SolidWorks 2010 Bible

Chapter 21: Working with Drawing Views

difference in terms of display is that in high-quality mode, hidden cosmetic threads (cosmetic

threads that are behind a face) do not display in shaded mode.

Number of Views and Orientation

The way you go about placing multiple views with the Model View tool is slightly different in 2010

than previous versions. In SolidWorks 2010, you now must toggle multiple view creation on or

off. Previous versions asked you to select either single view or multiple views. When you have the

Create Multiple Views turned on, you select all views that you want to be displayed, including

choices such as Current Model View and any named or annotation views that are created in the

model interface. These views are indicated on the drawing as boxes (representing view borders),

as shown in Figure 21.3.

FIGURE 21.3

Placing multiple views

This is really useful functionality. It makes view selection and placement very easy and is visually

clear. Unfortunately, the Single View setting is the default setting, and the PropertyManager does not

remember the last setting that was used. Still, the combination of Multiple Views and Orientation is

far better, in my opinion, than the View Palette.

Import Options

Also new in 2010 are the Import Options for bringing annotations into the drawing view being

created. You should find it an advantage being able to select these items quickly from the

PropertyManager while the view is being created.