Explode Line Sketches

Discussion in 'SolidWorks' started by scota, Oct 6, 2004.

  1. scota

    scota Guest

    (I'm using SW2004 sp3)

    I'm looking for any tricks or tips anyone has for running exploded
    lines from rectangular parts, such as sheet metal in an exploded view.

    I am trying to make an exploded view drawing of a packaged product
    with many non-cylindrical parts.

    I would like to connect the lines on the midpoint of a parts edge but
    SW only lets me grab points or edges, not midpoints. So I end up
    grabbing two edges, or points, and then I end up going back and
    deleting parts of the explode sketch line in order to get a straight
    un-jogged line between the parts.

    I've used the explode sketch line function on exploded cylindrical
    parts before and it works fine. But its a real hassle to connect flat
    parts.

    Any thoughts or tips?

    Thanks
     
    scota, Oct 6, 2004
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