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SolidWorks supports two styles for foreshortened linear diameter dimensions.\u00a0 The default style is the traditional zigzagged dimension line on the foreshortened leg.\u00a0 The other style is the often preferred double arrow.\u00a0 Only one style may be used on any particular drawing.\u00a0 This is because the style is set in Document Properties.<\/p>\n

\"Foreshotening<\/p>\n

Instructions for SolidWorks 2008 and prior: <\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Open a drawing.<\/li>\n
  2. Goto Tools pulldown>Options>Document Properties tab>Arrows heading.<\/li>\n
  3. The last section of the Arrows window is called Foreshortened diameter<\/em>.\u00a0 Here, simply select the style, and then OK to exit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Instructions for SolidWorks 2009 or later:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Opening a drawing<\/li>\n
    2. Goto Tools pulldown>Options>Document Properties tab<\/li>\n
    3. Click on the Dimensions heading and the Diameter subheading.<\/li>\n
    4. The last section of the Arrows window is called Foreshortened<\/em>.\u00a0 Here, simply select the style, and then OK to exit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The change will immediately become effective for all foreshorten linear diameter dimensions on the drawing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      SolidWorks supports two styles for foreshortened linear diameter dimensions.\u00a0 The default style is the traditional zigzagged dimension line on the foreshortened leg.\u00a0 The other style is the often preferred double arrow.\u00a0 Only one style may be used on any particular drawing.\u00a0 This is because the style is set in Document Properties. 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