Problem

This article walks through the steps needed to adjust geometry so that it is coincident with the floor in SOLIDWORKS Visualize. As shown in the image below, it is possible to place geometry in Visualize to be concealed beneath the floor. Geometry can be translated to float above the floor as well, though this does not hide anything. Depending on the file itself, geometry may also be automatically placed above or below the floor after an initial import. The simplest method to realign geometry with the floor is to follow the steps listed below.

Solution

1. Select the "Model Selection" tool, which is accessed from the main toolbar at the top

   

2. Navigate to the "Objects" Palette tab. From here, you can either select the geometry in question by clicking on it in the Viewport or by choosing it in the "Objects" list.

   

3. In the "Objects" Palette tab, switch to "Transform" and select the "Snap to Floor" option to snap the model to the floor

   

To manually move Parts in Visualize, we can do so by selecting the "Part" Selection Tool, selecting the parts, enabling the "Move" Object Manipulation Tool, and using the pivot that appears.

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