How to change first angle view to third angle view?

This drawing is on first angle view, how to change it to third angle view?

Right click on the sheet>Properties…

on Type of projection, select third angle and OK.

You drawing will automatically update the view.. and you’re done!

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2 Responses to “How to change first angle view to third angle view?”

David Wright
August 6th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Hi, I know how to change from 1st to 3rd, but your drawing looks the same in both figures. I was expecting to see the front in the lower left, the right view to the lower right and the top view directly above the front view? Am I missing some thing?
Thanks, David
Zack
August 6th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
actually it’s a different drawing.. the hidden line not so clear.. I get another example later..

maybe this post..help you understand clearer..
http://www.solidworkstutorials.com/2009/07/first-angle-projection-vs-third-angle-projection/

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