Steps to Hide Section View Line in SolidWorks
Hiding the section view line in SolidWorks can enhance the clarity of your drawings by eliminating unnecessary lines. Follow these steps to effectively hide a section view line:
Step 1: Open Your Drawing
Begin by launching SolidWorks and opening the drawing that contains the section view line you wish to hide. Make sure you’re in the appropriate sheet view where the section view is displayed.
Step 2: Navigate to the Section View
Locate the section view in your drawing. This may be listed in the FeatureManager Design Tree on the left side of the screen or appear directly on the drawing sheet.
Step 3: Right-click on the Section View
Once you have identified the section view line, right-click directly on the line or the section view itself. This will bring up a context menu with several options.
Step 4: Select the Hide Option
From the context menu, find and click on the “Hide” option. This action will effectively remove the section view line from your drawing without deleting the section view itself.
Step 5: Confirm the Changes
After you select the hide option, take a moment to observe the drawing. The section view line should now be hidden. If you need to ensure that the view remains clear and easy to interpret, consider also adjusting any other overlapping views or lines if necessary.
Alternative Method: Using the FeatureManager Design Tree
If you prefer or need to use the FeatureManager Design Tree, here’s how to hide the section view line:
Step 1: Open FeatureManager Design Tree
Look to the left-hand side of your screen where the FeatureManager Design Tree is located. If it’s not visible, you can enable it by clicking on “View” in the top menu and selecting “FeatureManager”.
Step 2: Find the Section View
In the FeatureManager Design Tree, navigate through the tree structure to find the section view you want to hide. This should be under the specific drawing sheet.
Step 3: Right-click the Section View
Once you locate the section view in the tree, right-click on it. This will present you with another context menu.
Step 4: Choose Hide
Click on the “Hide” option from the context menu which appears. This will remove the section line visible in the drawing.
Unhiding the Section View Line
If you decide later that you want to make the section view line visible again, follow these steps:
Step 1: Access the FeatureManager Design Tree Again
Reopen the FeatureManager Design Tree if it is not already visible.
Step 2: Locate the Hidden Section View
Scroll through the tree to find the section view that you previously hid. It may be grayed out or marked as hidden.
Step 3: Right-click and Select Show
Right-click the hidden section view line and choose the “Show” option from the context menu. The section line should now reappear in your drawing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Can I hide multiple section view lines at once?
Yes, by holding down the Ctrl key while selecting multiple section views in either the drawing or the FeatureManager Design Tree, you can then right-click and select “Hide” for all selected items simultaneously.
2. Will hiding the section view line affect the details shown in the section view?
No, hiding the section view line only removes the line itself for better clarity. The internal details that are visible in the section view will remain unchanged.
3. Can I customize the appearance of section view lines instead of hiding them?
Yes, SolidWorks provides options to customize the line styles and colors of section view lines through the properties menu. Right-clicking the section view and selecting “Properties” allows you to make adjustments to line types and appearance without hiding them.
