One specific method to rotate your view around a chosen axis or planar surface in SolidWorks utilizes the middle mouse button directly on your model geometry.
Rotating View About a Selected Axis or Surface
According to a technique described in 2017, you can leverage the middle mouse button to define the center and axis of rotation directly from your model's geometry. This provides a quick way to pivot your view around a specific feature edge or a flat face.
Here are the steps for using this middle-click method:
- Step 1: Position your cursor over the line or flat surface you want to rotate the view around.
- Step 2: Middle click (press the scroll wheel) on that line or surface.
- Step 3: Release the middle mouse button immediately.
- Step 4: Hold in the middle mouse button again.
- Step 5: While holding the middle mouse button, move your mouse.
Performing these steps causes the view to rotate specifically around the axis defined by the selected line or perpendicular to the selected flat surface. This offers a precise way to inspect your model from different angles relative to specific geometric entities.
