I finally tried a different line weight for hidden lines on a complex assembly drawing

For years I stuck with the same thin dashed line, but on a big gearbox project last month it just looked messy. My lead suggested bumping it up one point size, and it made the whole drawing so much clearer to read on screen. I was sure it would look too heavy, but it actually helped separate the internal parts from the visible ones. Has anyone else found a small change like this that improved their drawing clarity?

4 comments

4 Comments

averyc942mo ago

You waited years to try a thicker line, that's wild lol.

daniel3912mo ago

Wait, years? That's actually crazy.

verawebb2mo ago

Honestly I get waiting that long. A thin line works fine for most everyday stuff. No reason to change what isn't broken.

kelly_rivera2d ago

Thicker lines FORCE you to slow down and actually pay attention to what you're writing. They also make your handwriting way more readable for other people, which is important if you're leaving notes or addressing envelopes. Plus there's something satisfying about that bold, solid color that thin lines just can't replicate. I started using thicker pens for journaling and it changed the ENTIRE experience for me.