Understanding Points in Solidworks Drawing
Points serve as reference markers in Solidworks, providing essential information for positioning and aligning elements. While they can be useful, there are times when hiding them from the drawing view may be desired for aesthetic or clarity purposes.
Steps to Hide a Point in Solidworks Drawing
To effectively hide a point in your Solidworks drawing, follow these detailed steps:
Open Your Drawing: Launch Solidworks and open the drawing file containing the point you wish to hide.
Select the Point: Locate the point you want to hide in the drawing. You can do this either in the drawing sheet or the FeatureManager design tree.
Access the Hide/Show Menu:
- Navigate to the main menu at the top of the Solidworks interface.
- Click on the View tab.
- Find and click on Hide/Show from the dropdown options.
Toggle Points Visibility: Within the Hide/Show menu, you will see several options. Look for Points in the list.
- If points are currently displayed, the option will not be highlighted. Click it to toggle the visibility off, thus hiding all reference points from the drawing view.
- Confirm Visibility: After executing the above steps, you should no longer see the hidden point in your drawing. This change will help streamline your view and focus on the primary elements of your design.
How to Individually Hide Points
In situations where you only want to hide specific points rather than all points, you can do so individually. This process might be beneficial for complex drawings.
Select the Point: Click on the individual point that you want to hide in the graphics area, ensuring it is highlighted.
Right-Click Option: With the point selected, right-click to bring up the context menu.
Choose Hide: From the context menu, select the Hide option. This action will remove only the selected point from the view while keeping any other points visible.
- Check Your Drawing: After hiding the point, review your drawing to confirm your desired outcomes.
How to Show Hidden Points Again
If you need to revert any changes and display your hidden points, follow these steps:
Open the Hide/Show Menu:
- Go to the View tab in the main menu.
- Click on Hide/Show once more.
Select Points: Click on the Points option in the dropdown. Since you’ve hidden them, this action will make the points visible again.
- Verify Display Settings: Take a moment to review your drawing to ensure that all previously hidden points are now visible.
FAQs
1. Can I hide multiple elements at once in Solidworks?
Yes, using the Hide All Types feature in the View menu allows you to hide multiple elements simultaneously, including points, sketch references, and other geometrical features.
2. Will hiding a point affect my model?
No, hiding a point in the drawing view does not affect the actual model. It only alters the visibility within the workspace for presentation or clarity purposes.
3. How can I recover a point if I accidentally hide it?
Utilize the Hide/Show menu as described earlier. Simply click on the Points option to toggle their visibility back on, allowing you to view any previously hidden reference points.
