HLR
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,…
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…
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…
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…