Tutorial: Drawings

Chapter 2

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Set Units

• Units can be different from those of parts• Units can be changed at any time; all dimensions will

be converted to the new unit system

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Third-Angle Projection

• Typical for most U.S. drawings

FRONT

TOP

RIGHT

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Importing Dimensions

• Dimensions are linked to part values

• Automatically –imported dimensions can be moved between drawing views as desired

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Section View

• Defined by a line through the part

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Detail View

• Allows small features to be more easily dimensioned

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Tolerances

• Many dimensions have their tolerances defined by the default tolerances of the title block or a note

• Individual tolerances can be defined for critical dimensions

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Geometric Tolerances

• Geometric tolerances are often added to define requirements beyond dimensional tolerances. In this case, the flatness of the back of the flange is specified

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Finished Drawing

• With title block and note

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eDrawings

• eDrawings can be shared with other users without having to share the associated part file

• eDrawings files are very small compared to SW part and drawing files

• Users without SolidWorks can view eDrawings with a free viewer

• eDrawings can also be sent as executable files containing the viewer

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