What Is the Purpose of SOLIDWORKS ENVELOPES and How Do You Use Them?
Using SOLIDWORKS ENVELOPES and it’s purpose
Volumes can be defined in an assembly using special parts called SOLIDWORKS ENVELOPES. SOLIDWORKS ENVELOPES can then be used to select components by comparing them with the envelopes to see if they are inside, crossing, or outside the envelope's volume.
Where to find:
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Component Properties: Select SOLIDWORKS ENVELOPE
Property Manager: Select SOLIDWORKS ENVELOPE when inserting a new component
Using SOLIDWORKS ENVELOPES, envelopes can be used to either select components or to show/hide components. There are three methods to use SOLIDWORKS ENVELOPES.
Volumes can be defined in an assembly using special parts called SOLIDWORKS ENVELOPES. SOLIDWORKS ENVELOPES can then be used to select components by comparing them with the envelopes to see if they are inside, crossing, or outside the envelope's volume.
Where to find:
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Component Properties: Select SOLIDWORKS ENVELOPE
Property Manager: Select SOLIDWORKS ENVELOPE when inserting a new component
Using SOLIDWORKS ENVELOPES, envelopes can be used to either select components or to show/hide components. There are three methods to use SOLIDWORKS ENVELOPES.
Getting Started with SOLIDWORKS ENVELOPE Mode:
Step 1: Open up an assembly in SOLIDWORKS.
Step 2: Right-click on a part or sub-assembly in the FeatureManager Design Tree and select Component Properties.
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Step 3: Set it as an Envelope by clicking on the Envelope check box at the bottom right corner of the custom properties dialog box.
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Note: Notice that when you set it to SOLIDWORKS ENVELOPE, that Exclude from bill of materials is set by default, and the icon in the FeatureManager Design Tree has changed.
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Note: The part or sub-assembly that toggles Envelope on can be changed to transparency for identification of Envelope mode by changing the option in System Options:
Tools > Options > System Options > Colors > Envelope
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Right-click the component > Envelope
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Step 1: Open up an assembly in SOLIDWORKS.
Step 2: Right-click on a part or sub-assembly in the FeatureManager Design Tree and select Component Properties.
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Tools > Options > System Options > Colors > Envelope
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Right-click the component > Envelope
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The Three Methods to Use SOLIDWORKS ENVELOPES Are:
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Selecting Components:
To select using an Envelope, right-click the envelope in the FeatureManager Design Tree and select Envelope and then Select Using Envelope.
Components are then selected based on their spatial location in reference to the envelope.
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Show/Hide Components:
To select components and either show or hide them, right-click the envelope in the FeatureManager Design Tree and select Envelope and then Show/Hide Using Envelope.
Components can then be either shown or hidden based on their spatial location in reference to the envelope.
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Advanced Select:
SOLIDWORKS ENVELOPES can be used as a category argument in Advanced Select. Advanced Select is accessed through the Select menu.
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Selecting Components:
To select using an Envelope, right-click the envelope in the FeatureManager Design Tree and select Envelope and then Select Using Envelope.
Components are then selected based on their spatial location in reference to the envelope.Image 7 Show/Hide Components:
To select components and either show or hide them, right-click the envelope in the FeatureManager Design Tree and select Envelope and then Show/Hide Using Envelope.
Components can then be either shown or hidden based on their spatial location in reference to the envelope.Image 8Advanced Select:
SOLIDWORKS ENVELOPES can be used as a category argument in Advanced Select. Advanced Select is accessed through the Select menu.
Envelope in Drawing:
By default, SOLIDWORKS ENVELOPE features will be hidden. They can be shown by:
Right-clicking view properties > Show Envelope
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By default, SOLIDWORKS ENVELOPE features will be hidden. They can be shown by:
Right-clicking view properties > Show Envelope
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Primary Use of SOLIDWORKS ENVELOPES:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Exclude from BOM | Keeps BOMs clean and focused |
| 2. Zero Mass | Doesn’t affect weight calculations |
| 3. Reference Only | Ideal for layout or context geometry |
| 4. Improves Performance | Especially useful in large assemblies |
| 5. Useful for Skeleton Design | Drives parametric, top-down workflows |
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