How Do I Unhide in SolidWorks?

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In SolidWorks, hiding and showing components is a common task when working on complex assemblies. However, there may be times when you accidentally hide a component and can’t seem to find it. Don’t worry, in this tutorial, we will guide you step-by-step on how to unhide components in SolidWorks and get back to work smoothly.

Using the ‘Hide/Show Components’ Command:

The easiest way to unhide components is by using the ‘Hide/Show Components’ command in SolidWorks. Follow these simple steps:

  1. Step 1: Open your assembly in SolidWorks.
  2. Step 2: Go to the ‘View’ tab in the top menu.
  3. Step 3: Click on the ‘Hide/Show Components’ button, which is represented by an eye icon.

A dialog box will appear with a list of all the hidden components in your assembly.

Unhiding Selected Components:

If you only want to unhide specific components, follow these steps:

  1. Step 1: In the ‘Hide/Show Components’ dialog box, select the components you want to unhide by clicking on them. You can use Ctrl+Click or Shift+Click to select multiple components.
  2. Step 2: Click on the ‘Show’ button at the bottom of the dialog box to unhide the selected components.

The selected components will now be visible again in your assembly.

Unhiding All Components:

If you want to unhide all hidden components at once, follow these steps:

  1. Step 1: In the ‘Hide/Show Components’ dialog box, click on the ‘Show All’ button at the bottom left corner.

All hidden components will now be shown in your assembly.

Using the FeatureManager Design Tree:

If you prefer using the FeatureManager Design Tree to unhide components, here’s how you can do it:

  1. Step 1: Open your assembly in SolidWorks.
  2. Step 2: Locate the ‘FeatureManager Design Tree’ on the left side of your screen.
  3. Step 3: Expand the tree by clicking on the ‘+’ icon next to it.

You will see a list of all components in your assembly, including any hidden ones. Hidden components are grayed out in the tree.

To unhide specific components using the FeatureManager Design Tree, follow these steps:

  1. Step 1: Right-click on the component you want to unhide in the tree.
  2. Step 2: From the context menu that appears, select ‘Hide/Show Component’.

The component will now be visible again in your assembly.

If you want to unhide all hidden components using the FeatureManager Design Tree, follow these steps:

  1. Step 1: Right-click on any component in the tree.
  2. Step 2: From the context menu that appears, select ‘Hide/Show All Components’.

By following these simple steps, you can easily unhide components in SolidWorks and continue working on your assembly without any hassle. Remember to double-check your assembly to ensure all components are visible before proceeding further.

Happy modeling!