To easily unhide hidden components in a SOLIDWORKS assembly, you utilize the Show Hidden Components tool, which provides a dedicated mode to view and select hidden items for visibility restoration.
The primary method for unhiding hidden components in SOLIDWORKS involves using the Show Hidden Components command found on the Assembly toolbar. This tool allows you to see all currently hidden components in a specific view and then select which ones you wish to make visible again.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use this tool to unhide components, including how to unhide all:
- Initiate the Tool: In your SOLIDWORKS assembly, go to the Assembly toolbar. Click the Show Hidden Components icon. This action activates the "Show Hidden" mode and displays the Show Hidden dialog box.
- View Hidden Components: Within the graphics area, SOLIDWORKS will temporarily display all components that are currently hidden. They might be shown in a specific color or wireframe to distinguish them.
- Select Components to Unhide: In this temporary view of hidden components, you need to select the items you want to make visible again.
- To unhide all hidden components: Simply select all the components that are currently being displayed in the "Show Hidden" mode within the graphics area. You can typically do this by using a selection box or clicking on individual components.
- As you select components, they will temporarily disappear from this "Show Hidden" view. This indicates they have been moved back to the list of visible components.
- Exit the Mode: Once you have selected all the components you wished to unhide (either individually or all of them), click Exit Show Hidden in the dialog box.
Upon exiting the mode, the components you selected will now be fully visible in the standard assembly view.
This process is the standard workflow in SOLIDWORKS for managing component visibility and restoring hidden items back into the assembly view.
Key Steps Summary:
| Step | Action | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Access Tool | Click Show Hidden Components on the Assembly toolbar. | Enters "Show Hidden" mode. |
| 2. Visualize Hidden | SOLIDWORKS displays hidden components in the graphics area. | Allows identification of hidden items. |
| 3. Select for Visibility | Select desired components (select all for all). | Designates which items to unhide. |
| 4. Confirm & Exit | Click Exit Show Hidden in the dialog box. | Restores visibility of selected components. |
By following these steps, you can effectively unhide specific components or reveal all hidden parts and subassemblies in your SOLIDWORKS assembly.
