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This entry is part 4 of 12 in the series New in SolidWorks 2013<\/a><\/div>

Revision clouds is a new annotation type in SolidWorks. \u00a0The main purpose for revision clouds is to allow you to call attention areas where a revision was made on a drawing. \u00a0Though revision clouds are not the same as comment clouds in eDrawings, you may also want to use it to highlight comments for redlines, if you wish. \u00a0Revision clouds are likely the most entertaining annotation, as you can also get artsy and make actual cloud shapes just for the fun of it.<\/p>\n

\"\"Making a revision cloud is easy. \u00a0Open up a drawing in SolidWorks 2013, goto the annotations tab on the CommandManager. \u00a0Nearby Revision Symbol, you’ll find Revision Cloud. \u00a0The PropertyManager allows you choose cloud type, Rectangle, Ellipse, Irregular Polygon and Freehand. \u00a0You can also control the maximum size of the cloud puff radius, line type, line thickness and layer. \u00a0Color can also be controlled via the layer or by using the Line Color tool in the Line Format toolbar. \u00a0Here’s some examples.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Elliptical cloud around a dimension<\/p>\n

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\n<\/a>You can group the dimension and cloud together<\/p>\n

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\n<\/a>Once grouped, the cloud and dimension will move together<\/p>\n

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\n<\/a>Example of a rectangular cloud<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Example of an irregular polygon cloud<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Example of a freehand cloud with a different line style<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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