How can you edit a feature in SolidWorks after it has been created?

The ability to edit a feature in SolidWorks is a key part of the design process, allowing users to make adjustments after initial creation to better meet design specifications. The correct method to edit a feature involves either double-clicking on the feature in the Feature Manager or right-clicking and selecting "Edit Feature." This approach opens up the feature's parameters and allows for modifications directly, giving the designer control over the specifics of that feature.

Using this method is essential for design refinement, as it provides a user-friendly interface to alter dimensions, parameters, and other settings associated with the feature, ensuring that the overall design can evolve as needed. The Feature Manager is designed to give quick access to elements of your design, making this process efficient and straightforward.

Other options do not provide a practical way to make changes to an existing feature; for instance, opening a feature in a new window is not a standard method in SolidWorks. Selecting "Delete Feature" would remove the feature rather than edit it, and relying solely on the "Edit Sketch" option limits you to modifying only the sketch used for 2D features, rather than addressing parameters associated with the 3D feature itself.