dimension problem
dimension problem
(OP)
Being new to solid works, I understand that I will have some problems.When I draw a sheetmetal part , sort of like a channel, using alibre all I have to do is double click on the dimensions and a box appears so that I can change them. Solid works works at this sometimes, and not others, when I click on a dim, a dimension properties box appears.Then I can not edit the dimension. What am I doing wrong? thanks






RE: dimension problem
Are you talking about the solid part dimensions, or the dimensions placed in a drawing. If in a drawing, are the dimensions "inserted from the model" or placed manually by picking drawing elements? Only the "inserted from the model" dimensions can drive the model size. The manually placed ones are "dumb" dimensions.
RE: dimension problem
RD1@annotations.I am sure that I just dont understand what I am doing. seems like a great program. thanks
RE: dimension problem
Only the models sketch dimensions can be edited to drive the model. When double clicked, sketch dimensions will be editable in a Modify box.
By The Way, welcome to the forum & to SW.
RE: dimension problem
RE: dimension problem
The () signifies that it is a Driven dimension, rather than a Driving one.