Foreshorten -

: You can specify document-level defaults for linear foreshortening via Tools > Options > Document Properties > Dimensions > Linear .

Foreshortening allows for clear documentation of large features in limited space by using "zigzag" symbols or shortened dimension lines.

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

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

: By default, SolidWorks can detect when a dimension should be foreshortened, especially if an end of the geometry is outside the drawing view. How to Apply Foreshortening : You can specify document-level defaults for linear

Tip: If the option is missing, ensure you are right-clicking the itself, rather than the dimension value. How to Add Foreshortened Dimensions in SOLIDWORKS

: 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. Select Display Options from the context menu

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