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!