Highlighting selected parts?

I'm pretty sure that in previous versions, if I was working in an
assembly and selected a part in the design tree, the geometry of that
part would be highlighted in green. Since I upgraded to 2007, that
doesn't seem to happen consistently. I can highlight features when
I'm editing a part, or parts when I'm working with a small assembly
(5-20 parts), but it doesn't seem to work in the "large" assembly (20
parts, 4 subassemblies) where I really need it.

I've been searching but I can't see any connection to large assembly
mode (still set at a 500 part threshold) or any other options. FWIW,
dynamic highlighting is turned on in the options (I know it doesn't
control what I'm trying to do). I'm sure there's something obvious
that I'm completely overlooking - any thoughts?

 

In Tools/ Options/ Featuremanager, there should be a "Dynamic Highlight"
something (not the same language here). It's here for '06.

HIH
JM

 

Not sure as it seems to working fine here on SW2007 SP3.0. You might try
the Rx startup option to start and bypass your options - if it works then
you can look for something set in your particular options.

WT

 

Mark,
Prior to SW06, there was a separate setting for "dynamic highlight"
even when working in Large Assembly mode. As of SW06, when Large
Assembly mode is involked, this option is no longer available. It is
off, by default.
So much for customization. Seems SolidWorks knows what is best for
us and in this case, what is best for everyone.
Sadly, your only option is to submit an enhancement request to get
back functionality you once had.
Eddie

 

Actually it seems to have started working again when I upgraded to
SP3.0 this afternoon - I forgot to mention before that I was using
2.2. Guess that solves that; thanks for the suggestions though!
-Mark