Solidworks: how to get a drawing section view + alternate position view?

Hello, I need to create section view in config A + an alternate position section view on top of this first section.
Is is doable? Alternate position view is grey out when I select the section view.

Accepted answer

Yes, you can create a Section View and an Alternate Position View together in SolidWorks, but there’s a limitation: Alternate Position Views are typically used in assemblies, and SolidWorks doesn’t allow them directly on section views. However, you can work around this limitation.

Workaround to Combine a Section View + Alternate Position View
Create the Section View:

In your drawing, go to View Layout → Section View.
Define the section cut and place the view.
Manually Create an Alternate Position Effect:

Insert a new Overlay View of the same sectioned model in an alternate configuration (representing the alternate position).
Align this overlay on top of the section view.
Use "Convert Entities" for the Alternate Position:

Create a new sketch in the drawing view.
Use Convert Entities to trace the edges of the alternate position configuration.
Apply dashed lines to represent movement.
Alternative Approach (For Assemblies)
If your model is an assembly, you can:

Create an Alternate Position View in the Parent View before sectioning:
View Layout → Alternate Position View (select a different configuration).
Then, Apply a Section View on This Parent View:
Select the newly created Alternate Position View and apply a section cut.

Limitations & Notes
Alternate Position Views require an assembly file with at least two configurations.
You cannot directly apply an Alternate Position View on an existing Section View.
For complex cases, overlaying sketches and configurations can visually achieve the effect.


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