Chapter 25
Working with Drawing Views
In SolidWorks drawings, the drawing view is a snapshot of the 3D model from a particular point of view. To change the lines on the view, you have to change the 3D model; you don't just move lines around the view.
SolidWorks automatically maintains the views better than you could do it manually. You don't have to worry about the drawing views being inconsistent or incorrect. All you have to worry about is the 3D model being correct.
SolidWorks can update any type of view from any point of view—even the most complex model or assembly geometry—perfectly.
Creating Common View Types
Chapter 24, “Automating Drawings: The Basics,” discussed predefined views in templates. Predefined views make it faster to automatically create drawings with consistently placed, simple views. However, sometimes...
