Changing alignment of views in solidworks drawings
Changing alignment of views in solidworks drawings
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Hello,
I'm drawing a top view of a part, and then a side view branching off too the right. Then I want to take a section view of the "right view" so that the section is the same orientation as the "top view" of the part.
The problem is that it seems impossible to make that section view align with the top view of the part, it will only let me position it horizontally relative to the "right view."
Is there any way that I can switch the alignment somehow, so that the section view keeps it's orientation but aligns with the principal view instead of the "right view" where it was originally created?
Thanks
I'm drawing a top view of a part, and then a side view branching off too the right. Then I want to take a section view of the "right view" so that the section is the same orientation as the "top view" of the part.
The problem is that it seems impossible to make that section view align with the top view of the part, it will only let me position it horizontally relative to the "right view."
Is there any way that I can switch the alignment somehow, so that the section view keeps it's orientation but aligns with the principal view instead of the "right view" where it was originally created?
Thanks






RE: Changing alignment of views in solidworks drawings
RMB on the section view and select Alignment > Break Alignment
Move the section view approx to the position required
RMB on the section view and select the appropriate alignment tool.
RE: Changing alignment of views in solidworks drawings
-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Certified SolidWorks Professional
RE: Changing alignment of views in solidworks drawings
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RE: Changing alignment of views in solidworks drawings
RE: Changing alignment of views in solidworks drawings
I was trying your tips. When I hold down ctrl, I can drop the view anywhere on the sheet. But later it aligns with other views. Is there anyway I can fix it in the place where I put it? I was using "Aligned section view" and it places the view either in horizontal position or vertical position. I want to place it diagonally so that it will represent both horizontal and vertical views.
Thanks,
Robi