HLR

Disabling SOLIDWORKS Wireframe Colour

Two settings determine if part colours are displayed in a SOLIDWORKS assembly set to wireframe, HLR or HLV mode; one set in the part, the other in the assembly. In this image, there are several components with different colours applied at the part level; however,…

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Show Hidden Edges in SOLIDWORKS HLR Drawing Views

In SOLIDWORKS HLV and HLR drawing views, selected lines can be easily hidden using the option Hide/Show Edges, found in the right-mouse-button menu:   For SOLIDWORKS HLR drawing views it is also possible to show hidden edges of selected features: Expand the content of the drawing view…

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How to show a Decal in a SOLIDWORKS HLR Drawing View

Every so often with SOLIDWORKS we run into some great functionality who’s limitations leave us feeling a little flat… (Pun Intended) The use of Decals in our SOLIDWORKS models makes for a fantastic bit of functionality, however it requires a shaded viewing in order for the…

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How to Show Part Colour in a SolidWorks Drawing HLR/HLV View

In a SolidWorks assembly, it is possible and quite helpful to have different parts shown in different colours (or colors if you prefer). It can help to symbolically distinguish between different parts in an assembly, it can be used to display the final colour after…

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