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Removing projected view parent relationship

Removing projected view parent relationship

Removing projected view parent relationship

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I sometimes accidentally add a projected view relationship when I drag and drop into a drawing, creating an alignment that I don't want.  In this specific case, I'm starting with a flat pattern and then adding views of configurations with one bend added at a time (think your old Transformers instructions) for a more complex sheet metal part.  Solidworks wants to automatically align the centerlines vertically, but I want the left edges aligned vertically, since the center line changes location as bends are added.  I've found that if I hold down Ctrl while I place it, it won't add that relationship, but is there any way to remove it after the views have been placed?

RE: Removing projected view parent relationship

You can right click on the view and select Alignment, Break Alignment. If you wish to re-align the views you can right click on the view again and choose Alignment, Align Vertical/Horizontal by Center/Origin, then select the view from which to align with. However, I do not know of a way to align from a certain entity (ie. a specific edge) other than the center or origin.

RE: Removing projected view parent relationship

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Ah, that's what I was looking for.  Thanks!

RE: Removing projected view parent relationship

No problem! Glad I could help :)

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