Lifehacks

How do I create a dotted line in exploded view in Solidworks?

To add explode lines to an exploded view, use an explode line sketch (a type of 3D sketch). (Assembly toolbar) or Insert > Explode Line Sketch .

How do you show lines in exploded view?

Adding Explode Lines

  1. Click Explode Line Sketch (Assembly toolbar) or Insert > Explode Line Sketch. The Explode Sketch toolbar appears.
  2. Add explode lines by using: Route Line (Explode Sketch toolbar)
  3. Close the sketch. The sketch 3DExplode appears in the ConfigurationManager under Exploded View .

How do you show exploded lines in Solidworks drawings?

Right-click the drawing view and click Show in Exploded State. In the Drawing View PropertyManager, under Reference Configuration, select Show in exploded or model break state.

How do I edit smart explode lines in Solidworks?

To edit smart explode lines:

  1. On the ConfigurationManager tab, expand the active configuration.
  2. Right-click the ExplView feature and click Edit Smart Explode Lines .
  3. In the Smart Explode Lines PropertyManager, modify the options for the smart explode lines.
  4. Click .

How do I edit explode lines in Solidworks?

To edit an explode line sketch:

  1. In the ConfigurationManager, click to expand ExplView .
  2. Right-click 3DExplode , and select Edit Sketch.
  3. Edit the sketch as you would for any 3D sketch, or add more explode lines.
  4. Close the sketch.

How do I change the default Exploded View in Solidworks?

Right-click the drawing view and click Properties. In the Drawing View Properties dialog box, under Configuration information, select Show in exploded or model break state.

How do I edit an existing Exploded View?

You can edit an explode step while you create the exploded view or after you save the exploded view. To open a previously saved exploded view, in the ConfigurationManager, right-click Exploded View and click Edit Feature. You can reposition an item along its current axis without reopening the PropertyManager.

How do you remove Smart explode lines in Solidworks?

To dissolve a smart explode line:

  1. On the ConfigurationManager tab, expand the active configuration.
  2. Expand the ExplView feature.
  3. Right-click the 3DExplode sketch and click Edit Sketch.
  4. Right-click the smart explode line and click Dissolve Entities .

How do I edit exploded lines?

How do I edit an exploded view in SOLIDWORKS 2020?

To edit an explode step:

  1. To open the Explode PropertyManager: Right-click Exploded View and click Edit Feature.
  2. Reposition the components: To move a component along its axis, drag the handle .
  3. Update the options in the PropertyManager: Select components to add to the step.
  4. Click Undo to undo changes.
  5. Click Done.