Introduction:
SolidWorks Composer is widely used for creating product manuals and publication materials, especially for showcasing products in the market. One of its key strengths is the ability to generate clear, interactive content even for users without CAD experience.
SOLIDWORKS Composer:
With SolidWorks Composer, we can design interactive buttons that can be embedded not only in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint but also in modern web browsers—offering a more dynamic and accessible way to present technical information.
SolidWorks Composer lets you create interactive buttons and visuals that work seamlessly in Word, PowerPoint, and modern browsers—perfect for pre-production presentations. You can showcase exploded views and highlight components interactively, well before manufacturing begins.
Steps to Create Interactive Views:
1. Use the Technical Illustration tab
Set display to HLR + Flat Colour for clean visuals.
Use Detail View to highlight key areas.
2. Customize Button Properties
Rename, resize, align, and disable tooltips as needed.
Save each view as an SVG file.
3. Highlight Components
Hide all but the desired part.
Save the isolated view as SVG.
4. Create Exploded Views + BOM Callouts
Use the Trasform tab nto explode assemblies.
Add BOM from the Workshop tab, generate IDs and callouts.
Style callouts and enable model highlight for easy interaction.
5. Link Buttons in SVG Files
Add hyperlinks in the SVG to switch views.
Open in any modern browser—no coding needed.
Conclusion:
SolidWorks Composer transforms static product documentation into dynamic, interactive experiences. By leveraging SVG exports with clickable buttons, exploded views, and BOM callouts, you can clearly communicate complex assemblies and engage stakeholders early in the design process. Whether you’re showcasing concepts to clients or guiding internal teams, this approach enhances clarity, reduces miscommunication and accelerates decision-making—all without writing a single line of code.