How do I edit explode lines in Solidworks?

How do I manage an Exploded View in Solidworks?

Creating Exploded Views (Assemblies)

1. Do one of the following options: Click Exploded View . …
2. Select one or more components to include in the first explode step. …
3. Drag a translation or rotation handle to move selected components.
4. Modify explode options: …
5. Click Done. …
6. Create more explode steps as required, and click .

How do you add lines to Exploded View solidworks?

Adding Explode Lines

1. Click Explode Line Sketch (Assembly toolbar) or Insert > Explode Line Sketch. The Explode Sketch toolbar appears. …
2. Add explode lines by using: Route Line (Explode Sketch toolbar) …
3. Close the sketch. The sketch 3DExplode appears in the ConfigurationManager under Exploded View .

How do you remove Smart explode lines in Solidworks?

To dissolve a smart explode line:

1. On the ConfigurationManager tab, expand the active configuration.
2. Expand the ExplView feature.
3. Right-click the 3DExplode sketch and click Edit Sketch. …
4. Right-click the smart explode line and click Dissolve Entities .

How do I edit an Exploded View?

Editing an Explode Step (Assemblies)

1. To open the Explode PropertyManager: Right-click Exploded View and click Edit Feature. …
2. Reposition the components: To move a component along its axis, drag the handle . …
3. Update the options in the PropertyManager: …
4. Click Undo to undo changes.
5. Click Done.

How do I insert an Exploded View?

Right-click the drawing view and click Show in Exploded State. In the Drawing View PropertyManager, under Reference Configuration, select Show in exploded or model break state.

How do you auto explode in Solidworks?

With an assembly open, select the components that you want to explode in the graphics area or FeatureManager design tree and click Exploded View . In the PropertyManager, select Auto-space components on drag. Use the handle in the graphics area to move all the components.

What are explode lines?

Explode lines indicate assembly paths between parts in an exploded view. Explode lines move with the parts they reference. When you move parts in the figure, their linked explode lines move, maintaining their positions relative to the parts.

How do you delete a line in Solidworks?

To delete: Click the line or text and press the Delete key. To move: Click the line or text and drag to a new location.