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What is a aligned section view in Solidworks?

What is a aligned section view in Solidworks?

The aligned section view is similar to a Section View , but the section line for an aligned section comprises two or more lines connected at an angle. The aligned section rotates the cut into the plane of the selected segment.

How do you align parts in Solidworks?

Align Components PropertyManager

1. Add the component by dragging it in the graphics area.
2. Right-click the component and click Align Components.

How do you move a section view in Solidworks?

To move a drawing view, use one of the following methods:

1. Click and drag an entity (including edges, vertices, cosmetic threads, and so on).
2. Select a drawing view, then move (nudge) it with the arrow keys.
3. Press Alt, place the pointer anywhere in the view, and drag the view.

How do I create a aligned section view?

To Create an Aligned Section View

1. Click Layout tab Create View panel Section drop-down Aligned.
2. Click the view you want to use as the parent view.
3. Click in the drawing area to indicate the start point of the section line.
4. Click in the drawing area to indicate end point of the first segment of the section line.

How do you move a section view arrow in Solidworks?

To edit the view arrow: On the view arrow, drag the center handle (to move it) or the end handle (to resize it). You can set an option to reuse the letters from a deleted view in a drawing without manually re-lettering the views.

Is there a way to break alignment in SolidWorks?

Select Alignment > Break Alignment, or click Tools > Align Drawing View > Break Alignment. To break a view’s alignment while placing the view, press Ctrl as you place the view. Search ‘Breaking a View’s Alignment’ in the SOLIDWORKS Knowledge Base.

Is there a way to break the alignment of a view?

For views that are aligned, you can break the alignment and move the views independently. Right-click inside the view boundary. Select Alignment > Break Alignment, or click Tools > Align Drawing View > Break Alignment. To break a view’s alignment while placing the view, press Ctrl as you place the view.

How to disable web help from in SolidWorks?

To disable Web help from within SOLIDWORKS and use local help instead, click Help > Use SOLIDWORKS Web Help . To report problems encountered with the Web help interface and search, contact your local support representative. To provide feedback on individual help topics, use the “Feedback on this topic” link on the individual topic page.