how to create an exploded view using solidworks
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How to create an exploded viewStep 1: Open up your Solidworks Assembly document
Step 2: Click on ‘Assembly tab’
Step 3: Click on ‘Exploded view’
Step 4: Select components to drag the parts away
Step 5: Mouseover the correct arrow
Arrow will be highlighted
Step 6: Left click and drag upwards
Step 7: Repeat the steps for each part
Make sure all parts can be seen clearly
Step 8: Save as ‘Exploded view’
Step 9: Click on ‘Make drawing from Part/Assembly
Step 10: Click on A4 (ISO) and uncheck Display sheet format
Step 11: Select *Isometric Exploded
Step 12: Change the scale accordingly so that it fits the page
You can customise the scale under ‘User Defined’
Step 13: Go to ‘Annotation’ tab and click on ‘Auto Balloon’.
Check the numbering of the balloon number and make sure it tallies with the material list and part drawings.
Also check that the balloon number is inside the page
Step 14: To change balloon number, click on the balloon and change the ‘Balloon text option to ‘Text’ and change the number accordingly.
Step 15: Add a note and key in ‘Exploded view of product’. Save the file as ‘Exploded view’ and print!
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