Broken View

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You can use a broken (or interrupted) view in a drawing. Broken views make it possible to display the drawing view in a larger scale on a smaller size drawing sheet. Reference dimensions and model dimensions associated with the broken area reflect the actual model values.

Options for broken views include:

You can apply the Break View and Un-Break View commands to multiple views.

To create a broken view:

  1. Select a drawing view and click Break (Drawing toolbar) or click Insert, Drawing View, Break.

  2. Set options in the PropertyManager:

In views with multiple breaks, the Break line style must be the same.

A break line attaches to the pointer.

  1. Click in the view to place the first break line. After placing the first break line, click to place the second break line.

  2. The view is displayed with a gap in the geometry. In addition to model geometry, broken views also support cosmetic threads and axes.

  3. Insert additional break lines if necessary.

  4. Click .

To restore a broken view to its unbroken state:

Right-click the broken view, and select Un-Break View.

To modify a broken view:

You can select an Area Hatch in a broken view only in its unbroken state. You cannot select an area hatch that crosses a break.

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