Looking a little further into the part to see how it was built we can not only see how the part was created but also our solution. The symbol can be applied to a feature surface, a leader line, a dimension witness line or a geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) feature control frame. It has all the advantages you listed. Because it reminds them of a similar process in AutoCAD. Workaround is change the dimension in the property manager. -Adding a new constraint would conflict with existing constraints (Solidworks won’t let another dimension be added) 19. SOLIDWORKS has designed a variety of methods that allow for quick and efficient dimensioning. This is one of several ways that we can get dimensions for features that at first try seem impossible to dimension. After trying to do it several ways, I zoomed way in on it, then it finally gave me the angle I wanted. How to Activate SOLIDWORKS … This makes it fantastically easy to edit dimensions without having to edit the sketch or modify the feature in the feature tree. -Adding a new constraint would conflict with existing constraints (Solidworks won’t let another dimension be added) 10. SW not allowed to place dim twice. It's not enough. This functionality was before Dassault so I would pose the question to the guys at O_sh_p_, Other dimensions would base on this one (through equations). Point to the silhouette edge, and when the pointer appears, click to dimension. To set a document-level default for the foreshortened style, with a drawing open, click Tools > Options > Document Properties > Dimensions > Linear and under Foreshortened, select a style. it is very frustrating. Starting from SOLIDWORKS 2018 you can dimension entities with the Auto Insert Dimension tool on the context toolbar. won't let me put a dimension on it. For some reason it won't let me … Press J to jump to the feed. 12. To compensate this, another setting was added. 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I forgot to tell (edited now) that I'm already under a sketch. It's very simple to place a construction line with its endpoints coincident with the endpoints of the edge. I do not have Instant 2D turned on, I have the latest graphics card … Hi, I have developed a bug with my copy of ST4 regarding placing dimensions in a part file. After teaching the Essentials course a couple times in SOLIDWORKS 2016 I have noticed some quirks that are causing issues. Would be fair of your part not to omit WHY I rejected that answer. Sometimes this happens to me with very small dims where the arrows are very close to one another. All we need to do is find and Show the Sketch in the drawing. The variables within the angle brackets (<>) are call outs for default symbols or callouts for the dimensions of the parametric model (Remember, SolidWorks is an associative software). It's very simple to place a construction line with its endpoints coincident with the endpoints of the edge. The disadvantage is it cannot be used on equations, unless I create a driven dimension on this new edge (redundant, right ?). Go to Tools > Options > System Options > Drawings Uncheck Reduce spacing when dimensions are deleted or edited (add or change tolerances, text, etc.) SOLIDWORKS 2017 added an automatic function for repairing corrupted files. When I type anything into the "dimension text" box, it … 21. Instead of finishing drawing a sketch entity, then selecting the Smart Dimension command, then adding dimensions one by one; the dimensions are added automatically while you sketch. Posted by 3 years ago. Instant 2D is a way for you to directly manipulate your sketch dimension with a simple mouse cursor drag. He wants to be able to place a reference dimension inside a sketch the same way you can place a reference dimension outside a sketch which as Glenn and others pointed out cannot be done in SolidWorks. I can select the edge, but not place the dimension, If I try to pick a vertex on one end, it won't let me pick the vertex on the other end, EDIT:Important information: It's under a sketch. If you pay attention to the name of the driven reference dimension -you don't have to be able to see it to use it in an equation. Smart Dimension isn't working Whenever I try to use smart dimension it won't show dimension lines or let me select anything else afterwards. To remove a dimension from a drawing: Select a dimension and press Delete. Select the dimension, look at the property manager pane on the left, find the dim and change it there. it is at the edge of a plate. There you go, 360 degrees of freedom. The good news is most of it can be fixed by turning off one feature. SOLIDWORKS Automatic Sketch Dimensions makes this process much faster. Let’s first take a look at all of the dimensioning options. This particular issue came into the Support line a couple weeks ago and was on a Sheet Metal part. For me personally, I by far use the “Smart Dimension” command the most. Like I said, it is a driven dimension. unfortunately this didn’t work on the 2nd plate. Hiya! Click on annotations and make sure all annotations are visible and probably dim you need will be shown on the sketch. Close. Right-click in the graphics area and halfway down you will see ‘Rotate About Scene Floor’. We … So as designers we have all run into that part in SOLIDWORKS that we just can't dimension one edge when making our detail drawing and we all want to know why this is or how to get around it. You could also try clicking far edge and closest face. There are several frequently asked questions about the datum feature symbol placement in SOLIDWORKS Model-Based Definition (MBD), so let’s explore together in this article.. Trevor Sheen. To create an angular dimension between two lines: I'm using this method now. If the reference for a sketch relation or dimension is missing, you can display a ghost image of that missing reference by hovering over or selecting the dangling relation or dimension. The dimension under the cursor simply won't be placed after I click on the desired land site, Attempted steps:Smart dimension tool > Click on the edge I want to measure > Drag the dimension to where I want it. Sorry Lucas, your only option is the one proposed by J Mather; I have never known SolidWorks to create a dimension the you are trying. In the Because the part was built with Sheet Metal tools we can reuse the sketch in the flat view to get our dimension. Thanks to CATI's Jordan Nardick for finding this Redneck workaround. Since the dimension would be driven anyway you created it, what makes it unusable in an equation? You can place an angular dimension between two lines or a line and a model edge. Exactly what I need. Then you can dimension that line (it will be a driven dimension, and will update if the model changes), and use the dimension in equations, global variables, etc. It will let me put in the correct distance, but it won't let go of the first selection I give it, and I can't deselect the dimension tool. Click Smart Dimension (Dimensions/Relations toolbar) or click Tools > Dimensions > Smart. The software won't let you do that. The ideal tool already exists. i drew a vertical line, and used it and the edge to form the angle, but it says “a dimension could not be created from the selected items”. Because the part was built with Sheet Metal tools we can reuse the sketch in the flat view to get our dimension. In a drawing view, click the items you want to dimension. Another plate also has an angle to be dimensioned. Can I add a Custom Property note inside my 3D SOLIDWORKS Model. One of the basic … In this case, generates the diameter symbol in our dimension, generates the parametric model’s dimension value, and THRU is text automatically generated with the Hole Callout tool. 2. If an assembly won't open the problem is most likely an individual component of that assembly. Of course I was talking about driving dim's. AutoCAD users will appreciate this capability. And that one feature is Instant 2D. To fix it, first we must figure out which one it is. I want to place that driven dimension so I can use it. Then you can dimension that line (it will be a driven dimension, and will update if the model changes), and use the dimension … The sketch dimensions update at the end of the drag. I have made thousands of sheet metal parts and their associated drawings without issue but this time, I made a part and attempted to make a drawing but dimension lines won't attach to certain geometry in the drawing. I would rather select the edge....It worked for me earlier today. Your cursor should now look like this when rotating. © 2014 Dassault Systemes Solidworks Corp. Jive Software Version: 2018.25.0.0_jx, revision: 20200515130928.787d0e3.release_2018.25.0-jx, Using a spline with a curve driven pattern. I'm using sketch smart dimension, not free smart dimension. Current SOLIDWORKS versions do not let you suppress an equation anymore, but older versions would. Question asked by James Bourque on Jan 12, 2021 Latest reply on Jan 13, 2021 by Alex Lachance. Your proposition works, but I'm afraid it's not the ideal. For some reason, it doesn't allow me to select faces (I'm certain the reason is not being on the sketch plane). the dimension lines are not there and I am unable to click to start a new dimension. This means that the general format is the same. Well there are other options, one being putting sketch points on the vertexes but I like the converted line better because it is more visible to other users. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Combine 3 takes 118 seconds on an i7 4790K. I can only put it on equations (easily) after placing it, I'm toggling annotation display, but they don't seem to affect dimensions, (Be them driven or driving, on this sketch or on any other features' sketch), I cannot even see dimensions of other sketches, only the sketch lines. Error: You don't have JavaScript enabled. A suppressed equation would be hidden or grayed out. So what do you perceive the issue to be? You can dimension to a silhouette edge. Not true, you can place as many dimensions as you like (only one will be the driver or in this case all will be driven). Archived. Dassault still owes an explanation as to why it allows: What are you trying to accomplish? Right-click the side of the dimension to foreshorten and click Display Options > Foreshorten. The end result show on the right captures our design intent and we have a drawing that we can now send out to the shop floor. Dimension lines won't attach Afternoon yall, I came upon a weird problem today. What are your most impressive tricks of solidworks, Please spread. The New View icon looks like a small … Or just let SOLIDWORKS do it for you! And to see the reference dim you may needs to turn annotation views on. In SOLIDWORKS, it has always been very easy to show the dimensions for a feature: just double-click on the feature and presto: all the dimensions for that feature are shown. Thank you. When I click on smart Dimension, the dashed border around the view turns purple and it won't let me select any of the edges. With the Sketch shown we can easily add the Dimension that we need and then Hide the Sketch in the same way that we showed it. When you reopen the drawing, the highlighted changes appear. Glenn Schroeder - absolutely - good catch - Lucas Silva  - surely you'll mark Glenn's answer as the correct one.. John, like Glenn stated he was late to this party. Re: Measure Tool - how is it not working yet for you? They remain driving dimensions and update in the part, assembly, and drawing. Edit:  Can you be more specific of what you are trying to do? Be careful not to delete any dimension that has a reference, such as one used in a note. There are four major types of placements. i drew the vertical line, picked it and the edge of the plate, but instead of giving me the angle i wanted, it gave the bigger angle. However, if I open up one of the sample files or a file I had laying around from school or old projects, it will let me edit existing dimensions. You can set an option to enable this functionality in all documents, or you can enable it for the active document only. Log In Sign Up. Even when opening old models, there are no sketch dimensions showing. Search 'Dimensions' in the SOLIDWORKS Knowledge Base. "your only option is the one proposed by J Mather", "Why are you opposed to converting the edge". Hole callout won't let me edit "Dimension Text" box. So this setting has been undone in SOLIDWORKS 2018, which brings back the SOLIDWORKS 2015 behaviour for Smart Dimension. If the main problem don't be solved soon, yours is the right answer here. They are found on the far left of the Sketch tab on the CommandManager. I have an angle I can’t dimension. Then, … Missing sketch dimensions in Solidworks. Older version of SOLIDWORKS (think 2013 and before) would let you suppress an equation and set its suppression state per configuration. You make it seem like the software doesn't lead to believe it is possible, Your answer is very close to the right answer. dimensions like the tolerance for instance are per standard. With the Sketch shown we can easily add the Dimension that we need and then Hide the Sketch in the same way that we showed it. This tool uses JavaScript and much of it will not work correctly without it enabled. A gray dimension is offered instead of blue. You can override dimensions by dragging sketch entities. It will only select the centerline of the part. While creating templates can automate a lot of the repetition in drawings, it doesn’t handle the dimension style for you. Took me 30 minutes – the last combine operations are pretty demanding for the computer. Let’s go ahead and turn this option off. I set it to automatically edit dimensions when you draw a line or shape, but even that didn't make a difference. To use this highlighting functionality, you must first save the part or assembly and associated drawings in SOLIDWORKS 2012 or later. 2. Parent topic Dimensions in Drawings Instead, SolidWorks gives you another way to handle this. Right now I can only see it, but cannot place it. On the Feature Manager area RBM on Annotations and mark: What if you do a 2D sketch and project (convert) that edge? It looks like you already placed this dimension - on the sketch. When I dimension something, the dimension is placed, however I then cant edit it, I cant even click inside the text box to change the value of the dimension, the only way I … Example of an Overconstrained Sketch Driven Dimension: is driven by the model *Changing the model changes this driven dimension value Driving Dimension: drives the model *Changing this driving dimension changes the model 20 Center point of line. The software won't let you do that. Auto Repair Function. In my detail drawing, I need to enter "OPPOSITE SIDE", under the annotation that it provides. However Lucas rejected that answer. The cause of the behavior is traced back to the SOLIDWORKS assembly model and a custom Named View. User account menu. The good news is that there is a checkbox for that! I don't think I'm doing anything any differently than I was doing 2 hours ago . This is frustrating because more time is spent cleaning up the dimension spacing. Like • Show 0 Likes 0; Comment • 11; I created some counterbore holes with hole wizard. I suppose it means a driven one. You can capture the view orientation of your SOLIDWORKS part or assembly and save it for use in your drawing by using the New View command on the View Orientation dialog box. Access this command by using the Spacebar or View, Modify, View Orientation. Now it won't. 21 Jan, 2018 10:59 AM I have recently upgraded to SW2017 and when start a new sketch I cannot add dimensions. In the image below, the two vertical lines are pre-selected with the Ctrl-key. Please turn JavaScript back on and reload this page. Select the two entities, then move the pointer to observe the dimension preview. The angle to be dimensioned changes based on the pointer position. When tolerances are added, the dimensions move. SolidWorks refuses to let me edit in the graphic area with a double click. I wonder why it doesn't work. Won't let me select two things when creating a point. Only one issue encountered: When I hide Sketch 1 (as instructed) Solidworks 2014 won’t let me draw a circle coincident with Reference Point 1, so Sketch 1 … I'm late to this party, but it looks to me like you're trying to place a Smart Dimension in a sketch without any sketch geometry. Why are you opposed to converting the edge; it will change length if the feature changes and the dimension will update too. Not opposed. Example of an Overconstrained Sketch Driven Dimension: is driven by the model *Changing the model changes this driven dimension value Driving Dimension: drives the model *Changing this driving dimension changes the model 11 Center point of line. If you hover over a changed dimension, a tooltip shows the previous dimension. 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