SOLIDWORKS drawing views often feature several dimensions and annotations in each drawing view, and it can become overwhelming to manually arrange each of them one by one while controlling for alignment and spacing. Our 2-Minute Tech Tip on using the Auto Arrange Dimensions tool shows how multiple annotations can be selected and automatically arranged in just a single click, saving a significant amount of time and effort:
Using Auto Arrange Dimensions to organizes several dimensions in a single click
Additional tools in the Dimension Palette (where Auto Arrange Dimensions is found) can also help you:
- Space dimensions evenly
- Align dimensions in a collinear fashion
- Stagger dimensions for improved readability
- Adjust the relative spacing between multiple selected dimensions
- Exporting manufacturing-ready pipe drawings directly from a SOLIDWORKS route assembly.
For additional tips and tricks related to drawings and dimensions, check out our SOLIDWORKS Drawings course, where you can find hours of information on creating different types of drawing views, dimensions, annotations, tables, drawing formats, and more.