: By default, SolidWorks can detect when a dimension should be foreshortened, especially if an end of the geometry is outside the drawing view. How to Apply Foreshortening
If a dimension is not automatically foreshortened, you can apply it manually: foreshorten
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 : By default, SolidWorks can detect when a
the side of the dimension line you wish to shorten. Select Display Options from the context menu. Choose Foreshorten . Select Display Options from the context menu
: You can specify document-level defaults for linear foreshortening via Tools > Options > Document Properties > Dimensions > Linear .
: 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.