{"id":26529,"date":"2020-06-29T11:00:33","date_gmt":"2020-06-29T15:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/?p=26529"},"modified":"2020-06-02T15:09:08","modified_gmt":"2020-06-02T19:09:08","slug":"create-zoom-to-actual-size-feature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/tech\/2020\/06\/create-zoom-to-actual-size-feature.html","title":{"rendered":"Create Zoom to Actual Size Feature"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A long time ago, people created drawings on paper using a pen and a ruler, ensuring parts fit on the appropriate paper size, creating 1:1 scale 2D drawings.<\/p>\n

Nowadays, we have the ability to create a 3D CAD design with sophisticated tools like SOLIDWORKS, creating 3D models in a virtual environment, regardless of the model’s size (like below photo)<\/p>\n

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SOLIDWORKS is a parametric-driven 3D CAD software tool that allows designers to create the exact dimension of the object placed in the graphic area, with the ability to zoom in\/out manually, however are you able to see the actual size of your 3D models on your computer screen? In SOLIDWORKS, the answer is yes<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

Before we delve in further, let’s introduce the Macro Feature<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cMacro features<\/strong> are application-defined features (like programming) that users can add to a SOLIDWORKS model. The effect of a macro feature on the model is defined by programs that you, or a third-party, develop.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Rather than go through the details in Macro, attaching a pre-set file, I will demonstrate, in just a few simple steps, how to create the zoom to actual size<\/em><\/strong> feature on your computer.<\/p>\n

This file is a programmed feature to match your screen ratio with SOLIDWORKS. Because different screens have different ratios, you need to find the 1:1 scale ratio of your own. Please note that the result may be very close to the actual size but not exactly.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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It about five to ten minutes, you can complete the step following the following four steps:<\/p>\n

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  1. Draw a 100x100x100 mm cube in SOLIDWORKS\"\"<\/li>\n
  2. Zoom to \u201cFront View\u201d and run the macro file named \u201cActual Size.swp\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. After running the macro, do not scale the current view or rotate the model.<\/strong> Now you are able to measure the 3D model with a ruler or caliper to define the scale value<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      1. Lastly, adjust the scale value by editing the macro file<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        Additionally, here is one more tip: you can add a shortcut key to this feature similar to below:<\/p>\n

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        Written by Roy.Fu, Intelligent CAD\/CAM Technology Ltd.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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