How to add a 3D view

You get to choose which 3D view and which 2D views Drew should add to every new drawing sheet. You can even add a scaled flat pattern view.

You can change the 3D view type, or remove it altogether, using the options in the task pane. AutoFit then finds the best position for all views again.

Current model view

You can also switch to the current model view. This means the view will use the same orientation as the part/assembly currently has.

SOLIDWORKS stores the view orientation. If you rotate the part or assembly afterwards, the view rotation does not change.

Drew’s eight isometric views

Sometimes, the isometric view is just not helpful for your current model. We have created seven more isometric orientations that you can cycle through to find the perfect one.

Just click the expander button on the right of the 3D views and we’ll show you all available options.

3D view settings in the Blueprint

You have the following options for every blueprint:

• Whether to add a 3D view to normal sheets and to body sheets
• View type:
  • Isometric (default)
  • Dimetric
  • Trimetric
  • Current Model view
• Sheet corner:
  • Top left
  • Top right (default)
  • Bottom left
  • Bottom right
• Display style:
  • Hidden lines removed (default)
  • Hidden lines visible
  • Wireframe
  • Shaded with edges
  • Shaded