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Multiple of Same View on Same Sheet for Clarity

Multiple of Same View on Same Sheet for Clarity

Multiple of Same View on Same Sheet for Clarity

(OP)
Can I use copies of the same view on a drawing?  How do I label them?  I have lots of dimensions in one view.

-Jason Nicholson
 

RE: Multiple of Same View on Same Sheet for Clarity

Yes. You would label them the same as the first view, but different letters.

Chris
SolidWorks 10 SP4.0
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RE: Multiple of Same View on Same Sheet for Clarity

(OP)
Do have a standard or something I can reference?

-Jason Nicholson
 

RE: Multiple of Same View on Same Sheet for Clarity

Where I now, it is permissible to have to VIEW A-A's (or section or detail), provided they come from the same arrows or location. I have also seen multiple section cuts, provided what was being called out was the same. I do think it is poor practice.

Peter Stockhausen
Senior Design Analyst (Checker)
Infotech Aerospace Services
www.infotechpr.net

RE: Multiple of Same View on Same Sheet for Clarity

JasonNicholson,

   At some point, the standards do not help you.  You have to communicate in plain language.

   Label all your views.  Your second FRONT view (or whatever you call it) can be called FRONT 4-40UNC HOLES or something like that.

   I have done this.  This is where 3D CAD pays for itself.  

               JHG

RE: Multiple of Same View on Same Sheet for Clarity

What prevents you from making view large enough to accomodate all the dimensions?

I did work for people demanding ALL the drawings to be letter-size, but if it's not the case, standard allows for enlarged views. smile

RE: Multiple of Same View on Same Sheet for Clarity

Yeah, make that 60" diameter part view large enough so that there is no confusion amid the locating dimensions (and related GD&T) for the 100-odd features required.  The standard has no problem with enlarged views, but issues may arise when no plotter or paper can be found with which to plot it.
Kidding aside, I have often used additional orthographic views when required.  Just be sure to define the hinge line and view letters, and there should be no problem.  At first glance, some may be confused - "Why is there a view taken here when the same projected view is right next to it?", but the reasoning should become obvious once the drawing is looked at a little more closely.

"Good to know you got shoes to wear when you find the floor." - Robert Hunter
 

RE: Multiple of Same View on Same Sheet for Clarity

As I think ewh.  I'll place the first view as true projected view.  

If I need another copy of the same view (something I try to avoid) then I'll do it as an auxiliary view with the line & the letters etc.

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RE: Multiple of Same View on Same Sheet for Clarity

CheckerHater,

   I have a very strong preference for drawings at a scale of_1:1.  Sometimes, my extra view is at a larger scale.

   With 3D CAD like SolidWorks, there is no good reason not to do the extra view, as long as you label everything clearly.  

   On a drafting board, the extra view would be a lot of extra work.  On 2D CAD like AutoCAD, it would be easy for a lazy drafter to mess up updates.  You need to look at whatever tool you are using, and ask yourself what can go wrong.   

               JHG

RE: Multiple of Same View on Same Sheet for Clarity


drawoh,

I am a big fan of 1:1 scale myself.

Unfortunately this discussion is getting pointless (kind of), as we don't hear from Jason Nicholson himself.

For example, the name of the tread is "Multiple of Same View on Same Sheet for Clarity". If there is enough space on the same drawing sheet for two identical views, there may be enough space for 2:1 view - just a thougth and no reason to get offended.

Speaking of SolidWorks, it also allows you to create partial "crop" views as well as detail views, tabulated dimensions for round holes and other ways to simplify complicated drawings.

So, like I said, it's difficult to deside what will work best until we hear from OP himself.

RE: Multiple of Same View on Same Sheet for Clarity

(OP)
CheckerHater,

I am just taking what all of you are saying.  I have read every post.  

While larger views are possible, I still have a lot of dimension line crossings when I do this.  I am kind of stuck.  I am just going have to deal with a view that isn't easy to look at.

-Jason Nicholson
 

RE: Multiple of Same View on Same Sheet for Clarity

Jason ... Have you considered using a Hole Table?

RE: Multiple of Same View on Same Sheet for Clarity

CheckerHater,

   I agree about using large scales on the extra view.  You have provided 1:1_views which help people visualize the part and which can be used as crude inspection fixtures.  In this case, the 2:1_scale makes the extra view less confusing.    

               JHG

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