This radial explode option makes it easy to have multiple parts move in multiple directions in a single step.

Using a Regular explode step will allow us to define any direction to translate the selected parts. We can clearly see all the components of our Linear Actuator assembly. It only requires selecting the components and a center axis.Ĭontinuing the creation of this exploded view, using additional radial and regular steps, we end up with an exceptionally clean result. Using the Radial Step option, we can explode the five Cap Screws outward from the axis of the actuator in a single step. This setting is defined individually for each step in the exploded view. The Radial Step option exists on our Explode property manager.

The Radial step option allows us to define the component’s position aligned radially or cylindrically about an axis. Each step can be either Regular (translate/rotate) or Radial. Our exploded views can contain numerous steps. We will use this linear actuator assembly to highlight the “Radial Explode” option found on the Exploded View tool. The SOLIDWORKS Exploded View tool is extremely intuitive making it a quick process. While exploded views often exist in drawings, they can also be used to create a very captivating animation. Creating exploded views in SOLIDWORKS is paramount for communicating how components are put together in an assembly.

Solidworks exploded view