You can resize a drawing in SolidWorks primarily by changing the sheet scale. This is easily done using the quick select menu in the lower right corner of the SolidWorks interface.
Here's a breakdown of how to resize a drawing in SolidWorks:
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Locate the Sheet Scale Menu: Look at the bottom-right corner of your SolidWorks window when you have a drawing open. You will see a display indicating the current sheet scale (e.g., "1:1").
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Access the Scale Options: Click on the sheet scale display. This will open a drop-down menu with a list of standard scales (e.g., 1:1, 1:2, 2:1, 4:1, etc.).
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Select a Standard Scale: Choose the desired scale from the list. The drawing views and annotations on the sheet will automatically update to reflect the new scale.
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Custom Scaling (If Needed): If the standard scales don't meet your needs, you can define a custom scale. Typically, there will be an option like "User Defined" or "Custom" within the scale menu. Selecting this will allow you to input a specific scaling ratio.
Important Considerations:
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Sheet Format: Resizing the drawing sheet doesn't change the sheet format itself (title block, borders, etc.). You might need to adjust the sheet format separately if it's not appropriately sized for the new drawing scale.
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Annotation Scaling: SolidWorks usually handles annotation scaling automatically when you change the sheet scale. However, always double-check the size and placement of dimensions, notes, and other annotations to ensure they are still legible and correctly positioned after resizing.
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Drawing Views: The models that the drawing views are based on are not changed. Only the representation of the models in the drawing changes its size based on the sheet scale.
By adjusting the sheet scale, you can effectively resize your SolidWorks drawings to fit your needs.
