If a dimension is not automatically foreshortened, you can apply it manually:
: Automatically shortens a radius dimension when it is dragged from a main view into a detail view, keeping the center point and dimension updated even as they move. foreshorten
Foreshortening allows for clear documentation of large features in limited space by using "zigzag" symbols or shortened dimension lines. If a dimension is not automatically foreshortened, you
Tip: If the option is missing, ensure you are right-clicking the itself, rather than the dimension value. How to Add Foreshortened Dimensions in SOLIDWORKS How to Add Foreshortened Dimensions in SOLIDWORKS the
the side of the dimension line you wish to shorten. Select Display Options from the context menu. Choose Foreshorten .
: You can specify document-level defaults for linear foreshortening via Tools > Options > Document Properties > Dimensions > Linear .