Pro tip: I used to freehand all my section views and they were always a bit off

Started using the 'align' tool in my software about six months ago after a coworker showed me, and now my drawings are way cleaner. Has anyone found a better method for keeping those views straight?

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david_jones3824d ago

Honestly, who even looks that close at section views. As long as the info is clear, a tiny angle won't kill anyone. Seems like making perfect lines is more about personal pride than actual function. The align tool is fine, but spending extra time on it is a bit much.

emma_flores24d agoMost Upvoted

I get what you're saying about the info being clear, but those small angles can actually cause real problems. If a section view is even a little off, it can make measurements look wrong when someone tries to scale off the drawing. It's not just about pride, it's about avoiding confusion in the shop or on site. The align tool takes two seconds to use and it prevents those mistakes, so why not do it right?

robertlane23d ago

Wait, so David, you're saying you'd let a drawing go out with a wrong measurement just because checking it is "extra time"? That's wild to me. Have you ever had a fabricator call you because their cut list was wrong from a scaled drawing? I have, and it's a huge waste of everyone's time to fix.