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3 Replies Latest reply on Oct 6, 2016 12:53 PM by Christian Chu

How to use fortenshortened dimesnions for any model in a drawing

Jeff Snyder Oct 6, 2016 12:45 PM

I used Pro-Engineer for 20 plus years and you could make a foreshortened dimension with any model type with ease.

I have read that Solidworks will only allow a foreshortened dimension on a Round/Shaft type model is this true and if so why?

Thank you,

Jeff Snyder 3 year user

Re: How to use fortenshortened dimesnions for any model in a drawing

Andres Lesmes Oct 6, 2016 12:49 PM (in response to Jeff Snyder)

Hi Jeff,

Please see the link below for clarification. This function is not limited to a"Round/Shaft type model" as you have read.
2016 SOLIDWORKS Help - Foreshortening of Linear Dimensions

You simply right click on the dimension>Display Options> Foreshorten

I hope this helps.
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- Re: How to use fortenshortened dimesnions for any model in a drawing
  
  Matthew Lorono Oct 6, 2016 12:51 PM (in response to Andres Lesmes)
  
  This functionality is new in SW2016.
  
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Re: How to use fortenshortened dimesnions for any model in a drawing

Christian Chu Oct 6, 2016 12:53 PM (in response to Jeff Snyder)

RMB on dim and select "foreshorten"
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