Drawing templates

These templates are minimal. I prefer putting important information in a notes block to avoid splitting application specific information into multiple places. Onshape does not have a feature like blocks like SOLIDWORKS, and I still prefer to manage one template per size, rather than one template per size and application.

DWT files will also import drawing properties such as line widths, arrow heights, fonts, all other customizations.

I then use a separate blank template where I can curate and copy out the application specific notes. Linked properties are maintained when copying/pasting. See DWG notes.

• Third angle projections
• ANSI dimensions

Style

Line weights

Description	[in]	[mm]
Arrows	.018	0.45
Border	.010	0.25
Center lines	.006	0.15
Hidden edges	.006	0.15
Tables	.010	0.25
Title block	.010	0.25
Visible edges	.016	0.40
Zone	.010	0.25

Typeface and size

ARIsoP1 font mimics line drawings for a consistent look.

Description	[in]	[mm]
All text	.120	3.0
Section and view letters	.240	6.0
Zone letters and numerals	.240	6.0

ANSI Size A

• 11 x 8.5 in. landscape
• 0.5 in. margin
• No border zones

ANSI Size C

• 17 x 11 in. landscape
• 0.5 in. margin
• 8 x 6 order zones