In SolidWorks, you have the ability to revise a drawing to make updates or corrections. Changing the revision of a drawing is a simple process that can be done within the software. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to change the revision of a drawing in SolidWorks.
Step 1: Open the Drawing
To begin, open the drawing file that you want to revise in SolidWorks. You can do this by navigating to File > Open, or by using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+O.
Step 2: Access the Drawing Properties
Once your drawing file is open, go to File > Properties. This will open the Drawing Properties dialog box.
Step 3: Change the Revision
In the Drawing Properties dialog box, locate and select the “Custom” tab. Here, you will find a field labeled “Revision”. This is where you can change or update the revision of your drawing.
Note: If you don’t see a “Custom” tab in your Drawing Properties dialog box, you may need to add it. To do this, click on the “Add..” button and select “Revision” from the list of available properties.
Step 4: Save and Close
After changing the revision, click on OK to save your changes and close the Drawing Properties dialog box.
Tips for Changing Revisions
- Be Consistent: Ensure that you follow any specific revision naming conventions or formats required by your organization or project.
- Create a Revision Table: Consider adding a revision table to your drawing to keep track of all revisions made over time. This can provide a quick reference for users to see the revision history of the drawing.
- Communicate Changes: When you make revisions to a drawing, it’s important to communicate these changes to other team members or stakeholders who may be working with the same file.
By following these simple steps, you can easily change the revision of a drawing in SolidWorks. Remember to save your changes and communicate any revisions made to ensure seamless collaboration within your team.