# Changing views of Mechanism parts

Some mechanisms parts can be used in front or side views. You can change this setting in the part's Properties pane or by clicking on the appropriate toolbar icon that appears beside the part when you hold the mouse over it.

Tips for use:

- It is not possible at the moment to switch views for an entire system. You should decide before starting a model whether it is best represented in front or side view.
- You cannot mesh gears that are in different views.

## See also:

- Using mechanisms parts