Orthographic projection in engineering drawing in Solidworks || 2D Drawing || Exercise no 14

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1. General Drawing Setup:
What size should the drawing sheet be?
Choose from A-size (8.5" x 11"), B-size (11" x 17"), A3, A2, etc., depending on your project's needs.
What scale should be used for the drawing?
Typically, 1:1 is used for full-scale drawings, but smaller parts may use scales like 1:2, 1:5, 1:10, etc.
What units should be used in the drawing (inches, millimeters)?
Make sure your units are set properly to match the design specifications.
How do you select the appropriate drawing template?
SolidWorks has various templates for engineering drawings (ANSI, ISO)
2. Views & Projections:
How do you add standard views (Top, Front, Right)?
Standard views can be generated from the model using the "View Palette."
How do you create an Isometric View?
You can generate an isometric view by rotating the model or using the "Isometric View" button.
How do you create auxiliary views or section views?
Section views are used for cutting through parts to show internal details.
How do you set up detail views (zoomed-in views)?
Detail views allow you to zoom in on specific areas of the drawing for better clarity.
How can you create a broken-out section view?
This is useful for showing only a portion of the part with the rest of it omitted for clarity.
3. Dimensions & Annotations:
How do you add dimensions to the drawing?
Use the "Smart Dimention" tool to place linear, angular, or radial dimensions.
How do you add tolerances to the drawing?
Add geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) symbols and values.
What is the difference between ordinate and baseline dimensions?
Ordinate dimensions reference a zero point along one axis (usually the X-axis), while baseline dimensions reference a common datum.
How do you add surface finish symbols?
Surface finish symbols can be added through the "Annotations" tab.
How do you add a title block and revision table?
A title block can be added from the Drawing Template, and revisions can be tracked using a revision table.
4. Creating & Modifying Views:
How do you project views from the model?
Use the "Projected View" tool to create views such as front, top, side, and auxiliary.
How can you break views for clarity?
Use the "Break View" tool to split large parts or assemblies.
How do you align views to ensure they are properly oriented?
Views can be aligned manually or automatically using view align tools.
5. Detailing & Customization:
How do you customize the appearance of the drawing?
You can change line types, colors, and view settings under "Document Properties."
How do you add centerlines and center marks?
These are typically placed in the drawing views using the “Centerline” and “Center Mark” tools.
How do you create and place balloons in the drawing?
Balloons are used to link parts in assembly drawings to parts lists.
How do you add part numbers or assembly numbers?
Part numbers are placed via annotations and can be automatically linked to the BOM (Bill of Materials).
6. Bill of Materials (BOM) and Assemblies:
How do you insert a Bill of Materials (BOM)?
You can insert a BOM to list all the components in an assembly drawing.
How do you create a parts list or a component list?
You can either manually create lists or link a BOM table to the assembly.
How do you add custom properties to the BOM?
Custom properties like material, part number, and finish can be linked to a BOM.
7. Finalization & Exporting:
How do you check for drawing errors or missing annotations?
Use the "Drawing Compare" tool or perform manual checks to ensure the drawing is complete.
How do you save or export the drawing?
You can save the drawing as a SolidWorks file (.SLDDRW), PDF, DXF, or DWG depending on your needs.
How do you create a PDF version of the drawing?
Use the “Save As” function and choose PDF as the file format.
8. Advanced Drawing Tools:
How do you create a 3D drawing view?
SolidWorks allows you to place 3D views in a drawing, giving a more visual perspective of the part or assembly.
How do you use "Detach from Model" for modifying views?
This option allows the user to modify the drawing view without altering the model itself.
How do you use configurations in drawings?
Drawings can be linked to specific configurations of parts or assemblies, which is useful for showing different versions or options.
9. Common Errors & Troubleshooting:
Why are some dimensions not appearing?
Check if they are hidden or if the drawing view is not properly aligned.