Foreshorten

the side of the dimension line you wish to shorten. Select Display Options from the context menu. Choose Foreshorten .

: 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 foreshorten

Foreshortening allows for clear documentation of large features in limited space by using "zigzag" symbols or shortened dimension lines. the side of the dimension line you wish to shorten

: 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