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Dimensioning Hidden Lines

Dimensioning Hidden Lines

Dimensioning Hidden Lines

(OP)
SW 2005 SP0.1

In drawings, I am unable to show dimensions to a hidden line.  Even if I change the view to wireframe (where all lines are solid) I still can't select the hidden lines.  Is there a setting to allow this?

Thanks,
Matt

RE: Dimensioning Hidden Lines

perhaps...

Tools-->
Options-->
System Options-->
Display/Selection-->
Enable selection through transparency

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RE: Dimensioning Hidden Lines

You should not dimension hidden lines. The best practice is to dimension in a section view.

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RE: Dimensioning Hidden Lines

(OP)
I tend to agree with that.  However sometimes I find it best not to cloud a drawing with section views.

TheTick:  You got me to the right place.  I found "Selection through transparency" to already be enabled.  "Allow Selection in wireframe and HLV modes" which is on the same screen did the trick.

Thanks!

RE: Dimensioning Hidden Lines

MattP, You should agree with it. Clouding a dwg with section views is better than having hidden lines dimensioned and having a part machined wrong. It is also per drafting stds.

Chris
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RE: Dimensioning Hidden Lines

How about a broken-out section?  

RE: Dimensioning Hidden Lines

You could always move the detail/section views to another sheet if it gets too cluttered.

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