How to Create Drawing from Part in SolidWorks: Step-by-Step Guide

To create a drawing from a part in SolidWorks, open your part file, then go to File > Make Drawing from Part/Assembly. Choose a drawing template, place standard views like front and top, and add dimensions as needed to complete your drawing.

Syntax

The process to create a drawing from a part in SolidWorks follows this pattern:

• File > Make Drawing from Part/Assembly: Starts the drawing creation.
• Select a drawing template: Choose the sheet size and format.
• Insert standard views: Front, Top, Right, Isometric, etc.
• Add dimensions and annotations: To detail the drawing.

This sequence guides you from a 3D part to a 2D drawing sheet.

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File > Make Drawing from Part/Assembly
Select Template
Insert Standard Views
Add Dimensions and Annotations

Example

This example shows how to create a drawing from a simple part file named Bracket.sldprt:

1. Open Bracket.sldprt in SolidWorks.
2. Click File > Make Drawing from Part/Assembly.
3. Choose the ANSI A (8.5 x 11 in) template.
4. In the View Palette, drag and drop the Front view onto the sheet.
5. Add the Top and Isometric views similarly.
6. Use the Smart Dimension tool to add necessary dimensions.

This creates a complete drawing sheet ready for printing or sharing.

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1. Open Bracket.sldprt
2. File > Make Drawing from Part/Assembly
3. Select ANSI A template
4. Drag Front view to sheet
5. Add Top and Isometric views
6. Add dimensions with Smart Dimension tool

Output

Drawing sheet with Front, Top, and Isometric views of Bracket part, fully dimensioned.

Common Pitfalls

Common mistakes when creating drawings from parts include:

• Not selecting the correct drawing template, leading to wrong sheet size.
• Forgetting to insert multiple views, which can cause incomplete representation.
• Missing dimensions or annotations, making the drawing unclear.
• Not updating the drawing after part changes, causing outdated drawings.

Always verify views and dimensions before finalizing.

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Wrong way:
File > Make Drawing from Part/Assembly
Select wrong template
Insert only Front view
No dimensions added

Right way:
File > Make Drawing from Part/Assembly
Select correct template
Insert Front, Top, Isometric views
Add all necessary dimensions

Quick Reference

Here is a quick checklist for creating drawings from parts in SolidWorks:

Step	Action
1	Open part file (.sldprt)
2	Go to File > Make Drawing from Part/Assembly
3	Select appropriate drawing template
4	Insert standard views (Front, Top, Isometric)
5	Add dimensions and annotations
6	Save and update drawing as needed

Key Takeaways

Use File > Make Drawing from Part/Assembly to start drawing creation.

Choose the correct drawing template for your sheet size.

Insert multiple standard views to fully represent the part.

Add dimensions and annotations to clarify the drawing.

Keep drawings updated when the part changes.