How to Add Hidden Lines in Solidworks Drawing

Solidworks is a powerful and widely-used computer-aided design (CAD) software that allows engineers and designers to create 3D models and drawings. One important aspect of creating detailed technical drawings is the ability to indicate hidden lines. Hidden lines are used to represent features that cannot be seen in a particular view, but are essential for understanding the geometry of the part or assembly. In this article, we will explore how to add hidden lines in Solidworks drawing and answer some common questions regarding this topic.

Adding Hidden Lines in Solidworks Drawing:

1. Open the Solidworks drawing that contains the view where you want to add hidden lines.

2. Select the view in which you want to add hidden lines.

3. Go to the “View Layout” tab in the command manager.

4. Click on the “Hidden Lines” button in the “View” group.

5. Select the edge or edges from which you want to create hidden lines. You can also select an entire model or assembly if you want to add hidden lines to multiple edges simultaneously.

6. Click on the “OK” button to create the hidden lines.

7. The hidden lines will be automatically added to the selected view, representing the features that are not visible in that particular view.

8. You can customize the appearance of the hidden lines right-clicking on the view and selecting “Properties.” In the properties dialog box, you can change the line style, thickness, and color of the hidden lines.

9. Repeat the above steps for other views where you want to add hidden lines.

Common Questions and Answers:

Q1. Can I add hidden lines to a section view in Solidworks?

A1. Yes, you can add hidden lines to a section view following the same steps mentioned above. Simply select the edges from which you want to create hidden lines in the section view.

Q2. How can I remove hidden lines from a view in Solidworks?

A2. To remove hidden lines from a view, right-click on the view and select “Properties.” In the properties dialog box, uncheck the “Hidden Lines” option and click on “OK.”

Q3. Can I change the line style of hidden lines in Solidworks?

A3. Yes, you can change the line style of hidden lines modifying the line font in the “Line Font” tab of the “Hidden Lines” dialog box.

Q4. Can I add hidden lines to a drawing view that is not projected?

A4. No, hidden lines can only be added to projected views in Solidworks. If you want to add hidden lines to a different type of view, you need to project the view first.

Q5. Can I add hidden lines to a drawing view that is in a different sheet?