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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

: You can specify document-level defaults for linear foreshortening via Tools > Options > Document Properties > Dimensions > Linear . ensure you are right-clicking the itself

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