For basic operation, new user should be familiar with the most basic SolidWorks interfaces. The basic interface of Solidworks is shown below:
- Workspace
Workspace is where your 3D model is displayed.
- Function tree
Function tree contains all your building features in order from the earliest on top, to the latest below. For assembly, the function tree contains all the parts that form the assembly.
The topmost of the function tree is always occupied by default features such as the top, front, and right plane; and origin.
- Ribbon
Ribbon contains the shortcuts to the most commonly used functions. The ribbon itself contains few tabs such as features, sketch, evaluate, etc. User could customize what tab they want in the ribbon.
- View Setting
The view setting contains some options regarding the view of the model. Some options that could be chosen such as section view, view orientation, view display, background scene, zoom, etc.
- Library
The library contains some pre-defined function of standard components such as bolt, nut, washer, and others.
- Customizable toolbar
If you feel that the ribbon is not enough to contain all the shortcut you want to use, you can customize your own toolbar. In the picture shown, I am putting selection filter in the toolbar.
