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How to Manage Your SOLIDWORKS Files More Effectively Using Document Groups
July 4
In SOLIDWORKS 2025, a new feature called Document Groups, has been introduced to help users manage related files more efficiently. Whether you are working with part file, assemblies, drawings, or any combination of these, Document Groups make it easier for you to organise, open, and save multiple documents as a set. This helps to simplify your workflow and reducing errors.
What Are Document Groups?
Document Groups allow users to bundle related files, such as parts, assemblies, and drawings into a single group that can be opened, saved, and managed together. This is especially useful for users who regularly work with the same collection of files and want to streamline their file handling process.
For example, if you frequently work on a project that includes a top-level assembly, several subassemblies, and multiple 2D drawings, you can create a Document Group that includes all of them. Instead of opening each file individually, you can now open them all in one step.
When Should You Use Document Groups?
📌 When you are frequently switching between projects that have multiple associated files.
📌 If you are working with assemblies that always require corresponding part files and
drawings.
📌 To reduce time spent manually opening and closing related documents.
Key Benefits
✅ Faster Access: Open and close an entire set of related documents in just a few clicks.
✅ Consistency: Ensure that all related files are always opened together, reducing the risk of
forgetting important components or drawings.
✅ Efficiency: Save all open files in the group at once, helping you maintain version control
and save time.
✅ Organization: Easily group files based on projects, clients, or design phases to keep your
workspace tidy.
How to Use Document Groups?
- Create a Document Group:
○ Open all the files you want to include in the group.
○ Go to Window > Create Document Group.
○ Give your group a name and click create.
- Open a Document Group:
○ Go to Welcome Dialog > Recent > Document Groups.
○ Browse and select the group you saved.
- Manage the Group:
○ You can update the group by opening the required files, adding, or removing items,
and saving the group again.
Final Thoughts
In today’s fast-paced design environment, Document Groups is more than just a new feature. It provides users with a smarter, more efficient way to work. By keeping your most-used files grouped and ready to go, it eliminates the hassle of searching through folders to gather all the related project files. Whether you are managing large assemblies or revisiting old projects, Document Groups helps you stay organised, reduce errors, and save time. It keeps your focus on designing and not on managing files.
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