SOLIDWORKS: Advanced Engineering Drawings

Learn how to create engineering drawings that go well beyond basic views of parts.

Introduction

• Advanced drawing techniques in SOLIDWORKS
• First angle and third angle projection

1. Advanced Drawing Views

• Broken-out section view
• Alternate position view
• Removed section
• Hiding and showing drawing elements
• Replace model for drawing views
• Print settings

2. Advanced Dimensioning and Callouts

• Angular running dimension
• Path length dimension
• Model items
• Annotations
• Linear and circular note pattern
• Balloon and auto balloon
• Magnetic line
• Surface finish
• Weld symbol
• Hole callout
• Center mark
• Centerline
• Area hatch and fill
• Revision cloud

3. Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing

• Dimension options
• Dimension property manager
• Leaders
• Drafting standards
• Tolerance and precision
• Geometric tolerance
• Datum feature

4. Customizing the Title Block

• Inserting pictures
• Linking variables and properties

5. Bill of Materials

• Inserting a bill of materials
• Editing a bill of materials
• Bill of materials column properties

6. 2D Layouts

• Blocks in drawings
• Floor plans
• P&ID and schematics

Conclusion

• Next steps