How to Change Sheet Format in SOLIDWORKS

The sheet format in a SOLIDWORKS drawing controls the title block, border, notes, logo, and other sheet background items. Changing the sheet format is useful when you need a different company template, sheet size, border, or title block layout.

Do not confuse sheet format with drawing template. The template controls a new drawing’s starting settings, while the sheet format controls the visible sheet background and title block.

Change the sheet format

1. Open the drawing.
2. Right-click the sheet tab or blank sheet area.
3. Choose Properties.
4. Browse to the desired sheet format file.
5. Apply the change and review the title block.
6. Save the drawing after confirming the format is correct.

Edit the title block

If the title block text or logo needs editing, right-click the sheet and choose Edit Sheet Format. Make the changes, then exit sheet format editing to return to normal drawing views.

Check linked properties

Many title block notes are linked to custom properties such as drawing number, revision, material, checked by, and drawn by. If a field is blank after changing the format, check the drawing or model custom properties.

After changing the format, review every title block field before exporting or sending the drawing. A new border can make old linked notes look correct at first glance while still pointing to missing or mismatched properties.

Troubleshooting

• The title block is blank: check custom properties and linked notes.
• The wrong size appears: confirm the sheet size and format file match.
• The logo is missing: check whether the image is embedded or linked to a missing file.
• The format changes only one sheet: repeat the change for other sheets as needed.

For related drawing setup, see custom properties folder in SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS detailing techniques.

Reference: SOLIDWORKS Help separates drawing templates from sheet formats and documents editing sheet properties and sheet format elements.