Breaking the view in SolidWorks can be a useful tool when working with complex designs or assemblies. It allows you to easily focus on specific parts or sections of your model, making it easier to analyze and understand your design. In this tutorial, we will explore how to break view in SolidWorks and the various options available to customize the broken view.
Step 1: Selecting the Model
To begin, open your desired model or assembly in SolidWorks. In the graphics area, right-click on the view you want to break and select “Break View” from the context menu. Alternatively, you can go to “View” in the main menu and choose “Display > Break View.”
Step 2: Breaking Options
After selecting “Break View,” a dialog box will appear with several options for customizing your broken view. Let’s take a look at each option:
Break Line Style:
This option allows you to choose the style of the break lines that will be applied to your view. You can select from various line types such as continuous, jagged, zigzag, or even customize your own line style.
Break Gap Size:
The break gap size determines the size of the gap between the broken parts in your view. You can increase or decrease this value based on your preference and design requirements.
Display Hidden Lines:
Enabling this option will display hidden lines within the broken section of your view. This can be helpful when you need a more detailed representation of internal features or components.
Break Scope:
The break scope determines whether the break applies only to the current view or if it propagates to other views of your model as well. You can choose between “This Display Only” or “All Displays.”
Step 3: Applying Break View
Once you have customized all the necessary options, click “OK” to apply the break view to your selected model. The view will now be broken based on the settings you have chosen.
Step 4: Modifying Break View
If you need to make any adjustments to the break view, simply right-click on the broken view and select “Properties” from the context menu. In the properties dialog box, you can modify various aspects of the break view, such as line style, gap size, hidden line display, and more.
Additional Tips:
– You can also break views in assemblies by selecting individual components or sub-assemblies.
– To remove a break view, right-click on the broken view and select “Remove Break” from the context menu.
– Breaking views can be used in combination with other display tools like section views and detail views to create even more effective visual representations of your design.
Conclusion
Breaking views in SolidWorks is a powerful feature that allows you to focus on specific sections of your model or assembly. By customizing break line styles, gap sizes, and other options, you can create visually engaging representations that enhance your design analysis. Remember to experiment with different settings and combinations to find what works best for your specific project.