About Properties Tab

In Windows Explorer and within file dialog boxes used in SOLIDWORKS, the Properties tab displays the data card of the selected file, folder, or workspace. You use this card to view and edit the properties for the selected item.

See Also
Properties Tab Options
Viewing and Editing a Data Card in SOLIDWORKS

This is the same as the data card that is displayed when you right-click a file and click Properties.

The data card displayed is specific to the file type (file extension).

If the file is checked out, you can edit fields that are not greyed out.

Note: You can also view and edit the data card from Windows Explorer by right-clicking the file and clicking Properties, or from SOLIDWORKS by clicking 3DEXPERIENCE > Show Card.

The tab also includes a preview pane that displays a thumbnail of the file. If the thumbnail is not visible, click the arrow to expand the preview pane.