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.

Insert Picture
Inserts an image file into a sketch.
See Inserting Pictures Into a Plane.
Material Browser
Adds or replaces a material element to your product.
See Applying and Replacing Materials.
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.
Create Parameter
Creates parameters and assign values to these parameters.
See Working with Parameters.
Update Content Library
Updates the content libraries, typically done after a software update of the app.
See Update Content Library.
Share as Picture
See Flyout for Share as Picture or 3D XML File.

Flyout for Share as Picture or 3D XML 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 3D XML file with colleagues in your communities.
See Sharing 3D Files with 3DSwym Communities.