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Foreshorten Apr 2026

Tip: If the option is missing, ensure you are right-clicking the itself, rather than the dimension value. How to Add Foreshortened Dimensions in SOLIDWORKS

: You can specify document-level defaults for linear foreshortening via Tools > Options > Document Properties > Dimensions > Linear . foreshorten

Foreshortening allows for clear documentation of large features in limited space by using "zigzag" symbols or shortened dimension lines. Tip: If the option is missing, ensure you

: Automatically shortens a radius dimension when it is dragged from a main view into a detail view, keeping the center point and dimension updated even as they move. Tip: If the option is missing

the side of the dimension line you wish to shorten. Select Display Options from the context menu. Choose Foreshorten .