWorks is a powerful tool that allows you to manage and manipulate your assembly. To see all the suppressed parts using this method, follow these steps:

  1. Open your assembly: Launch SolidWorks and open the desired assembly file.
  2. Expand the FeatureManager Design Tree: On the left-hand side of the screen, locate and expand the FeatureManager Design Tree by clicking on the small arrow icon.
  3. Show hidden components: Right-click on any component listed in the tree and select “Show Hidden Components” from the context menu. This action will display all suppressed parts as grayed-out items within the tree.

Note: If no components appear grayed-out, it means there are no suppressed parts in your assembly.

Method 2: Using Custom Assembly Visualization

If you prefer a visual representation of suppressed parts, you can utilize Custom Assembly Visualization. This feature allows you to assign different colors to components based on their status, including suppression. Here’s how you can use this method:

  1. Open your assembly: Launch SolidWorks and open the desired assembly file.
  2. Navigate to Custom Assembly Visualization: Go to “View” in the menu bar and select “Customize” > “Custom Assembly Visualization”.
  3. Assign color to suppressed parts: In the Custom Assembly Visualization dialog box, click on the “Add Property” button. Select “Suppression” from the drop-down menu and choose a color to represent suppressed parts.
  4. Apply changes: Click “OK” to apply the changes. The suppressed parts will now be displayed with the assigned color.

Note: Custom Assembly Visualization provides a visual aid to identify suppressed parts quickly.

In Conclusion

By following either of these methods, you can easily see all the suppressed parts in your SolidWorks assembly. Whether you prefer using the FeatureManager Design Tree or Custom Assembly Visualization, SolidWorks offers multiple options to help streamline your design process.

We hope this tutorial has been helpful in enhancing your SolidWorks experience. Stay tuned for more informative articles!