Quickly Create a Radial Explode in SOLIDWORKS

In SOLIDWORKS, a Radial Explode allows users to explode items aligned radially about an axis in a single step. This tutorial explains each of the steps needed to create this view.

Steps to Create A Radial Explode in SOLIDWORKS are:

• Decide which configuration to add the explode view
• Right-click the configuration, and select New Exploded View
• Select the Radial Step button in the Explode dialog
• Select the radial surface to explode from
• Select the components to be exploded
• Pick and drag the explode arrow on the graphics window to place exploded items.

Creating A Radial Explode

1. Navigate to the ConfigurationManager and decide which view will have the Radial Explode applied.
   
   
   
   
2. Right-click the configuration and select New Exploded View… from the right click menu.
3. Select the Radial Step button in the Explode dialog under the Add a Step section. 
1. Note: This selection will default to the last selected explode type.
   
   
   
   
4. Select a radial surface that you want the items to explode away from.
   
   
   
   
5. Select the items to be included in the Radial Explode.
   
   
   
   
6. Left-click the Explode Arrow on the graphics screen and drag to place the exploding items.
   
   
   
   
   
   

To learn more about this topic, check out our YouTube video exploring Radial Explode Options. 

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