reggy Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Just stating a new job and had solidworks 20016 handed to me. I learned on and have been using v 5 and v 8 for 2 1/2 years. Now I am lost, and with this GUI I can't find anything and get anything done. I select Toolbars from View at top but the toolbar doesn't show on the screen. I need Sketch, Features, Assembly and Views visible at all times. Is there a Classic solidworks GUI toggle, does it even exist? If someone would help me out on this I would be grateful. Thanks, Reginald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cad64 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 I don't use Solidworks, but after a quick search, it sounds like your Command Manager is turned off. To turn it back on, take a look at this video: Solidworks v8 was released in 2000, so it's almost 20 years old. I doubt you will be able to revert back to that old user interface. If I were you, I would spend today browsing through training videos on Youtube to learn the new interface and get up to speed with this newer version before going back to work tomorrow. Or, sign up with one of the online training sites like Pluralsight.com or Lynda.com to get more specialized training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welldriller Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Look in the top LEFT hand corner. You should be able to get the classic view there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggy Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 Thank you for your help gentlemen. Welldriller, I see no toggle for "Classic" GUI. I have enclosed two screen shots for some help. I can live with Image B. If you could please tell me how I arrive at Image B from Image A, it would be of huge help to me. I will consult with some tutorials as well. Thank you again, Reginald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welldriller Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 My computer is down right now but if I remember correctly click on the RED SOLIDWORKS at the top right and a drop down menu let's you choose the CLASSIC mode. Hope that works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubarka Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Reggy, I too was in the same boat that you are in not long ago. I have found the quickest way to get into the view that you are looking for is the original factory settings for Solidworks, with the Command Manager in full view at top. You get there by the Registry. Go into Google and it will give you very simple instructions how to restore the GUI to factory settings. Hope this helps you Chubarka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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