Hi
I am creating a drawing of my part and i have all my settings to follow ISO-formatting. But when I try to Project a TOP view below my primary FRONT view it shows me the BOTTOM view as in ANSI-standard. How do I change this?
I use SW 2017
Tools, Options, Document Properties, Drafting Standard
This is Always set to ISO. I never make any other projections.
Was the model set to ISO standard when you created it?
Yes, it was.
You nailed it! Thanks!
The problem I had is now solved. I just wanted to comment on this: Since first angle projection is part of the ISO standard of visualizing your part shouldn't it be set to first angle when you choose ISO as the default drafting standard in the Document Properties?
I agree, however, inside Solidworks, the standard doesn't control projection angle. I assume that it is because there are people who want to follow one standard but project another.
Lars Lamhauge wrote:
I just wanted to comment on this: Since first angle projection is part of the ISO standard of visualizing your part shouldn't it be set to first angle when you choose ISO as the default drafting standard in the Document Properties?
I have to agree with you. I've never understood why that's in the sheet properties, and linked to the sheet format, instead of at Tools > Options > Document Properties where it could be linked to the drawing template.
Something else to be aware of, you can have different projects for different sheets of your drawing. So, if you are changing the project of a multi-sheet drawing, make sure to check each sheet.
Look in your sheet properties. Do you have first angle or third angle projection? It sounds like you want first angle projection.
Yes, this was the missing piece. Thanks!
