Can I edit the Part-Outline?

No.

The Part-Outline is the symbol for the Part element.

When do I need to click the Part-Outline?

You select the Part-Outline to edit the Part.

You may need to click the Part-Outline to select as the Part when you add more complex elements.

E.g.: Select the Part-Outline as the Cam-Part, when you do Add 2D-Cam.

Can I change the size of the Part-Outline symbol?

YES. Use the Application Settings > Accessibility tab > Graphic > Symbol Display Size

Must I display Part-Outlines?

NO.

To hide Part-Outlines, see Display Filters > Show/Hide Part-Outlines.

You can double-click the Y-axis to edit a Part.

You must display Part-Outlines to display Force-Vectors.

Can I hide individual Part-Outlines?

No.

Can I change the color of a Part-Outline?

Only when you display Force-Vectors. You can use the Configure Power Source dialog to edit the color of individual Parts.

When you do not display Force-Vectors, we recommend you use the default colors of Part-Outlines for Parts that are kinematically-defined / solved (a type of Green), and for Parts that are not kinematically-defined / not solved (a type of Blue).