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Introduction
Introduction
SolidWorks is a visual as well as a parametric program. How you see and view things are extremely important. Being able to orient the way you view a model is an essential skill that takes time to master.
STANDARD VIEWS
STANDARD VIEWS
- Menu Bar→View→Modify→Orientation→Select the desired View
- SPACEBAR
- CTRL+[1-6]
ISOMETRIC
ISOMETRIC
Isometric view provides a good look at both the Top, Front, and Right sides of an object.
The easiest way to look at this view is to use the shortcut: CTRL+7
View SELECTOR
View SELECTOR
The View Selector gives a visual representation of each view. You first trigger the View Selector then click the desired plane to look NormalTo
NORMAL-TO
NORMAL-TO
Looking Normal-To a Plane or Face is equivalent to standing perpendicular to that plane (Perpendicular = 90°)
If you were to draw at an angle other than 90°, you’ll introduce perspective distortion
If you draw on a plane at an angle other than 90°, then your shape may not actually be what you’re observing it to be!
Notice the effects of perspective-distortion?
View→Modify→Orientation→NormalTo
Spacebar→NormalTo
Ctrl+8 by Default
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ALWAYS SKETCH NORMALTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ALWAYS SKETCH NORMALTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Display style
Display style
Display styles dictate how the model is rendered
Typically Shaded with Edges is used but sometimes Hidden Lines Visible must be used
CHANGING VIEWS
CHANGING VIEWS
You can reorient the views at any time
For example if the view you're looking at appears like the "FRONT" view , but is labeled "TOP" you may use the Update Standard Views icon to reorient:
- Orient your part so that the view looks FRONT to you
- Press Spacebar
- Click Update Standard Views icon
- Click "Front View" from the pallet
NOTE: If you're unsatisfied with the result, you may reset at any time with the Reset Standard Views icon
PREVIOUS VIEW
PREVIOUS VIEW
If you were looking at a view and accidentally zoomed, paned, orbited etc. You may return to that view using the Previous View icon
PRO-TIP
PRO-TIP
SAVING VIEWS
SAVING VIEWS
If you press SPACEBAR followed by clicking the SAVE VIEW icon, you can save useful views for quick use later
ORBITING
ORBITING
- SolidWorks>→View→Modify→Rotate→LMB and drag around
- MWB and drag around
- LMB the Triad
PAN
PAN
SolidWorks>→View→Modify→Pan→LMB and drag around
Ctrl+MWB and drag around
ZOOM
ZOOM
- SolidWorks>→View→Modify→Zoom In/Out→LMB and drag around
- MW up/down
- NOTE: Press “F” to Fully Frame your Features Focused in Front of your Face
SECTIONING PARTS
SECTIONING PARTS
If you ever want to see through a part or an assembly, you may create a section view:
Evaluation
Evaluation
Click the Right view
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