Removing projected view parent relationship 1

[SilasH]

I sometimes accidentally add a projected view relationship when I drag and drop into a drawing, creating an alignment that I don't want. In this specific case, I'm starting with a flat pattern and then adding views of configurations with one bend added at a time (think your old Transformers instructions) for a more complex sheet metal part. Solidworks wants to automatically align the centerlines vertically, but I want the left edges aligned vertically, since the center line changes location as bends are added. I've found that if I hold down Ctrl while I place it, it won't add that relationship, but is there any way to remove it after the views have been placed?

 

[AnneVan]

You can right click on the view and select Alignment, Break Alignment. If you wish to re-align the views you can right click on the view again and choose Alignment, Align Vertical/Horizontal by Center/Origin, then select the view from which to align with. However, I do not know of a way to align from a certain entity (ie. a specific edge) other than the center or origin.

 

[SilasH]

Ah, that's what I was looking for. Thanks!

 

[AnneVan]

No problem! Glad I could help