Problem

This article describes the Icons used in the Drawing FeatureManager Design Tree. The FeatureManager Design Tree on the left side of the SOLIDWORKS window provides an outline view of the active part, assembly, or drawing. For more information on Assembly & Part file Icons, review these articles:

• What are SOLIDWORKS Assembly FeatureManager Design Tree Icons? – Hawk Ridge Systems
• What are SOLIDWORKS Part FeatureManager Design Tree Icons? – Hawk Ridge Systems

Solution

Below is a list that covers different aspects of the Drawing FeatureManager Design Tree.

• A plus icon to the left of an item’s icon indicates that it contains associated items, such as sketches. Click the plus icon to expand the item and display its contents. To collapse all expanded items at once, press Shift+C or right-click the document name at the top of the tree and select Collapse Items.
• Drawing views that are Updating will show a sheet wth rebuild icon
• A Drawing Sheet has the sheet icon
• A Drawing View has the part sheet icon
• A Projected View has the two view icon
• A Section View has the two arrow cut line icon
• A Detail View has the arc with an A icon
• A Relative View has the part with arrows on a sheet icon
• A view with a Break View shows the break on sheet icon
• A view that is Cropped shows a crop icon on a sheet icon
• An Alternate Position has a two-view icon in the expanded feature tree

• An Empty View has a dotted outline page icon
• A Predefined View has a page with folder icon

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