Tools Section

The Tools section of the action bar provides commands for measuring, analyzing characteristics, sending models to 3D printers and fabrication laboratories, inserting images, and displaying user assistance panels.

This page discusses:

Insert Picture
Inserts an image file into a sketch.
See Flyout for Insert Picture.
Material Browser
Adds or replaces a material element to your product.
See Applying and Replacing Materials.
Change Color
Adds color to products, components, and faces.
See Using Colors.
Measure
Measures distance, angle, radius, perimeter, and area between lines, points, surfaces, and planes in sketches, parts, or assemblies.
See Measure.
Mass Properties
Calculates mass properties based on the product geometry and material properties.
See Mass Properties.
Update Content Library
Updates the content libraries, typically done after a software update of the app.
See Update Content Library.
Update Standard Section Library
Updates the library for newly added standard structure section profiles in the app.
See Updating Standard Sections Library.
Share as Picture
See Flyout for Share as Picture or 3DXML File.

Flyout for Insert Picture

Insert Picture
Inserts an image file into a sketch.
See Inserting Pictures Into a Plane.
Convert to Sketch
Converts an inserted picture into a sketch.
See Converting a Picture to a Sketch.

Flyout for Share as Picture or 3DXML File

Share as Picture
Captures an image of your model and shares it with colleagues in your communities.
See Sharing Pictures with 3DSwym Communities.
Share as 3D
Shares a 3DXML file with colleagues in your communities.
See Sharing 3D Files with 3DSwym Communities.