Automatically generating exploded views allows you to quickly obtain a technical representation of assemblies.

However, to ensure good readability and a usable result, certain best practices must be followed.

Limit the number of components per level

The quality of the exploded view depends directly on the number of components displayed. It is recommended to limit the number to a maximum of 30 to 50 components per assembly level. Beyond that , readability deteriorates significantly:

• overlapping components
• overlapping callout bubbles
• overlapping part numbers
• difficulty in overall interpretation

In addition, the automatic ballooning of components depends directly on their visibility in the view:

• Only components visible in the view are ballooned
• Hidden or non-displayed components are not included in the ballooning process

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Recommendations:

• Structure the assembly into subassemblies to distribute the components
• Exclude or hide non-essential components from the bill of materials to reduce visual clutter </aside>

Generate technical exploded views

The connector relies on two complementary mechanisms to generate exploded views in the application.

Automatic Generation

By default, when no exploded view is defined in the CAD model, the connector automatically generates an exploded view based on the assembly structure. This automatic generation relies on standardized logic designed to quickly produce a usable result without requiring specific preparation by the design office.

In this mode, components are moved along a single axis (the X-axis), ensuring fast generation times and consistent processing.

However, this approach limits the ability to distribute components in space, which can reduce readability in complex assemblies.

Reuse of exploded views defined in CAD

When an exploded view is defined manually in SOLIDWORKS, the connector automatically detects it and prioritizes its reuse.