How do I add a broken out section in SolidWorks?

To add a broken-out section view in SolidWorks, especially within an existing section view, follow these steps:

1. Start in a Section View: Ensure you're already working within a section view drawing.
2. Initiate Broken-out Section: Click Insert > Drawing View > Broken-out Section.
3. Sketch the Profile: Using sketching tools like splines, circles, or rectangles, create a closed profile that defines the area you want to break out. This profile represents the boundary of the broken-out section.
4. Define the Depth: After sketching the profile, you'll be prompted to specify the depth of the broken-out section. This determines how far into the model the section extends. You can define the depth by:
   • Entering a Numerical Value: Input a specific depth value.
   • Selecting a Geometry: Choose a face, vertex, or plane on the model to define the depth. This allows for precise control over the broken-out section's termination point.
5. Confirm and Apply: SolidWorks will then generate the broken-out section view, displaying the internal details within the sketched profile area to the specified depth.

In summary, you sketch a closed profile on your section view and specify a depth to create a broken-out section view revealing the model's interior within that boundary.