Foreshorten

If a dimension is not automatically foreshortened, you can apply it manually:

In the context of computer-aided design (CAD), specifically within , "foreshorten" refers to a technique used in engineering drawings to represent dimensions when an object's geometry—such as a radius or a linear edge—extends beyond the boundaries of a drawing view or interferes with other elements. SolidWorks Foreshortening Overview foreshorten

: You can specify document-level defaults for linear foreshortening via Tools > Options > Document Properties > Dimensions > Linear . If a dimension is not automatically foreshortened, 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. the side of the dimension line you wish to shorten

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