Standard 3 view is backwards???
Standard 3 view is backwards???
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Occasionally, I find that the standard 3 view inserted into a drawing file is incorrect. The orthagonal projection is backwards of what it should be. I've been having to insert named views one at a time to obtain the correct 3 views. What might I look for to correct this problem?
Also, how can I demand a custom scale for a standard 3 view. I dont see the option box for scale on the 3 view menu like there is on a named view menu.
Also, how can I demand a custom scale for a standard 3 view. I dont see the option box for scale on the 3 view menu like there is on a named view menu.






RE: Standard 3 view is backwards???
I'll address the first question: Look under Tools-System Options-Display/Selection and look at projection type. Is it set at First Angle?
Dennis
SolidWorks 2006 SP4.0
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RE: Standard 3 view is backwards???
Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
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RE: Standard 3 view is backwards???
I'll try the other part of your question. I don't believe there is a way to command it without maybe going through the API. But then I never create the drawing with standard 3-view format. I always bring in the front, scale it to what I want and create the necessary views off that. I don't think I push the envelope too much. I started out designing using a t-square and a pencil. If you created the front view and wanted to change the scale you got a new piece of paper and started over, or thanked God for the invention of the electric eraser.
Dennis
SolidWorks 2006 SP4.0
Windows XP Pro, Pentium4 3.00GHz
1.5 GB RAM, Matrox P650
Logitech Marble Mouse, CADMAN
RE: Standard 3 view is backwards???
Sadly, most of the time what SWx thinks is the front is really the top. For some parallel-universe reason SWx chose to make the z-axis perpendicular to the front plane instead of perpendicular to the top plane. As a result, the top surface has to be modeled as the front surface, because when it goes to CAD/CAM machining the cutter program is oriented with z-axis vertical--the way it is supposed to be. I can't count how many of my models crashed in the machine shop when they tried to translate the axes to make it work with their software. They finally let me know, and now all my models are on their side.
RE: Standard 3 view is backwards???
Chris
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RE: Standard 3 view is backwards???
just create a cordinate system and exoprt in that system. I will create my stock, setup other coordinate systems for 3+2 machinging, and create profile and and boudary skethes which are all exportable as IGES and carry into my CAM package. Or just move your part as the last feature.
I somewhat agree that top implies looking down on Z but does it really matter if you know front is z.
RFUS
RE: Standard 3 view is backwards???
kay, next question, how in the world can I save my drawing preference settings related to text font size, arrowheads, dimension preferences etc within the System Options/Document properties.
I have reset all of the parameters to my liking and saved as a custom sheet format, but every time I open a new drawing with that format, I have to go back in and reset ALL of my preferences. There has to be something I can do to save my drawing preferences. Any ideas? By the way, how much is this costing me?
Steve
RE: Standard 3 view is backwards???
RE: Standard 3 view is backwards???
A document template stores all the settings you mention & uses the ".prtdot", ".asmdot" & ".drwdot" extensions.
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Eric
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Eric
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(Why doesn't Eng-Tips have an edit function?)
RE: Standard 3 view is backwards???
Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 05
AutoCAD 06
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RE: Standard 3 view is backwards???
RE: Standard 3 view is backwards???
Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 05
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
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RE: Standard 3 view is backwards???
SWx Front plane = Cam Top plane
SWx Top plane = Cam Front plane
SWx Right plane = Cam Right plane
Our machine shop was in-house, so we didn't send the models, or translate them. When the order came through for parts the model was accessed from PDM and imported directly to the CAM software.
RE: Standard 3 view is backwards???
Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 05
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
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FAQ559-716
RE: Standard 3 view is backwards???
RE: Standard 3 view is backwards???
Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091