Solidworks – how in drawing change reference to a different 3D model

What to do when you realise that you Solidworks drawings shows not the expected 3D model? What is the easiest way to refer to the different 3D model, especially when you have a lot of views and windows showing not the right 3D model?

If you do not know the answer, the way to resolve the problem is a bit surprising. It has to be done before the drawing gets opened!

Click file and then open. Select file and then click References
Double click the file name as shown above
Select a new file and click OK
Click open

Now, after opening the drawing you will see a new 3D model in all drawing’s views.

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