Are you struggling to show scale in your SolidWorks drawings? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the steps to easily display scale in your SolidWorks drawings. So, let’s get started!
Step 1: Open Your SolidWorks Drawing
Begin by opening the SolidWorks drawing that you want to work on. Make sure the drawing is active and ready for editing.
Step 2: Insert a Note
To indicate the scale in your SolidWorks drawing, you need to insert a note. This note will serve as a reference for the scale of the drawing.
To insert a note, go to the Annotations tab on the top toolbar and click on Note. Alternatively, you can use the shortcut key “Ctrl + N”.
Step 3: Position and Format the Note
After inserting the note, position it in an appropriate location on your drawing sheet. Usually, it’s best to place it near or below your title block where it is easily readable.
Note: You can resize and reposition the note by clicking and dragging its edges or corners.
To format the note and make it stand out, you can customize its appearance using various options available in SolidWorks. These options include changing fonts, font sizes, font styles (bold or italic), colors, etc.
Tips:
- Bold text: Use bold text for emphasis or highlighting important information.
- Underlined text: Underline important terms or subheadings for clarity.
- List: Use bullet points to create a list of tips or steps, making it easier to read and follow.
Step 4: Add the Scale Information
Now it’s time to add the actual scale information to the note. To do this, double-click on the note to enter edit mode.
Type in the scale you want to display, such as “1:10” or “1:50”. Make sure to use a colon (:) between the two numbers to denote the ratio.
Note: It’s important to use a scale that accurately represents the size ratio between your drawing and the real-world object.
Step 5: Save and Print Your Drawing
Once you have added the scale information, save your SolidWorks drawing. You can either print it directly or save it as a PDF for future reference or sharing purposes.
Congratulations! You have successfully shown scale in your SolidWorks drawing. By following these simple steps, you can ensure that anyone viewing your drawing can easily understand its size and proportions.
We hope this tutorial has been helpful for you. If you have any further questions or need more assistance, feel free to reach out! Happy designing!