How to Set a Different Sheet Format for New Sheets in SOLIDWORKS?

David Severud
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Problem

This article goes over how to set a SOLIDWORKS Drawing to use a specific sheet format for new sheets. This allows drawing templates to have a different sheet format on the first sheet.

Solution

  1. Start a new Drawing from the desired Drawing Template

  2. Go to Tools > Options > Document Properties > Drawing Sheets

    Open Drawing Sheets in Document Properties
  3. Check the box for "Use different sheet format" and click "Browse..." to select the desired Sheet Format for new sheets.

  4. Click "OK" to accept the changes

    Select different sheet format
  5. Go to File > Save As

  6. Set the document type to "Drawing Templates (.drwdot)" and save over the existing template to update it

    Save the Drawing Template
  7. Start a new Drawing and add sheets as desired

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