Are you struggling to edit a drawing template in SolidWorks? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the steps to successfully edit a drawing template in SolidWorks. Let’s get started!
Step 1: Opening the Drawing Template
To begin with, launch SolidWorks and open the drawing file that uses the template you want to edit. If you don’t have a drawing file yet, create a new one using the existing template.
Step 2: Accessing the Sheet Format
Next, go to the “Format” menu and select “Edit Sheet Format”. This will allow you to make changes to the drawing template itself.
Note:
If you can’t find the “Format” menu, make sure that your active document is a drawing file and not a part or assembly file.
Step 3: Modifying Title Block
The title block is an essential part of any drawing template as it contains important information about the design. To modify it:
- Select each element of the title block individually by clicking on them.
- Delete unnecessary elements by pressing the delete key or using the “Delete” command from the right-click context menu.
- Add new elements such as company logo or additional fields by using appropriate tools from the “Annotations” tab.
- Resize and reposition elements by selecting them and dragging their handles or using alignment tools.
Step 4: Editing Borders and Zones
In addition to the title block, you may want to edit the borders and zones of your drawing template. Here’s how:
- Select the border or zone you want to modify by clicking on it.
- Resize or reposition the border or zone by dragging its handles.
- Add new borders or zones by using the appropriate tools from the “Annotations” tab.
- Delete unwanted borders or zones by selecting them and pressing the delete key or using the right-click context menu.
Step 5: Saving Changes
Once you are satisfied with the modifications you’ve made to your drawing template, it’s time to save your changes. To do this:
- Exit the “Edit Sheet Format” mode by clicking on the green checkmark button in the toolbar.
- A dialog box will appear asking if you want to update all sheets using this format. Click “Yes” to apply your changes to all existing drawing files that use this template.
- If you have any new drawings that require this modified template, select “Save As” and give it a new name to create a separate template file.
Congratulations! You have successfully edited a drawing template in SolidWorks. Now you can customize your templates according to your needs and streamline your design process.
Note:
If you encounter any issues while editing a drawing template, make sure that you have sufficient permissions for modifying files in SolidWorks and that no other user has opened them for editing simultaneously.