In SolidWorks, the revision symbol is a powerful tool that allows you to track changes made to your designs. By activating the revision symbol, you can easily identify modifications and updates, ensuring seamless collaboration and accurate documentation. In this tutorial, we will explore how to activate the revision symbol in SolidWorks and make the most of its functionality.
Step 1: Launch SolidWorks and open the drawing file that you want to add the revision symbol to. Make sure you are in the drawing view where you want to place the symbol.
Step 2: Navigate to the “Annotations” tab located at the top of the screen. Click on it to reveal a dropdown menu containing various annotation tools.
Step 3: From the dropdown menu, select “Revision Symbol” under the “Annotation” section. This will activate the revision symbol tool.
Note: If you cannot locate the “Annotations” tab or if it is not visible in your workspace, you can enable it by going to “View” -> “Toolbars” -> “Annotations”. This will ensure that all necessary tools are readily available for use.
Step 4: Once you have activated the revision symbol tool, move your cursor over the drawing view where you want to place the symbol. Left-click on that point to position it precisely.
Step 5: After placing the initial revision symbol, a dialog box will appear on your screen. This dialog box allows you to enter specific information about the revision, such as its number, description, date, and author. Fill in these details accordingly.
Step 6: To customize the appearance of your revision symbol further, click on it once it is placed on your drawing view. This action will select it and enable additional editing options in SolidWorks.
Edit Revision Symbol Properties
1. Symbol Style
To change the style of the revision symbol, right-click on it and select “Properties” from the context menu.
In the “Properties” dialog box, navigate to the “Symbol Style” tab. Here, you can choose from a variety of predefined styles or create your own custom style.
2. Leader Attachment
By default, the leader attachment of the revision symbol is set to the center.
However, you can change this by accessing the “Leader Attachment” dropdown menu in the “Properties” dialog box. Selecting a different attachment option will alter how the revision symbol connects to its callout bubble.
3. Callout Bubble
The callout bubble is an essential part of the revision symbol as it contains additional information about the modification.
To edit properties related to the callout bubble, such as size, shape, and content, right-click on it and choose “Properties.” In this dialog box, you can make adjustments according to your preferences.
- Bold text: Use <b> tags to emphasize specific details within your content.
- Underlined text: Utilize <u> tags to underline important points or keywords.
-
Subheaders:
Structure your content with subheaders using HTML tags like
,
, etc., based on their hierarchy.
- List items: Create organized lists using
- and
- tags.
With these customization options at your disposal, you can tailor the appearance of the revision symbol to match your desired specifications. This ensures that your drawings are not only informative but also visually engaging, making it easier for stakeholders to understand the changes made to your design.
Step 7: After you have finished editing the revision symbol properties, click “OK” to apply the changes. Your revision symbol should now appear on your drawing view with all the specified details and customizations.
By activating and utilizing the revision symbol in SolidWorks, you can effectively communicate design modifications, streamline collaboration among team members, and maintain accurate documentation throughout the product development process.