Line Weights
Line Weights
(OP)
Does anyone know of way to amend the thickness of lines, including dimensions, when creating a drawing? I am aware of the line thickness command in the line format toolbar, but is there any way of amending these predefined weights?
Ideally I would like to find a command option similar to the line weight option found in the print command box.






RE: Line Weights
Tools > Options > Document Properties > Line Style
SW07-SP3.1
SW06-SP5.1
RE: Line Weights
However, it probably won't do comparisons with other 2D drawing applications--such as can be had here at this forum.
Jeff Mowry
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RE: Line Weights
Open any solidworks document, then
FILE - PRINT - SYSTEM OPTIONS - LINE WEIGHTS
We had manually change the THICK & THICK(2) line weights on every machine to match the Drawing Sheet Size and Format Standard.
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RE: Line Weights
"CorBlimeyLimey
Tools > Options > Document Properties > Line Font
Tools > Options > Document Properties > Line Style”
As far as I can see this provides me with the same options as the line format toolbar.
“Theophilus
Out of curiosity, did you type in "line" in the Help section of SolidWorks? Unlike many programs I've used (like MS Office stuff, where a Google search provides quicker access to useful answers), the Help files in SolidWorks are well-documented and generally quite informative.
However, it probably won't do comparisons with other 2D drawing applications--such as can be had here at this forum.”
Natural my first port of call was the SolidWorks help section, but I couldn’t really find anything of use.
“meintsi
When we set our systems up here, two of the 8 line weights were set to thin when compared to the ANSI Y14.1 standard.
Open any solidworks document, then
FILE - PRINT - SYSTEM OPTIONS - LINE WEIGHTS
We had manually change the THICK & THICK(2) line weights on every machine to match the Drawing Sheet Size and Format Standard.”
As noted in my original post, I am aware of the line weights option in the print command box. What I need to do is be able to amend the predefined line weights on the electronic file, rather than just the printed output.
Thanks for all your comments.
RE: Line Weights
I should have been more explicit;
Open a new drawing document and then use the options I listed to set the lines as required. Then save the document template (drwdot format).
New drawings should then adopt your preferences.
The Line Font toolbar only affects the active drawing document.
SW07-SP3.1
SW06-SP5.1
RE: Line Weights
Truan ...
I should have been more explicit;
Open a new drawing document and then use the options I listed to set the lines as required. Then save the document template (drwdot format).
New drawings should then adopt your preferences.
The Line Font toolbar only affects the active drawing document."
I understand what you’re suggesting, as this will allow you to globally set the line weights. However, what I want to do is manual adjust the thickness of these predefined line weights on the electronic file, like you can when printing.
Thanks for your comments
Thanks for your comments
RE: Line Weights
SW07-SP3.1
SW06-SP5.1
RE: Line Weights
Guess it's like pen settings for a plotter...
RE: Line Weights
I afraid not, thus the reason for this post.
"There is also a "Line Weights" button that appears on the print dialogue box, from here you can tweak the actual physical width of each line type...just look up "Line Weights" in the SW help...
Guess it's like pen settings for a plotter..."
Again, as already stated,
"As noted in my original post, I am aware of the line weights option in the print command box. What I need to do is be able to amend the predefined line weights on the electronic file, rather than just the printed output."
Thanks for all your comments.
RE: Line Weights
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all. And awe transcends reason.
RE: Line Weights
The line weight system in SolidWorks is geared towards printed output where the thickness of a line is used as a visual clue as to the nature of the line. Eight line weights are provided and you can control their printed weights through the print dialogue. Eight weights should be enough for distinguishing between the different types of lines encountered in a drawing. In the electronic version of the document the thickness of a line remains constant as you zoom in and out, so their absolute widths are undefined and their relative widths serve only as an indication of which weight they will have in the printed document.
Now the question is why do you want to amend the predefined list of 8 line weights used in the electronic document? Is it because you want to create lines that have a given absolute width in the drawing? I could see wanting to do this if you were creating a logo or a printed circuit board layout.
Eric
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Jason
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